Daniel Li is a 21-year-old Australian-Chinese singer. Born and raised in Australia, he is currently studying at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Daniel has been active in the Chinese-Australian music scene since 2019. He has won multiple gold awards in singing competitions and, in 2026, was crowned Sydney Champion and Australian National Champion in the 5th Global “Cantonese Songs, Great Sounds” competition.

He has also performed English songs on stage at the Royal Easter Show for five consecutive years.

Daniel regularly participates in major Chinese-Australian community galas, singing competitions and cultural exchange events. Through his performances in Mandarin, English and Cantonese, he helps connect the younger generation of Australian Chinese with Chinese culture and heritage.

🎤 Awards & Highlights

• 2019 – Gold Medal, International Singing Competition

• 2021 – Champion, Sydney Youth Division of the Water Cube Cup

• 2022 – Ranked Top 7 Globally in the Water Cube Cup, and performed at the Global Chinese New Year Gala, winning the Outstanding Performance Award from HKSTV

• 2023 – Winner of the Most Popular Award in Australia on Stars Academy

• 2024 – Champion, Adult Division of the Water Cube Cup (Sydney)

• 2024 – Represented Australian university students at the Chinese Culture Overseas Media Exchange Program in Shanghai, leading the performance of My Chinese Heart

• 2025 – Winner of the Grand Gold Prize at the International Youth Talent Competition

• 2025 – 3rd Place, 4th IC Cup Workplace Voice of China Competition

• 2025 – 2nd Place, “Cantonese Songs, Stronger Voices” South Pacific Regional Competition

• 2025 – 4th Place Worldwide, “Cantonese Songs, Stronger Voices” Global Competition; Top 10 Singer and Most Popular Singer Award

• 2026 – Sydney Champion, 5th “Cantonese Songs, Great Sounds” Competition

• 2026 – Australian National Champion, 5th “Cantonese Songs, Great Sounds” Competition

✨ Daniel’s music combines youthful energy with heartfelt emotion. His voice has touched audiences, winning both critical acclaim and community admiration, while serving as a bridge between cultures.

Whether on international stages or at local community events, Daniel Li represents the confidence, passion, and talent of a new generation of Chinese-Australians.