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Mike Shinoda – Post Traumatic Tour @ Star Hall – 7 August, 2018

Mike Shinoda, co-lead vocalist and founding member of Linkin Park kicked off his Post Traumatic Tour at KITEC’s Star Hall on the 7 August – it’s his first tour as a solo artist since the death of his Linkin Park bandmate Chester Bennington in 2017.

Shinoda’s setlist comprised of tracks from his 2018 solo album Post Traumatic and multiple hits from Linkin Park and Fort Minor. The show started with Fort Minor’s recent single Welcome, Shinoda’s solo works Place To Start and Crossing A Line before the Linkin Park hits Waiting For The End and an emotional piano version of In The End where Shinoda invited fans to sing Chester’s part.

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Mike Shinoda – Post Traumatic Tour Hong Kong Set List

Welcome (Fort Minor)
Place To Start (Mike Shinoda)
Watching As I Fall (Mike Shinoda)
Castle of Glass (Linkin Park)
When They Come For Me (Linkin Park)
Ghosts (Mike Shinoda)
Kenji (Fort Minor)
Roads Untraveled (Linkin Park)
Waiting For The End (Linkin Park) / Where’d You Go (Fort Minor)
Sorry For Now (Linkin Park)
Crossing A Line (Mike Shinoda)
In The End (Linkin Park)
About You (Mike Shinoda) / Over Again (Mike Shinoda) / Papercut (Linkin Park)
Make It Up As I Go (Mike Shinoda)
Good Goodbye (Linkin Park) / Bleed It Out (Linkin Park)

Encore
I.O.U (Mike Shinoda)
Remember The Name (Fort Minor)
Running From My Shadow (Mike Shinoda)

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Zero Waste Cook Off @ Pizza Express – 19 July, 2018

The theme of Pizza Express’s Cook Off 4 was Zero Waste and taking up the challenge were guest Chef Neil Tomes and Pizza Express’s Development Chef Dan Segall.

The cook-off took place on 19 July at Pizza Express’s new Sheung Wan outlet infront of invited guests and friends. First up was Tomes to talk about his Indian inspired creation – a Spiced Spinach and Ricotta Pizza.

Segall in contrast sort to ‘interpret’ the classic Hawaiian – his Beach Picnic Pizza replacing the ham with salami, jalapeños and buffalo mozzarella for a more spicy flavour.

You can try both pizzas at all Pizza Express restaurants from 23 July to 3 September and cast your vote online.

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Handover Protest March, 1 July 2018

As Hong Kong turns 21 it’s unique identity is being choked to death as Beijing ramps up the Chinafication of the SAR. What should be a ‘coming of age’ party feels more like a wake.

Xi’s oppressive clampdown on free speech, extensive intrusion into and monitoring of personal lives and the rewarding of his cronies north of the border has been mirrored locally over the last twelve months. Dissenting voices have been jailed, opposing viewpoints hidden, expanding corruption goes unchecked and the pillaging of the HK governments coffers to reward supporters with generous contracts increases yet further.

The annual 1 July pro democracy march has become diluted and unfocused as hundreds of different groups look to raise cash and promote their individual messages and agendas.

With Hong Kong’s economy still fairly robust and Lam’s leadership anonymous and bland, democracy advocates lack the focal point of the easily vilified 689. Stamping on Lam’s face stuck to the road, lacks the visceral feel and satisfaction of stamping on 689.

Sadly at 21 Hong Kong is dead, like a fish out of water it struggles and flaps around unaware of it’s demise. What does the future hold for Hong Kong China? Sadly the portents are not good.

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Dragon Boat Carnival @ Central Harbourfront – 22-24 June, 2018

The ninth Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival took place on Victoria Harbour at the Central Harbourfront from the 22-24 June and featured 160 teams and over 4,500 athletes from across the globe the world – including Australia, New Zealand, France, USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Israel, Taiwan… – competing for 27 championships.

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The Blend Groovy Chic @ Vinexpo – 30 May, 2018

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The Blend Groovy Chic cocktail party saw vendors and buyers mingle to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Vinexpo over a glass of Australian wine and grub.
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Austrian Wine Magnum Party @ Grand Hyatt – 30 May, 2018

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Austrian wines might not be as well known, but the art of wine is strong throughout the country. To showcase this the Austrian Wine Marketing Board hosted a ‘Magnum Party’ at the Grand Hyatt on 30 May, 2018
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Vinexpo Explorer Sonoma County Cocktail Reception – 29 May, 2018

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At a Vinexpo cocktail party, Sonoma County announced the details of their Vinexpo Explorer event on 23–25 September, 2018. Located just north of San Francisco, Sonoma County is known world wide for it’s wines and several showcasing the area’s wide range were available to taste.
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Business of Wine Course Launch Cocktail @ Vinexpo – 29 May, 2018

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Interested in the business as well as the tasting of wine? The KEDGE Wine and Spirit Academy in France and Australia’s University of Adelaide launched a new 10 day Business of Wine course at a cocktail party during Vinexpo 2018. The almost $60,000 course (excluding travel and accommodation) includes 5 days in France and 5 in Adelaide you can find out more here

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