It was founded on 6 August 2012, and organized by "Original Sound", which aims to provide platforms for youngsters whose skills or psychological qualities may not be able to meet the international levels to share their music.
Since the Festival is hosted by a non-profit organization, the Cattle Depot Artist Village was chosen as the venue of the event without any renting cost.
However, local jazz is hard to be widespread as Hong Kong audiences are more interested in reputed western music instead of indigenous one.
The first Hong Kong Green Festival was held on Sunday, 30 December 2012, at Cattle Depot Artist Village without charging any entrance fee.
In view of that, it attracts teenagers to join especially for students who cannot afford the charge of music performance or concerts.