Workshop: Healing in Melody – Body Resonance

Rottenamimi, a YouTuber who creates content on Buddhism and philosophy, has accompanied a family member in battling cancer. She will join hands with jazz musicians Bowen Li (Piano) and Michael Chan (Guitar) to lead this workshop, guiding participants to explore their innermost emotions through movement and jazz improvisation. When a life journey faces an abrupt end, the void could be filled with melody and reminiscence of the body. Those indescribable feelings of longing, regret, and love will transform into notes and steps, resonating in the space. Rottenamimi will share how art could offer solace and strength at these vulnerable moments.

The workshop will integrate movements and musical improvisation to create a safe and non-verbal space, allowing participants to reconnect with and express themselves in an artistic environment.

Date: 18 April 2025 (Friday)
Time: 2:30 pm–4:30 pm
Venue: JC Cube
Quota: 25

Seminar: The Pain Soother calls the Jazz improvs' Heart

Teriver Cheung, curator of "With a Song in My Heart" will be joined by various companions on the journey of battling cancer, including a representative of cancerinformation.com.hk, and professional music therapists to engage in a profound dialogue on subjects about cancer. The focus of this sharing will be on how cancer patients, caregivers and related professionals can use improvisational music creation and experiences to open discussions about facing cancer and find hope and strength in the process.
 

Date: 19 April 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
Venue: JC Cube
Language: Cantonese

Musical Sharing: Infinites, Lives

Life is like an impromptu movement. While we cannot predict its course, we can adapt and turn every challenge into nourishment for growth. Listen to your heart and embrace the unknowns, the winding paths may lead you to beautiful scenery at every turn. Follow the flow of life, and live out your own infinite possibilities.

Date: 19 April 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 5pm–6pm
Venue: Laundry Steps
Language: Cantonese

Musical Sharing and Screening: Looping Timely Jolly – playback: & :again

“Seize the moment, travel until the end”! This unusual group of travel buddies “Travel with 4 jai” is no ordinary travelers, they are a group of seven cancer patients who “pray for the best, prepare for the worst” and are determined to travel the world amid all circumstances.

In this musical sharing, members of Travel with 4 jai will tell the stories from their Chiang Mai trip, as well as the second trip, and most importantly share with the audience how they make the best use of the limited time. They will also join the participants of With a Song in My Heart to talk about how music influences their lives. The session will be moderated by Dr. Lee King Hang, a scholar of philosophy.

Date: 20 April 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 1pm–4pm
Venue: Laundry Steps
Language: Cantonese

Rundown:

Musical Sharing: CONVO btwn – Body Forms & Improv Meloday

Rottenamimi will share her experience from the “Workshop: Healing in Melody – Body Resonance”, where she explored how movement and jazz improvisation can express innermost thoughts. In particular, she will reflect on her journey of overcoming the loss of beloved ones. Bowen Li (Piano) and Michael Chan (Guitar) will respond with jazz improvisation and create a peaceful space to feel the moment.

Date: 21 April 2025 (Monday)
Time: 2:30pm–4pm
Venue: Laundry Steps
Language: Cantonese

Concert I: Love is All Around

The journey of battling the disease is full of hardship, but the companionship, love and support of friends cast away the darkness and give light along the way. Love is All Around  is a belief, as well as a wish to bring comfort and strength to those who are on the journey. In the melodies of love, there may be a way out.

Date: 19 April 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 8pm–9pm
Venue: JC Cube

Concert II: Going with the Flow: Embracing the Infinite Possibilities of Life

As the music flows, we align our breath and learn to surrender ourselves to the flow of life. Fast or slow, try to go along with the pace and observe the spirit of yoga, where you can be more at ease when facing challenges. In the introspective music, let go of the past traumas and savour the beauty of the present. Find the inner peace and strength in your heart and embrace the infinite possibilities of life.

Date: 20 April 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 8pm–9pm
Venue: JC Cube

Concert III: Gratitude: Embracing Life's Imperfections

Life's tides lift us up and down. Even in the face of disease and the loss of loved ones, there can be a silver lining. Music can shine like stars in the darkness, guiding us to a way out. In this concert, we express our gratitude to those who offer support and love during our most vulnerable moments, and we cherish every encounter and companion. In the harshest times, we may find beauty in the smallest details, which can become the strength to fuel our ongoing journey. Let's spread gratitude and love to those around us and embrace life's imperfections with love and hope.

Date: 21 April 2025 (Monday)
Time: 5pm–6pm
Venue: JC Cube