World Music Festival @ Taiwan’s Sixth Anniversary! 舊頁面轉跳

The World Music Festival @ Taiwan is the island’s largest outdoor festival dedicated to world music. For this year (October 14 to 16), we have a whole new plan, including a variety of music shows, cross-artform performances, an international showcase event, street performances, and exotic bazaars. Come and revel in music and so much more!

23 bands from Taiwan and abroad, 1 showcase performance, 4 international lectures, 2 dance workshops, exotic bazaars, and all kinds of street performances!

Slide 1-Ian Scobie Am

WOMADelaide策展人
— Ian Scobie Am —

WOMADelaide Director
— Ian Scobie Am —

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.

Slide 2-Frank Klaffs

Piranha Arts／WOMEX的執行長
— Frank Klaffs —

The CEO of Piranha Arts / WOMEX
— Frank Klaffs —

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.

Slide 3-Angelina P Bateman

前Sarawak Tourism Board 官方策展人
— Angelina P Bateman —

Former Director of Events & Corporate Relations of Sarawak Tourism Board
— Angelina P Bateman —

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.

Slide 4-Jung Hun Lee

南韓首爾音樂週創辦人及總監/GloMMnet總裁/Ulsan Jazz Festival的創辦人及總監
— Jung Hun Lee —

Founder & Director of Seoul Music Week/President of GloMMnet/Founder & Director of Ulsan Jazz Festival
— Jung Hun Lee —

“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.

Slide 5-Franki Raden

印尼Toraja International Festival 策展人/Lokaswara創辦人
— Franki Raden —

Indian composer/Fonder of Lokaswara
— Franki Raden —

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!

Slide 6-Tom Frouge

新墨西哥世界音樂文化節策展人
— Tom Frouge —

Curator of ¡Globalquerque!
( New Mexico's Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture)
— Tom Frouge —

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.

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2022 World Music Festival @ Taiwan

Let’s rock at Taiwan’s most upbeat music festival!

Volunteer Hiring

Want to be part of the festival?We wholeheartedly welcome anyone who wants to volunteer, get some good visibility for their goods/brand, or perform!
This link has all the information you need for registering to volunteer, get a stall at one of our bazaars, and take part in a side event/performance.

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FAQs

Can I bring my pet? Can I set up a tent? What Covid measures will be in place? These questions and more will be answered here.

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Getting here

Whether you use public transportation, your own vehicle, or our shuttle buses, we’ll provide detailed information on getting to the venue here.

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Media_TC_Mikki

Japan | Mikiki

“At the WMF venue in 2017, organic products such as incense and coffee had been sold, which made me feel that the importance of this festival was not only music but also the environment of clothing, food, housing and transportation which is the central concept of Wind Music production. I expect that I can refine the organic goodness of Taiwan by the people of the city and disseminate it overseas. “
—Lisa Kitanaka

Media_TC_Music Press Asia

Malaysia
| Music Press Asia

At the same time, let the swaying and jiggling of its colourful costumes feast the eyes. Beyond its passionate colours, be ready for an enthralling and charming performance.

Media_TC_New Ears Music

Hongkong
| New Ears Music

World Music Festival@Taiwan is more than a music festival, it is a festival of cultural and artistic exchange. Not only can you hear the music but also feel the diversity of different countries. This year, the World Music Festival @Taiwan has taken it to higher level.

Media_TC_New Straits Times

Malaysia
| New Straits Times

Taiwan's biggest outdoor music event, 2021 World Music Festival @Taiwan aims to connect the international music industry online, reinforce international exchanges and create networking opportunities and partnerships for Taiwanese musicians.

Media_TC_The East Asia Press

South Korea | The East Asia Press

Musicians from all over the world performed at the World Music Festival @ Taiwan. More than 50,000 audiences attended the music festival, and the spectators seating was full of people from different countries and generations.

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