Building on the resounding success of NEUNIVERSE, on the evening of October 5, 2024, thousands of National Economics University (NEU) students gave it their all at the magical, spectacular musical celebration of NEU Concert 2024 – FUNDORA. With an entirely new look, the concert has grown into the largest annual series of events marking the start of the academic year exclusively for NEU students.

Attending the program were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, centers, and sociopolitical organizations; and, notably, thousands of NEU students.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers the opening remarks at NEU Concert 2024.

NEU Concert is one of the University’s largest music festivals, providing a space where students can set aside the pressures of life, savor every moment of their youth, and fully embrace their youthful energy. In particular, on its return this year, NEU Concert 2024 was not only an engaging program bringing together famous artists but also one of the most spectacular musical celebrations welcoming the University’s new students of Cohort 66.

NEU Concert 2024 returned with the theme FUNDORA—a magical world created by a magic box containing countless joys and surprises exclusively for NEUers. As the lid opens, the wonders within will make every corner of NEU more magical and exciting than ever. Free of negativity and barriers, NEU Concert 2024 will be a wondrous world where NEU students can enjoy novel experiences filled with joy and energy for a new journey. With its captivating slogan, “ReNEU your energy, unbox the journey!”, NEU Concert 2024 “unboxed” fresh surprises and launched a daylong series of experiential activities for new students.

With meticulous preparation and an expanded scale, NEU Concert 2024 brought participants many surprises. In particular, the evening concert, featuring leading guest artists BigDaddy and Emily, Da LAB, Noo Phuoc Thinh, and others, was an electrifying highlight that attracted the interest of a large number of students.

The year 2024 also marked an important milestone as NEU Concert expanded dramatically in scale to become the University’s largest annual music festival.

NEU Concert 2024 took great pride in its goal of creating a meaningful experience for new students of Cohort 66—a milestone that would help them become more aware of their personal growth and the changes in their learning and personal development environment. Widely promoting the image and activities of NEU Concert 2024 also shared the program’s youthful spirit and enthusiasm with people of all backgrounds and ages.

Outstanding homegrown performances by NEU students.

The music festival opened with impressive homegrown performances by NEU students themselves. With meticulous preparation, from costumes to stage performances, these energetic acts provided the perfect opening to the University’s largest music festival of the year.

Next, NEUers tuned in to 52Hz & RIO’s “Maze of Love.” Lyrics from the “solitary frequency” rang out, drawing NEU Concert 2024 into a stream of gentle melodies. Young singer 52Hz and her close friend RIO breathed life into every lyric, immersing the NEU audience in the ocean of emotions evoked by “The First Time,” “All Night,” and “Waiting.” The duo’s rising and falling notes created a mesmerizing blend, leading the audience into the next electrifying performances of NEU Concert 2024.

NEUers tune in to 52Hz & RIO’s “Maze of Love.”

The charming couple BigDaddy & Emily also brought dazzling performances to NEU Concert 2024 with their hit songs: “Ngo cham,” “Nong,” “Tinh yeu mau nang,” “Muon ruou to tinh,” and “Yeu nam.” The duo sent waves of excitement through the NEUers community, immersing them in intoxicating love songs! With the sweet vocals and impressive rap flow of this golden V-pop couple, the NEU stage became livelier than ever!

NEUers gave their hearts completely, and BigDaddy & Emily’s performances will surely leave an indelible impression and give the concert evening a sweet afterglow!

The charming couple BigDaddy & Emily.

NEUers also journeyed through every high and low note with Da LAB, immersing themselves in the emotional, heartfelt melodies of “Awakening,” before shifting into an energetic mood with the sweet love story of “Since You Came.” The sounds of today will continue to resonate in their hearts, holding every emotion within each student’s “New Sky”! At NEU Concert 2024, all students temporarily “Set Aside Their Worries” to immerse themselves in a world of music filled with emotion. Let this memorable moment live on and become an unforgettable part of this radiant “Youth”!

NEUers “Set Aside Their Worries” with Da LAB.

NEU students immersed themselves in the dreamy atmosphere of the 2024 music festival with the huge hits that made singer Noo Phuoc Thinh’s name. With his strikingly handsome looks and deeply expressive voice in the opening song “The Dreamers,” did “prince” Noo Phuoc Thinh gently touch NEUers’ hearts at this concert?

V-pop “prince” Noo Phuoc Thinh at NEU Concert 2024.

NEU Concert 2024 closed with electrifying performances by MC Minami and DJ JIM. The vibrant melodies gave students moments to let loose that evening and recharge their energy for a new academic year.

NEU Concert 2024 closes with electrifying performances by MC Minami and DJ JIM.

The colorful concert evening has ended, and NEU Concert 2024 surely gave students moments to “set aside their worries” and lose themselves in the music. Hopefully, in the wondrous world created by the magic box, our emotions will always be cherished and shine brightly.

University leaders and representatives of the units’ leadership present flowers to thank the sponsors and media partners.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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