Building on the success of recent months, AsiaWorld-Expo is charging into the month of May with yet more one-of-a-kind events, including must-see performances by some of the world's top musical talent.

In the first quarter of 2008 alone, its AsiaWorld-Arena welcomed a dazzling line-up of artists for sell-out performances, including Aaron Kwok, Bjork, Placido Domingo, Maroon 5, The Backstreet Boys, Santana and My Chemical Romance. This incredible success is powerful confirmation that AsiaWorld-Arena's state-of-the-art facilities make it the ultimate venue in Asia for every kind of entertainment and special events.

In the coming months there are lots more reasons to head for AsiaWorld-Arena, with yet more stunning performances set to wow audiences of all ages. On 4 May 2008, Commercial Radio Hong Kong will hold the first in a series of concerts for its 903id club. Featuring superstars Eason Chan, Khalil Fong, Kay Tse and EO2, "903id club Music Is Live 2008" is an event that Canto pop fans cannot afford to miss!

On 9 May 2008, Kenny G returns to Hong Kong on his "Rhythm and Romance Live In Hong Kong" Tour. In addition to his familiar jazzy tunes, this legendary saxophonist will also add Latino flavours such as Samba, Salsa, Tango and even Bossa Nova to create a night packed with hot and sexy rhythms.

Following hot on the heels of this stellar performance, Sir Elton John and his band will perform live in Hong Kong as part of the "Rocket Man Tour - Live In Hong Kong" on 20 May 2008. Together with his long-time band, Sir Elton is set to bring the house down with a string of hits that have made him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

On 24 May 2008, Japan's chart-topping boy band L'Arc-en-Ciel makes its debut performance in Hong Kong as part of its monster tour of "L'Arc-en-Ciel Tour 2008 L'7 ~ Trans Asia Via Paris Live In Hong Kong". It promises to be a night of screaming fans and non-stop music when these Japanese heart throbs take to the stage!

Finally, on 31 May 2008, Taiwanese boy band MayDay closes the month with the final stop on its highly acclaimed world tour, "MayDay in Concert 2008". For ticketing information of above-mentioned events, please call HK Ticketing on 31-288-288 or visit www.hkticketing.com

For a perfect night out, a variety of restaurants, cafés and bars are available at AsiaWorld-Expo to enrich the concert experience. Food and beverage options include a sumptuous semi-buffet in the stunning IKON Seaview Restaurant (2/F), a more casual buffet dinner at Caffé Ritazza (1/F), as well as Spotlight Bar (1/F) and two fast-food outlets: [email protected] (G/F) and [email protected] (G/F).

In additional to the excitement of entertainment events, AsiaWorld-Expo is also proud to play host to the popular, recurrent “Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair” from 23-26 May 2008. As the largest arts and antiques fair in the Asia Pacific, a highlight of this year’s event is Chen Yi-fei’s stunning masterpiece, The Flutist. Worth HK$21 million, this is the first time the picture has been exhibited in Hong Kong. While attending the Fair, visitors can also enjoy the International Touring Exhibition of Chinese Ceramic Art Collectables, a unique showcase of ceramics by China’s leading contemporary artists.

AsiaWorld-Expo - Public Events Calendar in May 2008

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31 May 2008

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