Gia Lai to hold first singing contest in October

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Gia Lai Province will hold its first province-wide singing contest in October, seeking to discover promising vocal talent and promote cultural and artistic activities across the province.

Organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai Province, the Gia Lai Singing Contest 2026, themed “Proud Melodies,” will be conducted in two rounds.

The preliminary round will take place in Pleiku Ward and Quy Nhơn Ward. Contestants may use accompaniment music provided by the Organizing Committee or submit their own backing tracks, provided they comply with copyright and intellectual property regulations.

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The Gia Lai Province Singing Contest 2026 is expected to take place in October. Illustrative photo: H.V

The 12 contestants receiving the highest scores in the preliminary round will advance to the final, which will be held in late October alongside the awards ceremony at the Provincial Convention Center in Quy Nhơn Ward.

Contestants will perform one Vietnamese-language song in each round that reflects the contest's theme. Those choosing to perform a song in an ethnic minority language must also perform the song once in standard Vietnamese.

Performances will focus on themes including the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, the nation's historical traditions, and the homeland, country and people of Gia Lai.

Eligible contestants are Vietnamese citizens with singing ability who are residing, working or studying in Gia Lai Province. Those who won first prize in solo singing at regional or national competitions before September 2026 are not eligible.

The Organizing Committee will award one first prize, two second prizes, three third prizes and six consolation prizes.

Special awards will also recognize the best performance of a song about Gia Lai, as well as outstanding performances in revolutionary, folk and pop music and the most promising young contestant.

Registration is open until 5 p.m. on October 15, 2026. Contestants can register in person at the Provincial Convention Center or online through the Organizing Committee's registration link.

The contest is being held in response to Vietnam Culture Day and National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, with the aim of promoting singing and supporting cultural exchange, entertainment and artistic creativity among people across society, particularly younger generations.

Organizers said the event is also intended to identify and nurture talented singers who could contribute to grassroots cultural and artistic movements.

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