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First acts announced for the 2024 Busan International Rock Festival

The 2024 Busan International Rock Festival will take place from Oct. 4 to 6 at Samnak Ecological Park in Sasang-gu District.

The first festival was held in 2000 and is now the nation’s longest-running rock music event. To celebrate the festival’s 24th anniversary, new acts and returning favorites will come to Busan and electrify audiences.

The initial lineup includes 22 performers, headlined by English rock band Kasabian. Also confirmed is English singer-songwriter Anne-Marie, whose catalog includes hits like “2022” and “Friends.” She has also appeared as a coach on “The Voice UK” and recently collaborated with Minnie, a member of the K-pop group (G)I-DLE, on the single “Expectations.”

Thai artist Phum Viphurit, who achieved international fame in 2018 with his song “Lover Boy,” will also perform for audiences.

Korea’s best bands, including indie darlings Jannabi, will also take the stage. 

Guckkasten, whose lead singer Ha Hyun-woo is considered one of the best vocalists in Korea, will return.

Finally, The Cross will make an appearance. The duo is best known for the soulful song “Don’t Cry.”

More artists who will participate in the festival will be revealed in June. For details and ticket information, visit the festival's official website. 

※ 2024 Busan International Rock Festival, Oct. 4 to 6 

 ◎ Samnak Ecological Park: 29-46 Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu

 ◎ Website: busanrockfestival.com/

 ◎ Instagram: @busanrockfest