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The Winner is Announced

The Winner of Brand New Star 2011 is...





Winner Announcements


Winner

Jude Tsang

1st Runner Up

Natalie Chan

2nd Runner Up

Hector Telmo & Maria Flores





Honorary Titles


Best Song Writer

Goey Eehan

Best Video

Kevin Kaho Tsui

Best Vocalist

Maria Flores

Best Performance

Jaymee Leong





Since the Brand New Star 2011 Final Auditions – it has been two weeks of our judges Tan, Lupo and G.E.M. watching and re-watching all 15 amazing performances. You guys really have set the bar high this time around and it was very tough for the judges to decide on who to be the winner.

Hummingbird Music would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every contestant for taking part in the Brand New Star 2011. We hope that it has been a rewarding and valuable experience for everybody. Whether it is getting advised by our judges; meeting another talented musician at the final or adding each other on Facebook after viewing each others videos. We encourage you to keep in touch with each other and with us – KEEP ON MAKING NOISE!!!

Visit our facebook page to find each other to stay in contact.

“Brand New Star 2011” 決賽已經過了兩個星期，評審們 – Tan、Lupo及G.E.M.觀看過15個優秀演出之後，發覺所有參賽者的水準十分高，要選出得奬者實在不是容易的事

蜂鳥音樂想藉此機會感謝每一位“Brand New Star 2011”的參賽者。我們希望能給大家一個寶貴的經驗。無論是評審的意見、或是與其他有才華的音樂人會面、或者是彼此欣賞對方發佈的片段而成為facebook 上的朋友，我們都鼓勵你們繼續互相交流及與我們保持聯絡 – KEEP ON MAKING NOISE!!!

請到我們的 facebook 以保持聯繫





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  • Jesse Tong

    I was wondering if I had to sing my own song written by myself or can I sing someone else’s song?

    • Loy

      Hi Jesse,

      You may sing whatever you wish. Our goal is to find the best talents out there. However if you do have your own song, we’d love to hear that too.

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/sharifahliyana Liyana

    Hi. I have submitted my video and at that time, I didn’t know that I could record my self composed songs. Can I upload my own song?

  • Adeline

    Hi,

    Just wondering for the videos, is it compulsory to show our faces? Thanks in advance.

    • loy

      This is a talent contest and although you will not be judged by your appearance it does add to the show.

  • Jesse Tong

    Alright. Does age matter? Thanks

    • loy

      Any age!

  • Will

    Price
    The winner will *won* a Song and Music Video professionally produced by Hummingbird Music.
    Just a little typo ^^^^^^

    • loy

      oops :) got it!

  • Ann

    Hi, just wanna know is there a preference of how long the video should be? Can I join the competition even if I’m a student studying overseas (although I come back to Hong Kong during breaks)? So despite singing, the video can also be in other forms of performances (like rapping or dancing, as mentioned) too? Thanks :)

    • loy

      No preference on length of your audition video, also you may audition with whatever talent you may have. There is no problem with your location, whee you live, where you study, however you will need to be in Hong Kong, if and when you are chosen for final auditions. The final auditions are held live so we require you to be there in person. The date for this is Jan 9th 2011 (this may change).

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    Hi Commenters,

    I’ve installed a universal comments platform, this will allow you all to use the ONE login throughout all Hummingbird & Hummingbird artist websites. Do take the time to update your profile with an image and complete your profile.

    My apologies to the 10 or so comments already made on this thread. I was unable to export and bring your comments over to the new platform.

    Thanks for you understanding and do let us know you have any question or regarding the Brand New Star Contest or any other matter.

    Thanks

    Hummingbird Music

  • Anonymous

    Hello,
    Can you please provide more details for overseas contestants? Thanks.

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      The only thing we require is the contestants be in Hong Kong for the final auditions. Which we have a tentative date of early Jan 2011, actual data to be announced soon.

      Note: that the winner will be awarded with a song and music video produced by Hummingbird Music, as we are based in Hong Kong this recording will also be done in Hong Kong. So, you must consider this before you enter your video submission.

  • Anonymous

    Is there a limit as to how many videos we can submit? Also, can we not show our face in the video?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      You may record whatever you like, but unfortunately we will only take your first submission. If your uncomfortable showing your face, that’s no problem. :)

  • Yeah

    Is there an age limit

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      No age limit, we are only looking at talent :)

  • Adrian

    可唔可以唔show 個樣??

  • Sponge

    可吾可以吾放上youtube:?

  • Kibee

    can we take part in both solo and duet?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Of course! Either or is fine :)

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Of course! Either or is fine :)

  • Sing Sing

    Should a video record from a competition available??

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      I don’t understand your question? You may speak Chinese if that’s more conformable?

      • zing

        唔好意思…讀得書小><
        其實我地係band黎…想問下upload段video係一段之前比賽既錄影片得唔得?

  • Sing Sing

    Should a video record from a competition available??

  • Albertina Chio

    HOW I CAN SEND THE FORM TO U???

  • SAiNT

    i was wondering since there are many genre’s in music, entries can be something else than pop right?
    I’m a fellow HK artist and i’m only based in English language btw.
    I’m looking forward to your reply!

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      We can’t wait to see what you’ve got!

  • SAiNT

    and my other question, does it have to be original? or covers are possible?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Anything goes, just as long as it shows your talent :)

  • kAE

    Hi :) I am just wondering, as I am currently studying overseas, I have to go back to school in the early of Jan, which is 4th. Is that still possible for me to join the competition? :(

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      It looks like we wont be able to host the show until after the 4th of Jan :(

  • ChaChaClo

    Hello,

    When will be the absolute deadline to upload and submit information required for this competition?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      As written above the deadline for submissions is set to December 19th 2010.

  • zing

    因為質素同音質既問題…
    請問段片可唔可以係早前比賽已被主辦單位post左出youtube既片??
    thanks :)

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      …any video will can be submitted :)

  • Edmondykc

    the video i submit…can’t it be edit…since it wasn’t pass through the judging part yet…

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Check the emails sent to you when we submitted your video. There is a link to update your submission details.

  • Szeann

    so approximately when, in early january would the finals be..?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      BTA we will announce the date for the final audition next week. :)

  • SAiNT

    i have one last question…i wanted to use a piece that i made 2 months ago & my friends suggested me to use it to.
    Although i said a foul word once in the composition, does that matter? Lemme know soon cause i’m going to film an MV in 2 days for my entry.

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      No worries :) Send in your submission and let us judge ;)

      • SAiNT

        Thanks!

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/crisitoleung Crisito Leung

    Hi :] I just submitted a competition form with my youtube url. How long would the approval process take (if it is approved), before I will be able to see it on the video submissions page?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      I’ll get you added tomorrow morning :)

  • jadelammusic

    Do I have to be 18 to join this contest?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Whats stopping you?

  • Kitty Lin

    could i sing some part of a song, or does it have to be full ? could it just be like a plain wall like Gem’s ? Plzzz reply a.s.a.p! thansx

    • Kitty Lin

      Does it have to be my own song? Do i have to know how to play any type of instruments?

      • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

        Sing anything an as long/short as you like. Just as long as your showing us your best talents ;)

  • Grace8991

    oh my god. i really want to join this competition!

  • Grace8991

    oh my god!i surely wanted to join!!!

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/crisitoleung Crisito Leung

    Hi :] Thank you so much for getting back to me so fast!
    Sorry, I have another question though =P. I read below that we would have received an email if our video was approved, but I did not get any emails after my video was uploaded on to the Brand New Star youtube channel.

  • SAiNT

    You said doing a duet is possible, when it comes to fillin the form…you can’t write two names or anything

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Between yourselves decide who will be the main contact for the contest.

  • Katia

    I got in the finals last time but didnt end up going because of my exams, so can i actually join again this year? I would really want to go to the final audition if i got the chance!

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Submit your video and let’s see ;)

  • Kitty

    Can we join more than noe time?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      More than once? As in multiple videos? Sorry, I’m afraid not. Just send in your best video :)

  • albertina

    how can i send the infromation to the wed?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Have a look at the description above :) Lot’s of information written :)

  • xin

    Hello~ so do we have to record ourselves live (showing our faces) or can we maybe just say our name and the title of this contest at the beginning of the video? thanks!

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Record whatever you like! Just make sure that you record yourself in the best possible way. This is a competition to find a talented artists, don’t be shy, show us your best side and most important show us what you can do.

      • xin

        thank you :) i submitted a recent recording with the form, i didn’t put my number on there b/c i don’t live in hk, i hope it won’t be a problem… everything else is on there though

  • guest

    can I sing in another language as well eg. korean?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Any language is fine.

  • Goeyeehan

    im a contestant in this competition and i had received a massage that i will be inform to attend the competition or not before 8 of Dec,but i still didon received anything yet.is there’s some problem with it?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      …sorry about that, I sent out the wrong email :(

  • guest

    Hi! What happens if you’re interested in composing/song writing instead of performing? Thank you!

  • Crystalyuen05

    i am just 12years old .GEM can i join it.please write back.my email: crystalyuen05@hotmail.com can you give me a chance!i want to be a pop singer like GEM

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      There is no age restriction as long as you can perform :)

  • Aliceeeey

    awwww overseers can’t join?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Yes, all the answers are in the comments or above in the Q&A section

  • Andy991130

    In what way will the information be sent to the contestant if ones are being chosen to join the final part of the competition?? Plz reply.Thx

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Contestants will be informed via email

  • natalie

    Hello :)
    Do you need to be a song writer to join? What if the person who wins the competition doesn’t have any originals?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      no no no, if you can perform you can join :)

  • guest

    Will not showing our faces or not-as-good audio quality of the video affect whether or not we will be chosen heavily? My video camera isn’t that good. :/

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      We always suggest contestants make the best effort to make your performance stand out from the crowed. However, if your equipment is not the latest and greatest, no matter, we’ll will still give you an equal opportunity.

  • Vovovo38

    i have just renewed my video and i have changed my profile already. so will i be recieving any notification on whether my video is submitted successfully?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      which video is yours?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Go it…updated :) Thanks for the heads up!

  • guest

    I live in the United States. Is it still possible for me to participate in this competition, or is living in HK a requirement?
    Also, is this competition open to any ethnicity?

    Thank you!

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      As stated above:

      Q – I don’t live in Hong Kong, can I still enter the competition?

      We will hold a final live audition in Hong Kong during January, if you can be in Hong Kong for the final live audition, you may enter the competition.

  • Andy991130

    I post my video yesterday….why can’t I see my video in the “video submission”?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      It’s been added already!

      • Andy991130

        sorry for my mistake

  • Dennisso071152

    sorr, when written a form
    how to uplowd my video to brand new star ????

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Add the video to your YouTube account and then add the link to that video (not your channel) to the submission form above.

  • v0yk

    Hi staff of Hummingbird Music Ltd,
    How long does it take to have my video uploaded onto the channel?
    I am just worried that the submission is not accepted/approved.
    Please let me know. Thanks for tons.

    best,
    Voy

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      it’s been added already!

  • guest

    So the winner gets a single and music video professionally produced by Hummingbird Music. Will there be any 2nd/3rd place finalists or other things? What I mean to ask is, will there be any other things awarded to other finalists besides the grand prize? :)

  • SAiNT

    Ohh nevermind it’s been confirmed! i’ll be looking forward seeing it in you’re main page!

  • Crisito Leung

    Hello :]
    Sorry I still haven’t receieved any confirmation email even though my video is already uploaded onto the channel. Will this be a problem?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Maybe you have entered your email address incorrectly. If by now you haven’t received an email, try resubmitting – there is still time :)

  • Quest

    This is giving me pressure.. =.= will there be a next year for this contest? i really really want to join..but the deadline is almost here..and i am not ready =.=

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Just turn on you laptop and record something, anything :) You still have time. We are yet to decide when the next contest till be. So don’t waste your opportunity ;)

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKXEieHiABc t.bone

    MAY I KNOW WHEN IS MY VIDEO SHOW

  • KL

    What time exactly will the competition ends? Can I pload it ON 19/12?

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      It end’s tonight ;)

  • Angel Moy

    Hello, I have submitted a video entry last night but I couldn’t see it on the Brand New Star Youtube Channel. What should I do now?

  • Zizhi08

    OMG…

  • Cabii-w-

    .Hi~Im Cabii.:)
    .I’ve already upload my video:D
    .But i got the better video after I uplosd that:(
    .Hope you can see the better one><
    .I've posted the link below the video.

    .From Cabii

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c_XDEtPwBY Squeenie

    Hi, I submitted my video last night but the video is still not uploaded onto the submissions page. Just wanted to make sure you got it! Thanks! :)

    - Squeenie (squeenieaudition)

  • Ken Chu

    i submitted mine on 18th December, 2010 9:04pm…
    my name is Kenneth Chu
    thanks!! :)

  • Angela Wong

    Shoot, I hope I am not too late! My internet connection is slow so I am uploading right now!

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      Ends tonight plenty of time.

      • Angela Wong

        Thank you! :)

    • Angela Wong

      Thank you! :)

  • Charli_aurora

    why i can see in video the contestant videos in the playlist below ?????

  • Angela Wong

    For my submission, there was still going to be 48 minutes on the upload, which would’ve made it late. So I had to attach a link to a video I’d submitted for another competition (Arirang UCC).
    I want to apologize as I feel that this is extremely disrespectful given the fact that you’ve given me such an opportunity yet I’ve submitted a link to a video I’d already done instead of one that I put my hard work into especially for this Brand New Star contest.
    I’m also sorry if I am not making complete sense because I have a hard time putting my thoughts into words clearly.
    In conclusion, I have submitted a video but I hope that when the video intended for this competition comes out you can take that one into consideration instead of the one I’d sent ^_^;
    Thank you for your time and this chance that you’ve given us!

  • natalie

    heyy did u upload all the videos into the playlist? or is there still more?
    I don’t see my video :/

  • Billchan123456789games

    其實我想八下大會收到幾多份form??

  • Hungpokhang1993

    依個比賽係咪一定要識得流利英文先得呀?
    係咪一定要唱英文歌?

  • Abby Jens

    Brand New Star 2011 plx hold it again in mid 2011:)
    i hope i can join again within 2011 :)

  • candy

    So we cant join anymore. OH^^. hope next year i can join too

  • http://www.youtube.com/mng117 sugarmouse

    yeah i can’t believe i missed on this!! :’( looked like a lotta fun. PLEASE please notify me the next time something like that happens Hummingbird Music! tweet @elSmirnoff :D

  • XDAN

    WHAT

  • 林旭聰

    咩意思？

  • Dristigrg2009

    what is the due date ?

  • Ng

    Please tell me nore about Hummingbird – its aim and how do one get invoved with all its competitions and getting to know other other members.

    kind regards. David NG

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WDHWDFRPJR66ED7UORK42YOWZI 阿喻

    i have a question~
    why we can’t buy the CD of G.E.M.’s My Secret in Taiwan?
    G.E.M. in Taiwan is not popular,because your company didn’t to recommend her!!
    please to make her be known as possible as you can
    i think she can be the hot singer in Taiwan!
    please get more hard to do it !!

    and if i want to buy her CD,where can i find it?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WDHWDFRPJR66ED7UORK42YOWZI 阿喻

    i have a question~
    why we can’t buy the CD of G.E.M.’s My Secret in Taiwan?
    G.E.M. in Taiwan is not popular,because your company didn’t to recommend her!!
    please to make her be known as possible as you can
    i think she can be the hot singer in Taiwan!
    please get more hard to do it !!

    and if i want to buy her CD,where can i find it?

    • http://about.me/loylee Loy Lee

      We’re looking into a solution where you may purchase all our products via our own store ;) Watch this space :)

      • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WDHWDFRPJR66ED7UORK42YOWZI 阿喻

        ok expect to your reply!!

        • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

          We have opened our online store http://www.store.hummingbird.hk – not all products are available as of yet. We’ll be adding more on a monthly basis 

  • Amy

    請問你地仲有冇得請歌手

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/張景喻/100000225781574 張景喻

    始終得不到我要的答案阿..
    我想問的是為何台灣購買不到鄧紫棋G.E.M.-My Secret專輯!!
    我有試著寄信給台灣的豐華唱片代理公司
    遲遲等不到任何回應…
    這麼有前途的歌手 為何不多下一點功夫呢
    雖然知道在內地很火紅~ 但是也要顧及到台灣的歌迷呀!!
    我相信只要多做宣傳她的實力不止紅內地的!!
    全亞洲都會為她喝采的!!
    加油一點 拜託~ 台灣小歌迷的心聲…
    拜託讓鄧紫棋G.E.M.有機會在台灣大紅大紫吧
    我現在連他的專輯都買不到..
    台灣根本沒有發行… 到底在搞什麼??
    等了好幾個月了 快要發瘋了啦T^T
    始終支持G.E.M. 鄧紫棋加油!!!

  • kk

    我想參加你地既歌唱比賽, 但係請問係咪已經完左??
    我真係好有心想參加…

  • Vivianwongny

    hey!!我系14歲小女孩!!
    GEM,我想參加你地既歌唱比賽
    仲有沒有
    我連比賽歌都準備好架
    Let me try~~

  • Wongyukwaieva

    How is the exam? I think it is a plain breeze, are you sure you get every right? Learning English is a plain breeze? It is a pain breeze for you to win the competition, this exam is a pain breeze for those easy men. I am not really worry about this test, don’t worry, I know, but the test counts so much, so you shall do well, it isn’t be any trouble, I don’t see any problem with it. How are the meeting go? I take it you do get a raise, I am getting the promotion after all, after all, you have nothing to be ashamed of. You looking all over for the note-book are you writting. Good, I need some moneys, let me explain how it work, believe me, I am all ears! May I help you find something? I’m looking for glasses, yes, we have a good, they are right over here, do you have some more available? That right. We are going bowling. I am dying to see you every moment of the day, do you think you can handle the personnel problem? You have been the part-time, it is good task. Are you so fed up with they endless complaints. I was impressed by your story, your words are strongly impressed on my heart. Thank you very much.

  • Panda

    is this open for HK only?? = )

    • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

      The final show will be in Hong Kong so you must be able to come to Hong Kong for a chance to win! 

  • emily

    你好，比赛是不是已经结束了？请问大陆的朋友怎样可以参加呢？

  • Hkxiongsta

    when is the next one going to take place?

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    Hi Anime,

    Did you use the form located above? I’ve checked our database and there doesn’t seem to be anything with your name there.

  • Anime_freakx1000

    Yes, I did use the form located above. I just submitted the form again, hopefully, you can see it now. :) Thank you so much.

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    got it!

  • Anime_freakx1000

    Thank you! :) By the way, I received the confirmation e-mail, but it said, “Please check your email inbox on the 10th December 2010 for the “Final Invitation” to find out whether you are proceeding to the final audition.” After, it said “Time and Location of the audition will be provided in the “Final Invitation”, the chosen contestant are required to confirm their attendance by replying to the invitation mail before 8th December 2010.” I’m assuming that the date is wrong, since you would have to find out whether or not you got in FIRST. :)

    Sorry for the trouble!

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    Hey,

    Thanks for the update :) this was sent our by mistake the correct version is here:

    “Thank you for submitting to Brand New Star 2011, we’re really excited to review your submission video! Please check your email inbox after 21st December 2010 for the “Final Invitation” to find out whether you are proceeding to the final audition. Time and Location of the audition will be provided in the “Final Invitation”. “

  • Anime_freakx1000

    Great, thanks. :) And, how many people will be given the “Final Invitation?”

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    …you’ll have to wait and see ;)

  • Crisito Leung

    No I haven’t.
    (Oops, I sent an email because the comment box was set up when I was here earlier)

  • albertina

    SO… if i am not live in HK , do i have chance to come??

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    Hi Tkdbreaker,

    It is not a requirement for contestants to make their videos “public”. However, we do recommend it – as when we are going through the selection process we do look at what “responses” (views, comments, likes, video responses, etc…) your video has gotten. It’s not a deciding factor, but every little helps :)

    Hope this helps :)

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    I just updated the playlist :)

  • Ken Chu

    oh thanks!!!!

  • Ken Chu

    y i still couldn’t find mine in the playlist??><
    sorry for bothering you…
    thanks!

  • Ken Chu

    y i still couldn’t find mine in the playlist??><
    sorry for bothering you…
    thanks!

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c_XDEtPwBY Squeenie

    I see it now! Thank you! :)

  • Charli_aurora

    y i still couldn’t find mine in the playlist
    sorry for bothering you…
    thanks!

  • T Bone 1993

    yes

  • http://www.hummingbirdmusic.hk Hummingbird Music

    You’ve video has been added :)

  • Ken Chu

    sorry for bothering you, but i still can’t find my video…
    confirmation has been sent to my email though
    thanks