TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Organizers revealed Thursday (Aug. 7) the star-studded lineup for the "Hi! Let's Go to Taitung" (嗨！出發吧來台東) concert at Taitung International Landmark (台東市國際地標). Three Golden Melody Award winners will headline the highly anticipated event: Faith Yang (楊乃文), Penny Tai (戴佩妮), and Lala Hsu (徐佳瑩). The Golden Melody Awards represent Taiwan's most prestigious music honors, equivalent to the Grammy Awards in the United States.
Yang, who claimed the 11th Golden Melody Award, described her profound emotional connection with Taitung's natural beauty. She fondly remembered the spectacular fireworks display and brilliant starry sky during her New Year's Eve performance two years ago. Yang expressed her belief that the magical fusion of live music and celestial starlight represents a precious gift from nature itself.
Tai, the 25th Golden Melody Award winner, revealed her deep yearning to return to Taitung after 16 years since her last Taitung University performance. She reflected on last October's challenging Takao Rock Festival (打狗祭) experience in Kaohsiung, where equipment failures disrupted her set. Tai expressed hopes for a flawless Taitung concert and promised to perform rarely heard songs, offering devoted fans an entirely fresh musical experience.
Hsu, the 29th Golden Melody Awards champion, enthusiastically praised Taitung's pristine natural environment and warmhearted local residents. She expressed genuine excitement about making the journey to Taitung alongside her family members. The acclaimed singer conveyed particular enthusiasm for performing in Taitung's spectacular outdoor setting, embracing the unique opportunity to connect with audiences under open skies.