Hong Kong has two major wireless channels, Xiangjiang Satellite TV and Asia Television, and more than a dozen small and medium-sized cable channels. Every year, there are countless variety entertainment programs, including various reality talent competitions.
However, there has never been a competition specifically for original pop music, so Mrs. Jin's previous proposal was not approved by many people, and they felt that she was a bit whimsical.
However, Liu Gangsheng's support and participation suddenly made this whimsical idea very operable. If he was willing to serve as a judge, I'm afraid that both the satellite TV and ATV would rush to host it.
It should be known that as the top big shot in Hong Kong's entertainment industry, Liu Gangsheng rarely appeared in variety shows. At most, he appeared in high-end interview programs.
His firm attitude made people speculate that the Heavenly King might have the same idea.
What really surprised people was not Liu Gangsheng's attitude, but his appreciation for Lu Chen!
In the circle, Liu Gangsheng has always had a good reputation for being willing to promote newcomers. Many popular stars have been recommended and recognized by him.
However, his appreciation for Lu Chen was obviously beyond the ordinary level.
Letting Lu Chen name the competition and sincerely inviting Lu Chen to be a judge was tantamount to elevating Lu Chen to almost the same position as him!
What did a young artist from the mainland do to make Heavenly King Liu favor him so much?
Looking at Lu Chen, there were shock, doubt, jealousy, and scorching eyes that seemed to be able to melt gold and iron!
If it was any other Xiangjiang artist, even if they were unknown before, as long as the news spread out, they would definitely be on the prominent position of the major entertainment sections and even the headlines, becoming famous overnight.
It was like a big pie falling from the sky!
Lu Chen himself was also very surprised, and even felt a little incredulous, but he saw true appreciation and sincerity in Liu Gangsheng's eyes.
"Thank you, Brother Sheng …"
Lu Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Then I'll start with a name. How about 'Xiangjiang New Voice'?"
"Xiangjiang New Voice?"
Liu Gangsheng's eyes lit up, nodded and praised, "This name is good, easy to understand, and has a good meaning."
"What do you think about using 'Hong Kong New Voice'?"
Since Lau Tianwang had already acknowledged and praised it, who wouldn't give him face? Moreover, the name was indeed not bad. It was straightforward and catchy, which was very good for publicity.
"Not bad, not bad!" "Xiangjiang New Voice, good name!" "I agree!"
They looked at Lu Chen with increasingly scorching eyes. If the original music talent contest "Hong Kong New Voice" could really be held and succeeded, Lu Chen would undoubtedly engrave his name in the history of Hong Kong pop music and leave an indelible mark in the Hong Kong pop music world.
Liu Gangsheng was very satisfied. "Since everyone supports it, let's use this name!"
Pa! Pa! Pa!
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a warm round of applause.
More and more guests gathered around Lu Chen and Liu Gangsheng. Almost all the people in the circle had gathered here. When they learned the ins and outs of the matter, they all felt as if they had witnessed history.
Lu Chen said, "I have a suggestion. I think the standard of 'Hong Kong New Voice' must be the highest, and we can't be stingy in terms of rewards. Therefore, on behalf of Lu Chen Studio, I will donate five million yuan as the competition reward fund."
One of the characteristics of Hong Kong talent shows was that the rewards were quite stingy. Even the most popular Hong Kong Sister and Asian Sister would not receive more than one million yuan as the reward for the champion. At most, it was just a reputation reward.
As for other ordinary talent shows, it was already very good to give tens of thousands of yuan. The invited guests and judges could only get a notice fee, which was completely incomparable to the situation in the mainland.
The theme of "Hong Kong New Voice" was to encourage and support original works. If there were no generous rewards, how could it attract more powerful and talented singers and authors to participate enthusiastically?
It was not enough to rely on Liu Gangsheng's reputation alone. As the saying goes, there will always be brave men under great rewards.
However, his good proposal made many people present a little embarrassed. Everyone knew their own situation. How could people in the circle not know the morality of Hong Kong TV Station?
Liu Gangsheng said with a smile, "Then Hong Kong Sheng Media will donate ten million yuan!"
Hong Kong Sheng Media was Liu Gangsheng's own company. It was basically similar to a studio, but on a larger scale.
Lu Chen had donated five million yuan. As a top big shot in Hong Kong's entertainment circle and a superstar in the pop music world, it was impossible for him to donate less than Lu Chen.
Ten million yuan!
Everyone present knew that Liu Gangsheng was serious this time, because he had never spoken a lie.
Madam Jin then said with a smile, "Then Madam Jin Entertainment will also support five million yuan."
That would be 20 million yuan!
Even as a reward fund, this number was quite dazzling, not to mention that it was just the beginning.
Many people could not stand it anymore and immediately followed suit.
"Oriental Records will support one million yuan!"
"I personally support 500,000 yuan!"
"Chen's Media will support one million yuan!"
"We …"
Chen Fei 'er said with a smile, "I personally support two million yuan."
Just the total amount of people who donated and supported on the spot had steadily exceeded 50 million yuan. There were still many people who needed to report to their respective companies, and the amount would definitely increase later.
This music salon with the theme of "The Past, Present and Future of Hong Kong's Pop Music" turned out to be a fundraising meeting for an original talent competition, which made people more or less not know whether to laugh or cry.
However, if one were to look at the essence from the surface, even though such a situation was largely accidental, there was also an inevitable element in the unseen world.
That was the musicians of Hong Kong. They were worried about the present and future of Hong Kong's pop music. They were also seeking change and exploration. The appearance of "Hong Kong New Singing" was just in time.
There was also a reason that most people could not say, and that was to learn from the mainland.
"We, ATV, are willing to host" Hong Kong New Singing "with high standards!"
At this time, a middle-aged man squeezed out of the crowd and said loudly, "I guarantee that it will be the same standard as Sister Ya's selection!"
Everyone recognized that this middle-aged man was Liu Hanyang, the music director of ATV's variety channel.
"Haha, how can Sister Ya compare to Sister Hong?"
Before he finished speaking, another slightly hoarse voice immediately sounded, "Such a program should naturally be hosted by our satellite TV for the best effect!"
The person who opposed Liu Hanyang was a short and strong man.
And this person was the producer of Hong Kong Satellite TV Music Channel, Li Mingyuan!
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