Takao Rock

Welcome to a Place Made for Music

Your Music Academy, Pleasure Garden, Starry Paradise

A strange interstellar community of little monsters from different planets exists deep in the far reaches of the universe. United by their passion for music, they frequently travel to explore the cosmos. One day, a strong energy source captured their interest. Following the source, they discovered that the energy came from the far-away harbor city of Kaohsiung. This is a dynamic city where one can find century-old heritage, a vibrant cultural scene, and cutting-edge technology. It turned out that the people there, who are passionate about music, were working hard to realize their dream of hosting a music festival. Their unwavering spirit generated a force so powerful it crossed galaxies and reached the little monster community.

This year, the little monsters are returning to Kaohsiung Harbor for the third year in a row, boarding a white vessel just as they did in 2022 and 2023. They will once again curate the Takao Rock festival in 2024.

In a collaborative effort, the little monsters and humans will turn Kaohsiung Harbor/Asia New Bay Area into a fun-filled music park once again. Magical stage designs, combined with the ingenious manipulation of light and shadow and the control of rhythm and frequency, will provide the audience with a truly unique and immersive experience. The little monsters will also make appearances on stage and mingle with the crowd, listening to the music together.

We
Are gathered here because of music
Are energized because of music
Are finding our souls because of music
Are drawn to the Kaohsiung Music Center because of music

This year's Takao Rock festival will be bigger and better than ever! Building on the success of last year's Sea Breeze Stage, Sea Sound Stage, Coral Stage, and the Large and Small Warehouse stages at LIVE WAREHOUSE, we're thrilled to introduce the new Sea Urchin Stage inside the iconic Sound Wave Tower. Joining forces with three popular shops inside the Sound Wave Tower – Kafka by the Sea, WiJazz Records, and Fire on Music – a special collaborative stage will be created. Over 60 musical performances will take place across nine stages, keeping music fans entertained every moment. Get ready to embark on a musical journey with those little monsters!