Festival the Sub () is a music festival held in Hongdae street, Seoul, South Korea. The festival has been held for free every year since 2022 to revitalise the subculture of the Hongdae area.
The festival is hosted by the nonprofit Honguju Social Cooperative. Except for those held in Sinchon in 2023, the festival has been held on the street in front of Sangsang Madang, where Theater Zero, a symbol of Hongdae's culture in the past was located in 1998.
Line-ups 2022 In 2022, the Sub the first line-up involving Desert Flower, Say Sue Me, Dabda and Galaxy Express. Sunday, 18 September Sangsang Madang streetDesert Flower Soumbalgwang Dabda Slant Say Sue Me Galaxy Express
2023 In 2023, The festival moved to Sinchon, and announced a lineup that included two stages. Bands from South Gyeongsang Province, including Kim Il Du and Seaweed Mustache, joined the lineup. Sunday, 8 October Star SquareMoskva Surfing Club Seaweed Mustache Cadejo Zeonpasangsa Myeongmul StageYamagata Tweakster Panema Kim Il Du Kirara
2024 In 2024, under the subtitle "DIY Independent Festival" the festival announced a talk session between lineups and music critics. Sunday, 22 September Sangsangmadang StreetAmateur Amplifier Danpyunsun & The Moments Ensemble GoryMurgy Drinking Boys and Girls Choir Asian Chairshot Dabda HarryBigButton Talk SessionKim Yoonha Ha Bakguk Danpyunsun Jeong Jiyeon
2025 In 2025, they announced a lineup that included Green Flame Boys and Leenalchi. Sunday, 12 October Sangsangmadang StreetAdios Audio Far East Asian Tigers Green Flame Boys Duoxini Fat Hamster & Kang New Leenalchi
See also
List of music festivals in South Korea List of music festivals
References
External links Website