Country Profile: Taiwan
“Audiences in Taiwan are both loyal and curious,” says Orbis Fu, founder and CEO of ULC Presents.
“Legacy acts with strong fanbases continue to perform well, while there’s rising demand for fresh international names, particularly from Japan, Korea, and the UK indie/electronic scenes.
Taiwan’s live music scene has made a full post-pandemic recovery since mid-2023, with most international touring artists reporting sold-out or near-capacity shows.”
Taipei remains the key destination for international artists touring the island, with venues including the newly opened Taipei Dome (40,000) joining the likes of Zepp New Taipei, Legacy Tera, and Legacy Taipei in hosting shows. “Events that lean into experiential or lifestyle branding – combining music with art, fashion, or subculture narratives – are resonating more than traditional showcase-style concerts,” Fu adds. “In contrast, generic lineups or poorly localised marketing campaigns tend to struggle,…
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