Carlo Valente for Make Music, Hong Kong! 2026

The Italian Cultural Institute Hong Kong is glad to announce that the Italian artist Carlo Valente will perform at this year’s edition of _Make Music Hong Kong!_ Born in Rieti in 1990 and raised in a small village on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, Carlo Valente is an Italian singer-songwriter known for his evocative storytelling and distinctive voice. Following the release of his debut EP _Collezioni_ (2014) and the acclaimed album _Tra l’altro.._. (2017), he established himself within the contemporary Italian songwriting scene. His music combines intimate narratives, poetic imagery, and a deeply personal perspective. In 2023, he returned with _Metri quadrati_, further defining his unique artistic identity. Album & Artistic Project: _Metri quadrati_ Released in 2023 by TotoSound, _Metri quadrati_ is an eight-song journey born from isolation and introspection. Drawing inspiration from confinement and the desire to look beyond physical boundaries, the album explores themes of love, loss, mortality, and renewal. Valente blends personal experiences with vivid storytelling, creating a coherent and emotionally resonant narrative. While rooted in singer-songwriter traditions, the project introduces electronic textures that enrich its intimate and contemporary sound. ABOUT MAKE MUSIC, HONG KONG! _Make Music, Hong Kong!_ music festival wants to celebrate the _Fête de la Musique_ (World Music Day) which originated in France. The national music festival in France is widely celebrated on 21st June around the world, the day of the summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere. _Make Music, Hong Kong!_ showcases a mix of amateur and professional artists of local or foreign origins. Every year, local bands and half a dozen European bands are presented to the Hong Kong public in remarkable cultural venues. Previous festival locations include Tai Kwun, Fringe Club and West Kowloon Cultural District, all of which are historical and cultural landmarks of the city. This year, which marks the 8th edition of the Music Festival, 5 European bands and 20 bands from Hong Kong will perform during the 2-day festival. Make Music, Hong Kong! music festival was created in 2018 by Alliance Française de Hong Kong and the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau. It is co-funded by the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macau, with the participation of European countries’ consulates or institutions. Organizzato da: Alliance Française de Hong Kong, Consulate General of France in Hong Kong, European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macau In collaborazione con: Italian Cultural Institute Hong Kong, Austrian Consulate General Hong Kong, Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong, German Consulate General Hong Kong, Consulate General of Spain - Hong Kong and Macau