The Low Hums band from the US will perform at Saigon Psych Fest 2020, a multi-day music event to be held in HCM City from February 13-15. — Photo from the artist’s Facebook page

The first show called “Blast-Off Party” will include Low Hums from the US, Buddha Beat from Malaysia, and Skeleton Goode, The Kanonos, and Tran Toan K300 - Funk Rock from Vietnam. It will be held on February 13 at Soma Saigon at 6 Le Van Mien Street in District 2.

“Love & Psych Valentine’s Rock Party” on February 14 will highlight Low Hums, Thee Lucifer Sams from the UK, and Sirens of Ha Long and OPN AIR DRG MKT from Vietnam. It will take place at Yoko Café on 22A Nguyen Thi Dieu Street in District 3.

The final show called “Saturday Spectacular” will last 12 hours, featuring performances by all previous performers.

Other bands form Vietnam like Saigon Soul Revival, Jung Buffalo, Magic Pinions, and Green Means Go of Vietnam will join the last show at the Arcan, 236/43/21 Dien Bien Phu Street in Binh Thanh District.

Tickets for all shows are VND150,000 (US$6.5) and can be bought at the door. — VNS

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