Seoul Community Radio spotlights UK bass at Hajodaze Festival 2024

Seoul Community Radio has unveiled a line-up highlighting UK bass talent for its next edition of Hajodaze YangYang Festival, which is due to go ahead in Seoul, South Korea.

Hajodaze takes place across two dates this summer - July 20 and August 17 - at South Korea’s East Coast beach resort Yangyang in the Gangwon province for a third annual season.

This year's events promise to combine "a strong local and international line-up reflecting the rising trend of bass, breaks and all-around rave flavours sweeping the Asia region."

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Most of the line-up is yet to be confirmed, however headliners for the August event so far include Eliza Rose and Ryota, while July's edition includes Flowdan, Yung Singh, Jensen Interceptor, and more.

July's event will also welcome local talent such as Hangzoo, Shubostar, Salamanda, 7ip7o3, Lil Lily, Y2K92, and more, and a live performance from Deadbois.

Aside from DJ sets, Hajodaze also includes performances from the Hajodaze Skate Team and the Hajodaze Vogue Crew, as well as a DIY t-shirt workshop, and a continuous live stream from its two stages.

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Line-ups this year are said to reflect the influence of UK bass on modern dance music in South Korea, such as the amen break inclusion in K-pop releases and the influence of UK grime on Korean hip hop.

Hajodaze is completely free to enter, hosted by Seoul Community Radio, South Korea's independent radio station dedicated to underground music. The festival is now in its third year.

Check out the full line-up for the July edition of Hajodaze below, and keep up to date on the August edition here.

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