I share in this post something about Laufey!
The recent concert in Hong Kong was amazing!
What a night! Laufey just wrapped up an absolutely magical performance at AsiaWorld-Expo Arena on May 12, 2026, marking the official start of her Asia tour for the "A Matter of Time Tour"!
Act I - The Opening:
Clockwork
Lover Girl
Dreamer
Falling Behind
Silver Lining
Bored
Too Little, Too Late
Act II - Jazz Club Segment:
A beautiful throwback moment featuring:
"Seems Like Old Times" (Carmen Lombardo cover)
Valentine (Jazz Version)
Fragile (Jazz Version)
While You Were Sleeping (Jazz Version)
Madwoman (Acapella snippet)
Let You Break My Heart Again
Act III & IV - The Grand Finale:
Carousel
Madwoman (Tour Debut!)
Promise
Goddess
Tough Luck
Snow White
From the Start (everyone's favorite!)
Sabotage
Encore:
SOLD OUT - Tickets were gone within hours of release! [[48]]
Multi-Instrumental Showcase - Laufey seamlessly switched between piano, guitar, and cello, displaying her classical training [[30]]
Theatrical Production - Thematic set design and stunning projections transported the audience to an atmospheric wonderland [[30]]
Grammy Winner - This two-time Grammy winner brought her A-game to Hong Kong, her mother's hometown [[17]]
Personal Connection - Laufey has deep ties to Hong Kong, having spent childhood summers here exploring the same streets she walked as a star [[17]]
Full Name: Laufey LÃn Jónsdóttir
Heritage: Icelandic-Chinese
Born: 1999, ReykjavÃk, Iceland
Training: Classically trained cellist who studied at ReykjavÃk Academy of Music
Genre: Jazz-pop, Classical crossover, "Cinematic Pop"
Voice Type: Rich, warm contralto
HER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2x Grammy Award Winner (including Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for "Bewitched" in 2024)
Performed with Iceland Symphony Orchestra before her solo career
Viral TikTok sensation bringing jazz to Gen Z
Multiple sold-out world tours
Laufey is bridging generations by taking the sophisticated chord progressions and orchestration of 1940s-50s jazz and classical music, then writing deeply relatable modern lyrics about heartbreak, anxiety, social media, and growing up.
About her music features:
**Lush string arrangements
**🎹 Classical piano
🎺 Jazz-influenced harmonies
🎤 Intimate, emotional vocal delivery
🎬 Cinematic, film-score-like production
"From the Start" - Her biggest viral hit (bossa-nova vibes!)
"Let You Break My Heart Again" - Heartbreaking waltz-like ballad
"Dreamer" - Cinematic and sweeping
"Letter to My 13 Year Old Self" - Deeply emotional and reflective
"Silver Lining" - Featured prominently in the Hong Kong show
"Madwoman" - Sexy 60s James Bond-esque sound
This wasn't just another tour stop for Laufey. Hong Kong holds special meaning for her:
Her mother once lived in Hong Kong
She spent childhood summers exploring the city
She LOVES the Star Ferry and even curated a special playlist for it featuring her songs "California and Me," "Beautiful Stranger," and "Madwoman".
Her 2024 Hong Kong concert was completely sold out too, and she returned in 2026 by popular demand!
"A beautiful start in Hong Kong for the first show of 'A Matter of Time Tour' in Asia. Laufey looking marvellous in red!"
"This performance marked a memorable moment for both the artist and attendees, showcasing not only Laufey's musical prowess but the strong connection she has with Hong Kong fans."
Laufey represents a new generation of classical-jazz fusion that's captivating millions worldwide.
She proves that orchestral music, jazz standards, and classical training aren't relics of the past—they're timeless art forms that can speak to modern experiences when presented with authenticity and innovation.
For those who appreciate the soul-penetrating power of classical and operatic voices, Laufey's rich contralto and emotionally charged performances offer that same transcendent experience, wrapped in the intimacy of jazz and the grandeur of orchestral arrangements.
📸 Did you attend the Hong Kong concert?
Share your favorite moments! What song gave you chills?
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Sources: Concert setlist from setlist.fm [[27]], concert details from Time Out Hong Kong [[7]], Vogue Hong Kong interview [[17]], ticket sales information from Live Nation Hong Kong [[48]]
