Application Period(Extended)  May 1 (Thu) – May 6 (Tue), 2025 (until 24:00 KST)

※ Preliminary Examination 2025. May Results announced in May 2025

 Round of 32  October 16 (Thu) - October 17(Fri), 2025 

 Round of 16  October 18 (Sat), 2025 

 Announcement of finalist teams  October 18 (Sat), 2025 / 5 teams

 Who can apply 

- Participants must be adults aged 19 or older(born before October 14, 2006)

- Open to applicants of all nationalities

- Only busking musicians are eligible to apply

- Music-based performances are permitted / Both original songs and covers are allowed.

※ Those who made it to the final round of the 3rd Gwangju Busking WorldCup (2024) and previous competitions are not eligible to apply

 Video Submission Guidelines 

- Performance videos can be recorded indoors or outdoors.

※ Both previously recorded performances and newly recorded footage are accepted.

- Live performance footage must be submitted.

- The video must include either a sign (in any format) or the official logo of the "Gwangju Busking WorldCup"

- If you advance to the finals, any changes to personnel, members, or instruments shown in the preliminary video will result in immediate disqualification!

※ For more details, please refer to the official announcement on our website.

 Domestic Buskers Support 

- Accommodation Support

· Two nights of accommodation will be provided for those who advance to the round of 16 and the final .5.

- Airfare Provided

· Round-trip flight tickets (Economy Class) for up to 3 participants per team

※ Only available to musicians (Managers and other companions are not covered.)

※ Extra baggage fees are not included

 Busking Opportunities & Promotion 

- Opportunity to busk throughout Gwangju City

- Your performance video will be featured on Gwangju Busking World Cup’s official website and promoted through its social media channels.

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