Established in 2018 by Gary Brightman - VIBE is a Book & Music shop situated in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.

This is our periodic podcast and in this episode I interview Ed Salter - organiser of 'Lantau Live 2024 Music Festival on Lantau Island, HK https://lantaulive.com/ / lantaulive / lantaulive https://www.ticketflap.com/lantaulive...

BIO

Edward Salter is, amongst many other things the organizer of Lantau Live… His musical journey began at the tender age of five in Kent in the UK. Growing up surrounded by music, he started with the piano and later studied the saxophone during his secondary school years. His passion for music led him to the University of Hull, where he studied music at the scenic Scarborough campus.

After university, Ed answered the call of adventure, taking on various live musical 'gigs' in China and the Middle East, ultimately settling in Hong Kong. In this vibrant city, he dedicated himself to teaching music and drama, establishing an Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) program with schools in the New Territories.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Ed harbors a deep passion for graphic design and web development. During the COVID pandemic, he made a significant transition into the world of software and web development, blending his artistic sensibilities with technology.

Today, Ed continues to inspire students and innovate within the worlds of music and technology.

10 Questions

1. Favourite book or authors? Hobbit Trilogy, Fantasy Fiction

2. Favourite musical artists? Motown, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Queen

3. Favourite films? Shawshank Redemption, Django Unchained, Pulp Fiction

4. Preferred drink? Tomato Soup, Pineapple juice, Pale Ale

5. Life motto? Music transcends language. 'Music is the tool to express life and all that makes a difference' Herbie Hancock

6. Favourite HK walk? Pak Ngam hun to Tigers head

7. Favourite HK restaurant? Char sui & egg restaurant in kowloon city

8. Best advice you were given? Keep doing what your doing

9. Finish this sentence… I live in Hong Kong because… Music career brought me here and fell in love with HK.

10. Favourite area of Hong Kong? Mui Wo, Lantau Island. Kowloon City