Free Distribution Points
Where readers could pick up a free copy of Headlines Magazine.
Picking Up a Copy
Headlines Magazine was distributed as a free print publication, with this section of the site pointing readers to locations around Hong Kong where issues could be collected. As the longest-running free mainstream music title in the territory, the magazine relied on a network of outlets to reach its readers each month.
The navigation of the site listed this section simply as 免費派發點 (Free Distribution Points), alongside the magazine's other reader-facing pages covering events, Q&A, and the Headlines Club.
Specific outlet addresses from this section were not captured in the material reviewed here. Readers are encouraged to consult the magazine's own issue pages and contact details for further particulars.
For decades, Headlines Magazine has championed the cause of physical music publishing in Hong Kong, and the free distribution points listed on this page represent the lifeblood of that mission. Each month, readers across the territory could pick up a fresh copy from a network of partner locations, discovering new releases, honest criticism, and passionate praise for the records that deserved attention. The magazine has always believed that good music deserves to be celebrated, and bad music deserves to be called out — and that this honest dialogue belongs in the hands of readers, printed on paper, ready to be read anywhere. These distribution points were more than just pickup spots; they were the meeting places between the publication and its community.
The philosophy behind Headlines has always been simple: good people love music, and people who love music are good people. This conviction has driven the magazine since its earliest days, making it the longest-running free mainstream music publication in Hong Kong. By placing copies at accessible locations throughout the city each month, the magazine ensured that no music lover was left without access to thoughtful criticism and coverage. The free distribution model reflected a deep commitment to accessibility — the belief that honest music journalism should not be locked behind paywalls or limited to a privileged few. Every copy handed out was another voice added to the ongoing conversation about what makes a record worthy of praise, and what deserves to be improved.