OneRepublic pumps up 2025 Chinese Spring Festival Gala

The American pop/rock band OneRepublic performed their chart-topping song Counting Stars at Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, Hubei province, during the 2025 Chinese Spring Festival Gala.
Wuhan served as one of the sub-venues for the Gala. The city made a spectacular appearance during the show with a mesmerizing phoenix dance performance.
Afterward, the Yellow Crane Tower reappeared with OneRepublic standing center stage. Their performance won praise, with comments highlighting the blend of Eastern and Western cultures and the spectacular view of the venue.
OneRepublic held a live concert at the Wuhan Sports Center on Jan 16. Two days before the event, they posted a video on the Chinese social media platform Weibo of them enjoying the famous local Wuhan hot dry noodles. After the show, the band expressed gratitude for the beauty and wonderful experience in the city.
Guo Yanqi contributed to this story.
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