Compose a tribute for friendship with Osaka with SZ artists

2025 marks the opening of the Osaka World Expo and the 10th anniversary of the friendship city relationship between Shenzhen and Osaka. In May, a Shenzhen delegation will present the “Shenzhen Week” city image promotion event at the World Expo, showcasing the innovative charm of China’s reform and opening up to the world.

As a cultural signature of Shenzhen, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, in cooperation with the Shenzhen Revitalization Symphony Development Foundation, is initiating the "Shenzhen Music Tribute for Osaka World Expo and AI Symphony Music Co-creation Charity Initiative." This project aims to create a unique musical tribute to the Osaka World Expo through the integration of technology and art, using the global influence of the expo to convey Shenzhen's stories to global audiences with the language of music.

Youyou, the mascot of China Pavilion at the upcoming Osaka World Expo. Photos courtesy of the event organizers except otherwise stated

This initiative will bring together renowned artists from the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra and others, alongside young participants from the Shenzhen Beluga Boys’ Choir, to co-create music.

Osaka Catle. 

Let your voice be heard

This project will: 

-Innovatively combine AI and symphonic music to share the city’s openness, inclusivity, and technology with the world.

-Provide a platform for youth to share the stage with master artists and participate in international events.

-Use music as a bond to convey values of peace, cooperation, and friendship globally.

Four highlights

-The works will premiere during "Shenzhen Week" at the Osaka World Expo and be presented to international friends as vinyl records.

-Participants will co-create music with AI and experience the magical charm of "future composition."

-Participants will recive guidance from top artists, including the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra's music director and chief conductor Lin Daye, and renowned Hong Kong musician Chan Cheuk-Kei.

-Participants will receive a "Global Art Civilization Charity Ambassador" certificate to enhance their credentials.

A computer-generated image of the China Pavilion at the upcoming Osaka World Expo.

Trustworthy event organizers

Organizers: The Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, the Shenzhen Revitalization Symphony Development Foundation

Official Partners: EyeShenzhen, Shenzhen Press Group Education Media Group

Charity Co-organizers: C Music Center International Music Exchange Center, AllSaints Music Group, Shenzhen Beluga Boys’ Choir, etc.

From Shenzhen to the world

Participants will make AI-powered compositions with artists from the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra and their voices will be immortalized on a collectible vinyl record, presented by the Shenzhen delegation at the Osaka Expo as a testament to the enduring friendship between Shenzhen and Osaka.

Outstanding members may perform live as "Global Art Civilization Charity Ambassadors" at the Osaka Expo.

Recruitment announcement for the Shenzhen Beluga Boys’ Choir

Time: Early April, 2025 (to be determined)

Rehearsal Venue: Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Hall

Judging Panel:

Lin Daye (Music Director and Chief Conductor, Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra)

Chan Wing Wah (Associate Dean, Music School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Chan Cheuk-Kei (Renowned Hong Kong Musician, Recipient of "Five One Project" award)

Huang Xiaoshu (Secretary-general, Shenzhen Revitalization Symphony Development Foundation)

Li Keshi (Content and Creative Director, AllSaints Music Group)

Zhang Jinghong (PhD in AI Composition)

The Shenzhen Symphomy Orchestra. 

Criteria:

-Age 6-14, with a passion for music and performance, eager to showcase the talents of young people in Shenzhen to the world.

-Proficient in vocal performance (applicants are required to submit a 2-3 minute performance video).

-Team player, willing to contribute to charitable causes.

The Shenzhen Beluga Boys’ Choir. Lin Songtao

Application steps:

1. Scan the QR code to fill out the Shenzhen Beluga Boys’ Choir Charity Recruitment Application Form.

Scan the QR code to fill out the application form. 

2. Email the performance video (2-3 minutes) to: 7519329@qq.com

For any inquiries, feel free to contact Sammi.

Scan the QR code to contact Sammi. 

Act now, and resonate with the world!

Notes

Participation in this project is free of charge. The foundation collaborates with charitable partners to provide training, rehearsal, and music recording support.

Selected participants will be included on the Shenzhen Beluga Boys’ Choir roster and have priority access to participate in live performances at the Osaka World Expo and more international cultural exchange projects.

Timeline for your artistic growth journey

March

Online recruitment

April

Launch ceremony & on-site recruitment, music rehearsal, recording

May

Music work presented at the Osaka Expo

The Shenzhen Beluga Boys’ Choir looks forward to composing a magnificent melody with you for the international friendship circle!

You are the next international art star!