Waterbomb festival

Waterbomb festival
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Inaugurated2015
FoundersVolume Unit Entertainment
WebsiteWaterbomb

Waterbomb is an annual summer music festival organized by Volume Unit Entertainment. It was first launched in 2015 in Seoul, South Korea, and has since expanded to other cities and countries. The festival features a mix of music, dance, and art performances on multiple stages, showcasing both national and international artists with a focus on K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM.[1]

In addition to the performances, there are photo booths, food vendors, and retail store stalls set up during the festival. As the name suggests, the festival also includes various water-based activities such as water cannons, water gun fights, pool parties, zip-lining, bungee jumping, and more,[2][3] though it was criticized for its high water usage.[4]

The event usually divides its artists into two different teams, each characterized by different colours. The festival-goers are free to choose their team when buying the tickets to the event. This includes a water fight between the two teams and a winner is announced at the end of the festival.[5][6][7]

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  2. ^ "Waterbomb Festival returns to cool off partygoers". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 15, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "3년을 기다렸다 썸머 뮤직 페스티벌 워터밤(waterbomb) 내년 개최". Naver News (in Korean). November 5, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ^ Saemi Namgung (July 17, 2022). "Summer Festivals Criticized for Wasting Water". Herald Insight. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "韓国の夏を代表する大型音楽フェスが日本に初上陸「WATERBOMB JAPAN」東京・大阪・名古屋3都市で開催が決定！". PR Times (in Japanese). March 31, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "'Waterbomb' makes a big splash: But a lack of attractions and long lines left some fans wanting more". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 30, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  7. ^ "'워터밤 2017(WATERBOMB 2017)', 내년 7월 29일 서울 도심서 개최 확정 ::". 스타데일리뉴스 (in Korean). December 21, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2024.