Shen Wen Cheng and Maya Live Concert: Two Taiwanese Legends, One Hokkien Night at Arena of Stars
Shen Wen Cheng and Maya, two of the most decorated figures in Taiwanese Hokkien music, share the Arena of Stars stage on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 6pm. The double-bill brings together a singer who made history with the first million-selling album in Taiwan and a female vocalist who holds the record for the most Golden Melody Award nominations for Best Taiwanese Female Singer. Tickets are RM271 for PS1, with a RM4 processing fee per ticket.
This is a concert for the serious Hokkien music audience, the kind of crowd that knows the lyrics to 'Who Knows My Heart' and can tell you why Maya's R&B vocal runs changed the way Hokkien folk songs are sung. The pairing is deliberate: Shen Wen Cheng represents the foundational era of Taiwanese Hokkien pop, while Maya represents its modern reinvention.
Shen Wen Cheng: The million-seller pioneer
Shen Wen Cheng is a legendary double award-winning artiste, celebrated for his versatile talent and ability to perform in five languages including English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean. He made history in 1983 with his debut album 'Who Knows My Heart', which was the first in Taiwan to surpass one million copies in sales. The song became such a cultural phenomenon that international superstars like Andy Lau and Jackie Chan famously learned to sing it to connect with local fans during their promotions in Taiwan.
Beyond his early success, Shen Wen Cheng evolved into a creative powerhouse in the 1990s, composing timeless hits like 'Going to Taitung' and 'Old Love is Also Lingering'. His mastery of music and hosting earned him the Golden Melody Award for Best Taiwanese Male Singer in 1999. From his record-breaking debut to his status as a multi-talented icon, he remains an indelible and respected figure in the history of Chinese and Taiwanese pop music.
Maya: The Golden Melody record-holder
Maya is widely recognised as the 'record-holder of the Golden Melody Awards' in the Taiwanese music scene. She is renowned for her unique R&B-style vocal runs, which successfully blended modern Rhythm and Blues with traditional Hokkien folk songs. She was honoured as Best Taiwanese Female Singer at the 15th Golden Melody Awards in 2004 for her album 'Hidden', and she holds a spectacular record of 11 consecutive nominations for Best Taiwanese Female Singer, with a career total of 16 nominations, a record that remains unsurpassed.
She is not only a pioneer of this modern singing style in the Taiwanese music world but also a powerhouse diva defined by her immense emotional depth and technical brilliance. Her presence on the bill gives the concert a contemporary edge that balances Shen Wen Cheng's legacy catalogue.
What to expect
Expect a long show. Two headline artists of this calibre will each get a full set, with likely joint numbers for the finale. The setlist will lean heavily on Hokkien material, with detours into Mandarin and possibly Japanese given Shen Wen Cheng's five-language range. The Monday evening slot at 6pm means the show will run into the night, so plan accordingly if you are driving back down the mountain.
Practical Details
- Date: 28 July 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 6pm
- Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang
- Getting there: Awana SkyWay to SkyAvenue station, then walk to Arena of Stars
- Price: RM271 (PS1); RM4 processing fee per ticket. Child rate RM50 for under-95cm without seat.
- Booking: book.rwgenting.com
- Website: rwgenting.com Shen Wen Cheng and Maya
