More than 100 Chinese universities marked this year’s May 4th Youth Day by coming together to create original songs using AI technology. The event, named The 1st China AIMV ‘May 4th Youth Music Festival’ Co-creation, showcased an array of AI-generated songs about campus life and the spirit of youth.
Organized by the China AIGC Industry Alliance (AIGCxChina), the festival featured over 120 songs that were all crafted using AI tools like the text-to-song generator Suno and the text-to-video model Sora. These tech-savvy creations reflected the creativity and innovation of the students and alumni participating in the event.
The short song collection period from April 14 to 30 highlighted the efficiency of using AI technology to produce music and corresponding music videos. According to Chen Duo from AIGCxChina, over 60 percent of the participants were new to AIGC tools but quickly learned how to utilize them through free online lectures and downloadable resources.
The event attracted submissions from universities across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, with a total of 200 songs submitted by over 100 universities. The broadcast of 120 songs during the festival captivated nearly 200,000 viewers, both local and international.
Feedback from industry insiders and music enthusiasts praised the high quality of the AI-generated songs, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the students involved. With the increasing prevalence of AIGC tools, Chen hopes that more young Chinese individuals will explore the possibilities of AI-driven creativity.
The success of this event not only showcased the potential of AI technology in music production but also encouraged young people to embrace new concepts and technologies with courage and enthusiasm. As AIGC tools continue to evolve and become more accessible, they may soon become as commonplace as everyday office applications, fueling a new wave of innovative creations in various fields.
