Vietnam is preparing to debut at Eurovision Asia with its national selection show titled The Sound of Vietnam. The event will feature superstar singer Tóc Tiên performing five different songs, from which the audience will help decide the official Vietnamese entry for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026.

Event Details

  • The live show will take place on Saturday 3 October at 16:30 CEST (21:30 IST).
  • Domestic viewers can watch the show on VTV3, while international fans can stream it on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
  • Fans worldwide are invited to vote for their preferred song via the Eurovision Asia website, with voting open for multiple songs up to eight times.
  • Votes from outside Vietnam will count for 20% of the final result, while votes from inside the country contribute 40%, and a professional jury forms the remaining 40%.

Artist and Song Selection

Tóc Tiên collaborated with five distinct creative teams, each contributing a unique musical style and production approach. She has adapted each song to include her artistic identity, resulting in an eclectic collection of entries for fans to choose from.

The five competing songs include:

  • "KHÓ GÌ?" created with HIGHLUA
  • "EM TIÊN" created with S•HUBE
  • "FOLLOW ME" created with M1 MUSIC
  • "LOVE ALWAYS WINS" created with TINLE

Show Hosts and Judges

The event will be hosted by Đức Bảo, a familiar MC in major entertainment settings. A panel of five entertainment professionals will provide commentary and judge the entries:

  • Lưu Thiên Hương
  • Huy Tuấn
  • Dương Khắc Linh
  • John Hùng Trần
  • Gavin Nguyễn

Additional Entertainment

Besides the competing performances, guest artists including S.T Sơn Thạch, Minh Hằng, Châu Anh, and MYLINA will perform to keep the audience engaged throughout the show.

Looking Ahead to Eurovision Asia 2026

The winning song from The Sound of Vietnam will be Vietnam’s first-ever representation at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, scheduled to take place in Bangkok on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

This exciting national selection process invites both Vietnamese and international audiences to participate in shaping Vietnam's entry, marking a significant moment in expanding the Eurovision family to Asia.