Voice of Central III - Metro Broadcast

One stage. One song. One voice.

Central Market and Metro Broadcast present “Voice of Central III”, an annual singing competition, inviting participants of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to celebrate diversity through the power of song.

Whether you are an experienced performer or someone who enjoy singing quietly on your own, this is your chance to step into the spotlight. Participants will progress through the Preliminary Round, Semi-Final and Final. Shortlisted contestants will perform live at Central Market, participate in an exclusive Vocal Workshop led by professional vocal coaches, and join a busking performance in Central to gain valuable, hands-on experience.

Entry is free. If you have a voice to share, this is where it begins.

Open Call: From now until 28 January 2026
Semi-Finalist Announcement: 3 February 2026
Vocal Workshop: 8 February 2026
Street Busking Performance: 15 February 2026 (23 Gage Street, Central)
Semi-Final: 28 February 2026 (G/F Oasis, Central Market)
Final & Award Presentation: 1 March 2026 (G/F Oasis, Central Market)

All Semi-Finalists must join an exclusive Vocal Workshop held on 8 February 2026
- Coaches: Professional vocal instructors
- Language: Cantonese
- Workshop content includes vocal technique, stage presence, breathing control and mindset training
- Further details will be provided to shortlisted participants
- Training highlights and coaches’ feedback will be featured on Metro Broadcast’s programme “梨事會”, hosted by Barry Yip
Semi-Finalists will also take part in a street busking performance at 23 Gage Street, Central, on 15 February 2026
- Further details will be provided to shortlisted participants

Participants must submit the application form and video link before the deadline
All eligible entries will be assessed by the judging panel
30 contestants will be shortlisted for the Semi-Final and must join a Vocal Workshop and a street busking performance
Semi-Finalists will be notified on or before 3 February 2026
During the Semi-Final, contestants may perform a song of their own choice to compete for a place in the Top 15
At the Final, contestants will again perform a song of their choice
Based on the judges’ scores, the top three contestants will advance to the final showdown on the same day, where the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards of Voice of Central III will be determined
In addition, the judging panel will present the Best Stage Performance Award and the Rising Star Award at the Final to acknowledge contestants who demonstrate outstanding stage performance and vocal potential

Preliminary Round, Semi-Final and Final: Song of your own choice
Final Top 3 Showdown: Song of your own choice (must not be the same as the final contest song)

Principle Judges

Suzan Guterres Professional Vocal Trainer
Karen Ching Channel & Program Director – Metro Info
Matthew Ma Music Director – Metro Broadcast
Cleo Ko Founder of Starry World Music Academy

Singer Judges and Performing Guests

Windy Zhan
Felix Lam

Application Period: From now until 28 January 2026 (Wednesday)

Open for participants of all age

Free of charge

To enter the Preliminary Round, please complete the following steps:

Prepare a singing performance video of no longer than 1.5 minutes
Upload the video to YouTube with public access
Complete the online application form
Submit the video link

Your application will be complete upon successful submission.

Video must not exceed 1.5 minutes
Full name must be clearly stated at the beginning of the video
Camera should face the participant directly, showing the upper body and face clearly
Record in a well-lit and quiet environment with appropriate attire
Singing may be a cappella or with instrumental backing tracks only (no vocals)
Lyrics must be memorised
No editing or post-production is allowed
Only one submission per participant
Only the first successful submission will be considered

Vocal technique & song difficulty：35%
Pronunciation & diction：25%
Sense of rhythm：20%
Interpretation & emotional expression：20%

“Voice of Central III” (“the Event”) is organised by Central Market (“the Organiser”) and co-organised by Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited (“the Co-organiser”). Upon submitting the registration for the Event, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to be bound by the following terms and conditions, as well as any amendments made from time to time.
Participants are required to complete the registration form on the Event website and submit a singing performance video of no more than 1.5 minutes before the end of the recruitment period for the preliminary round (“Preliminary Round”). The video must be uploaded in advance to YouTube and set as public. Registration will only be deemed successful upon agreement to these Terms and Conditions. Participants aged 12 or below must be accompanied by an adult throughout the Event. Participants under the age of 18 on the day of the Event are required to obtain parental consent and submit a signed Consent Form. Personal data may only be shared between the Organiser and Co-organiser with parental approval.
The recruitment period for the Preliminary Round will run from now until 28 January 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Hong Kong time). The time recorded in the Co-organiser’s registration system shall prevail. Once submitted, all application forms and uploaded videos cannot be modified, late submissions will not be accepted. The Organiser and Co-organiser shall not be liable for any delay, loss, error, misidentification or damage of submitted or registered information caused by personal computers, networks, telephones, technical issues or circumstances beyond the Organiser and Co-organiser’s control. Participants shall not raise objections on this basis.
The results of the Preliminary Round will be announced on Central Market and Metro Broadcast Collaboration Limited’s social media platforms on 3 February 2026. Semi-finalists will be notified by email and/or telephone. Semi-finalists must provide all song titles upon notification of selection.Semi-finalists will receive information about an exclusive Vocal Workshop (“the Workshop”) scheduled in early February 2026. All semi-finalists must attend the workshop; otherwise, they will be considered to have forfeited. After completion of the Workshop, shortlisted semi-finalists must participate for a Busking event to be held in Central in mid-February 2026; otherwise, they will be considered to have forfeited. Further information will be provided by the Co-organiser.
The Semi-Final will be held on 28 February 2026, and the list of finalists will be announced on the same day. Finalists are required to participate in the Finals on 1 March 2026; failure to do so will be deemed to be withdrawn from the Event.
Participants must ensure that all information provided is trueful and accurate. The Hong Kong telephone number and email address provided must be valid and in use. Any participant found to have submitted false or inaccurate information will have their participation and eligibility for prizes revoked without prior notification. Participants shall be held accountable for any legal liabilities for any loss or damage caused to the Organiser, Co-organiser or any third party as a result. The Organiser and Co-organiser shall not be held responsible for any legal liabilities arising from such information or its utilization.
The Organiser, Co-organiser and judging panel reserve the final right to select entries, determine finalists and results, and to disqualify participants who violate the rules and regulations. All decisions are final. In the event of any dispute regarding judging matters, the Organiser and Co-organiser shall have the final decision.
Participants agree that the Organiser and Co-organiser public release their names, including but not limited to the participants’ names, portrait and voice for promotional purposes. Participants also agree to cooperate with all promotional activities and grant permission to the Organiser and Co-organiser. All personal data will be kept strictly confidential except for the aforementioned purposes.
By participating in the Event, participants agree to be bound by the participation rules, Terms and Conditions, special notices and privacy statements. Any breach thereof may result in disqualification, and the Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the right to take legal action against any act that undermines the Event.
Any participant who violates or refuses to accept these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Event, and their eligibility will be cancelled. The Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the right to choose another eligible participant as a replacement.
The Organiser or Co-organiser shall not, under any circumstances, be held liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage or personal injury caused by participants themselves, other participants or third parties.
Any attempt to disrupt or manipulate the Event through malicious programmes or other unfair means shall be deemed a violation of the rules. Upon confirmation by the Organiser, Co-organiser or a third party, the participant will be immediately disqualified, and legal action may be pursued.
Participants are prohibited from requesting any Event-related information from the Organiser or Co-organiser through unauthorised channels.
Participants are prohibited to disclose any information provided by the Organiser or Co-organiser. Any loss incurred due to such disclosure may result in the Organiser and Co-organiser pursuing full legal liability.
The Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The latest version shall prevail. In case of any dispute, the Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the right to the male the final decision.
The Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the right to suspend, amend or modify any arrangements of the Event, and may cancel or terminate the Event at any time without prior notice.
In the event of any dispute, the Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the final decision without further notice.
For enquiries, please email: voiceofcentral@mbc.com.hk

All semi-finalists are required to attend the Workshop location by the designated date specified in the notification from the Organiser and Co-organiser. Also need to present the relevant notification to participate in the Workshop. Professional vocal instructors will be assigned randomly by the Co-organisers. Absentees will automatically lose their eligibility to participate without further notice.
Semi-finalists aged 12 or below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in the Workshop. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
Semi-finalists are not allowed to transfer their participation eligibility to others, nor can they be replaced by someone else. If discovered, the participant will be disqualified.
According to the Hong Kong Observatory, if Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, or a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued at 5:00 a.m. on the day of the Workshop, the Workshop will be postponed. The latest arrangements will be announced through the social media platforms of the Co-organiser.

All participants who have advanced to the semi-finals (“Semi-Final”) and finals (“Finals”) of the “Voice of Central III” must arrive at the designated competition venue by the specified date as indicated in the notification message issued by the Organiser and Co-organiser. Semi-finalist and finalists are required to present the relevant notification message to participate in the Semi-Final and Final; otherwise, they will automatically forfeit their eligibility of participation without further notice.
Semi-finalist(s) and finalist(s) aged 12 or below must obtain parental or guardian consent and be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend the Semi-final and Final. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Semi-finalist and finalists are not allowed to transfer their participation eligibility to others, nor can they be replaced by someone else. If discovered, the participant will be disqualified.
On the day of the Semi-Final and Final, participants are required to perform a self-selected song, which is prohibited to contain any inappropriate language, vulgarity, offensive, or other improper content. If the Organiser and Co-organiser deem the performance to violate these guidelines, they reserve the right to refuse acceptance or disqualify the participant without further notice.
The judges will score based on participants’ performance during the Finals. The top three participants will be invited for the Final Showdown held on the same day, competing for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. Finalists are required to sing a song from the designated challenge playlist provided by the Organiser and Co-organiser.
If semi-final and finalist violate or disagree with the terms and conditions of the Semi-Finals and Finals, they will be considered to have withdrawn from the Event, and their eligibility will be cancelled. The Organiser and Co-organiser may select another qualified finalist from other participants.
In any case, the Organiser and Co-organiser shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage or personal injury caused by participants, other participants or third parties.
The Organiser and Co-organiser will not be directly or indirectly liable for any disputes arising from violations of copyright laws. Participants agree and commit to accept and bear all related liabilities.
The Organiser and Co-organiser have the right to required winners to present valid Hong Kong identity documents for identity verification.
All prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. The Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the right to substitute any prizes with another prize of equivalent value.
The Organiser and Co-organiser are not the suppliers of the prizes and make no guarantees or commitments regarding the quality, maintenance or service of the prize.
In the event of any disputes regarding the judging or other matters, the Organiser and Co-organiser reserve the right to make the final decision.
According the Hong Kong Observatory, If a Thunderstorm Warning, Amber Rainstorm Warning or Typhoon Signal No. 1 issued within 2 hours before the start time of the Semi-Final or Final, the Organiser and Co-organiser will generally continue with the Event. If a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning or Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above is issued within 2 hours before the start time, the Final will be canceled or postponed with further arrangements. If any weather warning (including Red or Black Rainstorm or Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above) is issued after 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Semi-Final or Finals, the event will be canceled. The latest arrangements announced on the social media platforms of the Organiser and Co-organiser, who reserve the final decision.

For details about the privacy policy of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, please visit http://www.metroradio.com.hk/footer/privacy_c.html
If participants opt to agree to receive promotional materials and event updates from Central Market (“the Organiser”) and Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited (“the Co-organiser”), both entities may use the personal information provided by you for the promotion of marketing information or advertising of products/services/events via email, mobile messaging or telephone.
If participants opt not to receive any promotional and marketing information from the Organsier and Co-organiser, the personal data provided will be used solely for the Event registration purposes and will be destroyed after the Event concludes.
For any inquiries, amendments or deletion of personal data, please contact the Data Protection Officer of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited at dpo@mbc.com.hk or by post to:
Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, Basement Level 2, Whampoa Garden Phase 6, Hung Hom, Kowloon.
Central Market – Telephone: 3618 8668 or Email: marketing@centralmarket.hk