Hidden Tunes

Every bystander shapes how the story ends.​​
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Hidden Tunes is a bold Mandarin musical blending Mando-pop and traditional Chinese instruments, performed with live English subtitles. This original work premiered in 2024 as part of La Mama’s Festival of Mother Tongue, receiving critical acclaim and a Green Room Award nomination for "Outstanding Artist in a Leading Role" (Lansy Feng).
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Set in a prestigious music academy and inspired by the #MeToo movement, the story follows the ripple effects of a sexual harassment case on campus – examining how friends, fellow students and professors respond when the truth unravels. As silence spreads and pressure builds, how would the choices of all the “bystanders” shape the story?
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Back with new songs, richer stories and a striking new stage design, this year's Hidden Tunes invites you into the heart of a conversation we can no longer avoid. Will you stand by, or speak up?​​​​