Twelve young singers are competing in the final round of the popularsinging contest Sao Mai Diem Hen (Morning Star - Rendezvous) hosted byVietnam Television.
The 12 finalists, who were selected fromcontestants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, will be trained by well-knowncomposer Anh Quan and singer My Linh.
Anh Quan, the contest's musical director, is excited about finding new talents from the national contest.
Unlikeother reality shows that had been luring amateur artists, the Sao MaiDiem Hen contest focused on professionalism, according to composer Quan.
"The 12 singers all come from music schools. They believe thecontest will help them to succeed in their careers. I think they willgive us a surprise this season," Quan said.
The final round will feature eight shows featuring different genres of music such as pop, rock, hip hop and R&B.
The contestants will be requested to sing two songs on each show.
The judges have been named as composer Huy Tuan, singer Thanh Lam and director Viet Tu.
On the final night, three finalists will perform to decide the winner following an audience vote.
Thecontest was started by Vietnam Television and has been held bienniallysince 2004. The winners have become popular and received criticalacclaim.
"The Sao Mai Diem Hen contest has launched amateursingers' careers. Young singers will be advised by experienced artiststo establish their strengths and music style," said Trinh Le Van, headof the contest organisation.
The final round will be aired on VTV 6 every Friday at 8pm from July 4.-VNA
The 12 finalists, who were selected fromcontestants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, will be trained by well-knowncomposer Anh Quan and singer My Linh.
Anh Quan, the contest's musical director, is excited about finding new talents from the national contest.
Unlikeother reality shows that had been luring amateur artists, the Sao MaiDiem Hen contest focused on professionalism, according to composer Quan.
"The 12 singers all come from music schools. They believe thecontest will help them to succeed in their careers. I think they willgive us a surprise this season," Quan said.
The final round will feature eight shows featuring different genres of music such as pop, rock, hip hop and R&B.
The contestants will be requested to sing two songs on each show.
The judges have been named as composer Huy Tuan, singer Thanh Lam and director Viet Tu.
On the final night, three finalists will perform to decide the winner following an audience vote.
Thecontest was started by Vietnam Television and has been held bienniallysince 2004. The winners have become popular and received criticalacclaim.
"The Sao Mai Diem Hen contest has launched amateursingers' careers. Young singers will be advised by experienced artiststo establish their strengths and music style," said Trinh Le Van, headof the contest organisation.
The final round will be aired on VTV 6 every Friday at 8pm from July 4.-VNA
