Three arts envoys – Sharath Patel, Stephanie Mulligan and Chris Vu – aka DJ Veseatile – are jointly providing a sound and light training programme and performance at Da Nang’s Trung Vuong Theatre from 14-18 August.

Rock diplomacy: Trainees from HCM City join the sound and light training programme. Photo courtesy the US Consulate General in HCM City

The US Consulate General, which ran a similar project in HCM City, said the programme includes a 4-day workshop aimed at enhancing capacity for Vietnamese sound and light technicians.  In addition, it will open up an opportunity for future cooperations between Vietnamese and American professionals in the performing arts. 

Trainees have the chance to experience a series of workshops combining essential theory and hands-on practice, with participants operating state-of-the-art sound and light equipment.  The training also includes soft skills to help technical teams improve communications skills and learn how to interact with clients. 

The programme will wrap up with a closing ceremony followed by a performance featuring DJ Verseatile and local bands with light and sound designed by American experts at the outdoor BNF stage on Vo Nguyen Giap Street from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on August 18.

Vietnamese rock band The Blue Sky and solo-rock guitarist Cao Duc Minh will take part in the live performance.

The programme is supported by Soul Live Project, QV Sound, MPX and Truong Vuong Theatre. 

(Source: VNS/ DA NANG Today)