The Most Outrageous Music Fest “Beastie Rock” Is This Weekend
From October 5th to 7th, the Beastie Rock (巨獸搖滾音樂祭) will take place in the Tamsui Shell Warehouse, the Tamsui Arts & Cultural Park. It is the 8th year in running for the Festival known for having introduced No Party For Cao Dong, Flesh Juicer, Elephant Gym, and many other up-and-coming bands. Although being the first music festival stage for many aspiring bands, it is also featuring seasoned and experienced bands this year, such as P!SCO, Guntzepaula, the Peppermints, B.B.Bomb, along with the Independent Music Award winner of Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival 2018, MAFANA,who are only amongst more than 160 sets of performers. With musicians from different generations, it is a comprehensive portrait of Taiwan indie music scene. Also on the roster, more than 20 international bands coming from Japan, Hong Kong, and Macau are joining the festival. The three-day music celebration will be a total satisfaction for music lovers’ bodies and souls.
MAFANA. (Photo courtesy of Beastie Rock)
It would be nothing new that the Beastie Rock is full of indie music talents. This year, the festival is featuring vocal talents with other work of lines such as filmmakers and politicians: actor who portrayed the character “Tony” from the most popular cult movie in years Story in Taipei, Oscar Chiu (邱志宇) will perform his first show with his own songs as a singer/songwriter; Taipei City Councilor candidates Froggy Chiu (呱吉), Poya Miao (苗博雅), and web-based satire media EYECTV (眼球中央電視台) host Ocular Nerve (動眼神經) will take over the stage with something unexpected.
The Beastie Rock 2018 will contain 5 stages in total for live performances. In order to take advantage of its easy access location, there will be a free stage setup close by the MRT Tamsui Station to feature new and coming bands. The festival goers will be able to sample new talents even before entering the festival ground. The free stage will also act as a taster for tourists and locals before they tickets. Aside from 5 live music stages packed with bands, there will also be a stage with high profile DJs, and market place full of food stands. The festival goers will not leave unsatisfied for their body crave and music thirst.
Beastie Rock 2018
Date: Oct 5 (Fri.) – Oct 7 (Sun.)
Location: Tamsui Shell Warehouse (Map)
Ticket: https://tickets.books.com.tw/progshow/03010101188867
