Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛2025

Held in Kuala Lumpur on 13 December 2025, the grand finale of Astro Start Quest 2025《新秀崛起吧！》 marked the end of a months-long musical journey that brought together some of Malaysia’s most promising young vocal talents. After multiple competitive rounds and plenty of standout performances, Danson 黄得昇 emerged as the night’s biggest winner — taking home both the Championship title and the “U Mobile Star Pick Award”. A true double win.

A Night That Tested More Than Just Vocals
The finale was structured around three competitive segments, each designed to test different aspects of an artist.

The first round, “My BGM,” allowed contestants to freely choose songs that best represented their musical identity. It was a round about personal style — and also where three contestants were eliminated, leaving only the top five.

Next came “My Concert,” arguably one of the most demanding segments of the night. Contestants had just eight minutes to build their own mini concert, showcasing not only vocal strength but also storytelling, pacing, and stage control. Only three contestants advanced.

The final round, “My Generation,” focused on recent popular songs, challenging contestants to deliver music that resonated with today’s audience. It was here that Danson sealed his win with a powerful performance of “Beautiful Things.” His delivery was controlled, emotional, and layered — a performance that felt confident without trying too hard.

A Well-Deserved Win
Judges were unanimous in their praise. Mani Fok 霍汶希 highlighted Danson’s distinctive voice and noted his strong suitability for Cantonese songs and future development in Hong Kong. Other judges echoed similar sentiments, describing his finale performance as nearly flawless — from song choice to emotional honesty.

Beyond the trophy, Danson also won the “U Mobile Star Pick Award”, bringing his total prize money to RM40,000.

In his post-win remarks, Danson shared a heartfelt message, thanking Astro for giving Gen Z artists a platform to shine. He also revealed plans to use part of his winnings to release an original single — one that will document his personal growth throughout the competition.

A Star-Studded Finale
The finale itself was hosted by Hui Mei 萧慧敏 alongside Priscilla Abby 蔡恩雨, with Pei Yong joining as #TheCatalyst (崛起推手) mentor host. The judging panel featured industry heavyweights including Mani Fok 霍汶希, Jess Lee 李佳薇, Al Kuan 管启源, Nicole 赖淞凤, and Geraldine 颜慧萍.

Performance segments added extra shine to the night, with Nicholas Teo 张栋梁delivering an emotional rendition of “Dusk”《黄昏》, Jess Lee performing “Follow My Heart”《追心者》and “Suffering”《煎熬》 and Hong Kong singer Jay Fung 冯允谦 closing with “Ghibli”《吉卜力》.

Astro Star Quest 2025 didn’t just crown a winner — it spotlighted a new wave of Malaysian talent ready for bigger stages. Danson’s win felt earned, not rushed, and more importantly, it felt like the beginning of something rather than the end. For Danson, now the real journey begins.

Music, My Personal

Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025 Grand Finals Celebrates 25 Years of Timeless Voices in Genting Highlands

October 6, 2025October 14, 2025 dixonthum

The Grand Finals took place at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting, on 4 October 2025, at 8:30 PM — a night filled with nostalgia, talent, and unforgettable performances.

I’ve been watching this show since I was young, often with my grandmother, and it’s amazing to see how it has continued to grow and inspire over the past 25 years.

A Night of Golden Melodies
I’m glad that I get to witness this year’s performance live! The event kicked off with a lively opening act featuring Hong Kong veteran actress and singer Nancy Sit 薛家燕 and Yenz Kwok 郭燕燕, performing alongside all the contestants — setting the perfect tone for an evening of music and memories.

Sponsored by Mah Sing Group, and with Resorts World Genting’s Arena of Stars as the official venue, this year’s competition continued its mission of discovering remarkable singing talents aged 35 and above. After months of intense competition, the Top 8 finalists finally took the stage to compete for the championship title.

Senior Category 前辈组:
James 洪健丰 (46, Kelantan), Suzan 傅淑甄 (48, Penang), Christine 吴玥霖 (48, Perak), Blue 谢晓莹 (47, Johor)

Junior Category 后辈组:
Ar C 官佩楒 (39, Selangor), Alex 叶东城 (36, Perak), Winli 郑文丽 (40, Penang), Catherine 孙艺绫 (35, Penang)

Performances, Emotions, and Awards
The night featured heartfelt performances from the finalists and alumni, along with an amazing guest performance by Vic Teo 张与辰 performed《爱将》.

1st Preliminary Round	2nd Preliminary Round	Final Top 4
Winli 郑文丽《玫瑰香》	Winli 郑文丽《后知后觉》	Catherine 孙艺绫《爱》
Suzan 傅淑甄《卡门》	Christine 吴玥霖《写一首歌》	Alex 叶东城《勇敢》
Christine 吴玥霖《落雨声》	Catherine 孙艺绫《山路十八弯》	Blue 谢晓莹《让我跟你走》
Catherine 孙艺绫《被遗忘的时光》	Alex 叶东城《独家试唱》	James 洪健丰《背叛情歌》
Alex 叶东城《千千阙歌》	Ar C 官佩楒《花房姑娘》
Ar C 官佩楒《这么近那么远》	Blue 谢晓莹《夜太黑》
Blue 谢晓莹《在水一方》	James 洪健丰《那片海》
James 洪健丰《The Show Must Go On》

Song List Performed by Finalists

After rounds of breathtaking performances, the results were finally revealed:
🏆 Champion: Blue 谢晓莹
Received RM30,000 and the champion trophy.

🥈 Runner-up: James 洪健丰
Received RM20,000 and a trophy.

💖 Mah Sing Popularity Award: Winli 郑文丽
The winner was voted by the fans! Voting opened earlier and ended on Saturday, 4 October, at 10 PM. The winner received RM8,888 and a trophy.

🎤 Outstanding Performance Award: Blue 谢晓莹
The winner of this special award was assessed by Taiwan’s Golden Melody Award-winning singer Ricky Hsiao 萧煌奇, who has served as the evaluator since Episode 4. He closely observed each contestant’s vocal ability, stage presence, and emotional expression, and revealed his choice for the most promising voice during the Grand Finals. The winner received RM10,000 and a trophy.

Coincidentally, both the winner and runner-up are from the Senior Category! Congratulations to all the winners on their well-deserved achievements. I am truly inspired by all your strength, courage and showmanship on stage.

Hosts & Judges
The Grand Finals were hosted by Gan Jiang Han 颜江瀚, Vivienne Oon 温慧茵, and Darren Ch’ng Boon Keat 庄文杰, keeping the night flowing with their warmth and energy.

Resident Judge Yenz Kwok said, “The judges really had a tough time deciding on the runner-up because everyone gave their best performance. But the champion was instantly recognizable. Blue’s voice is so unique — the way she delivers classic songs brings back so many wonderful memories to her listeners. That’s what we looked for in this competition.”

“Blue has her own way of interpreting each song, and that makes her performance truly emotional and heartfelt,” said celebrity judge Nancy Sit. “James, on the other hand, showed incredible showmanship and confidence on stage. Both of them are truly well-deserved winners. In fact, all the finalists have shown tremendous growth since day one — their improvement, confidence, and passion on stage made every judge feel truly proud and happy.”

Other than Nancy Sit 薛家燕, and Yenz Kwok 郭燕燕, local veteran singer Joyce Lim 小凤凤, music producer Tee Kok Leong 郑国亮, and Malaysia’s leading jazz singer Winnie Ho 何芸妮 were also in the judging panel.

For more details and competition terms, visit The Golden Club’s official Facebook page: @TGCTheGoldenClub, and Instagram: @tgc_thegoldenclub

Lifestyle, Music

Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025 Grand Finals at Genting Highlands

September 28, 2025October 4, 2025 dixonthum

Malaysia’s longest-running and highest-rated Chinese singing competition show, Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 《Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛2025》, is celebrating its grand 25th anniversary! The highly anticipated Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025 Grand Finals will take place this Saturday (4 October 2025), at 8:30 PM, live at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting.

Sponsored by Mah Sing Group, with Resorts World Genting’s Arena of Stars as the official venue, the competition continues its mission of discovering singing talents aged 35 and above. After months of intense competition, the Top 8 finalists have emerged and will compete for the championship title.

The ultimate Top 8 includes:

Senior Category 前辈组:
James 洪健丰 (46, Kelantan), Suzan 傅淑甄 (48, Penang), Christine 吴玥霖 (48, Perak), Blue 谢晓莹 (47, Johor)
Junior Category 后辈组:
Ar C 官佩楒 (39, Selangor), Alex 叶东城 (36, Perak), Winli 郑文丽 (40, Penang), Catherine 孙艺绫 (35, Penang)

They will battle it out on 4 October 2025, showcasing their talent and passion through music.

The show will be hosted by Gan Jiang Han 颜江瀚, Vivienne Oon 温慧茵, and Darren Ch’ng Boon Keat 庄文杰. The star-studded judging panel features celebrity judge Nancy Sit 薛家燕, resident judge Yenz Kwok 郭燕燕, local veteran singer Joyce Lim 小凤凤, music producer Tee Kok Leong 郑国亮, and Malaysia’s leading Chinese jazz singer Winnie Ho 何芸妮.

A brand-new “Outstanding Performance Award (卓越演唱奖)” has been introduced this year, with Taiwan’s Golden Melody Award-winning singer Ricky Hsiao 萧煌奇 serving as the assessor from Episode 4 onwards. He has been closely evaluating contestants’ vocal, stage presence, and emotional expression, and will reveal his choice of the most promising talent during the Grand Finals. The winner will receive RM10,000 and a trophy.

Meanwhile, voting for the “Mah Sing Popularity Award (Mah Sing人气奖)” is now open and ends on 4 October 2025 at 10 PM, with the winner receiving RM8,888 and a trophy. The Grand Finals Champion will take home RM30,000 and a trophy, while the Runner-up will receive RM20,000 and a trophy.

Adding more star power to the finals, Hong Kong veteran actress and singer Nancy Sit will return to Malaysia as the celebrity judge. She will also perform in the opening act alongside Yenz Kwok and the Top 8 finalists. Rising Malaysian powerhouse singer Vic Teo 张与辰 will appear as a guest performer, bringing his soulful voice to the stage.

To mark the 25th anniversary, Astro has prepared a special celebratory showcase featuring not only the birth of new champions but also a nostalgic reunion with past winners and finalists. Familiar faces will make surprise appearances, including 2012 runner-up Bai Lin 白琳, 2013 runner-up Sharon Wong 黄雪云, 2010 champion Irene Tam 湛爱铃, 2015 champion Winnie Goh 吴玮琳, 2020 Star Competition champion Chris Cheong 张淑凤, 2021 champion JJ Zheng 郑综宪, and 2024 junior category champion Vivian Tan 覃微雯. Together, they will perform timeless golden classics, evoking cherished musical memories and adding a heartfelt, nostalgic touch to the event.

The Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025 Grand Finals will be held on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at 8:30 PM at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting.

📺 Viewers can also tune in via Astro AEC (Channel 306), Astro GO, On Demand, or sooka.

For more details and competition terms, visit The Golden Club’s official Facebook page: @TGCTheGoldenClub, and Instagram: @tgc_thegoldenclub

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Entertainment, Lifestyle

Top 20 of Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition Officially Announced

July 23, 2025September 28, 2025 dixonthum

Malaysia’s highest-rated Chinese singing competition show, Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025 《Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛2025》, made its grand debut on 19th July 2025! Marking a significant 25th anniversary milestone, the show continues its mission to uncover hidden singing talents across the country — now with a brand-new stage and visual experience to thank its loyal viewers.

This year’s competition is packed with highlights, as the Top 20 contestants from the Senior Group 前辈组 and Junior Group 后辈组 have officially been revealed. These two groups of powerhouse vocalists are set to battle it out in a fierce showdown to claim the classic title.

The format remains the same, with two team captains — Crystal 王雪晶 and WeiWei 小薇薇 — leading their respective groups in the fight to earn the Glory Team 荣耀战队 title. After a rigorous selection process, this season’s Top 20 contestants consist of seasoned competition winners, event singers, social media favourites, and even behind-the-scene music professionals. Each brings a unique experience and solid vocal strength to the stage, grabbing everyone’s attention.

Junior Group 后辈组 contestants are aged between 35 and 41, coming from diverse backgrounds including performance artists, hairstylists, housewives, and engineers. The lineup includes:

Ivan 罗昊晨 (37, Selangor)
Yuni 许云妮 (40, Selangor)
Kalvin 廖凯汶 (35, Johor)
Winli 郑文丽 (40, Penang)
Yui 陈静宜 (35, Kedah)
Alex 叶东城 (36, Perak)
Catherine 孙艺绫 (35, Penang)
Ar C 官佩楒 (39, Selangor)
Elsie 陈诗怡 (41, Sarawak)
Yean 黄俊焰 (36, Kedah)

Senior Group 前辈组 contestants bring with them rich stage experience and extraordinary backgrounds — from band members to vocal coaches and long-time industry dreamers. Their life journeys and emotional depth promise to add greater soul to the “classic stage.” The group includes:

James 洪健丰 (46, Kelantan)
Suzan 傅淑甄 (48, Penang)
Jasmine 何纾磊 (45, Kuala Lumpur)
Christine 吴玥霖 (48, Perak)
Dave 郭志豪 (48, Penang)
Kin 卢彬坚 (48, Perak)
Eva 邱楚惠 (48, Penang)
Evon 郑莉瑛 (51, Sarawak)
Blue 谢晓莹 (47, Johor)
Tham 陈冠龙 (50, Johor)

In addition to the exciting competition format, this year’s production team organised a special 25th Anniversary Mini Concert prior to the auditions, inviting past contestants to return and perform — injecting the show with a heartfelt “classic spirit.” It’s more than just promotion — it’s a way to thank loyal fans by bringing back familiar voices that have touched many over the years.

Audiences will witness not only the efforts of new generation singers but also relive the unforgettable “classic voices” that once accompanied their own journeys.

Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025 is about to heat up! Which team will win the judges’ favour through unity and talent? Which contestant will break through and rise to glory?
Let’s wait and see — and create today’s classics together!

📺 Don’t miss the show every Saturday at 8:30 PM on Astro AEC (Channel 306).
Also available on Astro GO, On Demand, or sooka.

For more details and competition terms, visit The Golden Club’s official Facebook page: @TGCTheGoldenClub, and Instagram: @tgc_thegoldenclub

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Legendary HK Artiste Nancy Sit to Join as Judge in Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 dixonthum

Malaysia’s longest-running and most-watched singing competition, the “Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2025” 《Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛2025》, is about to begin recording. The show will be co-hosted by Gan Jiang Han 颜江瀚 and Vivienne Oon 温慧茵. This season will feature a prestigious judging panel, including legendary Hong Kong artiste Nancy Sit 薛家燕 and Malaysia’s prominent singer Yenz Kwok 郭燕燕, who will serve as permanent judges.

Since its inception, the competition has upheld its mission to discover outstanding voices and pass on the legacy of classic Chinese golden oldies, earning the reputation as the most heartwarming singing stage for the people. This year marks its 25th anniversary. The production team conducted auditions in northern, central, and southern Malaysia, drawing over 400 passionate singers. The atmosphere at these auditions was lively and enthusiastic.

Notably, this year introduces a new outdoor reality segment called the “Training Camp”, where selected contestants must complete a series of challenges over a three-day, two-night period. This new addition brings excitement and fresh appeal to the show.

Permenant judge Yenz Kwok, who also participated in the audition rounds, shared words of encouragement: “This competition isn’t just a singing platform — it’s also a well-loved television program. Contestants not only showcase their vocal talents but also have to manage rehearsals, filming, and more. I hope everyone can stay focused, seize every opportunity, and give their all to make the most of this stage.”

This season will also see another permanent judge – a special guest from Hong Kong – legendary singer-actress-host Nancy Sit, who will offer guidance and encouragement to contestants. Audiences will also get the chance to see her interact with previous winners and veteran singers on stage.

Additionally, the show once again opens its registration for “Public Judges”, inviting classic golden oldies fans to witness the live recording and participate in the voting process.

Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above can now register via WhatsApp to 017-8687817. Please include your name, IC number, available dates, and your reason why you want to be a “public judge”. Successful applicants will receive official confirmation. Limited slots — first come, first served!

Recording Details:

📍 Venue: Uni Studio LTE, Hulu Langat

27 June 2025 (Fri)	2:15 PM to 7:00 PM
28 June 2025 (Sat)	2:15 PM to 7:00 PM
29 June 2025 (Sun)	1:15 PM to 6:00 PM

In addition, audience registration for live recording will be open from late June to July, inviting fans of classic hits to experience the show atmosphere up close.

📅 Additional Recording Dates:

📍 Venue: Uni Studio LTE, Hulu Langat

27 June 2025 (Fri)	2:15 PM to 7:00 PM
28 June 2025 (Sat)	2:15 PM to 7:00 PM
29 June 2025 (Sun)	1:15 PM to 6:00 PM
1 July 2025 (Tue)	1:15 PM to 6:00 PM
21 July 2025 (Mon)	1:15 PM to 6:00 PM
22 July 2025 (Tue)	1:15 PM to 6:00 PM
25 July 2025 (Fri)	1:15 PM to 6:00 PM
26 July 2025 (Sat)	1:15 PM to 6:00 PM

For more details and competition terms, visit The Golden Club’s official Facebook page: @TGCTheGoldenClub, Instagram: @tgc_thegoldenclub, or contact the official hotline at 017-868 7817 (WhatsApp only).