After a period of promotion and organization, the Preliminary Round of the 'DNC K13 Freshman Talent' contest for the 2025–2026 academic year has concluded, with enthusiastic participation from a large number of contestants across various majors.

The Preliminary Round featured impressive performances across a variety of genres, each rich in personality and style, showcasing the dynamism, creativity, and confidence of the new generation of students. 

Standout performances in the Preliminary Round

• Music: A variety of solo and duet singing acts with vibrant, upbeat songs energized the auditorium and left a lasting impression on the audience.
• Dance: Modern dance, freestyle, and cover performances reflected the unique styles, youthful energy, and confidence of DNC’s new students.
• Special Talents: Beyond singing and dancing, the audience also enjoyed performances featuring musical instruments and other art forms such as rap and beatboxing — painting a diverse picture of the incoming students’ talents.

The Preliminary Round was not just a competition, but also a platform for new students to connect, learn from one another, and confidently showcase their individuality in front of the community.

Judging Panel – Preliminary Round

• Ms. Tô Thị Ngọc Trầm, M.A. – Deputy Head of the Office of Admissions, Deputy Secretary of the University Youth Union, President of the Student Association.
• Mr. Nguyễn Thanh Sang – Secretary of the Faculty of Economics Youth Union, Head of DNC Dancing Club, Captain of the DNC Performance Team.
• Mr. Trần Hoàng Hiếu – First Prize Winner in Solo Singing at the 11th Traditional Arts Festival for Students, Academic Year 2024–2025.

Judging Panel of the Preliminary Night

Under the fair and impartial evaluation of the judging panel, the contest selected the Top 15 outstanding contestants to advance to the Final Round:

These are the talented individuals who represent the artistic passion and confidence of DNC K13 freshmen.

Final Round Information

• Time: 5:30 PM, October 15, 2025
• Venue: Hall E2, Nam Can Tho University

The Final Round promises to be even more explosive, as the contestants continue to shine and win over both the judges and the audience with their unique talents and personalities.

The Organizing Committee warmly congratulates the Top 15 contestants and sincerely thanks everyone who participated. Each contestant is a vibrant piece of the puzzle that helped make this year’s competition a great success.

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