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The Jeonju World Sound Festival Organizing Committee (Chairman Lee Wong-jun, hereinafter referred to as the Sound Festival) is recruiting young sound performers who will take the stage at the 2025 Sound Festival "Youth Pansori Celebration."

The "Youth Pansori Celebration" is the representative program of the Sound Festival designed to discover talented young sound performers and broaden the stage experience of the next generation of performers. This year, the festival is recruiting a total of five sound performers, one for each of the five basic Pansori stories (Chunhyangga, Shim Cheongga, Heungboga, Jeokbyeokga, Sugungga).

Eligibility for participation is open to individuals born between 1989 and 2006 who can perform sound for at least 60 minutes and are available to participate in the Sound Festival schedule. Anyone who meets these criteria can apply. The performances will follow a format where each basic story is performed for 60 minutes with explanations in the style of a Pansori performance.

The application period is until 3 p.m. on the 30th, and interested participants can submit their application form, personal information consent form, and a sound recording audio file lasting at least 15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes through Google Form (https://bit.ly/4jlHU7R).

The judging process will involve three blind judges who are Pansori experts evaluating the submitted audio files. The final selection results will be announced on May 9 through the official website of the Sound Festival. The application form download and further details can be found in the announcements section of the Sound Festival website (www.sorifestival.com).

The five selected sound performers will receive performance fees, support for the venue and equipment for the performance, as well as promotional assistance. They will have the opportunity to perform on the "Youth Pansori Celebration" stage during this year's Sound Festival period (August 13-17).