Tanya Chua to perform 'B-side' songs in Kaohsiung, moves audience to tears

Taiwanese singer-songwriter Tanya Chua has announced a new concert in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, titled "Tanya Chua Into The B-Sides Concert." Scheduled for October 17 at the Kaohsiung Music Center, the event will highlight the "B-side" tracks from her albums, offering a unique focus on songs that may not have received as much mainstream attention.

This concert is a significant part of the "2026 Takao Rock: KMC Select" series, which commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Kaohsiung Music Center. Chua's performance is set to be a key event in the month-long celebration, which also includes various other musical and cross-disciplinary activities.

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Life feels like if you hesitate and miss it, you miss it. I don't want to miss it. My soul says, sing out your little orphans again. So I willfully put on this performance.

Chua shared her enthusiasm for bringing this particular show to Kaohsiung, stating her desire not to miss the opportunity to perform these "orphan" songs. She described the B-side concept as a personal whim, driven by a feeling that these songs deserved to be heard. She hopes audiences will embrace the moment and support these less-celebrated tracks.

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Falling was, after all, a song written in the loneliest despair. At the time, I felt it was my pain alone, a B-side song no one understood. In the past two years, this song seems to have been understood, like being held by a mountain, a sense of stability.

Reflecting on her recent tour, Chua became emotional when discussing the audience's reception of her B-side songs. She recounted an experience in Chengdu where, while performing "Falling," a song written during a period of deep despair, she was moved to tears by the audience's supportive light display and their participation. She felt a profound sense of connection, noting that the song, once a personal burden, now felt understood and embraced by listeners, embodying the sentiment "B-Side is the new A-Side."

For the Kaohsiung show, Chua promises special surprises and a different experience for fans. She also noted that, unlike her previous standing-room-only shows, this concert will offer seating for greater comfort. Beyond her music career, Chua is focusing on self-care, enjoying hobbies like tennis and gymnastics, and making kefir.

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It feels very unreal, but very fulfilling. These songs have been heard, seen, and embraced. B-Side is the new A-Side.