A quick bite at a neighborhood eatery or a purchase from a local shop could score music fans a front-row spot at Seoul Plaza, where a two-day festival is turning everyday consumer spending into concert tickets as part of efforts to give small businesses a boost. Seoul Global Art Night with Receipt Concert, sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Shinmun Daily, will run Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. on a specially built stage at Seoul Plaza. Visitors who present receipts totaling at least 30,000 won (about $22) from small businesses in Seoul during October can access a designated seating area near the stage, with multiple receipts accepted and verification limited to once per person each day. Admission remains free for visitors without qualifying receipts, although seating areas will differ depending on verification. The festival aims to encourage spending at restaurants, cafes and shops around City Hall before and after performances, while giving visitors a chance to discover Korean music and dance. Friday’s program will feature traditional Korean music per