2025 Taipei Music Expo Announces ‘Open Call’ for Music Professionals worldwide
The 2025 TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO (TMEX) has recently announced the launch of its international open call, inviting music professionals worldwide to participate in this year’s event. Scheduled to take place from August 28 to 31 at the Taipei Music Center (TMC) as part of the 2025 TRENDY TAIPEI event series, the four-day extravaganza promises a diverse blend of industry forums and festival-stage performances, including the highly anticipated JAM JAM ASIA segment showcasing breakthrough artists from the Asia Pacific region.
This year’s theme, “Tune in to Taiwan. Sync with Asia.”, underscores TMEX 2025’s focus on fostering regional collaboration and creative exchange throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Going beyond the standard expo format, TMEX serves as a premier platform for connecting record labels, music festivals, artist management agencies, and industry leaders across the region. The international open call invites various music professionals such as curators, festival organizers, agency representatives, and media to engage in specially designed programs aimed at strengthening regional ties.
With a comprehensive program lineup, TMEX 2025 promises to be the most ambitious edition yet. The TMEX Forum will bring together influential voices from Asia for panel discussions on creative strategies, industry innovation, and global music trends. Additionally, attendees can look forward to a keynote address by a prominent figure in the music and media sector. The TMEX Exhibition will feature a vast gathering of record labels, music festivals, artist management agencies, and industry platforms from Taiwan, while strategic collaborations with renowned festivals and venues like Big Mountain Music Festival (BMMF) in Thailand, Zandari Festa in Korea, and Zepp and duo MUSIC EXCHANGE in Japan will further enhance TMEX’s international reach.
The TMEX Biz-Matching initiative will facilitate curated networking sessions between Taiwanese and international professionals, enhancing collaboration opportunities. The first two days of TMEX 2025 will cater exclusively to industry insiders, with the weekend program opening up to the public for showcases and live performances.
A highlight of TMEX 2025 is the JAM JAM ASIA showcase, offering a genre-crossing lineup of contemporary Asian artists. The roster includes globally recognized performers such as Yaeji from Korea, POTATO from Thailand, ALI from Japan, and Tanya Chua from Singapore. Local Taiwanese artists like Lim Giong, Sunset Rollercoaster, Flesh Juicer, and 9m88 will also take the stage, showcasing the vibrant musical landscape of Taipei and the surrounding region. With over fifty artists confirmed for the event, JAM JAM ASIA promises to be a multi-stage celebration of Asian music, complemented by a lively street party in the surrounding plaza.
Set against the backdrop of the Taipei Music Center (TMC) in the Nangang District of Taipei City, the TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO and its accompanying JAM JAM ASIA festival offer an unparalleled opportunity for music professionals and enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the dynamic music scene of Taiwan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Don’t miss this exciting event from August 28 to 31 as TMEX 2025 sets the stage for a new chapter in Asian pop music.