The Vietnam International Music & Arts Festival (VIMAF) will be held on a national and Southeast Asian scale, offering a professional artistic platform for the young generation of Vietnamese artists and creative talents from across the region.
VIMAF 2025 is organized by the Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association (VCIDA), coordinated by the Vietnam Institute of Arts Education (VIA Education) in collaboration with the Communications and Event Department of VCIDA – Ho Chi Minh City branch, with academic consultation and partnership from the Soul Institute of Arts (SIA).
According to the organizers, VIMAF is not just an art festival but a comprehensive journey of connection, where music, performing arts, and creative education intersect with a global mindset.
“We hope this festival will mark a new milestone for Vietnam’s cultural and creative industries. It will open doors for young Vietnamese artists to access international standards and be heard right here at home. VIMAF also aims to become a creative hub for Southeast Asia, where young talents can exchange, learn, and grow together, while contributing to positioning Vietnam as a new artistic destination in Asia — one that combines unique identity with global integration,” emphasized Mr. Pham Minh Toan, representative of the organizing committee.
Musician Thanh Bui, founder of the Soul Institute of Arts and a member of the judging panel, shared that this is an open platform for everyone. Contestants will compete in music and dance categories through live onstage performances, evaluated based on specific criteria for each discipline and level. The 15 best performances will be selected to appear in the VIMAF 2025 Gala Night.
Applications will be open from October 30 to November 30. The festival will take place on December 12–13, with the Gala Night held on December 13 in Ho Chi Minh City.
The judging panel consists of renowned and experienced artists, educators, and experts from both Vietnam and abroad, including musician Thanh Bui, pianist Adam Gyorgy, Nicholas Keyworth, choreographer Dr. Alexander Tu, Sabra Elise Johnson, Do Hai Anh, Bui Trieu Yen, and Meritorious Artist Pham Khanh Ngoc.
In addition to the music and dance competitions, VIMAF 2025 will feature a series of experiential activities such as workshops with international artists, cultural exchanges, contemporary art showcases, and cultural discovery experiences around Ho Chi Minh City.
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