The "Moments of Wonder" music festival, held at the Vietnam Exhibition Center (Cau Tu Lien Street, Dong Anh District, Hanoi), will feature a lineup of international stars including DJ Snake, J Balvin, The Kid LAROI, and DPR IAN.
DJ Snake is known for his captivating performances and sets that blend trap, dubstep, and contemporary electronic music. His hits, including "Turn Down for What", "Lean On", "Let Me Love You", and "Taki Taki", have gained global recognition. He has also collaborated with stars like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Lil Jon. His recent collaboration with Lisa (BlackPink) has also generated significant buzz.
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DJ Snake, the "hitmaker," is known for his captivating performances and explosive sets. Photo: NSCC |
DJ Snake, the "hitmaker," is known for his captivating performances and explosive sets. Photo: NSCC
Six-time Grammy nominee and five-time Latin Grammy winner J Balvin will perform in Vietnam for the first time. Considered a musical icon who transcends cultural boundaries, J Balvin ranks among the top 10 most-streamed artists worldwide, with hits such as "Mi Gente", "6 AM", "Ginza", and "I Like It" and "Loco Contigo".
The "King of Reggaeton" is also one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time, with over 35 million records sold globally. He recently broke his own record for most No. 1 songs on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart, with his single "Rio" marking his 38th time at the top.
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The "King of Reggaeton," J Balvin. Photo: Artist's Facebook |
The "King of Reggaeton," J Balvin. Photo: Artist's Facebook
The festival will also feature Australian singer The Kid LAROI. Born in 2004, he boasts a string of achievements, including the hit "Stay" with Justin Bieber, which held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks and remained in the top 10 for a total of 17 weeks. His EP "Fck Love 3 (Over You)" also topped the Billboard 200.
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The Kid LAROI represents a generation of talented young artists. Photo: NSCC |
The Kid LAROI represents a generation of talented young artists. Photo: NSCC
South Korean singer DPR IAN will return to Hanoi for his second performance this year. His striking appearance and captivating stage presence have garnered attention from Vietnamese audiences. His presence at "Moments of Wonder" will bring a unique musical blend of rock, jazz, techno, and alternative.
His hits, including "Don’t Go Insane", "So Beautiful", "Ballroom Extravaganza", and "Scaredy Cat", have consistently dominated music platforms. Beyond singing, DPR IAN has also directed music videos for artists like Taeyang ("Wake Me Up"), Mino ("Body"), Bobby ("Holup!"), Loco featuring DPR LIVE ("Movie Shoot"), and most recently, IU ("Shopper").
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DPR IAN with his unique musical style. Photo: NSCC |
DPR IAN with his unique musical style. Photo: NSCC
Representing Vietnamese artists are Soobin and Hoa Minzy. Soobin is a multi-talented artist with powerful vocals and the ability to play multiple instruments. After gaining attention on the game show "Older Brother Overcoming Thousands of Obstacles", Soobin held his first solo concert, commemorating 14 years in the music industry.
Hoa Minzy returned to the Vpop scene earlier this year with the hit "Bac Bling". The Bac Ninh-born singer captivates audiences with her strong vocals, emotional depth, and passion for celebrating Vietnamese culture through music.
In addition to the concert on the evening of 23/8, "Moments of Wonder" will also feature a series of events connecting the community through music and creative inspiration. The "Your Moment of Wonder" contest seeks to find real-life moments that are rich in emotion and inspiration to be celebrated on the main stage. The "Wonder Sound Lab" will be an open studio where audiences can transform everyday sounds into personalized music.
Yen Chi
