Introduction

In the past few days, a promotional poster for K S Lo Can Sing 2023 has appeared on our Student Union, Genesis’ Instagram account, and our school English Blog.

But what is K S Lo Can Sing 2023? It’s the final large-scale event of our school year, organized by Genesis and the English Department. As suggested by its name, it’s a singing contest. However, unlike the Christmas Variety Show, the unique feature of K S Lo Can Sing is that participants can only perform English songs.

Having been suspended for four years due to the pandemic, this year’s contest promises to be anything but ordinary…

5A Jason Leung: Throughout my six years of school life, I’ve only had the chance to watch K S Lo Can Sing twice. This time it definitely carries a lot of significance for me. The past two years of uneasy life under the pandemic have made me cherish every activity that is held. I am looking forward to this show.

Poster of K S Lo Can Sing 2023

Preparation

Like all school events, preparation is crucial. To provide the audience with an optimal viewing experience, participants must check their music and instruments by July 11th. Those working behind the scenes play an equally important role in ensuring that the music and instruments are loud enough, the lighting is operational, and everything is ready for show day.

Mr. Hung is instructing the participants on adjusting the volume of their instruments.

One participant is fine-tuning the volume of his bass.

The participants are testing their instruments.

The Show

After a month of preparation and planning, the show proceeded as scheduled. The moment Genesis’ MCs announced the beginning of the show, all the students were eagerly anticipating the performances.

5C Zhou Manwai, Chairperson of Genesis: I anticipate that the show will be truly astonishing.

3A Alex Chan: I am eager to listen to the melodious music and am genuinely excited about the performances.

MCs from Genesis

 

Since the entire show left a deep impression on me, let me introduce you to some of the standout performances.

The first one was “Just Say Hello” by Se jeung yau ye seung tung daai ga gong—a song released in 2022. Unlike the original, their rendition included rap.

4A Hero: The reason I chose to participate is the three-year pandemic hiatus of K S Lo Can Sing. I seized this opportunity to sign up and perform! Besides, I seldom sing English songs, so I believe it’s a great time to challenge myself. The song “Just Say Hello” was a fortunate find by my team and me on Instagram’s reels. We all thought the song was excellent, so we chose it as our competition piece. We modified the song a bit, adding some elements we created ourselves. We hope you enjoy it!

The second was “(Oppose)² – How Many Times”, a song released in 2021. What set this team apart was that all the members were MCs.

3D Timo: I chose to participate because playing the piano is my favorite hobby, and I wanted a stage to perform for everyone. I’m fortunate that my friends invited me to take part in this competition, offering me a fantastic experience. We are fans of MC Cheung, and “How Many Times” is our favorite English song from MC’s collection. That’s why we selected it as our competition song.

The third performance was “Rewrite the Stars” by Happy³. This song, from my favourite musical film, The Greatest Showman, was wonderfully executed. Despite the performer’s unassuming appearance, the performance was excellent, proving the adage “don’t judge a book by its cover”.

The fourth performance is “How Far I’ll Go” by Diamond gogogo!. This song is from a film that left a significant impression on me, Moana. I remember watching Moana when I was suffering from bronchitis… But let’s return to the topic at hand. A unique characteristic of this team is that the other two participants performed individually during the first half of the show.

3B Diamond: I wanted to participate because I missed the performances at the Christmas Variety Show and K S Lo Got Talent. I didn’t want to miss out this time.

3D Paco: I felt really nervous after singing, but I think it was worth it. I’ll definitely participate again next year!

The final performance was “If I Were a Boy” by Krystal, a song released in 2008. This song holds a special place for me as it was often played by my English teacher when I was learning “if-then” sentences in primary school. The most impressive part of the performance was the treble section, which left me in awe.

Krystal, alumni I’m thrilled to have been able to participate in this event since it’s been cancelled for a few years. I’m extremely grateful to have been awarded First Runner-Up and K S Lo’s Favorite Performance.

Conclusion

K S Lo Can Sing 2023 will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Whether we were participants or part of the audience, the memories from this occasion will endure. As we close the 2022-2023 academic year, let’s hope that K S Lo Can Sing will continue to provide us with memorable experiences in the years to come!