The Penta Super Rookies who will take the stage at the ‘2026 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival’, a dream stage for rookie musicians, have been revealed!
According to Incheon City on the 8th, the ‘TOP 30’ Penta Super Rookies were announced via official social media channels.
The list includes Gamgyul Seoridan, Ginaijik, Kim Pureum, Nyteh, The Joyfools, dizzymunzzy, Lily Eat Machine, Mun Somun, Band ET, Beirut Taxi, Brown Tiger Band, B-Zero, Sanbo, Samsan, sabbaha, SEKIMAL, Shin Yun-su, Asian Spice House, Yeon and Pil, Oysters, Old English Sheepdog, Ureuk and the Punggakjaengideul, Wack, Wednesday, Chasedae, Cheong-yoil, KAVE, Peach Truck Hijackers, Poser Army, and Hyang-u-hoe.
These artists will compete again in the main competition on the 16th to narrow the field down to the TOP 10. Then, the final TOP 6 will be decided at the final stage on the 30th.
This year, the Penta Super Rookie program has expanded its support and benefits. The opportunity to perform at Pentaport, which was previously limited to the TOP 6, has been expanded to all TOP 10 teams. They will join the official lineup on the Third Stage of the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, held from July 31 to August 2.
The grand prize winner will be given the chance to perform at an overseas festival to support their leap onto the global stage. Additionally, the grand prize, gold, and silver prize winners will receive album production support in connection with the Incheon Music Creation Center.
A city official stated, “Information regarding the festival and Super Rookie can be found on the official website and social media.”
Meanwhile, the 21st Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, hosted by Incheon City and co-organized by the Incheon Tourism Organization and Gyeonggi Ilbo, will take place from July 31 to August 2 at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park.
