World Music Festival @ Taiwan (WMFTaiwan) was established in 2016, emerging from Taiwan with the goal of promoting world music and serving as a matchmaking platform to introduce Taiwanese music to the international market. In 2024, with the new concept ‘Groove To Your Addiction,' it aims to amplify the senses, uncover the musical cells deep within our souls, and let hearing guide you to feel the impact, awaken the rhythm, and experience a flow state immersed in the present melody.
At the eighth-anniversary event, we invite music enthusiasts to actively support the export of Taiwanese local music! From October 11th (Friday) to October 13th (Sunday), this three-day event will gather an abundance of world music genres and feature performances from various ethnic groups, including Indigenous and Holo communities. The festival spans different world music styles such as pop, rock, and electronic. The series of events includes ‘Cross-Border Co-Production Programs,' ‘SHOWCASE Performances,' ‘International Forums,' and an ‘Exotic Style Market,' where music is presented as a personalized and unique art form!
From Taiwan to the World! The World Music That Gets You Hooked!
2024 World Music Festival @Taiwan
FRIDAY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT
3 opening groups will dazzle with a fresh music experience!
#FridayNight #GatheringOfStars #FeastForTheEars
OFFICIAL SELECTION
9 huge groups with immersive allure!
#StellarLineup #Magnetic #BestOfTheYear
JURY SELECTION
10 select groups will shine with a brilliance you won't want to miss!
#RhythmicMagic #RareChance #MusicWithoutBorders
NEW TALENT
6 new-gen groups from Taiwan and abroad!
#FreshNewcomers #BurstingWithVitality #TomorrowsHeadliners
Pe-sale tickets
Available now !
Exclusive Cast
Embodying the spirit of international joint performances and Taiwanese bands, unveiling a new horizon of music and presenting a grand cross-border co-productions!
Exclusive Program
Three exclusive programs will be showcased at the 2024 WMFT, offering an immersive experience of musical fusion as diverse cultures collide and create sparks!
EARTH BAZAAR
Gala Market makes its debut, offering a variety of culinary delights and unique handicrafts, allowing you to experience the flavors of different cultures!
International Conference
Two forums will highlight the significance of Showcase festivals and building the connection in the global music industry. The debut Music Roundtable will bring together the professionals to discuss three key topics!
News
Ian Scobie Am
— WOMADelaide Director
I was fortunate to be able to travel to Taipei to the “World Music Festival @ Taiwan” in 2017 to experience the broadest range of work from Taiwan and the region. It was a very productive and interesting visit which enabled us to ultimately bring the Taiwu Ancient Ballads Troupe to WOMADelaide and WOMAD New Zealand in 2019.
The festival presented a broad range of artists from Taiwan but also internationally and the range of community or audience participation and workshops was impressive. I would certainly recommend the festival to audiences and festival programmers alike.
Frank Klaffs
—The CEO of Piranha Arts / WOMEX
The popular World Music Festival, Taipei, Taiwan is a truly cultural discovery for each world music addict from all the world is located in the beautiful outdoor environment and provides a truly harmonious family entertainment experience.
Beyond the rich selection of high-class international artists, it was an also true revelation to learn about and encounter the culture and native sounds by the indigenous people rooted for centuries on the Island of Taiwan.
Angelina P Bateman
— Former Director of Events & Corporate Relations of Sarawak Tourism Board
I had the opportunity to be invited to the first ever Taiwan World Music Festival to share my experience in organizing the Rainforest World Music Festival. I was impressed by its organization especially the layout of the festival venue which was well planned, the festival goers were well behaved, making the festival a fun filled event for the whole family. I understand that the festival is getting better each year with more international performers. Do experience this festival when it happens next.
Jung Hun Lee
—Founder & Director of Seoul Music Week/President of GloMMnet/Founder & Director of Ulsan Jazz Festival
“World Music Festival @ Taiwan” is very pretty world music festival in Asia and also WMF@TW has a special showcase of Taiwanese unique artists and bands. I'm sure if you go to WMF@TW, you can meet this like pretty good music and lovely people.
Franki Raden
—Indian composer/Fonder of Lokaswara
The Taiwan World Music Festival is highly crucial for me since it has particularly become a meeting ground for musicians from across Asia-Pacific. The program was well structured and presented high quality of music. As a music festival director myself, I was fortunate to be able to attend the World Music Festival @ Taiwan. Keep up the good works. The festival must go on!
Tom Frouge
—Curator of ¡Globalquerque!
( New Mexico's Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture)
My visit to “World Music Festival @ Taiwan” in Taipei was one of magical discovery and professional and cultural enrichment. From the music and performers presented to the new colleagues and friends with whom I met and engaged with there, to old colleagues with whom I reunited, my entire visit was memorable, fun, educational and rewarding!
The festival is incredibly well run and programmed from all perspectives including technical, musical curation, street art and performance, presentations and workshops, audience engagement, and the food and craft bazaar.
