Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
Concerts
Jolin Tsai Takes a Tumble During Concert

Jolin Tsai Takes a Tumble During Concert

The music doesn’t stop for pop diva Jolin Tsai, even after a painful tumble onstage. The singer was performing at a concert in China last night, when she reportedly stepped on her own shoe strap and fell heavily to her knees. Tsai, who was performing with a cold, smiled and continued to sing without pause...Continue reading
Amei Announces Kaohsiung Concerts after Taipei Arena Rejection

Amei Announces Kaohsiung Concerts after Taipei Arena Rejection

Pop diva Amei has announced a series of concerts in Kaohsiung, after her application to perform at the Taipei Arena was rejected. As part of her world tour, the 44-year-old star will play 6 dates at the Kaohsiung Arena, on August 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. “Utopia 2.0” kicked off December last year...Continue reading
SHINHWA Set for Taipei Concert Next Year

SHINHWA Set for Taipei Concert Next Year

South Korean boy band SHINHWA has announced that they’ll be making Taiwan the first stop on their international tour next year. The six-member group is scheduled to release part 2 of their 13th studio album “Unchanging” in January next year. And they’ll begin their “2017 SHINHWA LIVE – UNCHANGING” tour at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center on...Continue reading
Singer Hebe Tien Fined for Concert Overtime

Singer Hebe Tien Fined for Concert Overtime

Pop singer Hebe Tien is facing a $150,000 NT fine, after going overtime on the last night of her concert series in Taipei. The 33-year-old member of girl group S.H.E. added an extra encore at the end of her “If PLUS” show last night, after around 10 thousand audience members refused to leave the Taipei...Continue reading
HK Crooner Jacky Cheung Announces Concert Tour

HK Crooner Jacky Cheung Announces Concert Tour

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Jacky Cheung has announced an upcoming world tour, with concerts in Taiwan set for the month of February. The crooner with 57 albums under his belt is reportedly set for 4 performances on the dates of the 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th, at the Taipei Arena for his “A Classic Tour”. But...Continue reading
Charlie Puth Addicted to Taiwan Bubble Milk Tea

Charlie Puth Addicted to Taiwan Bubble Milk Tea

Charlie Puth came to share his good voice with fans and was deeply fascinated by Taiwan. The talented young artist Charlie Puth had his first concert in Taiwan on August 16, this past Tuesday. The tickets were sold out in 10 minutes after they were available. In the interview before the concert, he tasted famous...Continue reading
Upcoming Taiwan Concert Schedule

Upcoming Taiwan Concert Schedule

The Platters Taipei Date:  9 October 2016 Venue: Taipei International Convention Center Tickets Sonny Turner Facebook  Scorpions Taipei Date: 3 October 2016 Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall Image via allevents.in Pentatonix Taipei Date: 20 September 2016 Venue: National Taiwan University Sports Center Tickets Image via Era Ticket  Queen Taipei Date: 19 September 2016 Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall Tickets Image via...Continue reading
ICRT's 10th Battle of the Bands Now Accepting Demos!

ICRT’s 10th Battle of the Bands Now Accepting Demos!

It’s best on best for ICRT’s 10th Annual Battle of the Bands this year, and WE WANT YOU! We’re taking everything to the extreme for this special anniversary edition of Battle of the Bands. Contestants will face a star-studded panel of judges, including multi-talented singer-songwriter Wang Dawen, Golden Melody nominated musician Hu Shen, and songwriter-producer...Continue reading
Mayday Fan Proposal Costs Band $170,000 NT in Fines

Mayday Fan Proposal Costs Band $170,000 NT in Fines

A couple’s moment of joy is causing ire among Mayday fans, and may have cost the Taiwan band hundreds of thousands in fines. Reports say Mayday’s concert Tuesday night at the Hong Kong Coliseum was interrupted when a fan suddenly walked out into the aisle, and proposed to his girlfriend. Concert organizers and Mayday seemed...Continue reading
Girls Generation Set Off Chase at Taoyuan Airport

Girls Generation Set Off Chase at Taoyuan Airport

South Korean girl band Girls Generation nearly set off a high-speed chase with fans at Taoyuan International Airport earlier today. The 8-member group is on the island for concerts tomorrow and Sunday, in their first shows in Taiwan without former member Jessica, who left GG in 2014. The “Nation’s Girl Group” arrived at 11:40 this...Continue reading
South Korean Band CNBLUE Arrives in Taiwan

South Korean Band CNBLUE Arrives in Taiwan

South Korean boy band CNBLUE arrived in Taiwan earlier today, driving fans into a frenzy at the Taoyuan International Airport. The pop rock group landed at 12:40pm, and went through customs amidst flashing cameras and screaming fans. Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Jong-hyun, Kang Min-hyuk, and Lee Jung-shin are set to perform tomorrow and Saturday for their...Continue reading
Taiwanese Fans Can Watch Super Bowl 50 Live

Taiwanese Fans Can Watch Super Bowl 50 Live

Often billed as one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl is scheduled to kick off at 7 AM on the first day of the Chinese New Year, that’s February 8th, Taipei time. It will see the Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos in a bid to lift the champion’s...Continue reading