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K-CUBE India Pre-Selection

This page brings together the India pre-selection overview, the festival timeline, the submission details, and the support information for the ITAEWON World Music Spirit Festival 2026.

Main announcement

On 25 August 2026, K-CUBE will conduct the 1st audition through this website on behalf of the Indian organiser of the ITAEWON World Music Spirit Festival 2026. We have been specifically asked to select participants from India for this Music Spirit journey.

All applications for this page are submitted through the internal Apply page inside K-CUBE. No email submission is needed.

Festival story

The festival was created to honor the lives lost in the October 29, 2022 Itaewon tragedy and to offer comfort to families, friends, witnesses, and rescue workers who were affected by it.

It also extends that message beyond Itaewon, using music and culture to comfort grief, connect communities, and encourage peace and compassion around the world.

Submission note

Applications are submitted through the Apply page inside K-CUBE, and points are added after the first successful submission.

K-CUBE India event image
Official festival artwork for the October 4-6, 2026 event in Itaewon, Seoul, Korea.Main performance: October 6, 7:00-9:30 PM

What to prepare

Singer or musical artist from India

A short performance video ready to share

Name, city, contact number, and performance category

Festival values

Why this festival exists

The festival uses music and culture as a bridge for remembrance, comfort, unity, and a shared vision of a more compassionate future.

Tribute

We remember and honor the young lives lost in the 2022 Itaewon tragedy, and we remember other lives lost in unexpected disasters around the world.

Healing

Music and culture are used as a way to comfort people who carry grief, loss, and emotional pain.

Unity & Peace

The festival brings people together across nationality, language, and culture to encourage mutual respect and peace.

Vision

The long-term goal is a future built with compassion, hope, and shared humanity.

Artist participation

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities, races, and ages

Amateur and professional artists are both welcome

Solo and group performances are both welcome

No restriction on musical genre or language

Important note

There is no application fee or video screening fee.

Timeline

Application and festival schedule

The event path is shown in one sequence: India pre-selection, the official rounds, and the October festival in Seoul.

India pre-selection deadline

August 25, 2026

Submit your application and performance video by this date.

Official second round

September 15, 2026

Final official round before the festival stage path.

Main festival dates

October 4-6, 2026

Itaewon World Food Street and Hamilton Hotel area, Itaewon, Seoul.

Submission details

What to send

Submit your application through the Apply page. The festival team requests one singing video plus the information below.

Submission fields

Full name
Nationality
Country and current city of residence
Date of birth
Email address
Phone or WhatsApp
Short biography
Performance video file or link

Submission rules

Applications should generally be submitted directly by the participating artist.

There is no restriction on nationality, genre, or language.

No application or video screening fee is charged.

Benefits and support

What selected artists may receive

The festival team says support is based on selection criteria and is designed to help international artists participate in Seoul.

Support item

Airfare support, subject to selection criteria

Support item

Complimentary hotel accommodation during the festival

Support item

Seoul cultural and sightseeing program

Support item

K-Beauty and K-Food VIP package

Support item

International stage performance and networking opportunities

What we expect

More than just a singing contest

Selection is not based only on singing ability.

Artists should understand the festival values and sincerely share them through their performance.

Selected participants are expected to show mutual respect, responsibility, and professional conduct during the event.

Need help

Contact and next steps

If you are ready to participate, submit your application through the Apply page and keep your performance video ready. For additional K-CUBE India coordination, the team can follow up from the saved record below.

Festival location

Itaewon World Food Street and Hamilton Hotel area, Itaewon, Seoul, Korea.