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Love coffee? Love music? Here’s something we never thought we’d say: there’s an event coming up in Hong Kong that would tick all the boxes. Asia Coffee Music Fest (ACMF) will be making its Hong Kong debut on March 6 to 8 at Kai Tak Sports Park (East Village) and – you guessed it, it’s in the name – the spotlight will be on all things brews and tunes.
More than 30 leading coffee brands from around Asia will be present at ACMF to show off their wares. Among them are award winners and speciality roasters from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, mainland China, and more, including Doan, Coffee Friends, Brewman Tokyo, Bloom Coffee, Blend Kyoto, Maubere Mountain Coffee, Ignis, Fifth Wave Coffee, Cafe Break, Naru Speciality Coffee, and so many more. Hong Kong brands will also be thoroughly represented by Hushush Coffee, Taste Trigger, Flow Float, Blossom, I’m Thirsty, Ah Jeng’s Coffee Club, LoCoFarms, C108, Personal Best Coffee Roasters, Ideaology, Urban Coffee Roaster, and Colour Brown.
ACMF will also host a number of major competitions during its run, including the Latte Art Championship, the Coffee Roasting Championship, the Signature Coffee Championship, and the Cup Tasters Championship, so expect thrilling showcases of award-winning brewing techniques on display! World-class baristas and experts will be judging the results, including Emma Markland Webster, the first official barista champion of New Zealand; Jacky Lai, the winner of the World Coffee Roasting Championship in 2014; and Stanley Chien, the winner of the World Siphonist Championship in 2023; among others.
Over at the ‘Exclusive’ and ‘Discovery’ exhibitions, hard-to-obtain coffees will be spotlighted, including experimental beans from Panama, Colombia, Peru, Yunnan, and Ethiopia, available in limited quantities only for a rare tasting experience.
With Sony Music as a collaborator on the event, this means the rising stars on the company’s label will be taking the stage to showcase the link between coffee and music. Hear from Andy on Friday, and Michael C, Lagchun, and Wooly on Saturday, while Phil Lam and Cath close out the show on Sunday for a thrilling grand finale.
Other than music and coffee, ACMF will also stage a marketplace packed with food vendors, so there will be plenty to snack on and browse through. The Baker & The Bottleman, Cinnabon, Birria Y Birria, Overlock Pastries, Teemtone, and Pigsman are just some of the eateries who will be keeping attendees fed and watered. You can also join the Coffee Aroma Block Workshop to repurpose used coffee grounds into coffee bricks, which are perfect to be used as natural deodorisers in fridges or clothing cabinets!
Get your tickets now, starting from the basic entry ticket ($40) to the one-day pass ($140) with two 100ml coffee tastings included, the three-day pass ($320) with six 100ml coffee tastings included, and the exclusive pass ($800), which gets you three days of access plus three 150ml premium coffees, exclusive privileges, a limited-edition coffee cup as a souvenir, three collectible cards, as well as fast-track entry into the event.
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