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Hong Kong’s biggest music festival going ahead despite protests, say organisers, as final line-up of acts confirmed

Hong Kong’s biggest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap, is pressing ahead this November, despite continuing anti-government protests. On Wednesday, organisers released the final line-up for the three-day event and expressed hope it can bring some positivity to the city.Among the additional acts announced for this year’s Clockenflap festival are UK indie band Bombay Bicycle Club (returning after a memorable performance in 2011), Australian singer-songwriter Nick Murphy (formerly known…

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