In an effort to increase awareness of local and Aboriginal music, a collection of musicians including Taiwan's "king of live music," Wu Bai (
Representing the diversity of music around the island, James Chu (
Previously, Chu teamed up with Johnson Hsiao (
Now with a similar objective to "help musicians develop their skills so they can make a living in the music industry," Chu said a music association would be more beneficial than a venue in providing an outlet for struggling musicians.
"In the future we want to do that [open a live venue], but first we must have an association so that we can provide a voice for the musicians. The most important thing is to let the government know there are a lot of serious musicians who are serious about playing their music, but need help, a place to play and equipment to play with," said Chu, who is also the bassist for Wu Bai's accompanying band China Blue.
A nonprofit organization, TMCIAA initially aims to set up music camps where established musicians can provide music lessons in addition to insights on the recording industry. Future plans involve a recording studio and a rehearsal space, depending on whether funding from the government is forthcoming.
The more than 128 members of the association, some of whom are performing tonight, are all in some way connected to Taiwan's music industry.
Although Wu Bai & China Blue is the event's main attraction, equally talented and well-known artists including Chairman (
The music begins at 8pm and will be over by midnight, with Wu Bai scheduled to go on around 10pm. Due to the number of artists each set will consist of only three or four songs. Tickets cost NT$400 and can be purchased at the door. The Wall is at B1, 200, Sec 4, Roosevelt Blvd, Taipei (台北市羅斯福路4段200號B1).
Line up for tonight's show
8pm to 9:30pm, So What, Asia Power; 9:30 to 11pm Stone, Insane Monkey, Assassin, Wu Bai & China Blue; 11 to 12:15 XL, Samingad, Chairman
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