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Many singers have had to cancel shows due to poor ticket sales

From Ha Tran and Duc Phuc to Lan Nha, many singers have had to announce show cancellations. A communications expert has advised artists to learn how My Tam and Ha Anh Tuan organize their concerts.

Vietnam launches classical music society to build a modern ecosystem

The establishment of the Vietnam Classical Music Society marks a strategic move to develop a modern, sustainable ecosystem for classical music in the country.

Three breakout Vietnamese music stars who conquered 2025

Hoa Minzy, Duc Phuc and Phuong My Chi didn’t just dominate charts - they redefined modern Vietnamese music with bold cultural expressions.

Music crackdown targets culturally deviant Vietnamese artists

Vietnamese authorities take strong action against artists with inappropriate music, seeking to protect cultural values.

Vietnam’s music industry begins reset with MVs removed by top stars

Artists and labels shift toward positive messaging after government pushes back on cultural violations.

Calls grow to ban performances by culturally inappropriate artists

Public support surges for banning artists with vulgar or deviant content after Ho Chi Minh City issues directive to protect youth and values.

Vietnamese cinema and art industries surge in 2025

Film critic Le Hong Lam revealed that domestic box office revenue reached nearly USD 123 million in just the first half of 2025, up USD 11 million year-on-year.

The power of peace: Two MVs, one message, and countless tears

Their contrasting music videos explore the human cost of peace, resonating deeply with audiences during the A80 celebrations.

Hoa Minzy's Bac Bling sets Vpop record with 200M views in 81 days

The music video, blending folk and modern styles, becomes Vietnam's fastest to reach the milestone.

Patriotic anthems top TikTok and YouTube during Reunification Day

Vietnam’s national pride surges online as heroic songs go viral during Reunification Day events.

Vietnam collects $16.7 million in music royalties in 2024

The Vietnam Center for Protection of Music Copyrights (VCPMC) collected nearly $16.7 million in royalties in 2024 but continues to face challenges with copyright violations in performance events.

Top 5 beloved songwriters of 2024: Tang Duy Tan and Quang Hung MasterD dominate

In 2024, the Vietnamese music scene is alive with creativity and talent, with a few songwriters making remarkable contributions that captivated audiences nationwide.

HCM City explodes with ’mega music festivals’

The year-end period marks a peak for grand scale music events in HCM City.

Huge crowds say hello to two television shows held in Hanoi

Two concerts and television shows titled ’Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Trông Gai’ (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) and ’Anh Trai Say Hi’ (Say Hi Never Say Goodbye), held in Hà Nội this December were an early present for thousands of young music fans.

Unprecedented: Two Vietnamese concerts sell out

Vietnam showbiz experienced an unprecedented occurrence recently when tickets to two Vietnamese concerts sold out, while the K-Pop Super Concert was postponed because of slow ticket sales.

Vietnamese ’Prince of indie’ releases new album

Two years after the release of his second album and the concert tour Một Vạn Năm (Ten Thousand Years), singer Vũ, who is dubbed the Vietnamese ’prince of indie’, has launched his third album titled Bảo Tàng Của Nuối Tiếc (Museum of Regrets).

Vietnamese singers organize live shows despite big losses

Live shows always cost a lot of money, so singers will take a big loss if they cannot find sponsors. However, some famous artists have still ‘won big’, with tickets selling out.

End of an era: Ngọt’s 10-year indie legacy

Ngọt or Sweet, a young indie band, brought a breath of fresh air when they entered the music scene a decade ago and were one of the top trendsetters in Vietnam's music scene until their recent split.

Hanoi, a city of music in the making

The Hanoi people's love for music, the preservation of traditional genres as well as the openness to modern ones, and the sprouting of music venues in the capital can help make Hanoi  "the city of music events".

Two concerts officially confirmed the cancellation of Ngọt band

No one knows exactly why the Ngọt band suddenly stopped performing after 10 years of making music.