VietNamNet Bridge – Teen band Soul Club of HCM City won the Golden Prize at the Asia Arts Festival in Singapore on Sunday.

Golden prize: HCM City-based teen band Soul Club performs at the Asia Arts Festival 2016 in Singapore (Facebook Asia Arts Festival)

The band performed Vietnamese and English-language songs, including Hello Viet Nam composed by Marc Lavoine, Con Co (Stork) by musician Luu Ha An and La La La by Naughty Boy and Sam Smith.

The Soul Club includes six female and male members, all of whom play different instruments, including piano.

“Through the Asia Arts Festival, we wanted to introduce Viet Nam and its music to the world,” said Vietnamese-Australian singer and producer Thanh Bui, manager of the Soul Club.  

The 2016 Asia Arts Festival attracted 500 participants of all ages from 14 countries in Asia, including China, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Participants showcased their skills in different genres of performing art.

The jury presented golden prizes for best performances in the categories of solo, duo, trio, and small and large groups.  

The annual event gives opportunities, particularly for young people, to perform and learn from others.    

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