The 1st Lam Dong Television Singing Festival: A Showcase of Musical Talent

Preparations Underway for the First-Ever Television Singing Festival

The organizing committee of the 1st Lam Dong Television Singing Festival 2026 recently inspected preparations for the preliminary round in the Da Lat area. The inspection focused on facilities, the stage, sound and lighting systems, technical equipment, and arrangements for contestants and delegates throughout the competition.

Organizing committee members also discussed implementation progress, event arrangements and coordination with relevant units to ensure that all competition rounds proceed as scheduled.

The festival is organized by Lam Dong Newspaper and Radio-Television in coordination with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Under the theme “LTV – A Meeting Place for Musical Talent,” the event aims to seek out, discover and nurture young singers while creating a platform for musical exchange and providing opportunities for participants to showcase their vocal abilities and passion for singing.

According to the plan, the festival will consist of three rounds: preliminary, semifinal and final. The preliminary round is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 10, 2026, in the Da Lat and Phan Thiet areas. The semifinal round will be held on November 20 and 21, 2026, in the Phan Thiet area.

The final round and awards ceremony are scheduled for 8:10 p.m. on December 29, 2026, at the outdoor stage in Lam Vien Square, Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province.

Eligible participants are Vietnamese citizens aged 16 to 36, born between 1990 and 2010, who meet the requirements specified in the competition rules and the organizing committee's announcements.

To make it easier for contestants to participate and audiences to follow the festival, its official Facebook page is now active at:

https://www.facebook.com/lienhoantienghatlamdong

The page provides updates on competition rules, application requirements, registration procedures, schedules for each round and announcements from the organizing committee. Music lovers can also follow highlights and the contestants' journeys throughout the festival.

Total Prizes and Support Worth VND 240 Million

In addition to the opportunity to showcase their abilities and compete on stage, contestants can vie for awards and support packages with a combined value of up to VND 240 million.

Under the prize structure, the First Prize is worth VND 50 million, accompanied by a trophy and certificate. Two Second Prizes are worth VND 30 million each, while three Third Prizes are worth VND 20 million each. Four Consolation Prizes, worth VND 10 million each, will also be awarded.

Beyond the main awards, the festival features three special prizes worth VND 5 million each. They will recognize the contestant who best performs a song about Vietnam's revolutionary tradition, the youngest contestant to reach the final, and the contestant receiving the most audience votes. Online voting results will also serve as the basis for determining the Audience Favorite award.

Audiences can predict the First Prize winner for a chance to receive one of five awards, each worth VND 1 million. In addition, each of the 10 contestants reaching the final will receive financial support of VND 1 million.

With a diverse prize structure, the festival is designed not only to motivate contestants but also to give audiences opportunities to participate, interact and cheer for their favorite singers.

The 1st Lam Dong Television Singing Festival 2026 is expected to become a musical gathering for young people passionate about singing, helping identify and nurture promising talent.