Tung Duong received the first season's Golden Sol Award

(Dan Tri) - Singer Tung Duong said that the Golden Sol Award - Best Singer - gave him inspiration and strong energy.

On the evening of December 15, the 2024 Vietnam Music Awards Ceremony organized by the Vietnam Musicians Association took place at the Hai Phong City Theater and was broadcast live on VTV1.

The Organizing Committee awarded 4 A prizes, 25 B prizes, 27 C prizes, and 13 consolation prizes to works in many genres such as vocal music, instrumental music, theoretical works, etc.

In particular, 2024 marks the first time within the framework of the Vietnam Music Awards that there will be an additional award called Sol Vang.

The Best Singer award was given to singer Tung Duong (Photo: Organizing Committee).

Musician, Major General Nguyen Duc Trinh - Chairman of the Vietnam Musicians Association - said: "If in the past, the Vietnam Music Awards organized by the Vietnam Musicians Association were mainly awarded to musicians who were members of the Association in the fields of composition, research, theory and performance, then expanding the Sol Vang Award means expanding the scope of participants.

Accordingly, all Vietnamese citizens, currently living and working in the country, who have been participating in the field of musical art creation, and whose musical products have been widely introduced to the public within one year, have the right to register to participate in the award.

The Golden Sol Award considers genres such as live shows, live concerts, music videos, albums... by musicians, singers, soloists, ensembles, orchestras. Notably, the award accepts diversity in musical forms such as vocal music, solo music, chamber music, orchestral music...

At the same time, the award welcomes classical music works, chamber symphonies as well as folk instruments and popular music...

"The 2024 Vietnam Music Awards is the beginning of a new journey - a journey to expand the audience of the award. This expansion attracts many more musicians and music lovers to participate.

This is also a way for members of the Vietnam Musicians Association to update and get closer to musical life, wishing to preserve valuable cultural and artistic products to serve the public, serve the country and serve themselves.

I think this innovation will encourage and motivate artists to explore and create, to produce high-quality works for the public and to be able to integrate internationally," said the Chairman of the Vietnam Musicians Association.

The first year's Sol Vang Award judging panel included People's Artist Quang Vinh (Head of the panel), director Pham Viet Thanh, musician Quoc Trung, musician Huy Tuan, and musician Giang Son.

From 32 MVs, 13 albums, 14 live concerts that made it to the next round, the Judging Council decided to award 3 Golden Sol Awards to the following categories: MV Nhat bai thien dia by The Flob, album Nhung con song ngon tay by Ha Tran - Tran Duc Minh, live concert Co doi lan by Duc Tri. The Silver Sol Award was given to MV Loi dam by Quyech, album Bao mau cua ty noi by Vu.

At the same time, the Jury also honored Best Singer for singer Tung Duong and Dedicated Artist for saxophone artist Tran Manh Tuan.

During the 2024 Vietnam Music Awards Ceremony, those present at the Hai Phong City Theater as well as the audience watching the program live on Vietnam Television could not help but be moved by the image of artist Tran Manh Tuan sitting on the stage receiving the Dedicated Artist Award.

After multiple brain surgeries and stroke treatments, he had difficulty walking and talking. He shared with a trembling, intermittent voice: "At this moment, I sit here and feel really emotional. I don't know what to say other than happiness because I am recognized by the Vietnam Musicians Association and loved by the audience."

Many artists and musicians were honored at the Golden Sol Awards (Photo: Organizing Committee).

Singer Tung Duong said that the Golden Sol Award - Excellent Singer - gave him more inspiration and strong energy. This is an award of special significance to him, as the Judging Council, consisting of prestigious experts, recognized his contributions and creativity in art.

"The expansion of the Vietnam Music Awards with the Golden Sol Award gives performing artists the opportunity to interact, perform, and be honored with musicians. This makes me believe more in the development, correctness, and substance of Vietnamese music. I believe this will be an annual, fair, and prestigious award, contributing significantly to promoting the development of the country's authentic music industry," the male singer shared.

Associate Professor, Doctor - Musician Do Hong Quan, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations - also commented that the Golden Sol Award shows that the Vietnam Musicians Association is making moves to get closer to the audience and especially to the young artists and musicians who are actively working in the music market.

"The Vietnam Musicians Association can still maintain its academic character but can also recognize the youth and creativity of those outside the Association through professional awards. For a musician, in addition to the love of the audience, if they are recognized by professionals, there is no greater happiness!", he said.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giai-tri/tung-duong-nhan-giai-sol-vang-mua-dau-tien-20241216090700504.htm