Klangkuenstler headlines Asia’s largest indoor techno festival in Seoul

Seoul is gearing up to host one of Asia’s largest techno festivals, thanks to HIGH-TECH SEOUL, taking place at Studio Paradise Incheon on September 16-18.

Named HIGH-TECH SEOUL CHUSEOK, the event coincides with Korean Thanksgiving and will feature 40 hours of non-stop music across two stages, showcasing 13 international artists and 16 local talents, with over 4,000 attendees expected.

Since its inception in 2018, HIGH-TECH SEOUL has organised 18 events, featuring 62 different artists and attracting a total of over 26,000 attendees.

The festival has put unique locations like S-Factory on the map and has brought in renowned artists such as Charlotte De Witte, Amelie Lens, IHATEMODELS, Boyz Noize, Answer Code Request, Marcel Dettmann, Jeff Mills, and many more.

The event will be headlined by Klangkuenstler, who is set to play a five-hour set on his only Asia stop on his world tour.

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For this edition, the festival will bring top-tier acts like Kobosil, Cera Khin, Caravel, Indira Paganotto, Sol Ortega, Dana Montana, and the legendary UK artist Luke Slater to Seoul.

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They will be joined by rising stars such as Öspiel, Dajusch, Roman Flügel, and Machìna. The line-up also boasts strong local representation from Korea’s own Go Dam, E3, Shakti, Stann Lumo, Maktoop, Salamanda, and others.

Secure your tickets to HIGH-TECH SEOUL's event here.

Henry Cooper is a Writer at Mixmag Asia. Follow him on Instagram.

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