Seocho-gu Hosts Saturday Cultural Outings Including Operation of 'Classic Dabang'

Seocho-gu Presents a Delightful ‘Saturday Cultural Outing’ for the Eyes and Ears at Small Performance Venues

The District Operates ‘Classic Dabang,’ Offering Music Healing Cultural Performances at Small Venues... Held Every Saturday Until October

This Year, Along with Various Performances, Support for Small Venue Operations and Activation of Classical Music Performances Expected

Jeon Seong-su, Seocho-gu Mayor: “We Will Hold Cultural and Artistic Events Like ‘Classic Dabang’ Throughout the District to Fulfill Residents’ Desire for Cultural Enjoyment”

Seocho-gu proposes ‘A Saturday Day with Family’ where families and couples seeking weekend cultural activities can enjoy classical music performances and art exhibitions simultaneously.

Seocho-gu (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) holds the classical music concert series ‘2023 Classic Dabang’ every Saturday at 5 p.m. at small performance venues near the Seoul Arts Center until October.

‘Classic Dabang’ means ‘enjoying classical music in various ways.’ It connects private performance venues with cultural artists by providing subsidies, offering residents opportunities to experience cultural and artistic performances. Since its inception in 2020, over 300 artists have participated, holding 95 performances across 33 venues. More than 2,200 audience members have attended, receiving great acclaim.

This year, at two small venues with exhibition spaces, the program goes beyond music-only performances by offering opportunities to experience exhibitions and music performances simultaneously.

Notably, visitors can enjoy the street pop art of artist Doezy alongside customized musical pieces, creating a rich exhibition experience.

The district expects that the diverse themes and innovative approaches of the exhibitions, harmonized with classical music, will satisfy residents’ eyes and ears.

Classic Dabang

Additionally, a total of 24 performances will be held. At 12 venues, 18 performance groups will present genres ranging from classical to jazz, bossa nova, and DJing, making music more accessible in daily life for residents.

Through ‘Classic Dabang,’ the district supports performance venues beyond rental-based operations by providing various supports, including 2.5 million KRW per performance. This encourages venue operators to showcase their planning capabilities, producing performances that highlight each venue’s unique character, thereby expanding opportunities for cultural artists and revitalizing small venue operations.

Starting next month, four performances will be held at different small venues, beginning on the 3rd at Seoripul Art Hall, featuring groups such as Ryu Bok-seong Jazz All Stars, Seoul Toy Piano Ensemble, Yoo Dong-jun Quintet, and Animus Quartet.

Performances are free, with some concerts available for paid admission. For more details, please refer to the Seocho-gu Office website and Seocho Cultural Foundation website.

Since last month, the district has been hosting ‘Noon Classical Dessert’ three times a week at 12 p.m. in outdoor cultural spaces within the Seocho Music and Culture District. Young artists will perform themed concerts for about 50 minutes at locations including the Village Yard in front of the Seoul Arts Center, Sinjung Children’s Park, and Seocho 3-dong Intersection until October.

Jeon Seong-su, Mayor of Seocho-gu, stated, “We will continue to hold various cultural and artistic events like ‘Classic Dabang’ throughout Seocho-gu to satisfy residents’ desire for cultural enjoyment. We hope families and couples attending these performances will fully appreciate the charm of small performance venues.”

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