Contestants of the PKU International Students Top 10 Singer Competition.
Peking University, November 5, 2025: The PKU International Students Top Ten Singer Competition brought together talented students from around the world in the evening of November 2, celebrating cultural exchange through the universal language of music. The event offered participants a platform to share their voices, connect with audiences, and showcase their musical talents.
The competition featured two rounds. Sixteen finalists performed in the first round, and the top ten advanced to the final round to compete for the top three positions. Between performances, a lively lottery offered attendees the chance to win PKU souvenirs and elegant bookmarks.
Securing the top spot was the Jasmin Tea Party band, whose soulful renditions of "You Know I'm No Good" by Amy Winehouse and "A Night Like This" by Caro Emerald captivated the audience. Among the members was Jacob Mortimer, a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at PKU from the UK.
"The whole evening was incredible," the band shared. "There were so many amazing performers, and the organizing team did an impressive job, especially managing the quick setup for all our instruments. We truly enjoyed every moment of the night."
"Jasmin Tea Party stole the spotlight with every note."
The evening's second-place honors were claimed by Lindsay Morgan Liang (梁美婷), a French undergraduate student from the School of International Studies. Reflecting on her experience, Liang described the event as more than just a contest.
"It was an honor to share the stage with such incredibly talented and supportive singers, making the night unforgettable," Liang stated. She extended a heartfelt "thank you to my friends and family for your unwavering support, especially during this hectic mid-term season."
She also expressed profound gratitude to the event organizers, noting that "their kindness and hard work behind the scenes, handling countless details, truly made this wonderful contest possible for all of us." Liang concluded with a message of unity, saying, "Let's continue to make music a language that crosses all cultures and barriers."
Securing an impressive third place was the duo of Zag, a Chinese national and doctoral student from the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, and Nemotor, a Japanese international undergraduate from the Department of Sociology. The pair praised the event's seamless organization.
Performances at the competition.
"We found the competition absolutely fantastic," they shared. "The organizers did a great job accommodating our stage design requests, and the lighting and audio effects on stage were impeccable. We truly enjoyed every moment of our performance."
The event served as a potent reminder that art and music are universal languages capable of bridging disciplines and nationalities, fostering a truly global campus environment.
Written by: Jawad Shabbir, Akaash Babar
Edited by: Chen Shizhuo
Photo by: Office of International Relations, Peking University
