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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Khalil Fong and Tanya Chua Named Best Male and Female Singers at the 3rd Wave Music Awards
On June 19, the 3rd Wave Music Awards – Honor Ceremony concluded splendidly at the Beijing Performing Arts Center. Initiated by the Wave Music Committee and hosted by the Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), this year's Awards upheld the principle of 'Jointly Establishing Artistic and Aesthetic Standards for the Music Industry,' with work quality as the sole evaluation criterion, aiming to create a professional, fair, and authoritative annual music event, and ultimately recognizing the finest Chinese music and artists of 2024. At the ceremony, prominent creators such as Sandee Chan, Gu Jianfen, Zhang Yadong, and Yee Kar Yeung served as award presenters. They were joined by numerous musicians and bands, including Tanya Chua, Hanggai Band, and More Feel, along with nearly a hundred media representatives from home and abroad, including those from People's Daily and Xinhua Net, all witnessing a landmark moment for the Chinese music scene. More from Billboard Here's Why This Coldplay Song Just Hit the Hot 100 for the First Time, 25 Years After Its Release Sabrina Carpenter Unveils Alternate 'Man's Best Friend' Cover - and This Time, It's 'Approved by God' Cardi B Shows Off Castle That Boyfriend Stefon Diggs Rented for Her in France: 'This Is Insane' The highly anticipated Big Three Honors — Song of the Year, Production of the Year, and Album of the Year — were awarded to Zhou Shen's 'Little Bliss' (小美满), Shan Yichun's 'Chun Girl' (纯妹妹), and Khalil Fong's The Dreamer (梦想家). Notably, Zhou Shen's 'Little Bliss' also won Best Composition and Best Film/TV Song. In terms of artist honors, Khalil Fong was awarded Best Male Singer in recognition of his outstanding musical contributions during his lifetime, while Tanya Chua was named Best Female Singer. The Best Duo/Group and Best New Artist went to Hanggai Band and JUD Chen, respectively. To encourage excellence in music creation and production, the Wave Music Awards introduced dedicated honors to celebrate the contributions of behind-the-scenes professionals. Among them, 'Factory' (工厂) by the God of Henan Rap (河南说唱之神) became the biggest winner, taking home awards for Best Single Production, Best Music Video, and Best Rap Song. In addition, in the language and genre honors that highlight the diverse development of Chinese music, the Wave Music Awards conducted a selection across various styles, including pop, rock, folk, and electronic. Tibetan singer Gongba's album Flower of Life (生命之花) and Ma Di's single 'Life Park' (人生公园) won Best Minority Language Album and Best Folk Song, respectively. What's worth highlighting is that at this year's Wave Music Awards ceremony, over ten different artists/musician groups delivered exquisite stage performances in various styles. Tanya Chua's 'Finland' (芬兰距离) conveyed the loneliness of being so close yet so far in modern love through its chilly and ethereal melody. Wang Yitai performed 'Incompetent Genius' (不称职的天才) from his Best Rap Album Love Me Later, expressing his outlook and reflections on the world through lyrics and composition. Hanggai Band delivered a live performance of the title track 'Turn the Tide' (时来运转) from their Best World Music Album, recreating the majestic vitality of grassland music. These diverse musical performances further showcased the rich and multifaceted creative landscape of Chinese music. Khalil Fong's final album, The Dreamer, earned him the honors of Album of the Year and Best Male Singer. Khalil Fong's family attended the event to accept the honors on his behalf, and the heartfelt stories and spirit of Khalil they shared in their speech touched both industry insiders and many in the audience. This year's Wave Music Awards not only provided a shining stage for outstanding artists and exceptional works but also set a high-level aesthetic reference and a professional value benchmark for the entire industry. Looking ahead, the Wave Music Committee will continue to explore the essence of music creation, going upstream in the surging tide of the era, leading Chinese music to continue growing upward. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
The 3rd Wave Music Awards Conclude Successfully in Beijing, Highlighting Quality Creation and Revealing 35 Honors
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 - On June 19, the 3rd Wave Music Awards – Honor Ceremony concluded splendidly at the Beijing Performing Arts Center. Initiated by the Wave Music Committee and hosetd by the Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), this year's Awards upheld the principle of "Jointly Establishing Artistic and Aesthetic Standards for the Music Industry," with work quality as the sole evaluation criterion, aiming to create a professional, fair, and authoritative annual music event, and ultimately recognizing the finest Chinese music and artists of the ceremony, prominent creators such as Sandee Chan, Gu Jianfen, Zhang Yadong, and Yee Kar Yeung served as award presenters. They were joined by numerous musicians and bands, including Tanya Chua, Hanggai Band, and More Feel, along with nearly a hundred media representatives from home and abroad, including those from People's Daily and Xinhua Net, all witnessing a landmark moment for the Chinese music highly anticipated Big Three Honors – Song of the Year, Production of the Year, and Album of the Year – were awarded to Zhou Shen's, Shan Yichun's, and Khalil Fong's. Notably, Zhou Shen'salso won Best Composition and Best Film/TV Song. In terms of artist honors, Khalil Fong was awarded Best Male Singer in recognition of his outstanding musical contributions during his lifetime, while Tanya Chua was named Best Female Singer. The Best Duo/Group and Best New Artist went to Hanggai Band and JUD Chen, encourage excellence in music creation and production, the Wave Music Awards introduced dedicated honors to celebrate the contributions of behind-the-scenes professionals. Among them,) by the God of Henan Rap (河南说唱之神) became the biggest winner, taking home awards for Best Single Production, Best Music Video, and Best Rap addition, in the language and genre honors that highlight the diverse development of Chinese music, the Wave Music Awards conducted a selection across various styles, including pop, rock, folk, and electronic. Tibetan singer Gongba's albumand Ma Di's singlewon Best Minority Language Album and Best Folk Song, worth highlighting is that at this year's Wave Music Awards ceremony, over ten different artists/musician groups delivered exquisite stage performances in various styles. Tanya Chua'sconveyed the loneliness of being so close yet so far in modern love through its chilly and ethereal melody. Wang Yitai performedfrom his Best Rap Album, expressing his outlook and reflections on the world through lyrics and composition. Hanggai Band delivered a live performance of the title trackfrom their Best World Music Album, recreating the majestic vitality of grassland music. These diverse musical performances further showcased the rich and multifaceted creative landscape of Chinese Fong's final album –– earned him the honors of Album of the Year and Best Male Singer. Khalil Fong's family attended the event to accept the honors on his behalf, and the heartfelt stories and spirit of Khalil they shared in their speech touched both industry insiders and many in the audience. This year's Wave Music Awards not only provided a shining stage for outstanding artists and exceptional works but also set a high-level aesthetic reference and a professional value benchmark for the entire industry. Looking ahead, the Wave Music Committee will continue to explore the essence of music creation, going upstream in the surging tide of the era, leading Chinese music to continue growing #TencentMusicEntertainmentGroup #TME #3rdWaveMusicAwards The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 3rd Wave Music Awards Conclude Successfully in Beijing, Highlighting Quality Creation and Revealing 35 Honors
BEIJING, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 19, the 3rd Wave Music Awards – Honor Ceremony concluded splendidly at the Beijing Performing Arts Center. Initiated by the Wave Music Committee and hosted by the Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), this year's Awards upheld the principle of "Jointly Establishing Artistic and Aesthetic Standards for the Music Industry," with work quality as the sole evaluation criterion, aiming to create a professional, fair, and authoritative annual music event, and ultimately recognizing the finest Chinese music and artists of 2024. At the ceremony, prominent creators such as Sandee Chan, Gu Jianfen, Zhang Yadong, and Yee Kar Yeung served as award presenters. They were joined by numerous musicians and bands, including Tanya Chua, Hanggai Band, and More Feel, along with nearly a hundred media representatives from home and abroad, including those from People's Daily and Xinhua Net, all witnessing a landmark moment for the Chinese music scene. The highly anticipated Big Three Honors – Song of the Year, Production of the Year, and Album of the Year – were awarded to Zhou Shen's Little Bliss (小美满), Shan Yichun's Chun Girl (纯妹妹), and Khalil Fong's The Dreamer (梦想家). Notably, Zhou Shen's Little Bliss also won Best Composition and Best Film/TV Song. In terms of artist honors, Khalil Fong was awarded Best Male Singer in recognition of his outstanding musical contributions during his lifetime, while Tanya Chua was named Best Female Singer. The Best Duo/Group and Best New Artist went to Hanggai Band and JUD Chen, respectively. To encourage excellence in music creation and production, the Wave Music Awards introduced dedicated honors to celebrate the contributions of behind-the-scenes professionals. Among them, Factory (工厂) by the God of Henan Rap (河南说唱之神) became the biggest winner, taking home awards for Best Single Production, Best Music Video, and Best Rap Song. In addition, in the language and genre honors that highlight the diverse development of Chinese music, the Wave Music Awards conducted a selection across various styles, including pop, rock, folk, and electronic. Tibetan singer Gongba's album Flower of Life (生命之花) and Ma Di's single Life Park (人生公园) won Best Minority Language Album and Best Folk Song, respectively. What's worth highlighting is that at this year's Wave Music Awards ceremony, over ten different artists/musician groups delivered exquisite stage performances in various styles. Tanya Chua's Finland (芬兰距离) conveyed the loneliness of being so close yet so far in modern love through its chilly and ethereal melody. Wang Yitai performed Incompetent Genius (不称职的天才) from his Best Rap Album Love Me Later, expressing his outlook and reflections on the world through lyrics and composition. Hanggai Band delivered a live performance of the title track Turn the Tide (时来运转) from their Best World Music Album, recreating the majestic vitality of grassland music. These diverse musical performances further showcased the rich and multifaceted creative landscape of Chinese music. Khalil Fong's final album – The Dreamer – earned him the honors of Album of the Year and Best Male Singer. Khalil Fong's family attended the event to accept the honors on his behalf, and the heartfelt stories and spirit of Khalil they shared in their speech touched both industry insiders and many in the audience. This year's Wave Music Awards not only provided a shining stage for outstanding artists and exceptional works but also set a high-level aesthetic reference and a professional value benchmark for the entire industry. Looking ahead, the Wave Music Committee will continue to explore the essence of music creation, going upstream in the surging tide of the era, leading Chinese music to continue growing upward. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tencent Music Entertainment Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 3rd Wave Music Awards Conclude Successfully in Beijing, Highlighting Quality Creation and Revealing 35 Honors
BEIJING, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 19, the 3rd Wave Music Awards – Honor Ceremony concluded splendidly at the Beijing Performing Arts Center. Initiated by the Wave Music Committee and hosted by the Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), this year's Awards upheld the principle of "Jointly Establishing Artistic and Aesthetic Standards for the Music Industry," with work quality as the sole evaluation criterion, aiming to create a professional, fair, and authoritative annual music event, and ultimately recognizing the finest Chinese music and artists of 2024. At the ceremony, prominent creators such as Sandee Chan, Gu Jianfen, Zhang Yadong, and Yee Kar Yeung served as award presenters. They were joined by numerous musicians and bands, including Tanya Chua, Hanggai Band, and More Feel, along with nearly a hundred media representatives from home and abroad, including those from People's Daily and Xinhua Net, all witnessing a landmark moment for the Chinese music scene. The highly anticipated Big Three Honors – Song of the Year, Production of the Year, and Album of the Year – were awarded to Zhou Shen's Little Bliss (小美满), Shan Yichun's Chun Girl (纯妹妹), and Khalil Fong's The Dreamer (梦想家). Notably, Zhou Shen's Little Bliss also won Best Composition and Best Film/TV Song. In terms of artist honors, Khalil Fong was awarded Best Male Singer in recognition of his outstanding musical contributions during his lifetime, while Tanya Chua was named Best Female Singer. The Best Duo/Group and Best New Artist went to Hanggai Band and JUD Chen, respectively. To encourage excellence in music creation and production, the Wave Music Awards introduced dedicated honors to celebrate the contributions of behind-the-scenes professionals. Among them, Factory (工厂) by the God of Henan Rap (河南说唱之神) became the biggest winner, taking home awards for Best Single Production, Best Music Video, and Best Rap Song. In addition, in the language and genre honors that highlight the diverse development of Chinese music, the Wave Music Awards conducted a selection across various styles, including pop, rock, folk, and electronic. Tibetan singer Gongba's album Flower of Life (生命之花) and Ma Di's single Life Park (人生公园) won Best Minority Language Album and Best Folk Song, respectively. What's worth highlighting is that at this year's Wave Music Awards ceremony, over ten different artists/musician groups delivered exquisite stage performances in various styles. Tanya Chua's Finland (芬兰距离) conveyed the loneliness of being so close yet so far in modern love through its chilly and ethereal melody. Wang Yitai performed Incompetent Genius (不称职的天才) from his Best Rap Album Love Me Later, expressing his outlook and reflections on the world through lyrics and composition. Hanggai Band delivered a live performance of the title track Turn the Tide (时来运转) from their Best World Music Album, recreating the majestic vitality of grassland music. These diverse musical performances further showcased the rich and multifaceted creative landscape of Chinese music. Khalil Fong's final album – The Dreamer – earned him the honors of Album of the Year and Best Male Singer. Khalil Fong's family attended the event to accept the honors on his behalf, and the heartfelt stories and spirit of Khalil they shared in their speech touched both industry insiders and many in the audience. This year's Wave Music Awards not only provided a shining stage for outstanding artists and exceptional works but also set a high-level aesthetic reference and a professional value benchmark for the entire industry. Looking ahead, the Wave Music Committee will continue to explore the essence of music creation, going upstream in the surging tide of the era, leading Chinese music to continue growing upward. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tencent Music Entertainment Group
Associated Press
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
The Finale Concert of The Treasured Voice Season 6 Unites Audience from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and More to Boost Chinese-language Music Going Global
Hubei, China, June 21, 2025 -- As cross-cultural musical exchange continues to intensify, the grand finale of Zhejiang TV's flagship music variety show The Treasured Voice Season 6 delivered a performance rich in emotional depth and audiovisual impact — drawing the world's attention to the Chinese music scene. This grand celebration not only showcased the artistic brilliance of Chinese musical content but also served as a notable milestone for Chinese-language music's emergence onto the global stage. Phenomenal Popularity and Explosive Growth: The Show Continues to Break Boundaries Since its premiere, The Treasured Voice Season 6 has achieved phenomenal reach and impact across platforms. The show's total livestream views on Weibo alone have surged to 13.44 billion, with related trending topics consistently topping the charts on Weibo, Douyin (TikTok China), and other mainstream social media platforms — fueling sustained cross-platform virality and extending its influence well beyond its original fanbase. In addition to maintaining consistently high levels of viewership, the show's musical content has also sparked widespread attention. For example, the stage performance of 'Ninety Thousand Words' has amassed over one million saves on QQ Music and Kugou Music. On Douyin, related short videos have garnered over 200 million views, establishing the track as a standout crossover hit. The emotional duet 'Look Into My Eyes and Say It,' performed by Zhang Yuan and Yao Xiaotang, generated significant buzz on YouTube, surpassing 4 million views and drawing heartfelt responses from global audiences in the comments section. Clips from the show have been extensively re-edited and remixed across major short video platforms, sparking continued viral buzz and trends that have solidified its influence as a trendsetting force in pop culture both in China and worldwide. Audiences from various countries enthusiastically participated in the official YouTube 'Duet Challenge' campaign, showcasing remarkable passion and engagement. Some lucky audience members received tickets to the grand finale concert, where they experienced the magic of music live on site. The show's official YouTube channel has surpassed 100,000 subscribers, reflecting the rapidly growing global appeal of Chinese-language music. Hit tracks such as 'Ninety Thousand Words' and 'Jumping Machine' have sparked a wave of cover versions overseas, attracting a growing number of non-Chinese-speaking creators. These interactions are gradually forging deeper connections between Chinese-language music and international audiences. Through its innovative stage productions and emotionally resonant performances, The Treasured Voice continues to expand the influence of Chinese-language music across mainstream global platforms. Audiences from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and More Gather to Celebrate the Finale Concert During the finale of The Treasured Voice Season 6, audiences from countries and regions including Russia, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia participated in the celebration both online and offline, demonstrating their shared passion for Chinese-language music as they celebrated the season's spectacular conclusion. The finale also featured interactive segments such as the '30-Second Song Guess Challenge,' 'Music Trivia Quiz,' and 'Guess the Singer' game, which drew enthusiastic participation from international audiences. The production team also captured a series of audience interviews, including a special segment titled 'I'd Travel the World Just for Them,' which highlighted emotional moments of international audience members who personally traveled to the venue to support their favorite Chinese singers. These real-life stories not only underscored the audience's cross-border passion and support but also deepened the emotional connection between singers and viewers—vividly demonstrating the global resonance and emotional impact of Chinese-language music. From second left to right: Russian audience member, Malaysian audience member, Malaysian audience member, Huang Zihongfan, Zhang Bichen, Russian audience member, Indonesian audience member, Singaporean audience member. Many audience members took to social media to share their excitement, posting comments such as: 'The Treasured Voice is my favorite Chinese music show!' 'Thank you to the production team for making overseas viewers like us feel part of the experience!' As a token of appreciation, the production team prepared official autographed photos for lucky audience members, further strengthening the emotional bond between the show and its global viewers. Using music as a bridge, the event connected audiences from all corners of the world, striking a powerful chord of cultural resonance and introducing many international viewers to the richness and emotional appeal of Chinese-language music. Embarking on the Future: Opening a New Chapter for Chinese-language Music Variety Shows The Season 6 finale of The Treasured Voice was more than just a spectacular music showcase — it marked a major milestone in the global promotion of Chinese-language music variety shows. With high-quality musical content, heartfelt emotional delivery, and a globally minded production strategy, the show continues to elevate the presence of Chinese-language music on the international stage and share compelling Chinese stories with the world. As one of the key collaborators behind the international audience engagement campaign, YoyWow Co., Ltd, played a vital role in both planning and execution. Drawing on its professional expertise in content internationalization, localized market operations, and fan ecosystem management, YoyWow helped amplify the global reach and cultural appeal of Chinese-language music. Looking ahead, Zhejiang TV remains committed to delivering more high-quality productions that combine cultural depth with international resonance — ensuring that Chinese-language music and original Chinese variety shows are increasingly seen, heard, and loved around the world. 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