How to apply
Handbook and Template
1st Step of Application: Register an Account
First step of application: go to http://cibs.rthk.hk and register an account
Step 2 of Applying for CIBS: Come up with a Programme Idea
Be creative in designing the topic and format of your programme for the application to stand out among the others. Then turn your ideas into words to fill in the application form.
Step 3 of Applying for CIBS: Funding Support
RTHK provides funding for application for producing programmes under the CIBS. Here is how the funding works.
CIBS Public Voting
Proposed programmes under application will be open for public voting. The number of votes received by each proposal will be converted into a score. A higher score will indicate a greater chance of successful application!
We are CIBS - Social worker Gloria
"By involving in broadcasting, the disabled youths have a great sense of accomplishment." --Social worker Gloria Social Worker Gloria took part in producing the programme series Soaring Dreams. The programme gives an opportunity to youngsters with special needs to take part in broadcasting, and hence to see them grow.
We are CIBS - Filipino Producer Armaria
"CIBS has given us a platform to tell the stories of Overseas Filipino Women here." --Producer Armaria Armaria produced the CIBS programme series The O. F. W. Today (The Overseas Filipino Women Today), which tells the stories of Filipino women in Hong Kong and features topics related to them. She hopes that the programme can bring comforts to the O. F. W.
We are CIBS - Auditory Verbal Therapist Clara
" I enjoy doing broadcasting, I feel so happy" -- Auditory Verbal Therapist Clara Clara has become an auditory verbal therapist since her son suffers from severe congenital hearing loss. By producing the CIBS programme series Listen & Talk, she hopes to give children with hearing difficulties more opportunities to participate in broadcasting.
Public Briefing (2nd Round) (2013-07-07)
A Public Briefing elaborating the application method of the Community Involvement Broadcasting Service was held on Jul 07, 2013. Venue provider: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Public Briefing (Chinese) (2013-01-13)
A Public Briefing elaborating the application method of the Community Involvement Broadcasting Service was held on Jan 13, 2013, at the Y.C. Cheng Lecture Hall of the Baptist University. Check out this video for the Chinese Session of the Public Briefing.
Public Briefing (English) (2013-01-13)
A Public Briefing elaborating the application method of the Community Involvement Broadcasting Service was held on Jan 13, 2013, at the Y.C. Cheng Lecture Hall of the Baptist University. Check out this video for the English Session of the Public Briefing.
Agreement Template
Production Related Materials
- HANDBOOK (For S49, 50 only)
- HANDBOOK (For S47, 48 only)
- HANDBOOK (For Q45, 46 only)
- Guideline for Amendment Request
- Editorial Policies and Processes of Radio Television Hong Kong
- Charter of RTHK
- RTHK Producers' Guidelines
- Radio Code of Practice on Programme Standards (Communications Authority)
- Copyright in HK (Intellectual Property Department)
- Grantee's Guidebook (ICAC)
- Music Production and Sales Company List
Studio Rental
Post-production Materials
- The Hong Kong CPA Practice Directory
- Guide to the Auditors on Limited Assurance Engagement (as at Oct 2023) (doc)
- (For Q40-Q44 only) Form A-Copyright of Music & Song Register
- (For Q40-Q44 only) Form B-Submission List of the Production Materials
- (For Q40-Q44 only) Form C - Evaluation Report
- Confirmation of the Programme Transcripts (For Q44 or before only)
- Payment Request Form (09.2023) (For Q45, Q46 only)
- GF179A (Authority for Payment to a Bank)
- Payment Request Form - Advance Payment (04.2024) (For S47 onwards)
- Copyright Permission Request Form
Broadcasting Workshop 2024
CIBS Broadcasting Workshop 2024 Date: 27 April 2024 Venue: RTHK Television House, 1A Broadcast Drive, Kowloon Speaker: Danny Lau, Presenter of “Danny's Weekend Blenz", RTHK Radio 3 Guest: Qihbad Muhammad, Presenter of CIBS Programme “The life of EM Artists in HK”
Broadcasting Workshop (Theme: Chat ABC)
CIBS Broadcasting Workshop Date: 14 October 2023 Venue: RTHK Television House, 1A Broadcast Drive, Kowloon Theme: Chat ABC Speaker: Alyson Hau, Presenter of “In the Common Room", RTHK Radio 3 Guest: Irene, Presenter of CIBS Programme “Festivals of Hong Kongs Ethnic Minorities”
Broadcasting Workshop (Theme: Radio Production 101)
CIBS Broadcasting Workshop Date: 22 April 2023 Venue: RTHK Broadcasting House, 30 Broadcast Drive, Kowloon Theme: Radio Production 101 Speaker: Alyson Hau, Presenter of “Common Room, RTHK Radio 3 Guest: Sreya, Producer of CIBS Programme “Tales of Music”
Broadcasting Workshop (Topic: Unlock P+P Skills)
Broadcasting Workshop (Q41, 42) Date: 5 January 2023 Format: Webinar Speaker: Sophia Yow Topic: Unlock P+P Skills
Broadcasting Workshop (Topic: Beyond Broadcasting)
Broadcasting Workshop (Q39, 40) Date: 5 July 2022 Format: Webinar Speaker: Sophia Yow Topic: Beyond Broadcasting
Broadcasting Workshop for Q33 & 34
Date: 19 January 2021 Format: Webinar Moderator: Kaydence Wong Speaker: Sophia Yow Guest: Stephanie Wong, producer and host of CIBS programme "The God(s) Project" Topic: How to present and produce a CIBS programme safely and skilfully under the COVID pandemic
CIBS Broadcasting Workshop (Speaker: Sophia Yow)
CIBS Broadcasting Workshop Date: 7 July 2020 Speaker: Sophia Yow Topic: How to present and produce a CIBS programme
Broadcasting Workshop - The God(s) Project Production Experience Sharing
Broadcasting Workshop Date: 24 Jan 2017 Location: RTHK Host: Alyson Hau Guest: Stephanie Wong @ The God(s) Project Content: Production experience sharing
CIBS Broadcasting Workshop (Tsing Nai Kan)
Date: 13 Sept 2013 Time: 1830-2030 Venue: Mong Kok Community Hall Speaker: Mr. Tsing Nai Kan (Veteran broadcaster and trainer) Topic: Broadcasting from the Heart
CIBS Broadcasting Workshop (Henry Ma)
Date: 13 Sept 2013 Time: 1830-2030 Venue: Mong Kok Community Hall Speaker: Mr. Henry Ma (Associate Director of the School of Design in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Renting a Recording Studio
Make sure you’ve stated your requirements clearly and both parties have agreed on the terms.
Using the microphone.
Use the microphone properly. Keep a proper distance.
Dos and Don'ts in studio
Rules are set put in place for studio users as precautionary measures.
Music Choice
Community Involvement Broadcasting Service brings a diversified music world.
Preparation before recording
Make sure you’re well prepared for improvised interviews. Spare batteries and headphones are essential.
Preparing rundown
A good rundown reduces errors.
Production Work Flow
from Planning to Broadcast ...
Preparing a rundown
Something the producer, the host and studio technician need ...
DOs and DON’Ts in Studio
Things you need to know about before entering a studio ...
Facilitation Talk – Agreement Signing Procedure, Information on Procurement and Production
Speaker: The CIBS Secretariat
Facilitation Talk - Regulation of Radio Programmes
Speaker: Ms. Karen LIM, Senior Executive Assistant (Broadcasting), Office of the Communications Authority Date: 20 April 2024
Facilitation Talk - Integrity and Accountability of Grantees
Speaker: Mr. Jason LO, Senior Corruption Prevention Officer, Independent Commission Against Corruption Date: 20 April 2024
CIBS e.m.y.broadcaster Orientation Part 2
On 12 August, which is International Youth Day designated by the United Nations, CIBS held the "CIBS e.m.y.broadcaster Orientation Day". Four young people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds were welcomed to become a part of "CIBS e.m.y.broadcaster", which aims to let more people learn about the stories of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong and promote the platform of CIBS for them to produce radio programmes in their own languages. The four "CIBS e.m.y.broadcasters" are Limsiriwong Kan-kit (Kit) of Thai descent, Or Pui-ting (Fiona) with Indonesian ancestry, Menye Eto Junior (Eto) of African descent, and Hussain Maryam Bibi (Bibi) with Pakistani ancestry. They will be tasked to take part in CIBS promotional activities and to promote the message of "CIBS: We All Are Broadcasters" in the community. Apart from the debut performances of the "CIBS e.m.y.broadcasters," the event also invited friends from different ethnic backgrounds, including John Lauton, Lunar Antz, Aiswarya Rambhatla, Arpita Basak, Farabi Shaomin Dibyu, Kraemer Till and Sahal Zaman, the winner of the Best New Performer of the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards. If you want to relive the best moment of the event, stay tuned for the coming radio show-
CIBS e.m.y.broadcaster Orientation Part 1
On 12 August, which is International Youth Day designated by the United Nations, CIBS held the "CIBS e.m.y.broadcaster Orientation Day". Four young people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds were welcomed to become a part of "CIBS e.m.y.broadcaster", which aims to let more people learn about the stories of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong and promote the platform of CIBS for them to produce radio programmes in their own languages. The four "CIBS e.m.y.broadcasters" are Limsiriwong Kan-kit (Kit) of Thai descent, Or Pui-ting (Fiona) with Indonesian ancestry, Menye Eto Junior (Eto) of African descent, and Hussain Maryam Bibi (Bibi) with Pakistani ancestry. They will be tasked to take part in CIBS promotional activities and to promote the message of "CIBS: We All Are Broadcasters" in the community. Apart from the debut performances of the "CIBS e.m.y.broadcasters," the event also invited friends from different ethnic backgrounds, including John Lauton, Lunar Antz, Aiswarya Rambhatla, Arpita Basak, Farabi Shaomin Dibyu, Kraemer Till and Sahal Zaman, the winner of the Best New Performer of the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards. If you want to relive the best moment of the event, stay tuned for the coming radio show-
CIBS We Broadcast – Reaching my Neighbours (Part 1)
Date：17 May 2022 Format：Online Talk Speaker：Alyson Hau Guest：Non-ethnic Chinese in Hong Kong, from HKMU LiPACE
CIBS We Broadcast – Reaching my Neighbours (Part 2)
Date：17 May 2022 Format：Online Talk Speaker：Alyson Hau Guest：Non-ethnic Chinese in Hong Kong, from HKMU LiPACE
CIBS We Broadcast – Reaching my Neighbours (Part 3)
Date：17 May 2022 Format：Online Talk Speaker：Alyson Hau Guest：Non-ethnic Chinese in Hong Kong, from HKMU LiPACE
CIBS Showcase 2019 (Full Version)
Date: 9 Aug 2019 Venue: MTR Living Art Guest: Wilson Ng, Tin Shui Wai Symphonic Winds, Children Cultural Group, Hatrick
CIBS Performance x Sharing @ Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2017 (Vibrant Stage)
Date: 19 Nov 2017 (Sun) Time: 14:30-17:30 Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza MC: Candice NG, THAIKA Mohamed Thalha, Alan CHUNG Performing Group: Soul Sessions & BEYOND Bollywood
CIBS Festival - CIBS EXPO
Date：21 May 2017 (Sunday) Time：15:00 Venue：E-max Atrium, Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre Host：Freddy Chow, Kaydence Wong Guest：Dickson, Miss Choi, Bene from "You Lead My Way"; Issac and Sandy from "Shau Kei Wan - our Big Shelter"; Derek, Mr. Chan Kam Hong, Miss Lam Ching Yi from "Living with Pains and Love"; Vitto, Dorothy, Cherry from "The Truth Behind the Marriage"; Susanna, Jaya, Kirby、Fandy、Amy from "The Hong Kong Telugu Voice" Venue provider: E-Max Atrium, Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre
CIBS Festival 1st Wave - CIBS Day
Date：14 May 2017 (Sunday) Time：15:00 Venue：12/F Live Stage, Langham Place, Mong Kok Host：Candice Ng, Freddy Chow, Kaydence Wong、Ricky Chow Guest：Olga from Earth Cool Living; Ria, Joan, host of The O. F. W. Today; Bungon, Host of Thai knows Hong Kong Life
CIBS Showcase
Date: 20 Jan 2017 Time: 1800-1845 Venue: Living Art, Hong Kong Station, MTR Representatives from Programmes: Story teller 2 and Show Off, Psychological Warfare in William Shakespeare's Plays, Books open Fun, DING DING be with You, LFB420 and Siu Yuen, Songkran in Hong Kong, The O. F. W. Today (The Overseas Filipino Women Today) 4
CIBS EXPO@HKBPE (Part 1)
Date: 11 Dec 2016 (Sun) Time: 15:15-16:45 Venue: hong Kong Victoria Park MC: Ivan Luk, Gas Lau Guest: Rita Wai, Natasha Wong, Bingo, Peco Chui, Johnson Yuen, Vivian Yip, Lilian Sze, Lau Ming Ching Attended CIBS Programmes: Breathe with the Harmonica 2, I am an African 3, The O. F. W. Today (The Overseas Filipino Women Today) 3, Love You Forever, Tide Turns in Sai Wan, Science World, Never Walk Alone 2
CIBS EXPO@HKBPE (Part 2)
Date: 11 Dec 2016 (Sun) Time: 15:15-16:45 Venue: hong Kong Victoria Park MC: Ivan Luk, Gas Lau Guest: Rita Wai, Natasha Wong, Bingo, Peco Chui, Johnson Yuen, Vivian Yip, Lilian Sze, Lau Ming Ching Attended CIBS Programmes: Breathe with the Harmonica 2, I am an African 3, The O. F. W. Today (The Overseas Filipino Women Today) 3, Love You Forever, Tide Turns in Sai Wan, Science World, Never Walk Alone 2
CIBS EXPO@HKBPE (Part 3)
Date: 11 Dec 2016 (Sun) Time: 15:15-16:45 Venue: hong Kong Victoria Park MC: Ivan Luk, Gas Lau Guest: Rita Wai, Natasha Wong, Bingo, Peco Chui, Johnson Yuen, Vivian Yip, Lilian Sze, Lau Ming Ching Attended CIBS Programmes: Breathe with the Harmonica 2, I am an African 3, The O. F. W. Today (The Overseas Filipino Women Today) 3, Love You Forever, Tide Turns in Sai Wan, Science World, Never Walk Alone 2
CIBS EXPO III - We Are CIBS Performance and Sharing (Ethnic Minorities)
Date: 24 November 2016 (Sat) Time: 17:30-18:30 Venue: Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC) MC: Ivan Ho, Priyanka Jain (Host of CIBS Programme Cultural Dimsum) CIBS Programme Crews Attending: Cultural Dimsum, Hot Pot for Thought, Role Model: Someone to Look up to, Indian Voices from Hong Kong, SONGKRAN IN HONG KONG
CIBS EXPO II - Art Ambassadors Sharing
Date: 21 May 2016 (Sat) Time: 15:00-15:30 Venue: Covered Piazza, Times Square, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong CIBS Art Ambassadors Sharing: JW (Singer) & Kevin Cheng (Photographer)
CIBS EXPO - Quarter 14 Programmes Presentation
Quarter 14 Programmes Presentation Guest: Tin Sau Bazaar, HKEBY, World Vision Hong Kong, Community CareAge Foundation - CCAF
CIBS AWARDS 2021
To acknowledge CIBS Producers' contribution to the community and the broadcasting industry, and to honour the performance of outstanding CIBS programmes, Radio Television Hong Kong presents the CIBS AWARDS 2021.
CIBS Awards Presentation Ceremony Part 1
To acknowledge the contribution of CIBS Producers to the community and broadcasting industry, Radio Television Hong Kong has set up the CIBS Awards to honour the performance of outstanding CIBS programmes as well as encourage more members and organisations in the community to join us.
CIBS Awards Presentation Ceremony Part 2
To acknowledge the contribution of CIBS Producers to the community and broadcasting industry, Radio Television Hong Kong has set up the CIBS Awards to honour the performance of outstanding CIBS programmes as well as encourage more members and organisations in the community to join us.
CIBS Awards Presentation Ceremony Part 3
To acknowledge the contribution of CIBS Producers to the community and broadcasting industry, Radio Television Hong Kong has set up the CIBS Awards to honour the performance of outstanding CIBS programmes as well as encourage more members and organisations in the community to join us.
