Music festivals of Taiwan | |
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General Information | |
Related genres | Mandopop, Hokkien pop, rock music, Indigenous music, etc. |
Location | Taiwan |
The following is a list of music festivals in Taiwan. This list may have overlap with list of music festivals and List of festivals in Taiwan. Music festivals in Taiwan may focus on Taiwanese musicians or international musicians, and may be either in a concert or music competition format, or both. Music of Taiwan in contemporary times incorporates diverse genres, and Taiwan has many ongoing music festivals dedicated to pop music, Indigenous music, Indie Music, as well as Mandopop.
Festival name | Type | City/venue | Years | Notes |
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Amis Music Festival | Indigenous music | Dulan Village, Taitung County | 2013–present | Organized by Suming Rupi |
Beigang International Music Festival | Light music | Beigang, Yunlin | 2006–present | The festival has a series of concerts, mostly wind music, and an educational program within the Chia-Hu Conservatory |
Formoz Festival | Indie Music | Taipei | 1995–present | Formoz Festival plays an important role in the development of Taiwanese indie music. |
Hohaiyan Rock Festival | Rock Music | Fulong Beach, Gongliao District, New Taipei | 2000–present | |
Megaport Music Festival | Rock festival and Indie Music | Kaohsiung | 2006–present | |
Spring Scream | Music festival | Kenting, Pingtung County | 1995–present | The festival showcases a variety of music styles from bands both from Taiwan and overseas. |
Taichung Jazz Festival | Jazz festival | Taichung | 2003–present | |
Taroko Music Festival | Music festival | Taroko National Park, Xiulin Township, Hualien County | 2002–present | |
The music of Taiwan reflects the diverse culture of Taiwanese people. Taiwan has undergone several economic, social, and political changes through its cultural history, and Taiwanese music reflects those issues in its way. The music of the country has adopted a mixed style. As a country rich in Chinese folk culture and with many indigenous tribes with their own distinct artistic identity, various folk music styles are appreciated in Taiwan. In addition, people in Taiwan highly appreciate various style of Western classical music and pop music. Taiwan is a major Mandopop hub.
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