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Balming Tiger play Koko

One of the most vibrant and thrilling names to come out of South Korea, hip-hop collective Balming Tiger are doing things a little differently. Hailed by The Guardian for their ability to “harness the rough edges of heavy metal with a pop sheen and exuberantly rapped verses”, last year they followed acclaimed debut album ‘January … [Read More]

Balming Tiger play Heaven

A diverse music collective taking their name from the famous Asian ointment “Tiger Balm”. Balming Tiger describes themselves as a “multinational alternative K-pop band” with a desire to create an impact globally. The main creative vision of Balming Tiger is to reflect and represent the younger generation of today’s society. Aiming to further popularise Asian … [Read More]

Seventeen play Glastonbury Pyramid Stage

They’re not the first Korean act to appear at Britain’s best-known festival – acts such as Jambinai and Gonne Choi have appeared before – but they’re the first to perform on the main stage (the Pyramid). In what was probably just a load of clickbait froth, publications such as the Daily Mail picked up on … [Read More]

2022 K-Music Showcase

The K-Music Showcase returns live to the heart of London with a spectacular line-up of alternative musical talent. For 2022, the showcase will offer Alt Hip-hop from BALMING TIGER and the Lo-fi vintage modern sound of SE SO NEON – who will also be performing at The Great Escape Festival 2022. Paris based DJ DIDI … [Read More]

Balming Tiger play the Old Blue Last

Balming Tiger describe themselves as a ‘multi-national alternative K-pop band’ with hip hop influences and a boyband aesthetic. Wednesday 12 June 2019 The Old Blue Last | 38 Great Eastern Street | London EC2A 3ES | www.theoldbluelast.com Doors open: 8:00pm Balming Tiger: 10:00pm Curfew: 11:00pm Tickets £11 from dice.fm Presented by Dark Party. Links: Balming … [Read More]