The winner will have the chance to perform at the Summer Sonic festival in Japan.
The project is open to original artists from various genres.
Rolling Hall, a sacred place for music, is launching the groundbreaking 'CMYK 2026' project in collaboration with Paradise Music Lab to discover new musical talents. This initiative marks the fifth iteration of the 'Rolling Hall Rookie Discovery: CMYK' program, which has been actively supporting emerging musicians since 2022 by providing opportunities for both online and offline festival performances, as well as the production of live clips.
This year's 'CMYK 2026' has significantly expanded its scale through the collaboration with Paradise Music Lab, aiming to seek the next generation of artists who can make a mark on the global stage. The winner will have the rare chance to perform at 'Summer Sonic 2026', one of Japan's largest music festivals. Along with this, winners will receive support for music production and management through Paradise Music Lab, as well as opportunities to perform at the Sound Planet Festival organized by Rolling Hall and hold solo concerts.
Rolling Hall's CEO, Kim Cheon-seong, expressed, "We are excited to present an evolved competition model. Rather than simply identifying a winner, we aim to be a supportive force in nurturing the winner's self-sustainability through the unique opportunity to perform at Summer Sonic." 'CMYK 2026' welcomes any musician with an original music style, regardless of genre, to apply. Selected teams will compete in the live finals staged at Paradise City after document and sound evaluations. For further details, follow Rolling Hall's official SNS channels.
'CMYK 2026' is more than just a competition; it aims to provide emerging artists with a substantial platform for global advancement. The opportunity to perform at the renowned Summer Sonic festival offers nascent musicians an invaluable experience that goes beyond mere performance, enabling them to understand the global music market and connect directly with fans.
Supporting emerging artists in breaking geographical boundaries to reach global stages is a crucial trend in today's music industry. 'CMYK 2026' reflects this movement and offers many musicians opportunities to reach wider audiences. This initiative, born from the collaboration between Rolling Hall and Paradise Music Lab, seeks to respect musical diversity and cultivate more talents across genres.
Beyond the growth of the artists, this project provides audiences with the chance to discover fresh music. As emerging artists, rich in originality, take the stage, audiences will have the opportunity to easily access new trends, adding vibrancy to the music market and enriching the diverse soundscape available to listeners.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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