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Hsinchu launches singing competition with star judges

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A singing competition, "SING Hsinchu Dream - 2026 City New Voice Singing Competition," has launched in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
  • The event features a star-studded judging panel including well-known artists like Yu Tzu-yu, Sun Hsi-chih, and Huang Tzu-hsuan.
  • Organizers aim to discover new talent and encourage participants to showcase their unique styles and passion for music.

Hsinchu City's Image Museum is launching the "SING Hsinchu Dream - 2026 City New Voice Singing Competition," calling for entries to discover new vocal talent. The event kicked off with a press conference on August 3, featuring a performance by Hakka singer Huang Tzu-hsuan.

If you truly like it, you won't be afraid of hard work. Many stage experiences are accumulated, so try to cherish every performance experience on stage.

— Huang Tzu-hsuanThe Hakka singer and judge encouraged aspiring singers to cherish every performance opportunity.

The competition boasts an impressive lineup of judges, including Golden Melody Award winners and popular artists such as Yu Tzu-yu, Sun Hsi-chih, and Huang Tzu-hsuan. Huang Tzu-hsuan, a Hsinchu native, shared that judging finalists with similar skill levels is challenging, often coming down to stage presence and improvisation. He encouraged aspiring singers to cherish every performance opportunity.

I suggest that when performing, do not deliberately imitate someone's voice and become someone else's shadow. Find the song, rhythm, expression, and interpretation that suit you best. Be confident and invest in that unique personal charm, and it will naturally be very moving.

— Yu Tzu-yuThe multi-award-winning artist advised contestants to find their unique style.

Yu Tzu-yu, a multi-award-winning artist, advised contestants to avoid imitation and instead focus on developing their unique style and personal charm. She revealed that singing was her first job and remains a lifelong passion. Yu expressed a desire to use her current voice and life experiences to sing songs that reflect her true feelings and the wisdom of an older woman.

If there is another chance, I would like to use my current voice and life experience to sing my true feelings and the lingering charm of a mature woman.

— Yu Tzu-yuThe artist expressed a personal artistic aspiration.

Sun Hsi-chih, recalling his own intense experience on a singing competition show, advised participants to seize opportunities effectively. The "SING Hsinchu Dream" competition is divided into "Vocal Group" and "Creative Group." The Vocal Group is open to individuals aged 13 and above residing in or connected to Hsinchu County and City. The Creative Group invites musicians nationwide to incorporate Hsinchu's culture and scenery into original works.

The more you can grasp the opportunity, the better your performance will be.

— Sun Hsi-chihThe artist advised participants on how to succeed in the competition.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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