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Busan Metropolitan City Launches Ticket Reservations for the “Mutual Growth Receipt Concert” Using Small Business Receipts

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that ticket reservations for the “2025 Korea Mutual Growth Receipt Concert in Busan” will begin today (9th) at 6:00 p.m. via  NOL Interpark Ticket.

The concert, which will be held from October 25 to 26 at Hwamyeong Ecological Park, is the nation’s only cultural festival of mutual growth that accepts receipts (worth KRW 100,000 or more) from small businesses in the Busan area as admission tickets. It presents a new festival model that combines consumption and culture, going beyond mere performance viewing.

Tickets can be reserved at KRW 10,000 each and will be exchanged on the concert day for vouchers of equal value for goods purchase. Seating is non-reserved, and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis through receipt verification (either in advance or on-site) from small business stores located in Busan.

<Receipt Verification Procedure> ※ For details, refer to [Appendix 2] Ticket Reservation and Admission Procedure - Reservation Period: September 9 (Tue), 2025 – October 26 (Sun), 2025 (advance verification until October 24) - Verification Amount: KRW 100,000 or more per ticket (can be combined) - Verification Scope: Receipts from small business stores located in Busan (must include address, representative name, and business registration number; large-scale marts and conglomerates excluded) - Verification Methods: • Advance online verification: Upload receipt photo on the designated channel and receive confirmation message • On-site verification: Present the original receipt on the concert day for confirmation - Admission Procedure: Reservation → Receipt verification → On-site exchange (wristband & KRW 10,000 goods voucher)

The concert will be held on October 25 and 26 from 5:30 p.m., featuring performances by popular artists from diverse genres. Confirmed acts include:

• ●The energetic rock band YB

• ●Park Jung-hyun, beloved for her powerful vocals

• ●Lee Moo-jin, known for his distinctive musical style

The rest of the lineup will be announced later through the official website and social media.

At the venue, food trucks and flea markets with direct participation from Busan’s small businesses will be operated, allowing visitors to enjoy local foods and brand products while supporting the local economy. Visitors can freely use the KRW 10,000 goods voucher received at entry.

This concert is designed not only to boost sales of small businesses and revitalize the local economy, but also to provide citizens with a unique experience where “consumption becomes cultural participation.”

The event is co-hosted by the City and the Seoul Shinmun, and organized by the Public Culture Institute. Detailed information about the event will be sequentially provided via the official website and social media channels (such as Facebook and Instagram). The official website is scheduled to open in September.

Meanwhile, the City expects the concert to generate direct consumption effects of more than KRW 2 billion, along with additional spending on accommodation, food, and beverages.

Kim Bong-cheol, Assistant Mayor of Digital Economy Office, stated, “The Receipt Concert is a special platform for mutual growth jointly created by citizens and small businesses. I sincerely ask for citizens’ active participation, which will directly contribute to revitalizing the local economy.”