Australia & Vietnam: Gala Concert

21 Jan 2011, 7.30 – 8.30 pm (This Friday!!)
Hanoi Opera House

UPDATE: NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE!

A celebration of Australian-Vietnamese friendship on the occasion of Australia Day 2011, featuring contemporary and classical performances by My Linh, Thanh Bui, Nguyen Van Anh and Luu Hong Quang.

Tickets:

Concert tickets may be collected (maximum two per person) at the Australian Embassy, 8 Dao Tan at the following times:

Wednesday 19 January: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Thursday 20 January: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Friday 21 January: 12.00 – 2.00pm

Read Artist biographies:

Thanh Bui

Born in Adelaide to Australian-Vietnamese parents, Thanh found fame in Asia in the popular boys group ‘North’ before reaching the Top 8 on Australian Idol in 2008. When not on stage, Thanh uses his talent and charisma as a vocal coach and song writer. Thanh made his debut performance in Vietnam in 2010, releasing a hit local single with pop star Ho Ngoc Ha.

My Linh

My Linh is one of Vietnam’s most-loved singers, having enjoyed immense success both on the stage and via her diverse catalogue of pop, funk and R&B recordings. My Linh has been invited to perform throughout the world, including special guest appearances in Australia, the United States and South Korea.

Nguyen Van Anh

Van Anh started playing piano at just 14 months and entered the Sydney Conservatorium at the age of 4. She has electrified audiences in Europe, Asia and the United States with her edgy, crossover style. Van Anh is a devoted Ambassador for Heart Reach Australia charity and a passionate advocate for sharing classical music with young audiences.

Luu Hong Quang

A child prodigy, Quang has studied piano at the Australian International Conservatorium of Music since 2006. Quang has wowed judges in Vietnam and around the world, winning first place in the Australia Chopin Competition in 2009. Quang’s family includes many talented musicians, including his father, Artist of Merit Luu Quang Minh, and his brother, Luu Duc Anh.