Shi Fu Miz launches crowdfunding campaign to secure future editions

Shi Fu Miz has launched a crowdfunding campaign to ensure its survival and future growth.

Running until March 5, 2025, the campaign aims to address financial challenges caused by rising production costs, lack of public funding, and limited sponsorship opportunities.

Three funding milestones have been set: HKD150,000 will help repay part of the festival’s debt and fund two nightclub events in 2025. Next, HKD300,000 would allow Shi Fu Miz to clear all 2024 debts and begin planning its 10th-anniversary edition in 2026.

The last goal would be to reach HKD555,000, which will enable the festival’s return with an expanded concept, featuring enhanced scenography, lighting, and art installations at a new venue.

"Our team has already discussed different scenarios to bring back the vibes and experiences of the festival in a different format and potentially in a different venue," the organisers shared with Mixmag Asia.

They also plan to engage the Shi Fu Miz community by sending out a questionnaire to gather feedback on the vision for the 2026 edition.

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Since its launch in 2016 by FuFu Creative and Paris-based La Mamie’s, Shi Fu Miz has become known for its blend of music, nature, and community-focused activities.

However, the festival has faced multiple challenges over the years, including increased production costs, logistical difficulties from relocating to a remote island in 2018, financial strain from booking artists and securing venues during the pandemic, and a major deficit from the 2023 edition due to rising expenses.

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In 2024, the festival also had to compete with another event scheduled on the same weekend, which received significant government funding.

“On top of that, it has been two years since our founders worked more than six months per year without any salary,” they add, further highlighting the financial strain on the festival.

Despite its seemingly successful 2023 and 2024 editions on Cheung Chau Island with acts like Soichi Terada, Mogwaa, Nicola Cruz, Mr. Ho, Xiaolin, and Chaos In The CBD, the festival faces an accumulated deficit of over HKD555,000.

Learn more on how you can support Shi Fu Miz here.

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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