The Oxfam Musical Marathon 2026, an annual fundraising event organised by Oxfam Hong Kong (OHK), held its opening ceremony at the Laguna Plaza Atrium on 21 March 2026, marking the start of a vibrant two day music celebration. This year’s event carried special significance as OHK celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Under the theme “Music for Change: Creating a World Without Poverty”, the event brought together more than 500 performers, who showcased their musical talents through instrumental and vocal performances in a relay format across two venues— Laguna Plaza and TKO Plaza, while raising funds to support Oxfam’s poverty alleviation programmes in Hong Kong and worldwide.

At the opening ceremony, Henry Tang, Director General of OHK, said, “For 50 years, OHK has walked alongside vulnerable communities, working to address the challenges of poverty and inequality. Every performance and every act of support in the Event helps drive real change. Funds raised this year will support our global poverty alleviation projects, with a particular focus on enhancing women’s economic empowerment and strengthen climate resilience.” 

He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to Tom Lee Music, the principal sponsor of the Oxfam Musical Marathon, for its generous support over the years. He further thanked the venue sponsors, all participants and their parents, volunteers and donors for their enthusiastic involvement, which made the event possible.

The opening ceremony was graced by several distinguished guest musicians who delivered outstanding performances. These included a collaborative

The opening ceremony was graced by several distinguished guest musicians who delivered outstanding performances. These included a collaborative vocal, piano and harmonica performance by Oxfam Music Ambassador and Distinguished Pianist Nancy Loo, World Champion Harmonicist Ramiel Leung and Renowned Soprano Yuki Ip; Renowned Saxophonist Timothy Sun, S’way Saxophone Ensemble and Little Pianist Alexander Han also delivered captivating performances. Their performances marked the official opening of the event and blessings to people living in poverty around the world.

This year marked the introduction of a competition session for the first time, encouraging participants to showcase their musical talents through solo or ensemble performances, or as solo vocalists. The finals took place at 2 pm the same day at Laguna Plaza Atrium, with Nancy Loo, Timothy Sun and Ramiel Leung serving as judges. Winners were selected on site, and several awards were presented to recognise and commend the participants’ efforts and achievements.

Originating from the “Oxfam Pianothon” in 1990, the Oxfam Musical Marathon has, for more than three decades, provided a platform for children and music enthusiasts to perform while advancing Oxfam’s mission. Looking ahead, OHK will continue to harness the power of music to support people living in poverty, empowering them to build more secure and dignified lives.
 

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The opening ceremony of the Oxfam Musical Marathon 2026 was held on 21 March 2026 at Laguna Plaza, with Oxfam Music Ambassador Nancy Loo and Renowned Saxophonist Timothy Sun serving as masters of ceremonies.

Frank Lee, President of Tom Lee Music, the event’s principal sponsor, attended the opening ceremony along with several distinguished guest musicians.

Henry Tang, Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong, said funds raised this year will support Oxfam’s global poverty alleviation projects, with a particular focus on enhancing women’s economic empowerment and strengthening climate resilience.

Oxfam Music Ambassador Nancy Loo, together with World Champion Harmonicist Ramiel Leung and Renowned Soprano Yuki Ip, presented a vocal performance accompanied by piano and harmonica.

Renowned Saxophonist Timothy Sun performed a solo piece, Hot Coffee.

The S’way Saxophone Ensemble delivered a captivating ensemble performance.

World Champion harmonicist Ramiel Leung performed a solo piece, Adios Nonino by Astor Piazzolla.

Little Pianist Alexander Han performed a solo piece, Les cyclopes.

The opening ceremony of the Oxfam Musical Marathon 2026 was held on 21 March 2026 at Laguna Plaza, with Oxfam Music Ambassador Nancy Loo and Renowned Saxophonist Timothy Sun serving as masters of ceremonies. Frank Lee, President of Tom Lee Music, the event’s principal sponsor, attended the opening ceremony along with several distinguished guest musicians. Henry Tang, Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong, said funds raised this year will support Oxfam’s global poverty alleviation projects, with a particular focus on enhancing women’s economic empowerment and strengthening climate resilience. Oxfam Music Ambassador Nancy Loo, together with World Champion Harmonicist Ramiel Leung and Renowned Soprano Yuki Ip, presented a vocal performance accompanied by piano and harmonica. Renowned Saxophonist Timothy Sun performed a solo piece, Hot Coffee. The S’way Saxophone Ensemble delivered a captivating ensemble performance. World Champion harmonicist Ramiel Leung performed a solo piece, Adios Nonino by Astor Piazzolla. Little Pianist Alexander Han performed a solo piece, Les cyclopes.