Promising to build upon upon the resounding
success of previous years, the 2024 World Music Festival @Taiwan (WMFT) lays
the foundation of its 8th edition with the announcement of its open-call
submission for its showcase application starting May 25.
Scheduled to take place across three stages
at Taipei's premier musical venue from October 11th to 13th, this year's event works
under the banner theme "GROOVE TO YOUR ADDICTION.” The festival also explores
the intricate relationship between artists and audiences delving deep into
three distinct facets: Hooked On Music, Immersed In Music, and Touched
By. WMFT remains dedicated to curating diverse musical experiences while
providing a professional platform for burgeoning global talents.
Notably, artists from last year's festival
are invited to perform at renowned showcase festivals worldwide this year,
including Colours Of Ostrava (CZ), Tallinn Music Week (EE), Seoul
Music Week (KR), and beyond, thereby etching a new chapter for diverse music
on the global stage.
Excitingly,
the selection process now boasts 16 showcases, comprising nine from Taiwan and
seven from overseas. To ensure a fair competition, applications are divided
into two categories: Jury Selection and New Talents, catering to
emerging artists of varying degrees and ages who are seeking discovery and
cultivation.
The
2024 WMFT proudly welcomes 15 esteemed international experts from across the
music industry, and the first wave list has been announced! Among them are Darek
Mazzone from KEXP; Filip Košťálek and Zlata Holušová from Colours of Ostrava;
Martyna van Nieuwland from Music Meeting Festival; Noda Ryuji from Music Lane
Festival Okinawa; Phuong Le from Wonderfruit Festival; Takuya Salam Unagam from
NHK; and Umair Jaffar from Small World Music Festival.
Participating
in face-to-face sessions with artists, such as Speed Meetings, Networking, and
Industry Conferences, these industry stalwarts not only explore opportunities
for emerging talent but also impart invaluable insights to participants.
Reflecting
on her experience at the 2023 WMFT, Minna Huuskonen, founder of Minnamurra
Music, shared, "I was especially interested in the indigenous music and
was amazed how the small island captures many areas of flourishing musical
life."
The
WMFT offers musicians a golden opportunity to captivate both Asian audiences
and international industry experts with their exceptional skills. Through years
of fostering diversity and excellence, it has solidified its position as an
indispensable music festival in East Asia.
Applications are now open to
independent and emerging artists worldwide, with final results slated for
announcement on June 19th, 2024.
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