GONGTAPE:Antinode is a collaborative project between the world music group Gongmyoung and electronic rock band IDIOTAPE. IDIOTAPE Website ↗ IDIOTAPE Instagram ↗ IDIOTAPE Youtube ↗

The performance debuted at the National Theater of Korea’s Yeowoorak Festival in 2021. This vocal-free performance focuses on the innovative harmony between the two groups, who are constantly exploring and discovering new instruments and sounds.

Hwang Jaeyoung: Excellence prize winner of the 2023 Seoul Drum Festival Competition THE DRUMMER’s pro category
jeong Yeon Soo: Top prize winner of the 2023 Seoul Drum Festival Drummer Competition THE DRUMMER’s Amateur category
Kim Seonyul: Top prize winner of the 2023 Seoul Drum Festival Drummer Competition THE DRUMMER’s junior Standard category
Kim Seonyu: Top prize winner of the 2023 Seoul Drum Festival Drummer Competition THE DRUMMER’s junior category

Drum solos by the 3 winners of the 2023 Seoul Drum Festival Drummer competition ‘THE DRUMMER’

Kim Jungwoo (Guitar, Vocal), Kim Seulong (Drum, Vocal) Website ↗ Instagram ↗ Youtube ↗

A unique two-member rock band in Korea, and the winner of 2011 KBS Band Audition ‘TOP Band’

A social enterprise that shares the essence of Korean sound worldwide. Noreum Machi promotes traditional music on global stages under the slogan “New Wave Korean Music Group.”

Seo Duk-won: The leader of jazz trio Gentle Rain, Drummer Noreum Machi Facebook ↗ Noreum Machi Instagram ↗ Seo Duk-won Website ↗ Seo Duk-won Facebook ↗ Seo Duk-won Youtube ↗

The theme of the performance, “nonsense,” captures the agonizing process of translating fleeting inspirations from continuous learning and artistic endeavors onto the stage. The musical expansion can be experienced through the combination of EDM sounds with traditional music, and collaboration with drummer Seo Deok-won.

Senri Kawaguchi debuted as youngest drummer in Japan, and was listed among the top 500 drummers on Drummerworld. Yang Bang-eon is the music director for the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games and the composer of the Seoul Drum Festival’s competition music. Website ↗ Instagram ↗ Facebook ↗ Youtube ↗

A band performance featuring two world-renowned musicians, drummer Senri Kawaguchi and pianist Yang Bang-eon.

Chang Jaehyo (Percussion), Jeong Sanghui (Pansori), Jung Hwanjin (Djembe, Kora), Jo Jaeeun (Yanggeum, Dundun), Kwak Eunhye (African Dance, Chorus), Kim Honggi (Drum), Lee Gyujae (Flute), Yeom Shinhye (Piano), Koo Kyojin (Bass), Daniel Opoh (Djembe/ Cote d’Ivoire),

Yeo Nalourgo Dazongui (Dance/ Cote d’Ivoire), Kim Baekchan(Arrangement), Yoo Yeongha (Composition), Jeon Sunghyun (Assistant Director) Chang Jaehyo Instagram ↗ Chang Jaehyo Facebook ↗ KACAIN Youtube ↗

The opening theme performance was directed by the director of the Seoul Drum Festival. It encompasses various genres, including Korean traditional, African, and Latin music. The arrangement also features a pansori maestro and the composer of the Seoul subway transfer station notification music, “Eolssiguya.” This unique performance blends rich sounds and various rhythms from around the world.

The first group in Korea to make rhythm with their bodies! Body Music Korea is a pioneering body percussion group that explores primal rhythm, creating music from everyday objects and sounds. Website ↗ Instagram ↗ Facebook ↗ Youtube ↗

‘UNESCO Batucada’ presents a variety performances based on the Bahia rhythm of northeastern Brazil, including samba reggae, reggae, merengue, and funk.
*Merengue: Latin rhythm from Latin America, *Funk: Rhythmic music driven by raw instinct

Majored in Drums & Percussion at the Tokyo School of Music in Japan, Jang Hyunchul has been a member of Korea’s premier worship team, “Chanmi Worship,” the classical fusion group “Rapha Trio,” and the main team “Project Pontifex,” which embodies all his music. Additionally, he serves as an electronic drum training specialist at Yamaha Music Korea.

The five-member music crew, Beatpella House, with 11.5 million followers, and a world champion beatboxer from France, Colaps.

Beatpella House Members: Huckle / Hiss / Yella.E / Hellcat / Wing Beatpella House Youtube ↗ Beatpella House Instagram ↗ Beatpella House Tiktok ↗ Colaps Instagram ↗ Colaps Youtube ↗ Colaps Tiktok ↗

A concert created by the world’s best beatboxers and singers showcasing their talents using only their voices! Alongside Beatpella House’s group stage, solo performances by its members, and unit performances featuring Jackpot, world champion beatboxer Colaps will also make a guest appearance.

A performance group consisting of Korean traditional music majors operates under the slogan ‘From performers and audiences to everyone having fun together.

Jeon Sango (representative/musician), Song Minjae (musician), Kwon Dogyun (musician), Ha Dongho (musician), Ryu Byeonggi (musician), Lee Jeonghwan (musician), Kim Huijun (musician), Jang Pyung (musician)

Soeburi-Sori, an intangible cultural asset of Ulsan, was created based on the iron mining industry in Ulsan. It tells a story about “iron,” the background of local traditional culture. The performance includes percussion music and is centered around local traditional culture.

Senri Kawaguchi debuted as youngest drummer in Japan, and was listed among the top 500 drummers on Drummerworld.

Jane is an endorsed artist for Yamaha Guitar, a guitarist for Common Ground, a guest guitarist for Peppertones, and performs with the SNL Korea house band.