K-Music Festival in London is back with a lineup of Korean artists, including pianist Cho Seong-jin. The festival will feature a variety of performances ranging from traditional to contemporary music. Read on to learn more about the upcoming event.
K-Music Festival Returns to London
K-Music Festival, a celebration of Korean music in London, will return this October. The festival, organized by the Korean Cultural Centre U.K., aims to introduce European audiences to a diverse range of Korean music genres beyond K-pop.
Pianist Cho Seong-jin to Perform
Internationally renowned pianist Cho Seong-jin will lead the lineup of artists at this year's festival. Cho will perform a piano concerto composed by Korean composer Shin Dong-hoon on November 20 at Barbican Hall.
Lineup of Artists and Performances
- Composer and cellist Lee Ok-kyung will kick off the festival on October 1 with a performance alongside electronic artist Mark Fell.
- Korean post-rock band JAMBINAI will return for a second time on October 5, blending traditional Korean instruments with post-rock music.
- Composer and multi-instrumentalist Won Il will combine Korean shamanistic and contemporary music in a live performance on November 14.
- Composer Park Ji-ha will showcase her artistry on traditional Korean instruments on October 25.
- Korean string trio Hilgeum will make their London debut on October 18, collaborating with British contemporary composer Alice Zawadzki.
- Quartet Gray by Silver, led by pianist Lee Han-bi, will blend traditional Korean music and jazz on November 15.
The festival's artistic director, Park Jae-yeon, hopes that this year's event will offer U.K. audiences a wider spectrum of Korean music.
About K-Music Festival
K-Music Festival is a decade-old event that aims to showcase the richness and diversity of Korean music to audiences in London. The festival has gained recognition for its unique mix of traditional and contemporary performances.
For more information about the festival, visit the official website of K-Music Festival.
Published on 28 July 2025 by Ben Robinson
