Derrick Tham is an accomplished music composer and arts educator, known for his collaborations with renowned singers such as Sam Lee 李聖傑, Fish Leong 梁靜茹, Hu Xia 胡夏, and 楊丞琳 Rainie Yang. He has written numerous hit songs for them, including the international hit song “最近” performed by Sam Lee 李聖傑. Derrick’s songwriting talents have earned him critical acclaim and recognition within the music industry, and his ability to craft powerful, emotionally resonant songs has made him a sought-after composer in Asia and beyond. He was named the Young Composer of the Year by COMPASS in 2012, and his talents as a composer have been recognized in the music industry. 

In addition to his success as a composer, Derrick is an arts educator, teaching music composition and sharing his knowledge of XinYao music through assembly hall programs in schools. As a regular adjudicator at national music competitions such as Sing! China 《中国好声音》, SG:SW 《我写我的歌》, and The Dream Composition《心情溶剂》, he has helped to identify and nurture new talent, providing valuable feedback and guidance to aspiring musicians. Derrick’s contributions to the music industry as both a composer and adjudicator make him an important and influential figure in the Asian music scene.