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phil1982 · Joined: 10 Sep 2009

I just arrived in korea about 2 weeks ago and am living in gangwon-do. I am curious if there are any big music festivals happening in the summer and if so how do i find information about it in english. any helpful information will be appreciated.

Kurtz · Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Location: ples bilong me

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentaport_Rock_Festival

Never been as I don't really like rock festivals anymore, especially when I have to sleep in a tent during that sticky month. It's very expensive too but provides one of the only major rock happenings in this country. I think there is one in Busan too but that might just be for a day.

oni · Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: Seoul

Jisan Rock festival is the other big one in summer:
It just started last year but was really good.

http://www.valleyrockfestival.com/

Also you can find out about other concerts on the website:

http://www.koreagigguide.com/concert-calendar/

Dixon · Joined: 30 Dec 2009

I went to Pentaport last year and the lineup kinda stank. They had a huge show a few years ago like Muse, Black Eyed Peas, Chili Peppers, etc, but they've gone lame.

The World DJ Festival was alright last year, but I heard the same thing about prior years being better. However, I had a great time at that event.

I'm so glad I'll be in California for Coachella this April.

dosed_neurons · Joined: 23 Nov 2009

i would also like to know about any real music festivals in korea...by real, i mean artists whose main focus is to make interesting and new soundscapes.

dosed_neurons · Joined: 23 Nov 2009

after research, seems i will have to fly to japan and go to fuji rock in order to satisfy my buzz.

Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida · Joined: 27 Oct 2006 Location: Not Korea

Busan Rock Festival at Dadepo Beach occurs in the summer. Runs 2-3 days with Korean and intenational bands. Everything from Death Metal to pop.

Seoulman69 · Joined: 14 Dec 2009

There are some local bands you can check out in Hongdae or Itaewon. If you want dance pop We Need Surgery are pretty good. If you like soundscapes, there is a band called Kachisan who play rock songs that segue into Mogwai-esque epics.
You missed a good gig in Hongdae on Saturday. Angry Bear and Frenzy were playing at DGBD.
I think Kachisan is playing at Freebird this Friday, and WNS play quite often.
They probably all have facebook profiles so you can check them.

Hope this helps.