Eighty artists from 16 countries and territories on four continents will take part in the 2010 Hanoi Sound Festival to be held at the Giang Vo Exhibition Centre from March 26-28, dubbed ‘Green Space’.

Music composer Tri Minh, a representative of the organizing committee, said on March 12 that the festival, the third of its kind, has attracted a wide range of Vietnamese and international artists.

The total of singers and musicians participating in this year’s event more than doubles last year’s figure, he noted.

‘Green Space’ will coordinate music with a series of activities held from 9am until late evening aimed at protecting the environment. There will also be fashion shows, games, a film screening, and conferences on the environment and music.

The music performances on March 28 will coincide with Earth Hour activities worldwide.

The performances on the first day of Green Space will all be live music, while those on the last day will involve DJ music, which is popular with many young people.

Tickets to the festival are available at many outlets around Hanoi. For more details, please visit www.hanoisoundstuff.com.