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London’s k-pop obsession continues apace! Following K-pop headlining slots at BST Hyde Park, one of London’s biggest music festivals (with Blackpink in 2023 and Stray Kids in 2024), and Stray Kids playing two further dates in the capital this July, next summer an entire three-day K-pop festival could be coming to London. Exciting, eh?
The festival would be called Made in Korea (MIK) and it’d take place sometime in June. MIK wants to set up at Northwick Park in Brent, northwest London, and have space for 15,000 attendees.
It’s worth noting that, right now, all this hasn’t been confirmed. MIK’s organisers (Magic Sound Ltd) are seeking permission to host the event from Brent Council, with tentative dates of June 6-8.
Any K-pop devotee reading this piece will know that this isn’t the first time London has hosted a MIK festival. The first MIK London was held in Southwark Park in 2022.
According to the organisers, Made in Korea 2025 in Northwick Park would have a single stage hosting both Korean and Chinese performers. Music aside, the fest would boast merchandise stands, 40 food outlets and two bars, as well as have a licence to show films, plays and dance performances. Doors would be open from 11am to 11.30pm, and alcohol could be sold from 11am to 10.30pm.
Describing the event, the organisers said: ‘MIK 2025 is the second year of Magic Sound’s outdoor festival experience, showcasing international talent born out of the Korean Pop movement (K-Pop), now a globally recognised music genre
‘The London Borough of Brent, and specifically Northwick Park, have been chosen […] due to the borough’s diverse population and access to public transport, walking and cycling facilities. MIK 2025 will provide a youth-led boost to Brent’s local economy.’
A public consultation on MIK 2025 is open until January 14, and you can keep up to date on the festival Instagram here.
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