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HKBU Gala Concerts – Groundbreaking Collaborations between Humans and Machines

HKBU Gala Concert is an annual premier event that invites audience on a musical odyssey through classical virtuosity, choral harmony, technological innovation, and emotional resonance. Each concert showcases the exceptional synergy of the creative prowess of HKBU talents and groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and multimedia integration, pioneering landscapes in performing art creativity. The performances transcend concerts and push the boundaries of artistic expression.

Established by HKBU in 2022, Turing AI Orchestra (TAIO) is the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) ensemble which uses state-of-the-art AI technology to achieve a new form of symbiotic artistic creation and performance between humans and AI systems. TAIO offers an open platform for artists and scientists around the world to collaborate within a dynamic and innovative environment, and it will produce groundbreaking research that will disrupt the world of art. It marks one of the milestones of HKBU’s unwavering commitment to broadening the scope of human-machine symbiosis.

HKBU Gala Concert promises to explore the endless possibilities in art co-creation by human creativity and AI innovation. Audience was taken on a musically sublime journey with AI and other advanced technologies. HKBU computer scientists made use of cutting-edge system for video and image restoration that employs the latest AI models to breathe new life into the classic film. By translating the movements of the Yao dancers into motion data, a machine learning model was created to train the AI dancers to synchronise their movements to the music. Apart from AI-generated virtual dancers, AI virtual choir and AI media artist were harmoniously incorporated into the musical performance, achieving a seamless fusion of diverse art components.

Technology also empowers musicians and artists to go beyond the traditional forms and interact with the audience in brand new ways. Leading technology was deployed to create a singular musical experience for the audience by capturing the brain activity of the performers and translating these brainwave patterns into fluid images via AI. These subtle yet innovative integrations enhance the sensory and emotional impact of art performance.

With AI-generated components and real-time visual storytelling intersecting with classical and contemporary compositions, audience are treated to a rich tapestry of sound and visuals. Poised to redefine the boundaries of what art could be, HKBU Gala Concert stands as a prime example which illustrates the promising potentials of Art Tech for future art projects.