{
  "id": 6117463,
  "title": "Busan Int'l Rock Festival goes big with 99-act lineup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/busan-intl-rock-festival-goes-big-with-99-act-lineup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T08:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260907/busan-intl-rock-festival-goes-big-with-99-act-lineup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Busan International Rock Festival is set to showcase an impressive 99 musical acts across three days in October, drawing fans from around the globe. To accommodate the international audience, the festival will offer travel packages through platforms like Klook, KKday, and Trip.com, which bundle festival admission with local tourism experiences. Visitors can also take advantage of round-trip shuttle buses connecting Gimhae International Airport to Busan Station and the festival site, as well as guided assistance for international attendees.\n\nAmong the headliners, British rock band The Libertines will perform on the final night, alongside a diverse lineup of Korean and Japanese artists. Korean acts such as Jang Beom-jun, Broccoli, You Too, N.Flying, Kwon Jin-ah, Say Sue Me, and Lucy will take the stage. From Japan, Aina the End and Hanabie are among the featured performers. The festival's lineup also includes Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, Songgolmae, Jannabi, Creepy Nuts, Suchmos, Hanroro, and WOODZ.\n\nTo enhance accessibility, the Busan International Rock Festival has arranged shuttle buses to shuttle between Gimhae International Airport and Busan Station, making it easier for international visitors to reach the venue. Additionally, the festival will provide guides to assist foreign attendees with navigating the event and exploring local attractions.",
  "summary": "The Busan International Rock Festival will bring 99 musical acts to Samnak Ecological Park this October, backing a massive lineup with international travel packages, late-night stages and regional transit links to attract fans from overseas. The festival, scheduled for Oct. 2-4, will feature British rock band The Libertines as its final headliner, alongside Korean artists including Jang Beom-jun,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Busan Int'l Rock Festival features 99 acts over three days in October",
    "Festival offers travel packages and shuttle buses for international visitors",
    "Headliners include The Libertines, Avenged Sevenfold, and Japanese acts Aina the End and Hanabie"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expanded lineup and travel packages signal a push by the Busan International Rock Festival to attract and accommodate a larger, more international audience, enhancing its appeal and accessibility.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Busan Int'l Rock Festival goes big with 99-act lineup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/busan-intl-rock-festival-goes-big-with-99-act-lineup-6123087",
        "published": "2026-09-07T10:07:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}