The South by Southwest Music Festival has announced that Chinese singer-songwriter Tia Ray will take the stage on March 11 as part of International Nights at Rivian Park. As the only invited artist from mainland China, she will headline the festival and deliver a grand finale performance for music enthusiasts worldwide, alongside international talents such as British musician Sam Ryder and French electronic duo KAP BAMBINO.

“catch me at SXSW next month!” Tia Ray posted on TikTok alongside a winking kiss-face emoji.

Tia Ray stands out as one of the most accomplished singer-songwriters in the global music scene, earning widespread acclaim through her distinctive musical charisma and exceptional songwriting. Her accolades include the best female vocalist award at the 15th Singapore Freshmusic Awards, Billboard’s 2024 Women in Music Global Force honoree, and two-time nominations for multiple awards at GMA. As a mentor on CHUANG ASIA Season 2 this year, Tia Ray showcases her musical excellence, and is preparing to release her debut English album within the year.

As the world’s longest-running and largest cultural festival combining music, film and technology, SXSW brings together industry leaders, top-tier content IPs, and tens of thousands of enthusiasts each year for this global celebration of pop culture and technological innovation. Previously, many Grammy-winning musicians, such as Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Cardi B, SZA and Lizzo, have graced the stage of the SXSW Music Festival.

According to the SXSW schedule, in addition to her performance at International Nights at Rivian Park on March 11, Tia Ray is also set to play Antone’s on March 10.

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