Gwangju Dong-gu 'Busking World Cup' Final Teams Confirmed

Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 22nd that the 64 teams advancing to the finals of the '2nd Gwangju Busking World Cup' have been finalized.

From the 1st to the 20th of this month, Dong-gu finalized the 64 teams (44 overseas teams and 20 domestic teams) from 25 countries to advance to the finals after video evaluations by domestic and international music expert judges and preliminary review meetings.

Since its first event last year, the 'Gwangju Busking World Cup' has gained a reputation as a global street music festival, leading to a significant increase in participants both domestically and internationally this year.

Accordingly, various benefits will be provided to participants, and a total prize of 100 million KRW will be awarded, including the grand prize of 50 million KRW and a popularity award selected by citizen participation, making it a 'large-scale global busking competition.'

Earlier, Dong-gu received applications from musicians worldwide between April and May, with a total of 792 teams from 55 countries (493 domestic teams and 299 overseas teams) applying.

Compared to last year's competition (45 countries, 388 domestic teams, and 151 overseas teams), the number of participating countries has diversified, and the number of applications has significantly increased.

Notably, among the overseas participants advancing to the finals this year, teams actively engaged through the 'global music market' have attracted attention.

These include Spain's 'M?riam Cantero,' who performed traditional flamenco at the music market 'MUM' held in Spain, and Brazil's 'Livia & Fred,' who gained recognition at the Atlantic Performing Arts Market Mapas held in Tenerife, Spain, among various other teams that have drawn interest.

The outstanding skills of domestic participants also surprised the judges. Talented musicians such as ▲ the dreamy singer-songwriter 'O Helen' ▲ the fusion of gypsy traditional music and American jazz by 'Nominsoo Gypsy Project' ▲ and the harmony of jazz and tap dance by 'Kim Sunyoung Jazz Tap Team' are expected to fully showcase their musical talents and abilities on the stage of the '2nd Gwangju Busking World Cup.'

Dong-gu will begin the finals with a welcoming ceremony for domestic and international musicians in October, followed by live on-site performances at four stages including the 5·18 Democracy Square and the Sky Yard of the National Asian Culture Complex from the 3rd to the 6th.

On the 7th, the final eight selected teams will compete in a live tournament-style final stage to demonstrate their musical skills.

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