Music feast of youth
Thanh Xuan Concert is a special art program to celebrate the success of the 13th National Youth Union Congress, under the direction of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.
Built into three chapters "Youth Flame", "Youth Aspiration" and "Radiant Youth", the Thanh Xuan Concert tells the story of Vietnamese youth from the years of dedication to the Fatherland to the creative and integration aspirations of today's generation.
Right from the opening part, DJ Hoaprox and MC Torich heated up the atmosphere with a series of EDM remixes before Hoa Minzy and Lam Phuc appeared with the medley "Ao xanh goi tuong lai", "Viet Nam". Hundreds of actors, dancers and lighting effects, LED screens and fireworks displays were continuously deployed, causing the stage to explode quickly.
The first chapter is marked by Dong Hung and Vo Ha Tram. The two powerful voices brought the performances "Road to the Future", "Continuing the Peace Story", "Proud Vietnam", medley "Voluntary - Forever Age 20". The staging recreated the image of pulling firecrackers, historical scenes and the emotional voices of the two artists, making many viewers emotional.
The atmosphere was then pushed up with Double2T, Hoa Minzy, buitruonglinh, Muoi, Ha Myo, CongB and many young artists. Double2T made tens of thousands of spectators simultaneously shout "Aloi", while Hoa Minzy refreshed the hit "Thi Mau" with a different remix, continuously stirring up the stands. The female singer also many times stepped down to the fanzone area to interact and take photos with fans, narrowing the distance between artists and audiences.
In the third chapter, Ha Myo created a new color when combining Xam singing with electronic music in the song "Son" written specifically for the program. Muoi brought youthful energy with two songs "Thanh xuan ta gap nhau", "Nhe anh", while CongB continued to stir up the atmosphere with the ability to both sing and dance.
The biggest highlight of the show belonged to Quang Hung MasterD. As soon as the male singer appeared, more than 20,000 spectators simultaneously cheered.
Starting with an intro lasting about 5 minutes with nearly 50 blindfolded dancers, Quang Hung MasterD successively performed "First Love Over Drunk", "Catch Me If You Can", mashup "Don't Cry Alone - Sincerely" and "Thuy Trieu". The ability to sing, rap, perform dance and continuous interaction with the audience helped the male singer's performance become the climax of the concert.
Closing the program, hundreds of dancers, students, children and singers simultaneously returned to the stage in the mashup "My house has a flag hanging - Forever remember this trip", creating an emotional ending for the musical journey lasting more than three hours.
Eye-catching stage despite a bit of regret
The Thanh Xuan concert scored points thanks to its large-scale organization, a well-invested stage and a system of sound, lighting, LED screens and fireworks used throughout. The idea of telling a young age story through three clear chapters helps the program have a coherent emotional flow instead of just a series of musical performances.
The combination of many musical colors from traditional songs, pop, rap, EDM to contemporary folk materials also creates diversity. The performances are staged with hundreds of actors, dancers, and large-scale stage performances, helping audiences have the experience of both listening and enjoying visual elements.
Another plus point is the interaction between artists and the audience. Many singers such as Hoa Minzy, Quang Hung MasterD, buitruonglinh or CongB actively went to the fan zone, interacting with fans. Tens of thousands of spectators simultaneously turned on lightsticks, raised banners, and LED boards to cheer, creating a rare vibrant scene.
However, the program still has some regrets. At some points, especially in the middle of the program, the sound is not really stable.
In the performances of buitruonglinh, Ngoc Anh, CongB... the singer's voice was a bit weak.
It can be understood that a large outdoor stage is a big challenge for artists.
However, these issues were also improved in the final performances. The appearance of Quang Hung MasterD and the closing performance gathering hundreds of artists and dancers brought the atmosphere back to climax, closing a vibrant music night.
Thanh Xuan concert can be considered a noteworthy challenge in a large-scale concert model with a message aimed at young Vietnamese audiences.
