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Independent Singapore
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
LaLa Hsu's ‘Sometimes, Less is More' Concert Tour in Singapore is coming this August
Courtesy of press release SINGAPORE: LaLa Hsu, the Golden Melody award winner, multi-talented queen of Mandopop, and singer-songwriter, is set to hold her first-ever solo concert in Singapore. The 'Sometimes, Less is More' Concert Tour will take place at The Star Theatre on Aug 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. Courtesy of press release So far, she has officially launched six studio albums and three live concert albums. She continues to touch hearts with her unshakeable devotion to music, showcasing a crystal-clear voice that is nothing short of faultless and a delicate vocal style that captivates listeners. Award-winner Her most recent album, 'Gei,' caused a stir in the industry in 2023. She received eight nominations for the 34th Golden Melody Awards and won Best Composer. LaLa has grown significantly during her path via unrelenting work, finding success in her career and family, ultimately maturing into a more mature version of herself. This tour is the result of this metamorphosis, which she views as a genuine kind of luxury. See also "Woman With Books" delights Singapore train commuters and netizens With two days of sold-out shows and a painstakingly planned production, this tour made waves when it debuted at Taipei Arena in November 2023. The performance reached the highest level of 'luxury' both acoustically and visually. Boundless inventiveness LaLa's inner joy was evident as she shared her excessive excitement with her fans, and the entire show was full of surprises and stunning stage design. LaLa, renowned for her boundless inventiveness, frequently rearranged her songs to showcase them in their most unadulterated musical form, giving each piece a fresh sound. The music was also expertly composed. LaLa Hsu 'Sometimes, Less is More' Concert Tour in Singapore is slated to go live on Aug 8, 2025, 8 p.m. at The Star Theatre. Ticket prices start from S$128, with the public sale commencing on May 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. (SGT) at . Pre-sale will begin on May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. (SGT) for all fans of IMC Live Global. Fans can subscribe to the IMC Live Global Newsletter (register via ) before May 25, 2025, 6 p.m. (SGT) to gain access to the pre-sale. LaLa Hsu's 'Sometimes, Less is More' Concert Tour in Singapore is brought to you by UnityStar and IMC Live Global. For the latest updates and detailed information about the concert, follow @IMCLiveGlobal on social media. LaLa Hsu 'Sometimes, Less is More' Concert Tour in Singapore Event Date: Aug 8, 2025 Time: 8 P.M. Venue: The Star Theatre Ticketing Channel: SISTIC Ticket Prices*: S$248 (CAT1), S$198 (CAT 2), S$178 (CAT 3), S$158 (CAT 4), S$128 (CAT 5) (Restricted View) *Price excludes booking charges Pre-sale*: May 26, 2025, 11 A.M. * Fans can subscribe to IMC Live Global Newsletter (register via ) before May 25, 2025, 6 P.M. (SGT) to gain access to the pre-sale Public Sale: May 27, 2025, 11 A.M. Ticketing Channel:
CNA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Taiwanese singer Lala Hsu to hold first-ever solo concert in Singapore this August
Taiwanese singer-songwriter Lala Hsu will be holding her first-ever solo concert in Singapore as part of her Sometimes, Less Is More concert tour on Aug 8. The tour kicked off at Taipei Arena in November 2023 with two sold-out shows. This August, Hsu will bring the tour to Singapore for one night at The Star Theatre Singapore. Best known for her crystal-clear voice, Hsu captivated listeners with her album Gei, which received eight nominations and clinched the Best Composer Award at the 34th Golden Melody Awards in 2023. To date, she has released six studio albums and three live concert albums, earning a distinguished reputation in the Mandopop industry. Hsu regards the growth she has experienced in her music and personal life, as a true form of luxury, which inspired the birth of her tour. Fans can look forward to rearranged versions of her songs in their original musical form at her concert - a signature style of Hsu, where she gives each of her track a new life.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Late singer Khalil Fong bags five posthumous Golden Melody Awards nominations
Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong died in February of an undisclosed illness at the age of 41. Photo: Fu Music/Weibo Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, who died in February of an undisclosed illness at the age of 41, has received five nominations for Taiwan's upcoming Golden Melody Awards. Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua is also in contention for a whopping fifth Best Female Mandarin Singer trophy, after having logged a record four wins in the category. She is up against Malaysian star Penny Tai, Taiwanese singer-songwriters Vicky Chen and Waa Wei, as well as Chinese-American hip-hop artiste Karencici in her category. In the Best Male Mandarin Singer category, Chinese singer-songwriter Li Ronghao, Taiwanese singer Ricky Hsiao, Taiwanese pop singer PoLin, Hong Kong indie singer Terence Lam and Taiwanese rapper Trout Fresh will vie for the prize. The awards, often known as the Grammys of the Mandarin music scene, will be held in Taipei on June 28. Nominations were unveiled on May 14. Fong's final album The Dreamer , released in October 2024, was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Mandarin Album. One of its songs, Twenty Three , also garnered nominations for Song of the Year, Best Lyricist and Best Composer. The Dreamer was also given a jury prize by the Golden Melody Awards. Jury chairman, music producer and singer Ting Hsiao-wen told Taiwanese media that it is an outstanding piece of work. 'He was writing songs with his life – it was a musician showing us his life journey and giving fans a gift,' she said of Fong, who said at the time of the its release that it was a 'sick' one as it was recorded during various stages of his illness. Following the nomination list reveal, Fong's label Fu Music said in an Instagram post: 'Thank you to the jury and music fans for recognising Khalil's work. He will continue to spread healing and peace through his music in this boundless universe.' Fong's death was announced by Fu Music in March. A statement said he 'faced a disease with a positive attitude for five years', without specifying what he was suffering from. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Late singer Khalil Fong bags five posthumous Golden Melody Awards nominations
Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong died in February of an undisclosed illness at the age of 41. PHOTO: FU MUSIC/WEIBO Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, who died in February of an undisclosed illness at the age of 41, has received five nominations for Taiwan's upcoming Golden Melody Awards. Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua is also in contention for a whopping fifth Best Female Mandarin Singer trophy, after having logged a record four wins in the category. The awards, often known as the Grammys of the Mandarin music scene, will be held in Taipei on June 28. Nominations were unveiled on May 14. Fong's final album The Dreamer, released in October 2024, was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Mandarin Album. One of its songs, Twenty Three, also garnered him nominations for Song of the Year, Best Lyricist and Best Composer. The Dreamer was also given a jury prize by the Golden Melody Awards. Jury chairman, music producer and singer Ting Hsiao-wen told Taiwanese media that it is an outstanding piece of work. 'He was writing songs with his life – it was a musician showing us his life journey and giving fans a gift,' she said of Fong, who had said at the time of the album's release that it was a 'sick' one as it was recorded during various stages of his illness. Following the nomination list reveal, Fong's label Fu Music said in an Instagram post: 'Thank you to the jury and music fans recognising Khalil's work. He will continue to spread healing and peace through his music in this boundless universe.' Fong's death was announced by Fu Music in March. A statement said he 'faced a disease with a positive attitude for five years', without specifying what he was suffering from. Chua's sole nomination, Best Female Mandarin Singer, is for her work on the original soundtrack of Taiwanese drama Imperfect Us (2024). She scored and wrote the entire soundtrack. Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua is in contention for a whopping fifth Best Female Mandarin Singer trophy at the Golden Melody Awards, after having logged a record four wins in the category. PHOTO: The 50-year-old has four previous wins in this category, the most of any singer in over 35 years of the awards ' history. Her most recent victory was in 2022, for her pandemic-inspired album Depart (2021). Chua is a Golden Melody Awards darling – only one of her 12 studio albums failed to nab a single nomination. She is up against Malaysian star Penny Tai, Taiwanese singer-songwriters Vicky Chen and Waa Wei, as well as Chinese-American hip-hop artiste Karencici in her category. Chua already won Best Original Song for Finland at Taiwan's prestigious television-centric Golden Bell Awards in October 2024. The song is part of the Imperfect Us soundtrack. In the Best Male Mandarin Singer category, Chinese singer-songwriter Li Ronghao, Taiwanese singer Ricky Hsiao , Taiwanese pop singer PoLin, Hong Kong indie singer Terence Lam and Taiwanese rapper Trout Fresh will vie for the prize. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
South China Morning Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
‘Don't sell pity': Taiwan singer recalls mother of disabled son who rejected his help
The renowned Taiwan singer-songwriter and actor Kenji Wu has launched a charity campaign on mainland social media, offering free popcorn to customers at a small food stall to help a young boy with cerebral palsy. Advertisement Much-loved Wu, who has 12.2 million online followers, has been nominated twice for Best Chinese Male Singer at the Golden Melody Awards. Recently, he has been touring cities across China with his concerts. The story unfolded when, during a visit to Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, in southeastern China, Wu visited the boy's stall and documented their interaction. The 18-year-old, Taotao, born in Zhejiang province, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation at birth. Taotao and his mother, Yao Chunhua, hard at work at their sausage and popcorn stall. Photo: Douyin He now runs a snack stall with the help of his mother, Yao Chunhua, selling items such as sausages and popcorn.
