Incheon Pentaport Music Festival Wins 'Pinnacle Award' for 3 Consecutive Years... Praised for Barrier-Free Zone and More

The 'Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival' won the gold award in the Accessibility Program category at the 18th Pinnacle Awards hosted by the Korea branch of the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA World), earning the honor for the third consecutive year.

Held on the 20th at Geumsan Darakwon in Chungnam, the Pinnacle Awards Korea competition is known as the most prestigious award in the festival field, recognizing and awarding competitive festivals in Korea. The event was held under the theme of 'K-Hallyu Festival Leap.'

At Songdo Dalbit Festival Park in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, attendees are enjoying the performance at the '2024 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival.' August 4, 2024. Photo by Yonhap News.

The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, which won the gold award for three consecutive years, received high praise this year for creating a barrier-free zone to alleviate inconveniences for people with disabilities and provide an environment where both disabled and non-disabled attendees can equally enjoy the stage.

Additionally, to ensure the safety and health of visitors amid the heatwave, a medical cool zone approximately 16 times larger than the previous year was installed. Notably, the third stage served both as a large indoor performance hall and as a medical cool zone, receiving positive responses.

Yoo Jung-bok, Mayor of Incheon, said, "We are delighted to win the globally prestigious Pinnacle Award for three consecutive years," adding, "Next year, as the Pentaport Rock Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, we will support its growth into a safe festival where everyone can enjoy with peace of mind and a global festival that can promote Incheon's history and culture worldwide."

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