From Kim Changwan Band to Rising Stars... "K-Rock" Takes the Stage Together

KOCCA's "With Stage AND"
First Introduction of All-Standing Tickets and Four-Sided Stage Structure

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency announced on August 6, 2026, that the first performance of "With Stage AND Season 6" will be held on September 4 at Seoul CKL Stage.

With Stage AND is a showcase designed to discover outstanding pop music creators and present high-quality performances. Since its debut in 2019, it has contributed to the expansion of the base of popular cultural arts, encompassing regions, genres, and generations.

This year, under the theme of "K-Rock," the event will highlight the past, present, and future of Korean rock music. Kim Changwan Band, The Vane, and Peachtruck Hijackers are among the featured performers.

For the first time among CKL Stage's showcase series, all tickets will be for standing room only. The stage will use a four-sided structure, allowing the audience to surround the stage from all directions and experience the excitement of the live performance from any position.

Ku Kyungbon, head of the Content-Based Division at the Korea Creative Content Agency, said, "We plan to present a variety of popular music stages, starting with the September performance and continuing through the planned November showcase," adding, "We aim to provide more opportunities for creators and high-quality cultural experiences for the audience."

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