VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese ages 35 and up can take part in the “Evergreen Singing” contest, which will start on March 21.

In 2009, Susan Boyle, an unknown from Scotland, stirred the world

with her version of “I Dreamed a Dream” on the UK TV show Britain’s Got Talent at the age of 48.

This is the first singing competition for middle-aged and elderly people in Vietnam. The event’s message is that anyone can maintain their youth if they have music in their life.

Competitors will be divided into two groups for the age of 35 to 50 and from 51 upwards.

The qualifying round will take place from April 7-10 to choose 60 competitors for the semi-finals. The top ten competitors will be selected from the semi-finals (April 15-16) for the final on May 11 at the White Palace in HCM City.

The organizing board will present two first prizes (VND20 million - $1000), two second prizes (VND15 million) and two third prizes (VND10 million), as well as prizes for the eldest contestant in the semi-final round, the audience’s choice, and for the supporters who encouraged the two first prize winners to participate in the competition.

Contestants can register at the HCM City Television from March 21-31.

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