Festivals in Taiwan, such as Spring Scream, the Peace Fest, Basic Aid, and more…

This years Tainan May Jam was a lot of fun. Thanks to Axel for throwing one of Taiwan’s real gems as far as community and music goes. Good vibes and good times dominated the weekend, as did the beautiful weather. I managed to get a few photos and some video clips which [...]

Been busy before this years May Jam. I’ll be there sometime around 3 today to dust off my jimbe and join the drum circle for a while. I probably won’t be there for very long though, as I need to be at the Armory at about 7:30 to make sure those shows [...]

The May Jam schedule is out. It may have to be tweaked if any bands can’t come or what not, but this is as close to the final schedule as can be right now, and there are a lot of bands waiting anxiously to see their time slots so, here you go.
May Jam [...]

Just to let everyone know, the schedule for this years May Jam will be released soon (Monday night possibly around 11-12???). This year’s event had quite a few last minute submissions so the schedule is a bit late. Apologies to those that applied earlier. Thank you to the all of [...]

This year, there have been some problems with the band application process for the May Jam. Several emails to Axel have had problems so bands, if you haven’t heard anything, send me the an email with the name of your Band, how many members, kind of instruments you play, three recent picture of [...]

This years May Jam promises to be the best on ever. Bands, you need to get your applications in for this years May Jam soon. The Event is on May 3rd and 4th. Here is a message from Axel:
Hello May Jammers!
This year’s Tainan May Jam will be on the 3rd and 4th [...]

I received an email from a friend regarding some bad Spring Scream news:
Today, being April Fool’s day, almost 30 bands were notified that they aren’t play Spring Scream due to performance VISA issues.
Except it wasn’t a joke, and it’s well past noon already.
If any of the bands that aren’t allowed to play, actually play, there [...]

Here is a list of the Spring Scream 2008 bands that have been accepted to play this year. Some of these bands may eventually drop out and not play, but his is a good idea of who will actually be there.

Update:
The guys at Spring Scream caught wind of the error. I [...]

Spring Scream Rat
I have been getting a bit pissed off at the Spring Scream management this year because all of the emails I sent them never got any response. This site is one of the best archives of information and photos for Spring Scream and has been doing at our own cost for some [...]

The Spring Scream music festival in Kenting registration page is up, so if you are in a band or have some friends that play music in Taiwan, get a few demos together soon and submit them. Check out the main Spring Scream website periodically for updates regarding advanced ticket purchases and other events.

Here is the latest word on This years Spring Scream Double Rat music and Art Festival in Ken Ting, Taiwan. The info was leeched off of their Myspace page

Spring Scream April, 4 2008 at 2008 Spring Scream Double Rat Music and Art festival Erluanbi Light House, southern tip of Taiwan, Kenting,
Cost: [...]

A note from DC Rapier of the Blues Society on Taiwan:

Celebrate the life of Daniel Pearl� with us in
Taipei this weekend!

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This weekend, June 23rd to 25th, the PeaceFest will be rocking with many of Taiwan’s best bands.