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'Repaying my fans': Singer Show Lo talks up 30th anniversary concert in Singapore
Show Lo might have been in the entertainment business for three decades, but the Taiwanese singer is still going all out to give back to his fans. In August 2024, he held a free autograph session in Taipei to promote his latest album Wu Zhuang Yuan (2024). Not only did the event last a whopping 12 hours, but Lo also allowed and even encouraged supporters to bring past albums for him to sign all at once. Singers typically autograph only their most recent release. Over a Zoom interview from Taipei with The Straits Times on July 11, the 45-year-old explained: "There are very few autograph sessions organised nowadays, so fans don't have many opportunities to get the albums they've gathered over the years signed. I wanted to do that for them at one go." Were his hands tired from signing autographs for half a day? He replied: "I was more concerned about the fans queueing in the heat, especially those who queued overnight." Fans can expect the same generosity and thoughtfulness when Lo's 30th anniversary tour makes a stop at Resorts World Ballroom on Aug 16. He last performed a solo concert here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023, and also did a 40-minute set during the One Love Asia Festival Singapore 2022 music festival at the Bayfront Event Space. On both occasions, he walked off the stage to interact with the audience, shaking hands, giving high-fives and posing for photos. This is his favourite segment of the concert, he said. "It allows me to connect with them up close." Another highlight of Lo's shows is the unscripted "freestyle" onstage banter. "I will bounce off the crowd's response - their cries and facial expressions," he said. "It is definitely more than just me singing and dancing. In fact, some friends say they particularly enjoy the talking parts during my shows." At his upcoming Singapore performance, expected to last 2½ hours, he is also likely to chat with his backup dancers. At his 2022 gig here, for example, he plugged a dancer's social media handle and individual projects mid-show. One highlight of Taiwanese singer Show Lo's concerts is his banter, not only with the audience, but also with his backup dancers. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT He said: "I believe everybody on stage is a main character, so I want audiences to also get to know my dancers." His team, he said, is a close-knit group. In more unfamiliar locations, they even travel together as part of a tour group. Even after the show ends, he enjoys interacting with fans on social media, replying to their video clips and thanking them for coming. Singapore holds a special place for him, having visited many times since the 2000s. Thinking back to his early interactions with his local supporters, Lo said: "They would make a 'rocker' hand sign to me, which I found strange because I am not a rock star." But later on, he realised the sign could also mean "I love you". "Few fans make that sign these days. They now make the South Korean 'heart' sign with their fingers, which can also mean 'money'," he added with a laugh. Singapore fans have also gifted him with local food such as pandan cake and Hainanese curry rice. "In the 2000s, many of them stood in the hot weather at my outdoor performances and fanned themselves with the lyric booklets. They looked so cute," he recalled warmly. His current tour is titled Show Lo's 30th World Tour, and celebrates his 30 years in show business since 1995, when he won a singing and dancing competition in Taiwan with his impersonation of Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok. His early dance inspirations also included Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. Lo's early dance inspirations included Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok, Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT Over the decades, Lo has released 14 albums - 13 in Mandarin and one in Japanese. His most recent, Wu Zhuang Yuan, features traditional Chinese instruments such as the suona, erhu and guzheng. Such instrumentation, he said, is a return to the style of one of his most popular dance hits, Dance Gate (2006), which features a Chinese flute. Lo's current tour, which is in support of this album, kicked off in Kaohsiung in December 2024 and has travelled to Tokyo and Macau. He said: "I love touring because it allows fans everywhere to see a show I prepared for them." "Thirty years is a big milestone for me, and my show will feature many familiar songs with new arrangements. Giving it my all, I feel, is the best way for me to repay my fans for the decades of support and love." Book it/Show Lo 30th World Tour Concert 2025 Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway When: Aug 16, 8pm Admission: $128 to $258 via Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555)
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
‘Repaying my fans': Singer Show Lo to give his all at 30th anniversary concert in Singapore
Taiwanese singer Show Lo will be performing at the Resorts World Ballroom on Aug 16 as part of his Show Lo 30th World Tour Concert 2025. SINGAPORE – Show Lo might have been in the entertainment business for three decades, but the Taiwanese singer is still going all out to give back to his fans. In August 2024, he held a free autograph session in Taipei to promote his latest album Wu Zhuang Yuan (2024). Not only did the event last a whopping 12 hours, but Lo also allowed and even encouraged supporters to bring past albums for him to sign all at once. Singers typically autograph only their most recent release. Over a Zoom interview from Taipei with The Straits Times on July 11, the 45-year-old explained: 'There are very few autograph sessions organised nowadays, so fans don't have many opportunities to get the albums they've gathered over the years signed. I wanted to do that for them at one go.' Were his hands tired from signing autographs for half a day? He replied: 'I was more concerned about the fans queueing in the heat, especially those who queued overnight.' Fans can expect the same generosity and thoughtfulness when Lo's 30th anniversary tour makes a stop at Resorts World Ballroom on Aug 16. He last performed a solo concert here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023, and also did a 40-minute set during the One Love Asia Festival Singapore 2022 music festival at the Bayfront Event Space. On both occasions, he walked off the stage to interact with the audience, shaking hands, giving high-fives and posing for photos. This is his favourite segment of the concert, he said. 'It allows me to connect with them up close.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. 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In fact, some friends say they particularly enjoy the talking parts during my shows.' At his upcoming Singapore performance, expected to last 2½ hours, he is also likely to chat with his backup dancers. At his 2022 gig here, for example, he plugged a dancer's social media handle and individual projects mid-show. One highlight of Taiwanese singer Show Lo's concerts is his banter, not only with the audience, but also with his backup dancers. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT He said: 'I believe everybody on stage is a main character, so I want audiences to also get to know my dancers.' His team, he said, is a close-knit group. In more unfamiliar locations, they even travel together as part of a tour group. Even after the show ends, he enjoys interacting with fans on social media, replying to their video clips and thanking them for coming. Singapore holds a special place for him, having visited many times since the 2000s. Thinking back to his early interactions with his local supporters, Lo said: 'They would make a 'rocker' hand sign to me, which I found strange because I am not a rock star.' But later on, he realised the sign could also mean 'I love you'. 'Few fans make that sign these days. They now make the South Korean 'heart' sign with their fingers, which can also mean 'money',' he added with a laugh. Singapore fans have also gifted him with local food such as pandan cake and Hainanese curry rice. 'In the 2000s, many of them stood in the hot weather at my outdoor performances and fanned themselves with the lyric booklets. They looked so cute,' he recalled warmly. His current tour is titled Show Lo's 30th World Tour, and celebrates his 30 years in show business since 1995, when he won a singing and dancing competition in Taiwan with his impersonation of Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok. His early dance inspirations also included Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. Lo's early dance inspirations included Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok, Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT Over the decades, Lo has released 14 albums – 13 in Mandarin and one in Japanese. His most recent, Wu Zhuang Yuan, features traditional Chinese instruments such as the suona, erhu and guzheng. Such instrumentation, he said, is a return to the style of one of his most popular dance hits, Dance Gate (2006), which features a Chinese flute. Lo's current tour, which is in support of this album, kicked off in Kaohsiung in December 2024 and has travelled to Tokyo and Macau. He said: 'I love touring because it allows fans everywhere to see a show I prepared for them.' 'Thirty years is a big milestone for me, and my show will feature many familiar songs with new arrangements. Giving it my all, I feel, is the best way for me to repay my fans for the decades of support and love.' Book it/Show Lo 30th World Tour Concert 2025
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Taiwan's Premier Music Festival Returns: 2025 Hualien Summer Festival Brings Star-Studded Lineup to Eastern Taiwan
HUALIEN, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 July 2025 - In the wake of last year's April 3 earthquake in Taiwan, the Hualien County Government has launched 'We Bloom!', a revitalization initiative symbolizing the unwavering resilience and vitality of the region. At the center of this campaign is ' Little Rock Flower ', an original mascot character that springs to life from seemingly barren rock—an allegory for how life and hope persist, even in the harshest conditions. It is a tribute to the spirit of the Hualien people and their ability to flourish amongst adversity. Aligned with this theme, The 2025 Hualien Summer Festival, Taiwan's most iconic summer music festival, returns for its 18th year from July 23-28, 2025, at Dongdamen Square in Hualien City. This year's festival promises to be the largest music celebration in Taiwan's, featuring more than 30 world-class artists and groups performing across six spectacular nights. Asia's most beautiful sounds showcase Dubbed as 'capturing Asia's most beautiful sounds,' the Hualien Summer Festival has established itself as the premier platform for superstars and renowned musical acts in the region. The festival attracts international visitors and music enthusiasts from across Asia, making it a significant cultural bridge that introduces the world to the natural beauty and vibrant culture of eastern Taiwan. Star-Studded Lineup Spanning Multiple Genres This year's festival boasts an impressive roster of more than 30 performers representing diverse musical styles, with highlighted acts including: July 23: MIXER / Amazing Show / Retrospect July 24: Michelle Pan / Siao-Rong Shih July 25: Accusefive / SHOU July 26: 911 / OSN July 27: Weibird / TRASH July 28: Show Lo (Grand Finale) The lineup spans multiple genres including pop, rock, rap, indie, and traditional folk music, ensuring something for every musical taste. The festival opens with acclaimed indie acts and culminates with a spectacular finale performance by international superstar Show Lo on July 28. For the complete lineup of artists and groups, please visit the official website or search for '2025 Hualien Summer Festival'. Free Access to World-Class Entertainment One of the festival's most remarkable features is its commitment to accessibility – all performances are completely free to the public. As organizers note, visitors need only purchase a train ticket to Hualien to enjoy what would typically be a premium concert experience with international production standards. Through this event, the Hualien County Government warmly welcomes both domestic and international travelers to revisit iconic destinations such as the Taroko National Park, and to experience the vibrant landscape, rich culture, and enduring strength of a region that continues to bloom—against all odds. A Cultural and Economic Driver for Eastern Taiwan The Hualien Summer Festival serves as more than just a music festival; it's a significant cultural and economic event that: -> Promotes Eastern Taiwan Tourism: The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, showcasing Hualien's stunning natural landscapes and rich indigenous culture -> Supports Local Economy: The event generates substantial revenue for local businesses, hotels, and restaurants -> Cultural Exchange: Creates opportunities for international visitors to experience authentic Taiwanese hospitality and eastern Taiwan's unique cultural heritage Professional Production Standards The festival features large-scale concert staging with professional sound and lighting systems, rivaling major international music festivals. The Dongdamen Square venue transforms into a world-class entertainment destination, complete with spectacular fireworks displays that illuminate the night sky over the Pacific Ocean. Strategic Location and Accessibility Hualien's strategic location on Taiwan's stunning east coast provides festival-goers with: -> Breathtaking mountain and ocean vistas -> Access to Taroko National Park (note: some areas temporarily closed due to earthquake) and other natural attractions -> Rich indigenous culture and traditional crafts -> World-renowned local cuisine and night markets About the Hualien Summer Festival Established as Taiwan's flagship summer music event, the Hualien Summer Festival has grown from a local celebration to an internationally recognized festival that defines the summer music scene in Taiwan. Each year, it brings together the biggest names in Mandopop, indie music, and traditional performances, creating an unforgettable experience against the backdrop of Taiwan's most beautiful coastline. The festival's success lies in its unique combination of high-quality entertainment, cultural authenticity, and stunning natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for music lovers and cultural enthusiasts from around the world. Event Details: -> Dates: July 23-28, 2025 -> Location: Dongdamen Square, Hualien City, Taiwan -> Admission: Free -> Performance Times: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM daily -> Website: About Hualien County: Located on Taiwan's spectacular eastern coast, Hualien County is renowned for its natural beauty, including Taroko Gorge, pristine beaches, and rich indigenous culture. The county serves as the gateway to some of Taiwan's most stunning landscapes and is a UNESCO World Heritage site candidate.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Show Lo on mum's Alzheimer's: Every day is a new day!
30 Apr - Show Lo is taking things in stride, after previously revealing that his beloved mother, Lin Hsiang-lan has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. While talking to the media at the launch of his new movie recently, the Taiwanese singer smiled when asked about his mother, saying, "Everything is fine." He then shared a little funny story about his mother's condition, saying that she wanted to dye her hair black one day. Worried that she would forget it soon, he immediately contacted a hairstylist to do it for her. However, the next day, his mother expressed surprise to see her black hair in the mirror and asked why her hair turned black. Show said he quickly explained that it was his mother's own request. Fortunately, Show's mother is optimistic and happily said that she felt a lot younger after dyeing her hair. "Nowadays, I think she is very cute. She has fewer worries. Every day is like a new beginning. I think this is a good thing too," he said. As for his Mother's Day plans, he said, "Just like other people, I will spend it with my mother." It was last month that Show penned a long message on social media, revealing that his 66-year-old mother has been diagnosed with the said condition. "If you happen to meet her again the next day, you may be surprised that it's as if a 'restart' button was pressed in her brain," he said, but hopes that people will not hesitate in greeting her as usual as it would make her very happy. (Photo Source: Show Lo IG)
Hype Malaysia
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Taiwanese Star Show Lo On Mum's Alzheimer's Battle: 'Every Day Feels Like A New Day'
While Alzheimer's disease is common, it's still not easy to see someone you love go through the disease. Taiwanese star Show Lo (羅志祥) knows exactly how it feels to deal with someone with Alzheimer's, given that his mother was recently diagnosed. Back in March, Taiwan's 'King Of Dance' revealed his 66-year-old mum has been battling Alzheimer's disease for the past few years. Show said he didn't want to share his mother's diagnosis but decided to do so after receiving questions from close friends about his mother. He explained that people were confused because his mother would repeat topics when others spoke to her for more than 5 minutes. Show also recently appeared at an event for an upcoming movie, where he talked about his mother's condition for the first time. He said his mother is doing fine and shared a recent anecdote. The 45-year-old said his mother recently mentioned wanting to dye her hair black, so he quickly arranged an appointment with the hairdresser. However, the next day, his mother was surprised to see her new hairstyle, asking, 'Why did my hair turn black?'. Thankfully, Show's mother is optimistic and isn't too bothered by the new hair colour. Instead, she happily said she felt younger after dyeing her hair. The Mandopop star admitted that it's a challenge to care for someone with Alzheimer's, but found small joy in the process. He said, 'I find my mother very cute now. She has fewer worries, and every day feels like a new day.' Show was also asked about his plans for the upcoming Mother's Day, to which he responded, 'Just like everyone else, I will spend it with my mother'. After revealing his mother's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Show shared that the pair went on vacation to Hawaii. The trip helped trigger some emotions in his mother, as Hawaii was the last place he had travelled to with his parents before his father's passing in 2005. It's clear to see how much Show cares for his mother, and we wish his mother all the best in her health. In the meantime, here's a look at their trip to Hawaii: Sources: Oriental Daily, Instagram
