Madonna Greets Taipei Fans Before Concerts
Madonna greeted her fans here in Taiwan on Facebook and Twitter Tuesday, after arriving for two concerts this week. “We are coming to get you TAI-PEI!!,” Madonna posted — drawing warm responses from fans across Taiwan. One of those who responded was TV host Janet Hsieh, who wrote, “We’re ready for you!!!!!!” The 57-year old...Continue reading
Taiwan Singer Jolin Tsai Wows at MAMA
Taiwan singer Jolin Tsai wowed the audience at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) last night in Hong Kong with a racy rendering of her signature song “Play.” Tsai took to the stage in all-black, with a host of male back up dancers, and wowed audience members. In addition to performing, she also won...Continue reading
Singer Stella Chang to Hold Concerts and Charitable Sale
Taiwan singer Stella Chang is set to stage two performances in Taipei Arena on December 26 and 27. Chang, once touted as the Queen of Mandarin Songs, will also perform in southern Taiwan on January 9, 2016. Fans of Chang who can’t make it to her show will have a chance to own a piece...Continue reading
Bon Jovi ‘Brokenhearted’, Hopes to Return Next Year
Jon Bon Jovi apologized to his fans on Tuesday for the cancellation of two concerts in Taipei — saying the band members were heartbroken and hope to return to the island to perform next year. Speaking to reporters at Taipei Songshan Airport prior to leaving for Abu Dhabi, the singer said he and his band...Continue reading
Maroon 5 Kicks Off Back-to-back Taipei Concerts
American pop rock band Maroon 5 sent 18,000 fans at a Taipei concert into a frenzy last night by reeling out 17 hits, including “One More Night” and “This Love.” The six-member band kicked off their 80-minute concert at the Taipei World Trade Center with “Animals,” amid sounds of wolf growls. It will hold another...Continue reading
Previous Concerts
Ok Go Date: 1 August 2015 (Saturday) Venue: NTU Sports Center Event Image via Nius news Lindsey Sterling Date: Thursday March 12, 2015 Venue: Legacy, Taipei Event Image via Yukuang Music Arch Enemy Date: Sunday March 15, 2015 Venue: Hana Live House, Taipei Tickets Image via Walkie Ticket Pitbull Date: Tuesday March 24, 2015 Venue: Taipei Arena, Taipei Tickets Image...Continue reading
Swinging on a Star: Mikky Ekko’s Concert Special
Within the last few months, Taiwan has been graced by the presence of many international artists. Some of them currently hot on top 40 charts around the world with impressive accolades. Others strive to hone their stage performances in the Far East, all the while garnering more fan base on this side of the world....Continue reading
Concert Review: Lily Allen at Taipei International Convention Center
Four years, a marriage and two kids later, Lily Allen is back. She’s still got her trademark attitude and charm, and the English singer brought both – and lots of fun – to Taipei for her first ever show in Taiwan on Thursday at the Taipei International Convention Center. Things were a little shaky with...Continue reading
Concert Review: Bastille at Taipei International Convention Center
Anyone who went to the Bastille concert in Taipei on Sunday knowing little about the band no doubt left a super fan. And if you were already a fan like myself, you probably reached “stormer” level and wondered if it was humanly possible to love Bastille even more. The British indie rock band performed an...Continue reading
Concert Reviews: Priscilla Ahn in Taipei
I think I found the voice that truly defines the word, “Angelic.” There wasn’t an audience member at the Legacy concert venue on Tuesday night that wasn’t completely blown away by Priscilla’s amazing voice. Her music genre is folk, presented best with acoustic instruments and a stripped-down vocals that literally soothes the soul. It’s simplistic,...Continue reading
Concert Review: Hoobastank rocks Taipei
Oh my gosh, there are so many people!!! Last night the post-grunge, alternative band Hoobastank rocked the National Taiwan University Sports Center, and for a night I got to relive my high school years (oh man, am I that old?!). I unfortunately missed the first two songs of the show because I was waiting for...Continue reading
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