Ye Bei's star to shine at Beijing pop event

Gao invited Ye to record demos, which later became some of the biggest hits in the country. They included No Regrets for Our Youth, Flying White Dress, and Rain After B Minor. Ye's life-changing association with Gao introduced her to some of the biggest names on the country's music scene, including Lao Lang, Xiao Ke, and Pu Shu.

"Music is my greatest passion and I love singing onstage because seeing the audience's eyes and expressions brings me great pleasure — nothing can replace that," she says. "Though I've been singing for decades, I still feel nervous before going onstage. My heart races. It's only when I hear the music and start singing that I feel better."

For her upcoming concert, Ye wants to present her more recent work in addition to classic tracks.

During the first Beijing International Pop Music Festival in 2015, Lao Lang gave a solo concert, with Ye as a guest performer. Nearly 10 years later, the tables have turned, and it is Lao Lang who will be Ye's guest. Both singers plan to freshen up their classics via new arrangements. Lao Lang won't be Ye's only guest, as singer-songwriter Chen Li will also be part of the concert.

"Performing alongside friends, this concert feels like coming full circle — a celebration of both the music that has defined me, and the friendships that have supported me along the way. I want to invite my audience not only into the world of music, but also into my deeper thoughts on independence, growth and the timeless bonds of friendship," Ye says.