Shing was born in Hong Kong and graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He started training as an Examiner with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Tasmania in 2023, and was formally appointed the role in 2025. Shing is currently teaching at Scotch Oakburn College and the conductor of SOC Wind Band.
Before he moved to Tasmania, in 2018, Shing made significant contributions to the music scene in Hong Kong. He served as the conductor of the Chung Chi Wind Orchestra at CUHK from 2009, Additionally, his role as a core member of the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble cemented his reputation as a prominent figure in contemporary music. For the decade he worked with HKNME, during which time he worked closely with both Hong Kong and international composers, touring to the UK, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Iceland, Australia and premiering over 100 pieces of new composition.
Renowned for his active participation in the modern music circuit, Shing has performed in several prestigious international music festivals, such as the ISCM World Music Days, Mona Foma, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the ASEAN Music Festival. His recent performances include Satoshi Yagisawa's Clarinet Concerto with the Chung Chi Wind Orchestra, and a clarinet trio recital with two other renowned clarinettists (Martin Choy and Anthony Wong) in Hong Kong last April.
