Big names in the mandopop scene, including Taiwanese band Mayday, girl group S.H.E, and solo artistes like Jam Hsiao and Tanya Chua gave power packed performances at the 15th Singapore Hit Awards last night. Mayday swept the most awards, 5 to be exact, including Album of the Year Award, Best Band Award and Most Popular Group/Band Award. Living up to their title as the most popular band, Mayday rocked the Singapore Indoor Stadium with 3 songs, “Important Little Things”, “Angel” and “Stubborn”, which got fans screaming and cheering from all around the place. For more on the scoop of Singapore Hit Awards, click here.


Rock band Mayday was the biggest winner with a total of 5 awards.

Local singer-songwriter Tanya Chua also walked away with 3 impressive awards, namely the Best Local Lyrics Award, Asia Media Award (Female Artiste) and Outstanding Local Music Achievement Award. Back in her homeland, Tanya gave the audience a treat with a medley of numbers from her new album If You See Him and others from her 2008 release, My Space. Accompanied only by 2 guitars, of which she was strumming one, Tanya’s laid back mood engaged the crowds in the music.


Local singer-songwriter Tanya Chua clad in a sexy black dress for the occasion.

One of the highlights of the annual Singapore Hit Awards is the announcement of the Most Popular Male and Female Artiste awards. This year, Jam Hsiao beat strong competitors like Jay Chou and Wang Lee Hom to clinch Most Popular Male Artiste Award, while Rachel Liang went against diva A-mei and ballad queen Fish Leong to win the Most Popular Female Artiste Award.


Popular Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao spoke in short sentences, true to his reputation as King of Few Words.


Most Popular Newcomer Rachel Liang stood out in the fashion department by dressing in gold.

To end the gala event with a big bang was S.H.E, who brought the house down with catchy numbers like “Beautiful New World” and “Superstar” that got many fans out of their seats to groove to the songs. The girl group also secured the Best Group Award, Asia Media Award (Group) and Most Versatile Artiste of the Year Award.


S.H.E were in very high spirits, especially Ella Chen (left), who gave hilarious thank-you speeches every time the girls receive an award.

Images taken by Janelle Li