It was an unprecedented experience for more than 4 million online followers and more than 11,500 spectators present at the super music festival 8Wonder Winter Festival, held at Phu Quoc United Center on the evening of December 16.
75 minutes of explosion with a great performance by world pop-rock legend Maroon 5
When the familiar melodies of Moves like Jagger rang out, the entire space of Phu Quoc Grand World Square seemed to vibrate with the appearance of the “earthquake” Maroon 5. All 6 members of the legendary Pop-Rock group appeared mysteriously on the giant “Heavenly Sphere” stage under the theme: “From twilight til first light” with amazing visuals that lit up the whole Grand World Square.
The performance lasted more than 75 minutes with a setlist of 15 immortal songs by Maroon 5, immersing the audience in the musical journey across 3 decades of the famous band. The familiar melodies of the songs: This love, She will be loved, Sunday morning, Stereo hearts, Payphone, One more night, Makes me wonder… are like “enchantment” that draws the audience into a “superb time travel”. “.
The 6 pieces of Maroon 5 flourished together on the 8Wonder stage as on any of their global tour stages. In particular, for the first time, Vietnamese audiences directly enjoyed the valuable highlights that created the legendary band’s “international brand” such as the skillful guitar solo of lead vocalist Adam or the “dance” style. Skillful drumming by talented drummer Matt Flynn. The audience cheered non-stop every time the opening lines of familiar songs sounded, turning Grand World beach square into a beautiful world-class “music paradise”.
Many times, Adam Levine had to… drop the mic to listen to tens of thousands of audiences singing together in the vast space of Phu Quoc’s sea and sky in the songs This love, She will be loved, Animals, Maps, Memories, Don’t wanna know,…
The most special moment was when the lead vocalist and guitarist James Valentine walked straight down to the stage to interact with the audience in the immortal song She will be loved. The atmosphere “exploded” when Adam suddenly took an audience member’s phone to take a selfie and record 8Wonder’s impressive moment. Never before have fans in Vietnam been so close to the “music legend” of millions of people around the world.
“We are very honored to come to Vietnam, a very beautiful place, for this first show. It took us 20 years to come to Vietnam but we will definitely come back, and the next time is the best.” “I plan to do it sooner,” Adam Lavine shared in front of the passionate affection of more than 11,500 spectators at Grand World Square.
Closing the super musical festival was the song “national wedding” Sugar and a brilliant fireworks display that blew up the audience’s emotions to the climax of the journey of “unlimited emotional wonder – Infinity Wonder”.
Burn your emotions with a vibrant music party of Vietnamese stars
Not only were they sublime with pop-rock legend Maroon 5, tens of thousands of audiences present at Phu Quoc United Center also enjoyed a multi-style music party from famous Vietnamese artists. Explosive performances with the first released remixes, surprising collabs from Toc Tien and Gray D, Phuong Ly and Justa Tee, Double 2T and Xe Xe and the band Nuoc Nuoc really stirred up a stir. 8Wonder stage.
“Gen Z male god” Gray D opened the super music festival with an extremely romantic moment in the famous brilliant sunset on Bai Dai beach.
Phuong Ly brought “My Sun” to the “city that never sleeps” Phu Quoc United Center with the hits Little love, I’m your exception and especially the comeback with JustaTee with the impromptu song Crazy Guy.
JustaTee and the band Water Color bring “top” R&B hits completely new arrangements in a vibrant festival style, making the 8Wonder audience dance non-stop: 2AM, Time will answer, Wistful, Missed love you much. In particular, Vietnamese Rap Champion 2023 Double2T suddenly appeared, sharing the “mic” with his senior song Tay-lai-pro.
“Cool mountain man” Double2T had an explosive performance with A Loi, Follow Me Back, Bad Girl and a surprising appearance with Child Rapper – “Cool Baby” Saggy on stage.
Toc Tien “sweeped” the 8Wonder stage with “million-view” hits and a super hot medley pop-rock song exclusively for the super music festival A strand of sideburns – Big girls don’t cry – Tomorrow. The female singer continuously transforms on stage with completely new songs mixed with electronic music combined with vibrant live band and beautiful choreography. In particular, the “chameleon’s” unexpected costume transformation on stage made tens of thousands of audiences cheer with excitement.
“Million view” DJ and producer 2PillZ brought a vibrant and diverse music set with festival colors that made the super music festival atmosphere “burn” right from the start.
One of the most unique highlights of the super music festival is the eye-catching performance of the VF 7 model Hoa Long Doc Ban (Dragon Forged) on stage 8Wonder with “EDM wizard” Touliver and Hoang Thong dance group. This is a special limited edition of VinFast VF 7 with only 68 units and will officially open deposits from January 1, 2024.
It can be said that the presence of world-class stars on the 8Wonder stage within the framework of Wake up Festival is a strategy to promote the image of a beautiful and dynamic Vietnam to international tourists. Maroon 5 continuously reposted stories of fans from all over the world attending the super concert and officially checked-in 8Wonder at the “city that never sleeps” Grand World after an emotional night of performance.
“After major music festivals like 8Wonder, we expect international tourists to know Vietnam with beautiful, friendly and new tourist destinations. With the resonance value of music superstars world class, the level of experience of the event, 8Wonder will be the leverage for Phu Quoc and Vietnam to become world-famous destinations, loved and attractive enough to attract many tourists to return. .”, Mr. Juergen Doerr, CEO of Vinpearl shared.
Legendary Maroon 5 and Vietnamese artists brought a top music party at 8Wonder Phu Quoc. In particular, with a huge investment in world-class facilities, the event’s professional crew also meets all expectations, from the top-notch sound and lighting system to the culinary experience ecosystem. – Classy all-in-one entertainment – discovery brings a sublime journey with super satisfying music for tens of thousands of audiences.
According to experts, Vietnam’s ability to organize world-class music events has also been confirmed through two seasons of 8Wonder Festival. From Nha Trang with Charlie Puth to Phu Quoc with Maroon 5, 8Wonder music festival has reached the stature of the world’s leading entertainment events and music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Coachella…
Classy performance of nearly 50 songs in 6 hours by “earthquake” Maroon 5 and artists Toc Tien, JustaTee, Phuong Ly, Double 2T, Gray D and DJ 2Pillz, combined with festival activities Wake up Festival’s “all-in-one” endless summer has created a journey of “unlimited emotional wonders – Infinity Wonder” for tens of thousands of audiences in the most beautiful sunset scenery in Vietnam. The pinnacle art stage 8Wonder Winter Fest has ended with unforgettable emotions, but Wake Up Festival will still continue the emotions with many special festival activities lasting until Lunar New Year. With a unique festival model combining music – tourism – the most special entertainment in the world, 8Wonder in particular and Wake Up Festival in general have contributed to creating a new chapter in the tourism – entertainment industry. Vietnam, opening the door for world-class events, while enhancing Vietnam’s position on the world tourism map.
