Arts Organizations from Across the Nation to Gather in Yeosu

Recruiting 22 Local Government Performance Teams
Applications Accepted Until April 30

The Organizing Committee for the 2026 Yeosu International Islands Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "Organizing Committee") is recruiting arts performance groups from local governments to provide regionally distinctive attractions under the theme "Islands Connecting the Sea and the Future."

Eligible applicants include arts troupes from metropolitan and basic local governments nationwide, as well as teams recommended by local governments. Performances should be in any genre—such as Korean traditional music, dance, theater, musical, orchestra, or popular music—and last between 40 and 50 minutes.

The Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee is recruiting local government art performance groups to provide regionally distinctive attractions under the theme "Islands Connecting the Sea and the Future." Provided by Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee

The Organizing Committee plans to recruit 22 teams, providing performance fees of approximately 3 million won per team. It will also support and promote all aspects of performance operations, including stage, lighting, sound, and staff.

Applications will be accepted until April 30, and can be submitted via official document or email. The Organizing Committee will coordinate with applicant local governments to schedule performances, which will be held from September 5 to November 4 on the Open Stage and at the Special Performance Hall at the main event venue. For more details, please refer to the notice section on the Islands Expo website.

Kim Jonggi, Secretary General of the Organizing Committee, stated, "This invitational performance, with the participation of arts organizations from local governments nationwide, will further enrich the cultural program of the Islands Expo and serve as an opportunity for cultural exchange and cooperative growth between regions. We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of many local governments."

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