
2014 Taipei Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival to Set Chinese Valentine’s Day Aflame
Update — Aug. 1, 10:33 a.m.: The Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival has been canceled in the wake of a series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung. What better way to celebrate love in all its electric forms than a pyrotechnic show? Those looking for a romantic or fun-filled way to spend Chinese Valentine’s Day on August...Continue reading

Taiwan Musicians Draw Big Audience at Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK
Taiwan bands performed for the first time at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival last weekend — with the Ministry of Culture saying they attracted large crowds. Electronic pop trio The Girl and The Robots, electro-rock band Go Chic, and Joanna Wang & The Weird Uncles took to the stage at the festival. According to the Ministry...Continue reading

Golden Melody Awards Spreads the Love
There were many winners at the 25th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei on Saturday, but not many came away with multiple awards on a night when the honors were evenly distributed across artists and countries. Malaysian-Chinese singer and songwriter Penny Tai and Taiwanese singer-songwriter and record producer Jonathan Lee walked away with the biggest hauls...Continue reading

Taichung Comes Alive: Compass Food and Music Fest
Looking for a great way to spend your weekend? Then stop by Compass Magazine’s 11th Annual Taichung International Food & Music Festival. Partake in great food and beverages from nearly 50 of the best eateries Taichung has to offer. This is matched by 17 of the best original, live bands and performers from Central Taiwan....Continue reading
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