The thirty sixth Golden Melody Awards passed off earlier this week at Taipei Enviornment, spotlighting the evolving artistry and enduring energy of Mandarin-language music. As one of the vital important honors within the Chinese language-speaking world, this 12 months’s ceremony balanced reverence for legacy with a celebration of daring, modern voices.

Siri Lee took residence three high honors: Greatest Feminine Singer (Taiwanese), Greatest Taiwanese Album, and Album of the 12 months for “Suí.” Lee spoke on stage with quiet conviction about transformation and identification: “If we will let go of self-definitions, the world is a dream. Nothing is inconceivable.”

Rapper Trout Recent claimed each Greatest Male Singer (Mandarin) and Greatest Mandarin Album for “Good Sound With Attitudes.” In his speech, he teased new materials, whereas producer Shang-lin Lu expressed his pleasure: “We did it!”

Veteran singer-songwriter Waa Wei was named Greatest Feminine Singer (Mandarin), reflecting on the strain between profession and parenthood. “The toughest factor is giving up. This award reveals I don’t should,” she stated.

Sundown Rollercoaster and South Korea’s Hyukoh swept three awards for his or her collaborative album “AAA” – Greatest Vocal Recording Album, Greatest Music Video, and Greatest Album Design.

The Greatest New Artist trophy went to Someshiit for “A Idiot,” marking his transition from working backstage to changing into a front-facing performer. “This 12 months, I lastly stepped into the highlight. Thanks for seeing me,” he stated earlier than delivering a stay rendition of “Sorts of Kindness” (ft. CHS).

Within the regional language classes, Zi-Xuan Huang dominated with wins for each Greatest Hakka Singer and Greatest Hakka Album (“New Soul”). Kumu Basaw obtained Greatest Indigenous Language Singer, whereas Sauljaljui took residence Greatest Indigenous Language Album for “Vaivaik,” dedicating her award to her hometown and late father.

Energy Station was named Greatest Vocal Group, their first win in 20 years. Yi-heng Chen earned Greatest Male Singer (Taiwanese) for “Can Cancan Cancancan,” utilizing his acceptance speech to advocate for linguistic preservation by way of music.

Two Particular Contribution Awards have been introduced: one to Xiao-liang Weng, launched by Michelle Pan as a “driving power in Mandarin music,” and one other posthumously to Zhao-jun Ma. Each tributes included musical performances by Ricky Hsiao and Eric Moo.

The Jury Award honored the late Khalil Fong for “Dreamer,” with jury chair Xiao-wen Ting calling it “songs of life,” and praising the album’s readability throughout Fong’s remaining artistic chapter.

Capping the evening, Power gained Tune of the 12 months for “Friday Evening.” The band, just lately reunited after a 17-year hiatus, credited their longtime collaborators. “We gained with a dance monitor – the dance period is right here,” stated member Toro.