{
  "id": 8037066,
  "title": "[PHOTOS] Block Party Music & Art Festival survives 5th year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/photos-block-party-music-art-festival-survives-5th-year-8037066",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260917/photos-block-party-music-art-festival-survives-5th-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Block Party Music & Art Festival returned for its fifth anniversary in central Seoul's multicultural Haebangchon neighborhood, presenting over 100 music acts and other performing artists over three days. The festival, held in partnership with Haebang Week, took over central Seoul's Haebangchon and Gyeongnidan neighborhoods.\n\nNow that the magic and hangovers have faded, here are photos of some highlights from the festival. The event featured a diverse range of performers, from local Korean acts like Jun Bum Sun of the Yangbans and Lee Hee-moon of OBSG, to international acts such as the Italian band Little Boys and the Australian band Hard-Ons.\n\nThe festival also hosted various art installations and performances, including traditional dance troupes like Bongcheon Nori Madang and Leenalchi, and reggae bands like Komagens. Additionally, the event included a variety of genres, from ska-punk bands like SKASUCKS to reggae bands like Komagens, showcasing the diversity of Seoul's multicultural music scene.\n\nDespite some chaotic moments, such as an audience member surging forward during a screamo performance by Palesticus and traffic passing between the crowd and the stage, the festival managed to create a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The Block Party Music & Art Festival's fifth anniversary proved to be a success, offering a platform for a wide range of artists and music lovers to come together and celebrate Seoul's vibrant cultural scene.",
  "summary": "Block Party Music & Art Festival 2026 took over central Seoul's multicultural Haebangchon and Gyeongnidan neighborhoods last weekend, presenting over 100 music acts and other performing artists at 10 participating venues. Now that the magic, glitter and even the hangovers are wearing off, here are photos of a very limited selection of the highlights from the three-day festivities. Visit…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[PHOTOS] Block Party Music & Art Festival survives 5th year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/photos-block-party-music-art-festival-survives-5th-year",
        "published": "2026-09-17T14:12:04.000Z"
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  "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."
}