The Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television in 2025: Overcoming yourself to shine

The 2025 Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television has concluded by finding the Champion and the owners of the awards. Although the rankings are different, all the contestants are winners because they have made a breakthrough and surpassed themselves...

Contestant Nguyen Hoang Bao Ngoc, First Prize of the Contest : "The contest has given me more motivation on my artistic path"

Nguyen Hoang Bao Ngoc (born 2007) is the youngest contestant in the contest but has surprised the audience with her stage presence and emotional performance style. Performing since the age of 3 and standing on the big stage when she was still in elementary school, during the process of pursuing her passion for singing, Bao Ngoc has won many awards such as " Quang Ninh Golden Nightingale", Champion of "Green Melody" 2024... Coming to the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television, the young girl continues to mature, convincing the judges with her powerful voice and confident performance style.

Bao Ngoc shared: The 2025 Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television is not only an artistic playground for me, but also a special emotional journey. There, I can live fully with my passion for singing, challenge myself and meet and learn from many talented seniors and friends. The moment my name was called as the Champion is a happiness that I will always remember throughout my life. I understand that today's success would not have been possible without the companionship of many people who have always believed in and supported me on this journey.

First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the Organizing Committee of the Contest of Quang Ninh Newspaper, Radio and Television, who have created a professional, meaningful and inspiring playground for art lovers like me. From here, I have the opportunity to express myself, to grow and to spread my singing voice to the public.

This award is not only my pride but also the result of the companionship, support and trust from my family, teachers, friends and all those who have always followed and motivated me on my artistic path. I am very satisfied with the journey I have gone through. However, I realize that I still have a few small mistakes that I need to overcome in the future to improve myself.

I think this competition has been an important stepping stone for me to further develop my artistic path. The prize for me is one part, but participating in the competition, interacting, learning from friends and teachers, experiencing competition, and testing myself is a bigger reward. That wonderful experience is what helps me to develop more in my future work. I will continue to complete the remaining years at Ha Long University. My burning dream is to become a vocal lecturer in the future.

Contestant Cao Thi Phuong Mai, Second Prize in the Contest: " Bringing singing closer to the audience"

Cao Thi Phuong Mai, candidate number 50 (born in 1997, Quang Yen ward) has excellently won the second prize in the Good Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television 2025. Not coming from an artistic family, but with her talent and burning passion, after graduating from high school, Mai studied intermediate vocal music at the Military University of Culture and Arts, then continued to improve her knowledge at the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

Sharing about her journey to the 2025 Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television, Phuong Mai said that she was the oldest contestant in the final round, so she could not help but feel nervous when standing next to young, well-trained contestants. However, she determined her goal of coming to the contest to experience, challenge herself and bring her singing closer to the audience. That mindset helped Phuong Mai express herself confidently, wholeheartedly, without being pressured by the ranking.

To have perfect performances, Mai seriously invested in practicing, at the same time carefully taking care of her image, costume, and performance style. As the only female contestant performing chamber music in the final round, possessing a rich, powerful and rare soprano voice, Phuong Mai was considered a prominent factor of the competition. Through each round, she proactively adjusted her technique, restrained her emotions to harmonize between academics and closeness, easy to feel with the listeners.

The success of the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television is the motivation to encourage Phuong Mai to continue practicing, improving, striving to shine on the professional artistic path and maintain the passion for Mining Region music .

Contestant Bui Nguyen Bao Anh, Second Prize in the Contest : "Continuing Mother's Dream"

Bui Nguyen Bao Anh (contestant number 23), born in 2006, from Ha Long ward, Quang Ninh province, is a student at the Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema. The songs performed by Bao Anh in the semi-finals were "Please don't", composed by musician Do Hieu and "Shyness", composed by musician Luu Thien Huong. At the final night, Bao Anh performed the songs: "January" by musician Luu Thien Huong and "Half a decade", composed by Hoang Dung.

Looking back at the competition, Bao Anh shared: My feelings when the MC of the program announced my name for second prize were very joyful and happy. For me, being able to experience with the contestants until the final night was a rare luck and happiness in my life. In particular, I was awarded second prize in this competition. Looking back at the preparation and performance process in the three preliminary, semi-final and final rounds, I am very satisfied with the results achieved. After each round, we contestants all felt more mature, more confident on stage and knew we needed to invest more in the next rounds. The biggest thing we gained from this competition was meeting, interacting, and exchanging performance experiences with the contestants, meeting teachers, veteran artists and musicians. For me, the successes in this Voice Competition are very proud.

Thank you everyone for supporting, encouraging and cheering for all of us throughout the contest. There are victories that are not only in the awards but also in the eyes and recognition of the audience. All of them will stay with me as beautiful memories after this contest. I am extremely proud because I sang with all my heart and inner strength. I sing with family tradition when I was honored to be born into a family where music flows in my veins. I sing not only for myself but also for the pride of a family that loves music. My mother (singer Nguyen Thi Quynh Nga) used to stand on the highest podium of Sao Mai Quang Ninh 2003. I am continuing my mother's dream with all my love, gratitude and pride. And today, I stand in the spotlight, proving that the flow of passion for music continues to be strong. The path I take today may not be exactly the same as my mother's dream, but it was planted in her heart. I am proud to be the next one to continue that journey.

Contestant Nguyen Tuan Anh, Third Prize of the Contest : " Wishing to bring folk music closer to young people "

Nguyen Tuan Anh, candidate number 40 (born 2000 in Nghe An), is currently a student at the Vietnam National Academy of Music. He is the only male contestant who chose folk music at the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television this year and won third prize overall at the contest.

Possessing a voice rich in sweet, mellow folk music but also full of inspiration, Tuan Anh always finds ways to renew familiar songs with a more youthful and modern way of handling, helping folk music to be closer to young people, conveying love for the homeland and roots while still maintaining its inherent sophistication. The harmony between traditional materials and a confident, attractive performance style creates a very unique mark of the Nghe An boy.

Before coming to the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television this year, Tuan Anh won first prize in the Song Thuong Singing Contest in 2023 and second prize in the Hanoi Singing Contest in 2024, contributing to affirming his ability and serious musical direction. With the advantage of a bright stage appearance and the ability to transform in a variety of ways, Tuan Anh quickly conquered the Mining Region audience through each round of the competition.

Tuan Anh expressed: For me, the opportunity to stand on the stage of the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television is an honor and brings valuable experiences. The thoughtful support from the Organizing Committee in terms of training and accommodation conditions has helped me and the contestants to be more confident and excited, keeping a comfortable mentality through the rounds.

Tuan Anh hopes that after the competition, he will release music products with contemporary folk colors and return to Quang Ninh to perform more often, as a way to show gratitude to the land that has given him motivation and confidence on his artistic path.

Contestant Hoang Duc Dat, Second Prize of the Contest : "Success from the Contest gives me more motivation and confidence to pursue my passion"

Hoang Duc Dat, candidate number 15 (born 2005, Hanoi), is currently a student at the Vietnam National Academy of Music. Despite his young age, Duc Dat has proven his ability and stage presence by becoming one of the three contestants who won the second prize at the 2025 Quang Ninh Radio and Television Voice Contest.

Choosing chamber music, a genre that requires high technique, Duc Dat was evaluated to stand out thanks to his solid vocal technique, stable performance and mature performance emotions through each round. In the final round, Dat brought two contrasting musical colors through the two songs "Nguoi Me Song Hong" and "Chien Si Song Lo". While "Nguoi Me Song Hong" was performed with lyrical emotions, "Chien Si Song Lo" helped Dat show off his wide vocal range, strong timbre and heroic spirit typical of chamber music. This contrast brought the audience new experiences, clearly demonstrating the ability to change and avoid "monotony" on stage.

Determined to conquer the 2025 Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television, Duc Dat spent a lot of time practicing, choosing the right mix and preparing mentally to enter the contest with the most confident spirit. Duc Dat shared: As soon as I registered for the contest, I put all my heart into the goal of achieving high results. This is the first time I try my hand at a prestigious music playground with a tradition of nearly 30 years like Voice on Quang Ninh Radio and Television, so I am extremely excited. In particular, the professional organization, from the sound system, stage lighting to the thoughtful support for the contestants, has helped me feel secure and confident to shine. This success will be a great motivation for me to continue trying my hand at bigger stages, pursuing my passion for professional singing.

Contestant Bui Cuong Phong, Encouragement Prize of the Contest : "Towards the image of an entertainment star with youthful and vibrant music"

Bui Cuong Phong - candidate with registration number 11, student of the Central University of Art Education, is a young singer from Quang Ninh. Born into a family with an artistic tradition, Phong's father is Mining Artist Bui Xuan Cuong, so Phong's love of music was formed in him from a young age. From an energetic and passionate student on the stages of Le Thanh Tong Secondary School, Phong confidently shone on a larger music stage and won the Encouragement Prize of the Good Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television in 2025. This is the second time Cuong Phong has "touched" the Good Voice contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television. In 2022, competing for the first time as a first-year student at the Central University of Art Education, Cuong Phong has shaped his style in light music, but only stopped at the semi-finals. Coming to this year's competition season, after 3 years of returning, Bui Cuong Phong has made remarkable progress in both professional techniques and performance style. Phong's songs in the competition nights always bring fresh energy, making the entire audience at S8 studio more exciting.

Not only does Phong sing well, he can also play musical instruments such as guitar, drums, piano, etc. Phong hopes to pursue a professional music career, aiming for the image of an entertainment star with positive energy and songs that are trendy for young people. With his determination and love for music, hopefully Phong will go further in the future, continue to write new brilliant marks and assert himself on the artistic path.

Contestant Nguyen Van Thi, Third Prize of the Contest : "Deep emotions in each meaningful story told through chamber songs"

As one of the three finalists of the Vietnam National Academy of Music, and also a student of lecturer and singer Tuan Anh - a native of Quang Ninh, Nguyen Van Thi (contestant number 14) made a strong impression in the semi-finals with his confident and dignified demeanor, good vocal ability and the way he chose songs based on a cohesive theme. Thi's two songs "Tre Viet Nam" and "Cam on me" concluded the emotional journey of the two semi-final rounds, bringing the highest average score in the semi-finals of the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television.

In the final night, Thi was the opening contestant, performing the song “Candle of Gratitude” - a song praising the fallen heroes and martyrs. Sharing her feelings in the final night, Thi said: “As the first contestant to perform my performance in the final night, there were inevitably psychological factors, but I tried to overcome my nervousness to complete the best performance.”

If in the semi-finals, the central image in the songs Thi chose was the mother, then in the finals, the central image was the liberation army soldier - those who devoted their youth, sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the country. With the two songs Ngon Cang Tri An and Dang Dang Viet Nam, Thi won the third prize of the contest.

For Nguyen Van Thi, coming to the competition, of course everyone wants to get the highest rank, but that is not the most important thing, what is more important is to compete in a professional music competition, bringing valuable experiences and knowledge on his musical journey.

Contestant Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh, Encouragement Prize of the Contest : "Praising the beauty of the homeland and country through lyrical and profound folk songs"

Graduated from Hanoi College of Arts and working at the Navy Art Troupe since 2024, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh (candidate no. 52) is a bright face of the 2025 Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television, folk music genre. Possessing a soft voice, solid vocal technique and a bright stage appearance, Ngoc Anh has all the qualities to become a successful singer of folk music.

She also tried her hand at many different genres of music but later realized that this genre of music suited her best. Although she is not a native of Quang Ninh, Ngoc Anh loves songs about Quang Ninh, especially songs with folk melodies. Therefore, in the rounds of the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television this year, Ngoc Anh always chose songs about Quang Ninh to compete, such as the song Sacred Lake written about Yen Trung Lake (in the semi-finals), the song Yen Tu in the night praising the beauty of the world heritage Yen Tu (in the finals). She wants to spread and promote the beauty of different places in Quang Ninh as well as her homeland and country through lyrical and soulful folk melodies.

At the end of the 2025 Quang Ninh Radio and Television Voice Contest, Ngoc Anh won the Encouragement Prize of the Contest. She also wants to have the opportunity to compete and try her hand at other music playgrounds in the future, meet more young music lovers from the competitions, and continue to contribute to her current unit, the Navy Art Troupe, bringing songs and voices to serve the people and soldiers across the country.

Contestant Nguyen Khanh Huyen, Third Prize of the Contest: "From the launching pad of the contest, I will become an entertainment artist in the near future"  

Khanh Huyen was born in 2004, from Mao Khe ward, Quang Ninh province, and has participated in many large-scale art programs. Most recently, Huyen joined a group of students to form the A80 art block.

Participating in the light music competition, Nguyen Khanh Huyen (currently a student at the Central University of Art Education) brought two contrasting styles. Sharing about the two songs in the semi-final night on November 8, Khanh Huyen said: With the song "Vet mua", I wanted to bring deep emotions in love, while "Liar", a Pop R&B song, is more individual and also more challenging. The song is not only more technically difficult but also requires a balance between technique and emotion when performing. Regarding the performance in the final night, Huyen brought more individual songs, with a personal color that is both innocent and cheerful but also no less mysterious. Khanh Huyen's performance of the song "Giu lo lam gi" was also the performance that closed the competitions in the final night.

Khanh Huyen shared: As a contestant from Quang Ninh province, I feel proud and excited to stand on the stage of a large music playground in the province. The contest is an opportunity for me to challenge myself, learn from talented contestants and especially work with a professional band and crew. The past few days of practice have helped me mature a lot in my song handling and stage presence. Before the final night, I had a cold, my health had not yet recovered, my voice was not stable, but I calmed down and tried my best to bring the best performance, worthy of the affection of my hometown audience. I sang with the most comfortable mindset.

Regarding my future plans, I will continue to study at university, the program is still a year and a half. After that, I hope to continue to develop professionally in music, maybe become an entertainer or maybe become a vocal teacher to train the next generation.

Contestant Ta Khang Thien, Encouragement Prize of the Contest: "Continue to cultivate and practice to become a better version every day"

Ta Khang Thien was born in 1998, known by his stage name Thien Long. Thien pursues pop and ballad music, a youthful musical style that suits the tastes of young people. He won second prize in VTV3's Voice Battle program and entered the semi-finals of Sao Mai Quang Ninh in 2022. In the semi-finals of the Voice Contest on Quang Ninh Radio and Television 2025, Khang Thien chose to perform two songs, "Nguoi trai mong mo", a composition by Nguyen Bao Trong, and "Chi Pheo" by Bui Cong Nam. He not only conquered the audience with his rich and calm performing experience, but also showed his diverse transformations. Ta Khang Thien pursues pop ballad music with a romantic style. At the final night, Ta Khang Thien performed the song "Roi bo" in the first round and immersed himself in the song "Goc do" in the second round.

Ta Khang Thien shared: At the end of the final night, I would like to send my deepest and most sincere gratitude to the Organizing Committee, the Jury, the sponsors and the entire production team for creating an inspiring music playground, where I can fully live my passion for singing. I also thank my wonderful colleagues throughout the journey of the contest. My success today would not be possible without the strong support from my colleagues and respected teachers. I would like to express my gratitude to my brothers and sisters in Ha Long Band. Their wonderful arrangements have given wings to my performance. And especially, I would like to thank my brother Huy Anh, who is also my teacher, for taking the time to guide, correct and inspire me.

For someone who is completely self-taught and sings by instinct like me, today's result is an achievement beyond expectations and a memorable milestone in my career. I would like to thank my family, all my brothers, sisters, friends and audiences who have always followed, supported and cheered for me and the contestants, both directly at the studio and via digital platforms. Everyone's love is the biggest motivation. The end of this competition is not the end, but an opportunity for new doors to open. In the future, I will continue to improve and train myself to become a better version every day. In the future, I will still compete and compete in many more competitions to continue to express myself. I will also participate in more music stages as a freelance singer because singing has always been my burning passion.

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