As part of the celebrations marking the 60^th anniversary of Korea-Uganda diplomatic relations, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uganda is organizing the 2023 K-POP Festival in Uganda. K-POP stands for Korean Popular Music and this festival will include a K-POP singing or dancing contest open to both individuals and groups. There will be auditions and a final event that are in person and open to the public.

1. Eligibility

• The contest is open to all Ugandans
• Participation is as an individual or in a group

2. How to apply

Fill in the application form at https://han.gl/kYREFi and be present on the day of the auditions. The application deadline is 15^th May 2023.

3.Events

• 1) 1^st Round: Auditions
  • Date: Saturday 20^th May 2023
  • Venue: Makerere University Yusuf Lule Auditorium
  • Time: Starting at 1:00 pm

There will also be a K-POP Random Play Dance event, and everyone is invited to participate and watch . Successful applicants will qualify for the Grand K-POP festival.

• 2) 2^nd Round: Grand K-POP Festival
  • Date: Friday 26^th May 2023
  • Venue: Makerere University Yusuf Lule Auditorium
  • Time: 1:00 pm
  • Number of Winners: 4 (Gold 1, Silver 1, Bronze 2)

4. Key points

• Fill in the online application form (one form for an individual participant or one form for group participation) and get ready to show your talent
• Only K-POP songs will be considered
• The Evaluation Criteria is as as follows;
  • Choreography, Composition, Uniformity 30%
  • Expression 40%
  • Stage Charisma 30%
• For participants dancing, those who closely who closely follow the original choreography of the K-POP song will be awarded higher scores
• The Top Three winners (Dance 2, Vocal 1) will qualify for the Global Audition of the K-POP World 2023 in Korea
• Please fill in the survey https://mofa2023.pmirnc.io/mofa/1/90/kw_kpop/1

Keep checking on the embassy’s social media for updates and any changes.

For any further inquiries, email korembassyug@gmail.com