Watermelon reunites, announces live concert in 2026

Thanh Hương |

After 3 decades, the Watermelon band unexpectedly reunited and announced a live concert called "Memoir" to be held in March in Hanoi.

After nearly 3 decades since leaving the common stage, the Watermelon band officially reunited in a live concert called "Memoir" which will take place in two nights, March 14th and 15th at Ho Guom Theater (Hanoi).

The live concert marks a reunion that music lovers have been waiting for for many years, when melodies that were once associated with the youth of many generations are brought back, reminding of the sky of old memories but recounted with new, mature and more experienced musical colors.

Sau 3 thập kỷ, nhóm nhạc Quả Dưa Hấu bước lên sân khấu với môt diện mạo khác. Ảnh: Bin Leo
After 3 decades, the Watermelon band stepped onto the stage with a different face. Photo: Bin Leo

Ban Ghi Nhom" is not simply a performance night but also a place where memories are opened up by music, where people can encounter themselves of past years in each familiar melody. Not only that, these 2 performance nights are also a place for members of the Watermelon band to meet again in music, step onto the stage with a different, more mature, more calm appearance but still retaining their unique "quality" that once captivated millions of audiences.

With this return, Bang Kieu - Tuan Hung - Anh Tu (Tu Dua) will be "pieces" appearing on stage, together reviving the spirit of Watermelon in a new face through the hands of General Director Ho Hoai Anh, promising to bring many levels of emotions and unexpected explosions for the audience.

3 thành viên nhóm nhạc Quả Dưa Hấu tiết lộ đã từng nghĩ đến chuyện tái hợp từ 20 năm trước nhưng chưa thực hiện được vì mỗi người đều bận rộn với công việc và cuộc sống riêng. Ảnh: Bin Leo
3 members of the Watermelon band revealed that they had thought about reuniting 20 years ago but had not been able to do so because each person was busy with work and private life. Photo: Bin Leo

Notably, the live concert will not only bring the audience back to familiar songs associated with the names of the once-famous boy band, but also open up a continuation with new compositions by musician Ho Hoai Anh dedicated to Watermelon.

A special feature in the upcoming live concert is also the interesting appearance of 3 guest artists, which are 3 female voices representing different musical colors including Le Quyen, Minh Tuyet and Thuy Chi.

The live concert also opens a new phase in the musical journey of Watermelon. This is a long-term return project with a clear direction. In which, Watermelon will release the EP Livesession "Memoir" including 6 MVs, especially there will be completely new songs such as: "Give me another time", "Unstopable", "Thank you music"...

Singer Anh Tu admitted that when working with all people with "number stars", everyone must clearly agree, each person takes on a part of the job, whoever is strong in what point will promote that point, avoiding overlap.

Nhóm cũng có không ít sự tranh cãi khi lựa chọn tên cho live concert, quyết định chọn “Bản ghi nhớ” bởi Quả Dưa Hấu mong muốn tiếp tục ghi dấu ấn của mình với khán giả, cũng như có thể tiếp tục sống với Ảnh: Bin Leo
The group also had many controversies when choosing the name for the live concert, deciding to choose "Memoir" because Watermelon wanted to continue to leave its mark on the audience, as well as be able to live with their passion for music. Photo: Bin Leo

After the live concert, Watermelon will return to activity as a 3-member band, participating in performances at music stages and carefully selected projects.

Born in 1998, Watermelon is considered one of the typical male bands in the period when Vietnamese music entered the boom of idol culture, when youth music stages, performance programs and tapes were places to preserve the youth of millions of audiences.

Nhóm nhạc Quả Dưa Hấu cảm thấy may mắn khi lần trở lại này có sự hỗ trợ của nhạc sĩ Hồ Hoài Anh, nhạc sĩ Nguyễn Thanh Bình... Ảnh: Bin Leo
The Watermelon band feels lucky that this return has the support of musician Ho Hoai Anh, musician Nguyen Thanh Binh... Photo: Bin Leo

After disbandment, each member in Watermelon stepped into a separate path and all left a clear mark in their musical lives. Bang Kieu continued his singing career and affirmed himself in the lyrical Pop - Ballad genre; Tuan Hung became a prominent face of youth music with a strong personality and unique style.

Anh Tu is not only successful when "solo" but also persistent in the role of musician and producer; while Tuong Van chooses a quieter path, rarely appearing in public but still maintaining his composing style and love for music in his own way.

Thanh Hương
RELATED NEWS

Watermelon reunites, Bang Kieu - Tuan Hung collaborate with Ho Hoai Anh

|

The once-famous group Watermelon will mark their reunion in a live concert called "Memory".

Vietnamese music group returns, but still lacks its mark

|

Many Vietnamese music groups have returned or debuted to create positive signals, but most of them still have difficulty in making an impression and shaping a long-term development path.

The attraction of the "older brothers" and the dream of a revived Vietnamese music group

|

The band model once could not survive in the Vietnamese performance market, but now there are signs of change.

Ambulance and pickup truck collide in a crossroads in Phu Tho

|

Phu Tho - On the evening of April 11, at the intersection of Nguyen Tat Thanh street and Truong Chinh street (Van Phu ward), a traffic accident occurred between an ambulance and a pickup truck.

Vietnam Fatherland Front organizes the 7th Presidium Conference

|

On April 12, the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front held the 7th Presidium Conference and the 7th Conference of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, term X, 2024-2029 in Hanoi.

Hormuz opens its door, 3 super ships carrying 6 million barrels of oil head to Asia

|

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are stirring again as 3 supercarriers capable of carrying up to 6 million barrels leave the Persian Gulf on April 11.

World gold prices fluctuate sharply, reversing direction

|

Gold prices fell to around 4,731 USD per ounce as investors became cautious again in the face of the risk of the US and Iran ceasefire breaking down.

Businesses in Hanoi reward money and attract new workers

|

In the context of increasing recruitment demand in industrial parks, many businesses in Hanoi are promoting bonus policies for new workers.

Watermelon reunites, Bang Kieu - Tuan Hung collaborate with Ho Hoai Anh

Thanh Hương |

The once-famous group Watermelon will mark their reunion in a live concert called "Memory".

Vietnamese music group returns, but still lacks its mark

NGỌC DỦ |

Many Vietnamese music groups have returned or debuted to create positive signals, but most of them still have difficulty in making an impression and shaping a long-term development path.

The attraction of the "older brothers" and the dream of a revived Vietnamese music group

Mi Lan |

The band model once could not survive in the Vietnamese performance market, but now there are signs of change.