The 2024 New City Pulse Music Awards ceremony was held on December 28 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, celebrating the year's outstanding performances and achievements within the music industry.
This year's event, themed "Our Pride," saw the dominant artist Zhang Jingxuan walk away as the big winner, securing three prestigious awards, including the coveted titles of 'Best Song' for his hit song “青春告別式” (Farewell to Youth) and 'Best Artist.'
Other notable winners included Lin Jiaqi, who was honored for 'Best Album' for his work “ISFP,” which has garnered praise throughout the year. The awards this year significantly decreased, with only 67 awards being presented as opposed to over 100 awards seen at previous ceremonies.
Interestingly, the super popular boy band MIRROR experienced disheartening results, where only one member achieved recognition. According to reports from 新城电台, "MIRROR几乎全军覆没，只有陈卓贤夺得‘勁爆唱作人’(银奖)与‘勁爆作曲’两奖," highlighting their underwhelming performance this year.
Aside from the award announcements, the ceremony also featured various guests from the sports world, including athletes like 李慧诗 and 陈念慈, who presented some of the awards. This blend of music and sports celebrities drew significant interest and underscored the event's theme of pride.
The winners’ list reflected the diversity of talents recognized this year. For example, Lin Jiaqi won 'Best Male Singer,' alongside runners-up Lin Yikong and Zhou Yinting. For female performers, Gin Lee triumphed as 'Best Female Singer,' with AGA and 泳兒 (Swimming Child) following as silver and bronze medalists, respectively.
The newly added categories this year showcased upcoming talents, with awards for 'Best New Male Singer' awarded to 曾傲棐 and 'Best New Female Singer' going to 林芊瑩. The 'Best New Band' award recognized VIVA, indicating the growing presence of new talent within the local music scene.
Among the top songs honored at this year’s ceremony was 'Feeling Lucky' by BIBI and Jackson Wang, alongside other popular tracks. The anticipation around which creations would be awarded reflects the rich variety the Hong Kong music scene has to offer.
Despite fewer awards, the quality of recognized work remained high, and the audience enthusiastically celebrated their favorite artists and songs. For this year’s ceremony, singers and entertainers gathered to reflect on their accomplishments, bringing a joyful end to the year.
While feedback on the awards' decreased numbers is mixed, the spotlight on high-achieving musicians remains bright. Zhang Jingxuan's clean sweep exemplifies the competitive nature of the awards as he has now cemented his position as a leading figure within the Hong Kong music industry.
Looking forward, the legacies of this year's winners will likely influence the new generations of artists, and the growing popularity of various genres will continue to reshape the musical terrain of Hong Kong.
