On the evening of November 1, at Studio S8, Quang Ninh Newspaper, Radio and Television, took place the 2nd competition night of the final round and award ceremony of the Singing Contest “Green Melody” 2nd Edition, 2026. The contest was jointly organized by the Quang Ninh Children and Youth Cultural House, Quang Ninh Newspaper, Radio and Television, and the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet.
The 2nd “Green Melody” Singing Contest, 2026 aimed to create a useful artistic playground for children and youth; contributing to discovering and fostering young musical talents, providing aesthetic orientation, and nurturing a love for music and Vietnamese cultural values. Thereby, it promotes the city's cultural and artistic movements, encouraging children and youth to develop their talents, confidently express themselves, and gradually develop their passion for art. Launched in September 2026, the contest was also a practical activity to celebrate the founding of Quang Ninh city.
The “Green Melody” Singing Contest is for children and youth aged 6-22 living, studying, or working in Quang Ninh city. Contestants are divided into 3 groups: Group A for children (6-10 years old), Group B for teenagers (11-15 years old), and Group C for youth and students (16-22 years old).
The contest was held through two rounds: preliminary and final. The preliminary round attracted over 100 contestants participating online. The organizing committee selected 31 outstanding contestants across all 3 groups (Group A with 10 contestants, Group B with 17 contestants, and Group C with 4 contestants) to advance to the final round.
The jury for the final round of the contest included experienced artists and professionals in the field of music: Meritorious Artist Nguyen Huy Duc, Head of the Vocal Troupe of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, Head of the Jury; artist Dao To Loan, Deputy Head of the Vocal Troupe of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet; and journalist Ngo Ba Luc.
The contest's final round took place over two nights, October 31 and November 1, broadcast live on QTV3, VTVGo, broadcast live on the QNR2 radio channel of Quang Ninh Newspaper and Radio - Television, and livestreamed on the Quang Ninh Newspaper and Radio - Television Fanpage.
On the second competition night, the remaining 15 contestants (5 contestants in Category A, 8 contestants in Category B, and 2 contestants in Category C) continued to deliver colorful performances. The selected songs were diverse, ranging from traditional folk melodies to modern musical styles, with content praising the homeland, country, love of life, and fine human values.
Through each contestant's expression, each work was conveyed with different emotional nuances, at times pure and innocent, at other times profound and powerful. Thorough preparation and dedicated practice helped contestants confidently showcase their talent and performing style, leaving their own distinct marks on the final stage.
Within the framework of the competition night, the program also featured guest performances by the 3 champions from the contest's first season, helping inspire and motivate this year's contestants. Notably, Nguyen Hoang Bao Ngoc, Category C Champion of the 1st “Green Melody” Singing Contest in 2024, continued to affirm her singing ability by winning the 2025 Quang Ninh Radio and Television Singing Contest. Nguyen Thuy Hai Anh, Category B Champion of the 2024 contest, brilliantly won first prize in the light music category at the 2025 Hanoi Voice Contest.
At the conclusion of the contest, the Organizing Committee awarded 13 consolation prizes, 8 third prizes, 7 second prizes, and 3 first prizes to the 3 most outstanding contestants in the 3 competition categories. In addition, the contest's Organizing Committee presented 3 secondary prizes, including: Most Popular Contestant, Most Promising Contestant, and Most Impressive Performance.
Among them, contestant Nguyen Hong Diep, a student of class 2A7 at Ha Lam Primary School (Ha Lam Ward), excellently won first prize in Category A; contestant Tran Bao Ngoc, a student of class 8A5 at Quang Hanh Primary and Lower Secondary School (Quang Hanh Ward), excellently won first prize in Category B; and contestant Pham Anh Thu, a student of class 12B4 at Hon Gai High School, excellently won first prize in Category C.
The 2nd “Green Melody” Singing Contest in 2026 concluded with many memorable impressions, opening up further opportunities for young vocalists to showcase their talents, continue honing their skills, nurture their passion, and take confident steps on their artistic journey.
Images of the performances by the 15 contestants on the 2nd final night:
The audience enthusiastically cheered for the contestants' performances.
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