An image for K-Music 2017

K-Music 2017

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Wednesday 13th September 2017 at 11:30

An image for K-Music 2017

Steeped in tradition whilst eagerly looking to the future, Korea boasts a rich and diverse culture that produces some of the world’s most compelling music. By drawing on the ancient past for influence whilst being unafraid to experiment with cutting edge technology, the country continues to attract international attention and acclaim.

K-Music 2017 is a yearly showcase offering you the chance to sample such incredible performers as inspired innovators Black String, daring daegeum composer and performer Hyelim Kim, geomungo master Woojae Park plus psychedelic pansori-rock from AUX.

Brought to you by the Korean Cultural Institute in association with leading London based music promoters Serious, the annual festival showcases some of the very best musicians from a wide range of styles and genres.

 

 “Original, powerful and thrilling like nothing you have ever heard before” - London Evening Standard

 

Gigantic invites you to enjoy the many wonderful events taking place throughout September and October and hosted by many of the capital’s magnificent stages. As this is a rare glimpse of such great musicians, tickets are selling fast for K-Music 2017 so be sure to book early or risk missing out!

 

  • 15/09 Black String & Kathryn Tickell                                                             Union Chapel, London
  • 24/09 Heemon Lee                                                                                   Royal Albert Hall, London
  • 27/09 Jeduk Jeon & Juwon Park                                                     Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho
  • 02/10 Hyelim Kim & Alice Zwadzki                                                                            Vortex, Dalston
  • 09/10 Woojae Park with Shogo Yoshi and Soumik Datta                                      Rich Mix, London
  • 11/10 Korean Sounds: Love                                                            Kings Place (Hall One), London
  • 15/10 AUX                                                                                                             Rich Mix, London
  • 23/10 Kingston Rudieska                                                                          The Borderline, London

 

K-Music 2017 tickets are currently on sale.