By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled & Reported
Updated: 2017.07.27 17:30
Due to the threat posed by Typhoon Nesat in northeastern Taiwan, for safety reasons, the event organizers have announced the postponement of the activities scheduled for July 28 to July 30. The new dates will be announced separately. Visitors who were planning to attend the Ocean Music Festival are advised to stay tuned for further updates.
“Ocean 17, Let’s Rock Together!” The 2017 New Taipei City Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival will take place from July 28 to July 30 at Fulong Beach. This year’s lineup includes the indispensable quartet Quarterback and the glutinous rice balls (Nuomi Tuan) in the history of Taiwan’s indie music scene, who will serve as the headline Battle bands for the first day’s theme “Rocking Together.” The second day will feature 17 guitarists from different generations battling it out on stage, set to create one of the most iconic moments in the festival’s history. The third day, themed “Shake It Up,” will kick off with the American rock band Monkey Pilot and will also host performances by Japan’s jazz band BLACK BOTTOM BRASS BAND, Russia’s WET RED, other international acts from Asia, and will close with headliners Brotherland and folk goddess Chen Qizhen on July 30.
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The Most Classic “Rocking Together” Ever — Ten Bands Battling on Dual Stages
During the 2017 Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival’s “Rocking Together” theme on July 28, a Battle mode will be created where two bands compete on stage. The lineup of ten bands includes rising indie acts such as the Hoklo rock band Zhuoshui River Commune, Non-People Species, and Hong Kong’s all-female band Egg Fried Meat Patty, which was nominated for Best Band at this year’s Golden Melody Awards. In addition, two veteran heavyweights, Quarterback and Nuomi Tuan, will close the night. These two bands shared the stage over a decade ago and, due to their close friendship and familiarity, share great chemistry. Nuomi Tuan has hinted that their July 28 performance will be “full of surprises,” leaving fans to discover the answer at the festival. Fans can leave comments on the band’s fan page, suggesting their favorite classic songs or how they’d like to see the two bands interact. The bands will seriously consider the suggestions, and hope all attendees will stay with them until the very end on the first day of the festival.
July 28 Schedule
17 Guitarists Across Generations — A Classic Only at the Ocean Festival
One of the highlights of the second day of the Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival is the gathering of 17 guitarists from different eras, competing on stage in a guitar-battling spectacle to create timeless moments. The performers include: Xiao Yang of Eastern Express/Rock East, A’You of Hate Love Songs/New宝岛康乐队, Sheng Zheng of Assassin/Monkey Pilot, A’Yi of Celluloid Band, Hu Shen, leader of Quarterback, Jesse of Chthonic, Da Ma of 1976, Hua Chiao of Strong & So What, Xiao Hao of Chairman Band, Xiao Yu of Shishen, Rachel of PISCO, Yi Yuan of Trash, Xharkie of Hot Pink, Lao Lu of Jiuji DianDian, A’Jie of Gunfire Spicy, A’Tuo of Casual, and Da Yan of Non-People Species — a truly exciting lineup of 17 guitarists to look forward to.
July 29 Schedule
“Shake It Up” — A Global Perspective, International Heavyweights
The third day’s theme, “Shake It Up,” will feature international acts such as Japan’s jazz band BLACK BOTTOM BRASS BAND, Russia’s WET RED, and Chinese indie rockers Er Shou Meigui (Second-hand Roses). Additionally, the supergroup Brotherland — formed by musical genius Zhang Zhenyue, hip-hop legend MC HotDog, and the freshest hip-hop force MJ116 — will bring explosive stage energy, guaranteed to electrify the final day of the festival. Also performing will be creative goddess Chen Qizhen, closing the event. The fusion of local and international music will spark new creative flavors.
July 30 Schedule
The preliminary rounds of this year’s Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival will be held on July 1 at The Wall in Gongguan, July 2 at Red Building Riverside Leave a Message, and July 9 at San Ying Art Village. From the initial 30 qualifiers, the final 10 will advance to the “Ocean Independent Music Grand Prix.” All three preliminary rounds are free to attend, and the public is welcome to join. In addition, during the “Ocean Independent Music Grand Prix” on the second day of the festival, five high school students will be publicly selected to form a high school judging panel, bringing their youthful perspectives to choose the most promising bands. Registration is open from 3:00 PM on June 30, 2017, to 11:00 PM on July 7, 2017. For more details on registration, please visit the official website of the “2017 New Taipei City Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival.”
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