ALL(Oct.7th-Oct.10th) Oct.7th (MON) Oct.8th (TUE) Oct.9th (WED) Oct.10th (THUR)

Period Oct. 7th(Mon) ~ 10th(Thur), 2019 Venue IEUM Center, Good Performance Information Center, Daehakro Arts Theater, Seoul Namsan Gukakdang, YES24 Stage Hosted & Organized by Korea Arts Management Service Supported by Ministry of Culture, Korea Tourism Organization, Sports and Tourism, Arts Council Korea Cooperation by Seoul Namsan Gukakdang, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, Korea Disability Arts&Culture Center

PERFORMING ARTS MARKET IN SEOUL 2019 Under the support of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea Arts Management Service has been hosting PAMS(Performing Arts Market in Seoul) every October. The primary objects of PAMS are revitalization of rational distribution and exportation to oversea markets for Korean performing arts that based on diversified orientation and creation. Through the diverse programs of PAMS as showcases of selected Korean performing arts, Booth Exhibition for the promotion of art works and artistic groups, varied forum and networking programs, all the performing arts experts are able to share the information of field and global trends for encouragement of creation and provision of performing arts. Not only complacent as distributive channel of polished art works, also PAMS desires to expand boundary of creation and distribution by offering inspiration for cooperation through intensive communication. PAMS 2019 suggests a solid vision as the representative contemporary performing art markets of Asia. On this occasion, performing artists share their expertise, experiences and their innovative idea for original inspiration. By doing so, PAMS is ambitious to be a venue of networking for market extension and audience development.

PAMS Link X KAMS Journey to Korean Music 2019 Journey to Korean Music is a platform that introduces the music and culture of Korea to world music experts from around the globe and provides support for traditional Korean bands seeking to take their music abroad. Through Journey to Korean Music, overseas experts can gain an understanding of both Korean culture and music while Korean bands can access oppotunities for promotion and take steps to advance into the international market. Over 140 international world music experts, including directors and journalists, have visited Korea to take part in this program over the years. Journey to Korean Music offers a rich experience of Korean music in all of its diversity, from traditional Korean arts in their original forms to Korean music reshaped using modern language. KAMS Connection KAMS Connection is a supportive programme to promote international communications and collaborations among professionals in performing arts field. KAMS and partner organisations run a research exchange programme together; KAMS offers performing arts professionals with the opportunities of research exchange by which they can gain knowledge and build networks, while the partners do vice versa. KAMS supports the former participants who have developed collaborative projects as well, aiming to strengthen the ecosystem where international co-workings are encouraged. Seoul Performing Arts Festival(SPAF) 2019 This year’s SPAF presents 19 performances by companies from ten countries: international performances invited from seven countries (Germany, Denmark, Russia, Belgium, Israel, France and Filand), ten Korean performances selected through an open call, collaboration programs run with the Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS), Asia Culture Center/Asia Culture Institute, Korea National University of Arts, One Dance Culture Center in Bulgaria, and a variety of side events.