Hong Kong Reforms Performing Arts Funding Model
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On 19 October 2026, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong announced a reform of the performing arts funding model, shifting from the existing system to a more flexible, non-permanent and performance-based system. Industry experts believe that established arts groups should reduce their reliance on public subsidies to free up space for emerging companies. However, some directors of the nine flagship arts groups said the economic downturn has made private funding harder to raise, urging the government to plan for the long term.
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- 南華早報·香港香港表演藝術團體資助改革 業界倡減依賴公帑
香港行政長官宣布改革表演藝術資助模式，轉向更靈活、非永久及以表現為基礎的制度。業界專家認為，成熟藝團應減少依賴公共補貼，以騰出空間予新興公司。惟九大旗艦藝團中部分總監指經濟下行令私人資金更難籌集，促政府作長遠規劃。
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