August 9 2024  |  Airline & Terminal News

Cathay Pacific releases sonic branding with "Song of Cathay"

By PAX International Magazine Staff


Cathay Pacific releases sonic branding "Song of Cathay"

Cathay Pacific has announced the launch of its new sonic branding, “Song of Cathay” — an uplifting, inspirational and journey-like musical composition designed to “forge deeper ties with passengers and create an auditory expression of its purpose to move people forward in life,” the press release said.

Adding a new dimension to Cathay’s brand identity, Song of Cathay draws inspiration from its heritage. The musical composition, instrumentation and arrangements come together to captivate passengers by evoking fond memories of travel, capturing the spirit of adventure and exuding a warm sense of hospitality.

Cathay General Manager of Brand, Insights and Marketing Communications Edward Bell said: “Music is a unifying language that brings people together by transcending cultures and boundaries. We have put a great deal of thought and effort into bringing our sonic branding vision to life, and we hope this distinct tune will strike a resonant chord with our customers from all around the world, forming a new and crucial component of the Cathay identity while building upon our ‘Move Beyond’ spirit.”

Travellers can experience the new soundtrack designed by sonic branding agency Sixième Son through a wide range of touchpoints. Song of Cathay will be progressively rolled out and played in Cathay Pacific’s lounges and aircraft, in the Cathay Shop at Cityplaza, and on Cathay’s mobile apps, global contact centre hotlines and Spotify playlists, creating a holistic brand experience whenever passengers engage with Cathay. ​

Sixième Son Global Managing Director Laurent Cochini said: “With this sonic identity, Cathay conjures an extraordinarily imaginary world and the promise of a beautiful journey. Song of Cathay is a poetic burst that embraces the brand's strong roots and international vocation, conveying its leadership, expertise, passion, and commitment. Conceived as a timeless waltz, the piece is a musical odyssey that tells the brand’s ambition to move people emotionally and forward.”

To celebrate the launch, Cathay collaborated with the Asian Youth Orchestra to bring the Song of Cathay to life. The orchestra recorded the new sonic identity at its Rehearsal Camp in Tianjin last month and debuted it during its concert “Celebrating 34 Years of Excellence” at Hong Kong City Hall on August 3 as part of its Asian Concert Tour. Cathay has long been a supporter of youth development, arts and culture in Hong Kong, and has been a sponsor of the Asian Youth Orchestra since its inception in 1990.

Cathay Group Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “It has always been our mission to connect and move people forward in life through the Cathay experience. Song of Cathay is an audio representation of not just who we are as a brand, but also the journey we have been on and are moving towards. Our longstanding support for Hong Kong’s development of youth, arts and culture is also vividly captured in the tune, which seeks to inspire communities, ignite creativity and add to the vibrant fabric of our city.”

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