Nova Awards
The Canxing Nova Award has two types of judges. The first type represents the brand itself. They are public figures, usually retired celebrities, and are publically known to be judges. The second type is the hidden judges. The ones in the shadows that couldn't be bought out, as no one knew who they were. The second group was the one all artists needed to impress.
Zuo Qingmeng was the first type.
So, of course, Immediately after she heard "Closer," she took to Weibo to share her opinion.
And all of a sudden, Weibo exploded.
"I can't believe that Zuo Qingmeng gave such an evaluation of TMY."
"@ZuoQingmeng: Zuo Qingmeng's assessment is refreshing and hits the mark. Truly a professional in every sense."
"I don't care about anything else. I want to know if those who bashed TMY earlier are regretting it now."
"Oh my, I haven't listened to much electronic music before, but this "Closer" is amazing. It instantly makes me feel like the first half of my life was dull."
"Don't overthink it. There's currently only one group like TMY in the electronic music scene. Can any other producers create electronic music like this? Impossible. TMY is the best of the best. I was skeptical before, but with Zuo Qingmeng's evaluation, I'm a die-hard T fan."
"Does this kind of music review represent something significant? With the award results coming soon, it's getting a bit scary to think about."
"The Rex is in a bathroom somewhere crying."
"TMY is about to rise to fame."
"Haven't they already risen to fame? It seems like their popularity has spread overseas."
"Overseas? I don't believe it. Those could be edited pictures or just Photoshop."
"Hey, everyone, check out the comment section of every TMY song on Light Cloud Music. Look closely at some users' profiles and updates."
"Alright, are you all acting like spoiled children? Even Zuo Qingmeng's comment section is getting heated. Just listen to the music and appreciate it. TMY's work is already gaining international attention. Though it's just the beginning, it's still a step forward."
Numerous new discussions and comments flashed by, dazzling the eyes. At this moment, TMY's Weibo fans began to experience significant fluctuations again, with a flood of new traffic pouring in.
While everyone was discussing various issues related to the Canxing Nova Awards and the predicted results of each category, the Electronic Music category exploded first.
Amid this wave, The Rex's Weibo account, which had just regained its ability to receive comments, quickly attracted many users who criticized from all angles.
In the end, The Rex's Weibo account, which had been active for only a day, quietly closed again. It became a significant incident, and many people couldn't help but laugh out loud, feeling the situation had reached a certain level of misery.
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Time flew by swiftly, and within the structured pace of school, it seemed to pass even more rapidly.
It was the 22nd of October, a seemingly ordinary Friday to most people. However, for every budding artist, it held significant importance. The highly anticipated Canxing Awards, which had garnered considerable attention beforehand, would officially commence with the grand opening ceremony at Beijing's Imperial Stadium.
The ceremony was scheduled to begin precisely at 8 p.m. in the evening.
While it was an award exclusive to newcomers, the Canxing Nova Award held a unique status, symbolizing a certain level of accomplishment for the winners. It was the final boss level, beyond which lay unimaginable riches.
That's precisely why The Rex had always dreamed of claiming this crown. As countless fans would argue, he saw himself as the true King of electronic music. And with the recognition of a Canxing Nova title, the path to achieving that goal would seem less arduous, with a promising future coming into view.
Such were the Canxing Awards...
The opening ceremony of today's Canxing Nova will be broadcasted across multiple national television channels and online streaming platforms under contract. Hence, nominees, media organizations, and invited industry professionals would arrive early to acquaint themselves with the venue.
The Imperial Stadium in the capital city buzzed with activity. Although the time hadn't arrived yet, preparations were in full swing.
Some of the nominees who had arrived already appeared exhilarated and full of anticipation as they explored the surroundings. The stadium bustled with staff members donning various badges, each immersed in their essential duties. Cameras were strategically positioned everywhere – on the ground, suspended in the air, and even capturing sweeping aerial shots.
Of course, not all the invited nominees could be present. Some had personal commitments or faced unexpected circumstances, an inevitable occurrence. TMY, for instance, fell into this category...
As one of October's most prominent electronic music producers, TMY's work had earned a nomination from the official award organizers, thus securing her an invitation. Many industry professionals speculated and conjectured about TMY, as her sudden emergence as a female producer had always been shrouded in mystery.
Considering the significance of the event, there was much speculation as to whether TMY would make a formal appearance at the Canxing Nova Ceremony. At the very least, it was expected as a gesture of respect to the organizers, given her status as a newcomer.
However, the anticipation alone couldn't guarantee TMY's presence...
Regarding Tang Miaoyi, the persona behind the TMY pseudonym, she was busy at school and engrossed in her coursework. Furthermore, she had an exam scheduled for today...
While the Canxing Ceremony in the capital city was undergoing its final preparations, a small test had just concluded in Classroom 3 of a senior year in a specific school in Shanghai.
After submitting her exam paper, Tang Miaoyi found herself lying bored at her desk, overwhelmed by a sense of monotony. Meanwhile, An Qiuying diligently reviewed her work.
"Hey, Miaoyi, is something important happening today?" Qiuying whispered to Miaoyi, still focused on her own tasks.
"What's the fuss? It's nothing significant," Tang Miaoyi lazily lifted her eyes, showing minimal interest, and casually replied, her hair flowing over the desk like the feathers of a peacock. "It's just the Canxing Awards Ceremony about to start. No big deal."
"The Canxing Awards Ceremony?" Qiuying finally recalled the event upon hearing those words. She momentarily paused her activities and regarded Miaoyi with surprise and bewilderment. "Isn't that a major event? You've been nominated. Who knows, you might even win an award. How can you say it's not important?"
"Whatever happens, happens. I don't really need to accept it myself," Miaoyi smirked. "Come on, Qiuying, don't worry. I've already asked Yang He to keep an eye on it for me. If I do win, Light Cloud will accept it on my behalf, and then they'll hand me the trophy."
In truth, Miaoyi was open to receiving the award. After all, she understood that winning would greatly benefit her future development in electronic music. However, she made it clear from the start that she had no intention of attending the ceremony in person. So, upon receiving the invitation from Canxing Official, Miaoyi had already arranged for Yang He to accept the award on her behalf. Coincidentally, Light Cloud, a powerful platform in the industry, was also invited to the event.
There were no rules prohibiting someone else from accepting the award on behalf of another, so it was simply a matter of asking someone familiar to do so.
Qiuying sighed, deciding not to delve into the thought process of such "intellectuals." She tilted her head and inquired, "Well, forget it. Aren't you planning to watch the live broadcast tonight?"
"Do I have to? I made plans to join a game raid tonight. I can't back out," Miaoyi quickly shook her head, appearing reluctant. "I need to collect some rare materials."
When it came to watching the live broadcast, Miaoyi promptly declined, preferring to indulge in her own gaming session. After all, she finally connected with a few experts after days of relentless voice chats and intensive searches on various websites. She had scheduled a dungeon raid with them to acquire rare materials. With such an essential task at hand, who cared about the Canxing Nova Awards Ceremony?
It only happened once a year, after all.
However, Qiuying wasn't convinced and hummed, "No, playing games all day long. A gaming addict like you should go out and get some exercise once in a while."
"Don't you know that playing games benefits your physical and mental well-being?" Miaoyi weakly argued, lacking conviction.
After a friendly and lively exchange, classes resumed their regular schedule.
Thankfully, the remaining classes were much easier after the test, and soon it was time to head home.
Finally, after Miaoyi had dinner, took a refreshing shower, and retreated to her room, fully prepared to join the raid, Qiuying burst into her room with an excited expression and ushered her into the living room.
Qiuying had managed to pick Miaoyi's lock for this very purpose!
With Qiuying's unwavering determination, Miaoyi had no choice but to comply.
It was precisely eight o'clock in the evening, and Shanghai Eastern TV was broadcasting the Canxing Awards Ceremony in real-time.
The first segment showcased the arrival of the guests... or, as Miaoyi would describe it, a procession of individuals walking the red carpet and posing for the media.
This section was often referred to as the highlight of the red carpet, where attention-seeking celebrities would make their grand entrances accompanied by various unrelated individuals. For them, strolling down a several tens of meters long red carpet could easily consume over half an hour.
Naturally, Tang Miaoyi found no appeal in such an environment...