HONG KONG – Cantopop singer Ramon Lo is rolling out a two-part musical initiative in August, blending intimate live performances with a narrated audio drama series that ties together rare and beloved songs. The project, titled “COME Listen,” includes a pair of mini-concerts scheduled for Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 at the West Kowloon Cultural District, alongside a newly released music-driven audio drama of the same name.
Lo, who rose to fame through local singing competitions, debuted the audio drama Tuesday night—timed to coincide with Hong Kong’s T8 storm warning. He said he accelerated the final production so fans stuck at home during the weather alert could enjoy the premiere at 10:10 p.m. The drama features Lo selecting 13 tracks, all composed or arranged by award-winning musician Lam Man-yee, and narrating them into a cohesive storyline.
“Listening to music is as important to me as breathing,” Lo said in a statement. “I love finding songs that aren’t necessarily chart-toppers but are truly beautiful. I often organize playlists by theme or composer.”
The audio drama, titled “Ramon Lo Music Theatre 02: A Dialogue Through Music,” follows an earlier edition released in May. This second installment, however, is more ambitious: all 13 songs are tied to Lam Man-yee’s work. The setlist includes familiar hits such as “The Last Rose” and “Oath of the Sea,” as well as lesser-heard gems like “Lonely in a Strange Land” and “I Walk My Own Way.”
Lo highlighted “Ge,” a track from Prudence Liew’s debut album, which features lyrics by Lam Man-yee’s brother, Lam Man-chung. “Not only Lam Man-yee—Lam Man-chung is also incredibly talented,” Lo said. “I hope people who haven’t heard these songs can discover them, and those who have can remember just how good they are.”
Lo admitted he has yet to meet the Lam siblings in person. “I know Lam Man-yee rarely appears publicly these days,” he said. “I hope someone can share this audio drama with them.”
To complement the storytelling, Lo created an AI-generated animation that depicts him in a radio studio, adjusting his glasses and working a mixing console. “The drama is primarily about listening,” he explained, “but I wanted to offer a visual experience that relates to the story—not just standard lyric videos.”
The mini-concerts, organized by Lo’s fan club “Bar Lo,” will focus on close, acoustic-style performances. Lo said he wants his audience—whether longtime supporters or first-time listeners—to experience songs in an intimate setting where subtle details can be appreciated. “Some songs sound different when you’re sitting close, listening quietly,” he said. “I hope everyone can enjoy those two nights.”
Broader Impact: Lo’s project reflects a growing trend among Hong Kong artists to blend traditional live performance with digital storytelling, offering fans multi-sensory access to music during a post-pandemic era where concert formats are evolving rapidly. The initiative also revives appreciation for vintage Cantopop, introducing a new generation to works by veteran composers like Lam Man-yee.
For fans eager to attend, tickets for the two August shows are available through the West Kowloon Cultural District’s official platforms. Lo hinted that more music-drama episodes and live performances may follow depending on audience response.
