Hong Kong, January 24—The eagerly anticipated Neway Pop Hits Awards 2025 is set to stage its grand ceremony this Saturday, January 27, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited today unveiled the highly competitive final ten nominations for both the “Chart-Topping Male Vocalist” and “Chart-Topping Female Vocalist” categories, featuring a compelling clash between established superstars and emerging talent.
The announcement highlights a dynamic shift in the Cantopop landscape, where veteran artists must defend their turf against popular figures from the new generation of singers. The annual awards show, a fixture in the local music calendar, serves as a significant bellwether for industry prominence and public favorability.
Male Vocalists Face Stiff Competition
The final ten nominees vying for the prestigious Chart-Topping Male Vocalist title showcase a diverse array of musical styles and career stages. Noteworthy among the finalists is the inclusion of perennial powerhouse Hins Cheung, whose continued relevance places him in direct contention with a wave of younger performers who have recently dominated charts and streaming platforms.
The ten male finalists include:
- Gareth.T (Tom Lauson)
- MC Cheung (Tseung Tin-Fu)
- Terence Lam
- Keung To
- On Chan
- Hins Cheung
- Hugo Wong
- Ian Chan
- Jason Chan
- Jay Fung
Analysts view this list as confirmation of the market penetration achieved by members of popular idol groups alongside the sustained popularity of established solo acts like Cheung and Jason Chan.
Female Category Blends Icons and Rising Stars
The competition for Chart-Topping Female Vocalist is equally fierce, featuring a potent mix of enduring Cantopop queens and rapidly ascending artists. The line-up signifies the deep bench of female talent currently shaping the industry.
Among the nominated female singers are:
- Gin Lee
- Kiri T
- Charmaine Fong
- Vincy Chan
- Yao Cheuk-Fei
- Joey Yung
- Serrini (Eman Lam)
- Pamy Carpio
- Kay Tse
- Yumi Chung
The presence of multi-award winner Joey Yung alongside rising sensation Yao Cheuk-Fei underscores the generational transition occurring within mainstream Cantopop. The nominations for artists like Serrini and Kiri T also reflect the awards’ broader acknowledgment of independent and non-traditional musical influences.
The Neway Pop Hits Awards 2025 is regarded not only as a celebration of music achievements over the past year but also as a crucial platform for promoting the vitality and evolving sound of Hong Kong’s music scene. The results of these highly anticipated categories will ultimately reflect public taste and commercial success, setting the tone for the coming year in Cantopop. Fans and industry professionals await Saturday’s ceremony to see which artists secure these top honors.
