78,000 Fans Enthralled by 'Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival' Online Concert

2020 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival
[Photo by Incheon City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Approximately 780,000 people participated in the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, which was held online live for the first time this year.

According to Incheon City on the 18th, about 780,000 cumulative viewers tuned in to the '2020 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival,' which was live-streamed via YouTube channels and others from the 16th to the 17th amid the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The festival featured top-tier domestic rock bands such as Jaurim, Guckkasten, Boohwal, Nell, Idiotape, Galaxy Express, and BewhY, who heated up the stage.

Additionally, internationally, the UK’s representative modern rock band 'Travis' and the US post-metal frontrunner 'Deafheaven' performed.

Originally, the festival was planned to be held both online and offline, but due to quarantine guidelines, it was live-streamed online through six channels including KBS K-pop and YouTube.

During the event, 600 online Penta Mania fans were recruited on a first-come, first-served basis and communicated in real-time with artists using the video chat program 'Zoom.'

An official from Incheon City stated, "We were able to hold this year’s festival because of the audience and musicians who always support Pentaport," adding, "Next year, we hope to meet the audience in person, free from COVID-19."

Started in 2006 and marking its 15th edition this year, the Incheon Pentaport Music Festival was designated as a promising festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for eight consecutive years from 2012 to 2019, and was selected as a Korean cultural tourism festival for 2020?2021.

'2020 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival' Revival Performance Scene
[Photo by Incheon City]

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