Kindie Lounge, an indie music promotion and distribution support platform, has announced four recommended concerts for the fourth week of July. A variety of performances spanning diverse genres and concepts will take place across the country.

July 25 — Nerd Connection Kicks Off Club Tour 'Crest of the Wave' in Busan

Nerd Connection, a band under Your Summer, will kick off their club tour 'Crest of the Wave' on July 25 at Geumsarak in Busan. The tour starts in Busan and travels through major cities' live clubs across the country, concluding in September at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Seoul. Nerd Connection is set to deliver live performances that blend energetic band sound with lyrical sensibility.

July 25 — Kim Jae-hwan, ONEWE, and Dragon Pony Hold 'Stage Name' in Daegu

On the same day, the concert 'Stage Name' featuring Kim Jae-hwan, ONEWE, and Dragon Pony will take place at the EXCO Auditorium in Daegu. The three acts will each bring their distinct musical colors to deliver a festival-like stage for the Daegu audience.

July 26 — OurR Solo Concert 'Oasis III' in Seoul

On July 26, a solo concert by OurR, a band under MPG Music, titled 'Oasis III' will be held at Gorani Special Forces in Seoul. This stage will feature OurR's signature dreamy vocal tone, a collaboration with singer-songwriter Shim Jae-hyun, and the first live performances of tracks from their first full-length album.

August 1 — Vampire Hotel New Release Showcase

On August 1, a showcase commemorating the new release by Vampire Hotel, a band under No Mercy Company, titled 'VAMPIREHOTEL SHOWCASE' will be held at Club Freebird in Seogyo-dong, Seoul. Along with the release of their new work [CODEX ULTIMA], the event will feature live performances of new songs and intense stage shows, with LUSTROUBLE and Taiwanese band DIEPRESSION joining as special guests.

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Korea Music Label Industry Association Recruits Participants for '2026 Lalalaon' and Operates Practical Masterclass

Meanwhile, the Korea Music Label Industry Association (MLIA) is currently recruiting musicians and venues to participate in the '2026 Lalalaon' project, aimed at revitalizing small-scale popular music performances. Details on related support can be found on the association's official website.

Additionally, the final selection of trainees for the '2026 Popular Music Practical Masterclass' was completed on the 27th. The selected trainees will begin with an orientation on the 30th, followed by four weeks of intensive practical training and a five-month on-site internship program.