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The news that Hanoi Rock City (HRC), the familiar music "sanctuary" located on To Ngoc Van Street, Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District, has unexpectedly announced the temporary suspension of its operations at its current location has caused deep shock among Hanoi's music-loving community.
The reason given is to ensure absolute safety during the ongoing construction in the vicinity. HRC will temporarily suspend all activities until further notice, and the management is actively working with event organizers to find alternative solutions or reschedule events.
Hanoi Rock City's announcement shocked music fans, especially after witnessing the closure of two iconic venues in Ho Chi Minh City, Lan Anh and Trong Dong.
Founded in 2010 by Vo Duc Anh and a group of young music lovers, Hanoi Rock City was born from the realization of the lack of dedicated venues for genres like metalcore and indie in Hanoi. It quickly became a unique musical hub, an important cultural space where artists have the opportunity to showcase their music.
Many fans worry that Hanoi Rock City will eventually cease operations because the old venue no longer meets safety standards or a suitable alternative cannot be found.
For over a decade, Hanoi Rock City has grown into an ideal space for interaction, networking, and collaboration for musicians, artists, and curators from both Vietnam and abroad. HRC is not only a place that has witnessed the growth of many young Vietnamese artists but also a diverse stage for various genres, from indie performances and swing jazz to comedy and exhibitions.
If this happens, music fans will be extremely disappointed, especially those who have spent a significant part of their youth at Hanoi Rock City.
Many big names in Vietnamese music, such as SpaceSpeakers, Ngọt, Cá Hồi Hoang, Vũ, etc., have also chosen HRC as the venue for their memorable shows. With three core principles: art, music, and culture, HRC has made a significant contribution to the development and diversification of the cultural life of the capital city.
The temporary closure of Hanoi Rock City inevitably raises concerns about the future of independent venues in Vietnam, especially since two iconic music venues in Ho Chi Minh City, Lan Anh and Trong Dong, had already closed down.
Many bands and artists have held shows at Hanoi Rock City, such as SpaceSpeakers, Ngọt, Cá Hồi Hoang, Vũ...
Many audiences have expressed concern that shrinking performance spaces will make it increasingly difficult for young artists to find venues to reach and introduce their new music to the public. This poses a significant challenge to maintaining and developing a diverse and vibrant music ecosystem in Vietnam.
