2014 New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival Lineup Announced

July 12 marks the highlight of the Marine Music Festival – the “Marine Independent Music Grand Prize.” In addition to the top 10 competing bands vying for the highest honor, the event also invites returning acts such as “Hill Wu & Band” and “FLUX” (2013 Marine Star Award winners), “Dark White Collar Class” (2013 Jury’s Special Award), “TRASH” (2013 Marine Independent Music Grand Prize winners), along with veteran performer Crowd Lu, who headlines the night, symbolizing the passing of the marine spirit. July 13’s theme is “Rock Across the Oceans,” representing the idea that music knows no borders, where bands can share and learn from each other through music. The line-up includes Australia’s Elliot the Bull, Sweden’s Her Bright Skies, India’s Indian Ocean, Madagascar’s Kilema, Canada’s Your Favorite Enemies, and Taiwan’s rock queen a MEI, who closes the night as the headline act. This year’s festival promises big names every day and unforgettable performances all around – definitely not to be missed.

Beyond the live rock performances, there are also continuous fun activities on offer. The official Facebook fan page of the tourism bureau, “New Taipei Travellers,” has launched a promotional campaign in tandem with the Marine Music Festival called “Everyone Has a Marine Music Festival in Their Heart – Share Your High Moment, Create Your Z2 Cover!” Fans are encouraged to submit their high-energy phrases to create their own Marine Music Festival-style Facebook cover. One sample phrase plays on director Ang Lee’s famous quote “Everyone has a Brokeback Mountain in their heart,” adapted to “Everyone has a Marine Music Festival in their heart.” Many celebrities have shared their thoughts on the festival through this activity, with Chang Chen-yue and MATZKA, who attended the press conference, being the first to contribute. Chang wrote, “In everyone’s heart, there is a Marine Music Festival — for me, it’s hot weather plus ice-cold beer,” while MATZKA’s version reads, “In everyone’s heart, there is a Marine Music Festival — for me, it’s where I discovered Taiwan’s original music scene.” Starting now, anyone who submits their “high moment” phrase on the New Taipei Travellers Facebook page — whether serious, humorous, or artsy — stands a chance to win a Sony Z2 if their entry gets the most votes. Other fans who share their “high moments” can also enter to win over 40 great prizes, including a GoPro HERO3 camera worth thousands, sports watches, and LOMO waterproof cameras.