Successful Conclusion of the 2025 Golden Melody Festival
The 2025 Golden Melody Festival recently wrapped up with great success under the management of Taiwan Television Enterprise. This event, known as the most prominent B2B platform in the Mandarin music industry, attracted around 50 professionals and buyers from various regions like Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia to Taiwan. Offering a dynamic setting for collaboration, the festival featured activities such as Speed Meeting sessions and the Biz-matching Center, facilitating partnerships and discussions among attendees.
One of the highlights of this year’s festival was the series of Conferences that brought together industry experts to delve into essential themes like music creation, distribution, and marketing trends. Among the notable speakers was Panos A. Panay, the President of The Recording Academy, which oversees the prestigious GRAMMY Awards. In his session, Panay shared valuable insights on the Academy’s mission and initiatives, emphasizing the importance for artists to adapt to the digital landscape and expand their global footprint. His focus on promoting “Music Without Borders” resonated with the audience, encouraging artists worldwide to express their stories in their native languages and showcasing confidence in the potential of Taiwanese musicians to receive GRAMMY Award nominations in the future.
The festival commenced with a lively opening event featuring six Best New Artist nominees from the Golden Melody Awards, including SherryZ, Giyu Tjuljaviya, someshiit, JUD, Kumu Basaw, and Andr. These rising stars captivated the audience with their stage presence and creative prowess, representing the upcoming generation of Taiwanese pop musicians. Additionally, a three-day Showcase concert series showcased nine local artists and bands such as Misi Ke, Running Youth, Sauljaljui, Makav, Robot Swing, Flesh Juicer, Rhydian Vaughan, Modern Cinema Master, and Fool and Idiot. The event also featured performances by international acts like Annisya x Song Brothers from Indonesia, Zenbu Kimi no Seida from Japan, and Can’t Be Blue from South Korea.
Furthermore, as part of the GMA Partnership Program, Taiwanese artists who participated in the festival have been invited to perform at various overseas events, including the Pentaport Rock Festival in Incheon, South Korea (August), CAT EXPO in Thailand (November), and JoyLand Festival in Indonesia (November). This initiative aims to provide these artists with international exposure and opportunities to showcase their talent on a global stage.
In conclusion, the 2025 Golden Melody Festival served as a vital platform for emerging artists to exhibit their creativity and energy, while global industry leaders explored international trends and fostered collaborations within the music industry. The festival’s success in bringing together professionals from different parts of the world highlights Taiwan’s growing prominence in the global music scene and sets the stage for promising future endeavors in the industry.