Alicia Keys, aespa, Dimash and other Vietnamese stars "invade" 8Wonder Winter 2025

8Wonder Winter 2025 officially announced the full lineup, bringing together international music icon Alicia Keys - "America's nightingale" with 17 prestigious GRAMMY awards, aespa - the new icon of Kpop, Dimash "the voice without limits", and Vietnamese artists: Van Mai Huong, HIEUTHUHAI and Maydays. With a grand scale, "Symphony of Stars" taking place on December 6 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center promises not only to create an unprecedented "symphony" but also to continue to affirm the prestige and steady progress of Vietnamese brands reaching the global level.

With the theme “Symphony of Stars”, this year’s concert is staged as a brilliant harmony, where international music icons and great Vietnamese talents gather in the heart of Hanoi . Each artist has a distinct character, lighting up the winter sky with their unique sounds, creating a galaxy of multi-layered emotions.

The main star of the festival is Alicia Keys – a global soul and R&B icon, winner of 17 GRAMMY awards and the RIAA’s #1 female R&B artist of the century with over 65 million records and 5 billion streams worldwide . From her debut album “Songs in A Minor” to hits like “Empire State of Mind”, “No One”, “Girl on Fire”, she has made her name with a series of billion-view songs, shaping contemporary music for two decades. In addition to being a songwriter, singer and producer, Alicia is also a best-selling author, entrepreneur, social activist and founder of “She Is The Music” – a movement to create equality for women in the music industry. Most recently, she had a huge success with the Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, which earned 13 Tony nominations, 2 wins and the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Along with Alicia Keys, the concert also brings together aespa - the leading Gen 4 K-pop group, representing the new generation of Asian artists. Considered a future symbol of the regional entertainment industry, aespa brings youthful energy, creativity and outstanding technological personality. With a unique metaverse concept, aespa has pioneered the creation of a music world that is both real and virtual, creating international resonance through hits such as "Next Level", "Savage"... The group continuously reaps Daesang awards, is in the top Time Next Generation Leaders and is honored by Billboard as "Group of the Year". aespa's performance at 8Wonder Winter promises to bring a "visual feast" full of futuristic, explosive and energetic atmosphere on the "Symphony of Stars" stage.

This year's special guest of the festival - Dimash Kudaibergen - a famous singer from Kazakhstan will take the audience through extraordinary levels with his rare vocal range spanning 6 octaves. Dubbed the "echo of the universe", Dimash has conquered audiences from Bastille Opera (France) to Kremlin Palace (Russia), Barclays Center (USA)... His style combines pop, opera and Kazakh folk sounds, along with his ability to perform in multiple languages, will make his performance a highlight not to be missed.

The space of “Symphony of Stars” is even more special with the outstanding representatives of Vietnamese music: HIEUTHUHAI - a young, dynamic rapper with a strong ability to convey emotions; Van Mai Huong with a powerful, emotional voice that moves listeners through love songs rich in experience; Maydays, a prominent young indie band, with music that is close but full of inspiration; three artists, three personalities participating in the grand concert, are a bridge between memories and the present, between the Vietnamese spirit and the international music space, contributing to bringing Vietnamese music confidently to the world.

In addition, 8Wonder Winter 2025 also brings a world of multidimensional experiences, where music, light, art and emotions blend, bringing unforgettable moments. Audiences not only listen to music, but also live fully in the colorful festival space from folk culture, regional cuisine, entertainment areas, artist exhibitions to community connection areas. In particular, 8Wonder pioneers the development of "green festivals", spreading the message of sustainable living, art spaces from recycled materials, environmentally friendly booths... All create a vibrant, modern, memorable festival season for all generations.

Not stopping at the festival experience, 8Wonder Winter continues to affirm its own mark with the Wonder Sound Lab project - a creative music "laboratory" initiated by 8Wonder. Here, young Vietnamese talents are given the opportunity to try their hand and collaborate with international artists to create unique collabs, appearing for the first time on the Vietnamese music stage. Wonder Sound Lab is not only a launching pad for a new generation of artists, but also a strong affirmation of the aspiration to bring Vietnamese music to the world.

With a world-class artist lineup and an international standard organization, 8Wonder Winter 2025 - an event organized by Vingroup Corporation promises to bring a symphony of excellence, luxury and distinction, where music, art and experience converge in a unique event in Vietnam. This is not only a new boost for the entertainment market but also affirms a strong step forward, making Vietnam the leading music and entertainment destination in the continent.

Official ticket sale announcement:
8Wonder Winter 2025 – Symphony of Stars marks the 5th season of the 8Wonder music festival series, continuing to bring the pinnacles of world music to Vietnam and creating an international-class art party.
Tickets are on sale nationwide from October 24, 2025 at VinWonders.com, Trip.com, Ticketbox, Klook, ticket prices range from 1,600,000 VND to 20 million VND, with luxurious Skybox & VVIP ticket classes, VIP Zone and vibrant Standing Zone close to the stage.

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