Showcasing Taiwan’s National Language Creative Power on the Global Stage
2025 Taiwan Music Composition and Songwriting Contest–First Prize MV in Three Language Categories Premieres Worldwide

Co-organized by the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Ministry of Culture, the Hakka Affairs Council, and the Council of Indigenous Peoples, the Taiwan Music Composition and Songwriting Contest has entered its 22nd year. Over the decades, this stage has nurtured numerous outstanding native language songwriters and earned the reputation of being a “Golden Melody Awards trendsetter.” The competition has produced many recurring Golden Melody nominees and winners, continually demonstrating extraordinary creative talent that has impressed the judging panel. This year’s submissions feature rich storytelling, emotional depth, and strong cultural resonance. Notably, several entries involve cross-generational collaboration, with younger musicians drawing on the experiences and cultural heritage of older generations. Through this creative exchange, the music lives on, national-language education continues to deepen, and Taiwan’s unique linguistic and cultural diversity is shared with the world—presenting the global audience with the creative energy of TEAM TAIWAN.

▲Taiwanese Taigi Category – Sam Liao, “Diving”

The first-prize-winning songs have been enthusiastically received by both the jury and music-sharing-session audiences, who eagerly look forward to the future development of these award-winning works. In addition to the NT$300,000 cash prize, each first-prize recipient is also awarded the production of an exclusive music video. Today marks the global premiere of the first-prize MVs in all three language categories. The featured works include: “Diving” by Sam Liao, winner of the 30th Golden Melody Award for Best Taiwanese Album; “Flower of Freedom” by Wang Ping-Yu and Ku Cheng-Chen in the Taiwanese hakka category; “Sakura” by Tjaran rupavatjes—a member of BOXING, the 26th Golden Melody Award for Best New Artist—in the Taiwan’s indigenous languages category. All three creators expressed their hope that the visual imagery and cinematic approach of the MVs will help listeners immerse themselves more deeply in the lyrical narratives. They also look forward to sharing their music with global audiences, promoting cross-lingual and cross-cultural exchange through the power of music.

▲Taiwanese Hakka Category – Wang Ping-Yu & Ku Cheng-Chen, “Flower of Freedom”

Following their first-prize wins, all three creators have begun preparing their next wave of releases, with numerous collaboration and promotional opportunities already coming their way. In addition, all award-winning works from 2025 are now fully available on the StreetVoice platform: https://streetvoice.com/tomaawards/songs/ The organizers look forward to drawing greater attention from music managers, record labels, and festival curators around the world. Stakeholders are encouraged to follow the creators’ social media accounts, as well as the official Instagram, Facebook fan page, and website of the Taiwan Music Composition and Songwriting Contest. Together, we can amplify the creative momentum of Taiwan’s National Language music and foster more opportunities for international performances and global industry exchange. ※Music Video Information – First-Prize Winners

 

【Music Video Information – First-Prize Winners】

• Taiwanese Taigi Category
  Sam Liao – “Diving”
  MV：https://youtu.be/cs_G9v_c6R0
• Taiwanese Hakka Category Category
  Wang Ping-Yu & Ku Cheng-Chen – “Flower of Freedom”
  MV：https://youtu.be/2UML7VZzrRQ
• Taiwan’s Indigenous Languages Category
  Tjaran rupavatjes – “Sakura”
  MV：https://youtu.be/ER3cYnJzDoA

▲Taiwan’s Indigenous Languages Category –Tjaran rupavatjes, “Sakura”