Golden Melody Festival 2023 Successfully Concludes and Resumes International Physical Commercial Activities for the First Time After the Pandemic
TAIPEI, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Golden Melody Festival recently concluded successfully. This year not only marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, but also marks the first time in three years since the pandemic that physical business activities have resumed in Taiwan and abroad. Culture Minister Shih Che highlighted the remarkable growth of the Golden Melody Festival during his remarks. From its beginning with 62 exhibitors to the current edition with a total of 450 exhibitors of national and international origin, including an impressive number of 83 international exhibitors. The festival's goal extends beyond offering outstanding programs; it also serves as a platform to showcase Taiwan's musical prowess and determination to forge international connections in the music industry.
Featuring a series of Business to Business events including Keynotes, SHOWCASE Concert, Biz Matching Center and Speed Meetings, Golden Melody Festival 2023 took place June 28-30.
This time, the Keynotes hosted 11 industry heavyweights from Taiwan and abroad as speakers and panelists. In particular, Jen Malone, a three-time Emmy-nominated music supervisor involved in multiple soundtracks for popular television series, discussed the scope of international music supervision. Grammy Award-winning artists James Fauntleroy and Larrance 'Rance' Dopson shared their views on fan engagement and songwriting tips. Jaeson Ma, co-founder of 88rising, and Kossy NG, Spotify's Asia Music Director, focused on developing the Asian music market. In addition, renowned concert producer Isaac Chen explored the differences between concert management in Taiwan and abroad.
The Golden Melody Festival has been promoting Taiwanese music and encouraging international exchange. In recent years, he has forged the GMA Partnerships program with music festivals abroad, strengthening collaboration and creating more opportunities for exceptional local bands and artists to showcase their talent on the world stage. This year, the festival partnered with Wanderland Music
Additionally, the strong "SHOWCASE Concert" lineup featured nine national singers and bands, including Karencici, The Dinosaur's Skin, L8ching, I Mean Us, Jerry Li/CLOUDRIVER, Outlet Drift, Paige Su, Kasiwa and Iruka Police, as well as Guest international artists through GMA Partnerships, including Filipino band Flu, Singapore band Motifs and Thai idol group PERSES. They have brought a rich and diverse range of musical performances.
In this age of abundant musical creation, musicians need to not only produce great music, but also find viable business models to translate creativity into tangible profit. The Golden Melody Festival serves as a platform for industry collaboration, where music professionals from Taiwan and abroad can discuss emerging industry issues, exchange information, and help promote the visibility and audibility of the artists' works. musicians. It facilitates industry cooperation and cross-border collaborations, paving the way for various cooperation models and broader market opportunities. For more information, please visit the official GMA website ( https://gma.tavis.tw/gm34/GMF/default_en...) or follow their Facebook fan page ( https://www.facebook.com /GMAGMF).
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