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[History] Hello Rookies 2014

posted in Hello Rookie on March 21, 2016 by Anna 0 Comments

I frequently find myself looking up former contestants of Hello Rookie when writing small info snippets for various posts. Since the competition started in 2007 a large number of great bands and solo artists has gotten a share of the spotlight, and it’s particularly fun to see how the now more famous acts have evolved…. Continue reading →

2014 Band Discovery Top 3

posted in Band Discovery on August 31, 2014 by Anna 0 Comments

Following what used to be the SangSang Madang Band Incubating program, KT&G are now hosting the SangSang Madang Band Discovery competition offering 3 new bands an opportunity to play the 2014 Sangsang Fest in November. The Top 6 was picked in the beginning July with indie pop bands The Lads and Cranfield, bluegrass and country… Continue reading →

Up And Coming Bands Summer 2014

posted in Awards & Competitions, Band Discovery, K-Rookies on July 17, 2014 by Anna 0 Comments

It’s not just Hello Rookie that highlights the many talented but unknown bands that Korea has to offer. In addition to the announcement for the Hello Rookies of August, last week also offered lists of the finalists from 3 other music competitions.   2014 K-Rookies Let’s start with K-Rookies. This is a competition created by… Continue reading →

Hello Rookies of May & June

posted in Hello Rookie on May 4, 2014 by Anna 0 Comments

Since the last day of Mars artists have been able to apply for this year’s Hello Rookie competition. Applications are made on monthly basis with around seven bands usually picked for final audition in front of a live audience. The monthly winners are awarded 1 million won each and get to appear on a special… Continue reading →

Support Your Music 2013 : Second Circuit Finalists

posted in Support Your Music on May 7, 2013 by Anna 0 Comments

Mint Paper and Daum Music continues their Support Your Music 2013 initiative. Manggakhwa came out the winner among the first circuit finalists and ended up with 187.4% of the funds he needed to record his second full-length album. Auditions to become the second artist of the year started in April with online voting for the… Continue reading →

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