About · Since May 2018

The VIBE
story

VIBE Book & Music Shop was born in May 2018, out of ‘Imprint Books’, run by Terry Boyce since 2006 in Silvermine Bay, Mui Wo, Lantau Island.

Gary Brightman · Owner

Meet the owner

Gary Brightman

British-born Gary Brightman has lived in Silvermine Bay since 2009. From 1978 until 2013 he worked in information technology at various banks and financial institutions, first in London and then in Hong Kong.

He semi-retired in 2013 to follow his passion for film and photography — and latterly, books and music.

VIBE: “The mood or character of a place, situation or piece of music.”

VIBE sells new & pre-loved English, Chinese and foreign books, vinyl LPs, CDs, DVDs, record turntables, stationery, merchandise and other cool stuff.

Gary on IMDb ↗ManBright Films

Gary in conversation

VIBErations ep. 36 →

What we stand for

Three things

01
Local first
We support local artisans, authors and musicians by stocking their creations and running events for them to showcase their work.
02
Recycle the good stuff
We believe in recycling to help save the planet, and accept donations of books, vinyl, CDs and DVDs.
03
Lantau community
We care about the Lantau Island community and are happy to consider local initiatives.

Sights & sounds

VIBE in motion

The shop as a cartoon, and the chant to go with it.

Vibe Book Chants

Timeline

Track history

2006
Imprint Books opens
Terry Boyce opens Imprint Books in Silvermine Bay.
May 2018
VIBE is born
Out of Imprint Books, Gary Brightman opens VIBE Book & Music Shop.
25th May 2019
First birthday
A year of author talks, recitals and tiny desk gigs.
▶Watch on YouTube ↗
6th June 2020
Second birthday
The Mutineers play the shop to mark two years.
24th September 2020
On film for Apple Daily
Apple Daily’s ‘I Love Hong Kong’ series visits Gary and the shop.
November 2020
VIBErations goes on air
The first episode of the VIBErations podcast, interviewing Lantau’s characters on the VIBE sofa.
All episodes →
22nd May 2021
Third anniversary
Celestial and The Mutineers celebrate three years.
21st May 2022
Fourth birthday
The Mutineers are back to celebrate four years.
20th February 2023
Tails of Jack & Milly begins
Gary’s series about the talking rescue pets of Lantau starts on YouTube.
Both series →
20th May 2023
Fifth anniversary
Velouria play the shop for five years of VIBE.
26th November 2023
The first Lantau Live
VIBE sponsors the new music festival behind Pui O Beach.
Lantau Live →
24th November 2024
VIBE Alive at Lantau Live
The VIBE Alive DJ tent spins all day at the festival’s second edition.
Photos & clips →
May 2025
Seventh birthday
Gaz Flint and Pumpkin Bomb mark seven years.
February 2026
Birthday Happiness Asia
A charity presentation at the shop with Edward Fernandes.
May 2026
Eighth birthday
The Privateers play the shop for eight years of VIBE.