Dao Le Phuong Chi wins the 'Hanoi Singing Contest 2025'.

Contestant Dao Le Phuong Chi shone brightly and won the championship of "Hanoi Singing Contest 2025" with the songs 'Dakrong River in Spring' and 'People of Hanoi'.

On the evening of December 9, 2025, at the Ho Guom Theater, Hanoi Radio and Television (Hanoi Television) held the final ranking and awards ceremony of the "Hanoi Singing Contest 2025," concluding an emotional season and marking the strong return of the capital's most prestigious music competition. The event attracted a large audience watching live, along with millions of views on television and digital platforms.

The 15 most outstanding contestants from three genres: Classical, Folk, and Pop, advanced to the Final Ranking and Award Ceremony, including: Nguyen Thuy Hai Anh, Nguyen Hoang Duy, Hoang Van Hiep, Nguyen Gia Linh, Nguyen Le Duy Anh, Nguyen Phuong Anh, Lai Huu Duy Anh, Tran Anh Thu, Hoang Khanh Ly, Pham Hong Anh, Vo Thi Duyen, Vu Tan Dat, Tran Thi Thanh Thao, Dao Le Phuong Chi, and Nguyen Van Viet Cuong.

The first prize in the Hanoi Singing Contest 2025 went to Nguyen Phuong Anh and Nguyen Thuy Hai Anh (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Each contestant performed two songs, one of which had to be about Hanoi. This resulted in diverse performances, imbued with emotion about the capital city and a love for music. The contestants demonstrated not only their singing skills but also their ability to build their own image and style, especially through their creative song and musical genre choices.

The 15 finalists created 15 distinct colors, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of "Hanoi Voice 2025". Although each contestant had some regrets in their performance, all showed positive signs: increasingly solid technique, mature musical thinking, and a love for singing – above all, a love for Hanoi and the capital's musical life. These values ​​affirm the goal that "Hanoi Voice" pursues – a professional, humane platform for discovering and nurturing promising voices.

The judging panel included many prominent figures in the music industry such as People's Artist Quang Vinh, Major General - Musician Duc Trinh, People's Artist Tan Minh, People's Artist Quoc Hung, People's Artist Ha Thuy, People's Artist Mai Hoa, Meritorious Artist Dang Duong, singer Anh Tho... and many other renowned artists.

Contestants receiving special awards (photo by organizing committee).

Dao Le Phuong Chi shone brightly, winning the Hanoi Singing Contest 2025 with the songs 'Dakrong River in Spring' and 'People of Hanoi'. The first prize in the folk music category was awarded to Nguyen Phuong Anh. The first prize in the light music category was awarded to Nguyen Thuy Hai Anh. In addition, the organizers also presented many other awards.

In 2025, "Hanoi Voice" continues to affirm its position as a long-standing Vietnamese music competition, a search for young talent. "Hanoi Voice" remains steadfast in its core values: using vocal performance as the highest measure, honoring powerful voices and technical skill. This year marks a significant development as the competition expands in scale and structure, with a highlight being the appearance of international contestants. This is proof of Hanoi's image as an open, welcoming city, becoming a meeting point for international cultural exchange, as reflected in its UNESCO Creative City title.

The "Hanoi Singing Contest" has transcended the boundaries of a mere music competition to become a prestigious "launching pad," nurturing young, professional, and promising vocal talents. Many singers who participated in and won the contest have become successful artists, building serious musical careers and continuing to contribute – a testament to the contest's enduring reach and influence.

More than just a talent discovery platform, "Hanoi Voice" plays a crucial role in shaping popular music aesthetics. The competition encourages diversity across musical genres – from classical and folk to modern pop – emphasizing artistic value and creativity. Through this, audiences in Hanoi and across the country can enjoy professional and refined singing voices, contributing to a higher level of public appreciation and preserving and spreading the value of Vietnamese music.

During the final night, the organizers of "Hanoi Singing Contest 2025" donated 100 million VND to the "Charity - Hanoi Radio" account to spread the spirit of mutual support, care, and sharing with compatriots who have suffered much pain and loss due to natural disasters, promoting the fine traditions of the Vietnamese people.

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