Leading Youth Culture in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Geumcheon-gu's Founding
On June 12, the Geumcheon Cultural Foundation in Seoul’s Geumcheon-gu will host an electronic music concert, "Gasan Digital Festa," at the Mario Kart Knit Factory in G-Valley. This event has been organized to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of Geumcheon-gu.
The event will take place in Gasan-dong, a neighborhood known for its concentration of digital industrial complexes and a large population of young professionals working in G-Valley. The program will feature performances and side events centered on electronic and contemporary music. Four teams, including Idiotape, Balming Tiger, Kirara, and Shirakami Uz, who are active on both domestic and international stages, will deliver high-energy performances.
Idiotape is a band that fuses electronic and rock music, thrilling audiences with dreamy electronic sounds and powerful drum performances. Balming Tiger is an alternative group gaining attention both in Korea and abroad, known for their experimental creations that capture the spirit of the times and the sensibilities of the younger generation.
Kirara is a talented electronic musician who won the Best Dance & Electronic Album at the Korean Music Awards. Shirakami Uz is a project team consisting of Kim Geonjae, the drummer of Silica Gel, producer Nthonius (Choi Seungwon), and Lee Donghyun. They have been recognized for songs such as "Sunset," which expresses the anguish of youth.
In addition to the performances, a variety of attractions will be available, including an electronic music experience zone centered around the Seoul Youth Center Geumcheon Cheongchun Building, a youth activity space in Geumcheon-gu. The Mario Kart Knit Factory, where the stage will be set, is an industrial heritage site that preserves 56 years of Geumcheon’s clothing and garment industry history. Through this event, the venue is expected to gain renewed attention as a space where the past and future coexist within youth culture.
Seo Youngcheol, CEO of the Geumcheon Cultural Foundation, stated, "'Gasan Digital Festa' is a cultural content project planned to create a new wave of innovation through electronic music in Gasan-dong, where the youth population?the future generation of Geumcheon-gu?is concentrated," adding, "We will continue to organize cultural and artistic events that reflect the unique characteristics of our region and generations."
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