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Taipei's Autumn Out Music Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup, Introduces 'Special Performance' Format

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The "Autumn Out Music Festival" in Taipei will feature 75-minute "special performance" slots instead of multiple stages, allowing fans to focus on specific artists.
  • Headliners include Japanese singer Chara, jazz trumpeter Takuya Kuroda, and Tokyo music producer Kan Sano.
  • Taiwanese artists Hello Nico, YELLOW, and That's My Shhh will also perform, with organizers aiming to redefine the festival experience.

Taipei's "Autumn Out Music Festival" is set to redefine the concert experience for its seventh edition, scheduled for October 10-11 at Taipei's Water Park and Gongguan Riverside Plaza. Moving away from the traditional multi-stage, densely packed lineup, this year's festival introduces a unique "special performance" format, dedicating 75-minute slots to six featured acts.

This innovative approach includes "special performance exclusive tickets," allowing attendees to choose precisely which artists they wish to see, thereby returning control to the fans and eliminating the need to rush between stages. This format aims to provide a more relaxed and focused musical experience for both the audience and the performers.

The initial lineup boasts a diverse range of talent spanning Japanese and Taiwanese pop, rock, jazz, soul, and hip-hop. Japanese singer Chara, celebrating her 35th anniversary and marking 10 years since her last Taiwan performance, will perform a full set. Chara, known for her role in the film "Swallowtail Butterfly," will present her enduring musical legacy.

This year's Autumn Out is redefining the music festival experience, breaking away from the 'rush culture' with 75-minute special performance formats. Fans can enjoy complete sets without the need to hurry.

— PIPE Live MusicDescribing the new format of the Autumn Out Music Festival.

Joining Chara are acclaimed jazz trumpeter Takuya Kuroda, who brings his signature blend of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and funk, and Tokyo's musical innovator Kan Sano. Sano, recently awarded for Best Instrumental Song at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, will perform with his full band. The Taiwanese contingent features the beloved band Hello Nico, the genre-bending artist YELLOW, and the new-generation collective That's My Shhh, promising a dynamic showcase of local talent.

Organizers PIPE Live Music emphasize that this curated approach, combined with the festival's atmosphere, aims to create a unique urban rhythm, allowing attendees to fully immerse themselves in the music without the usual festival fatigue. The exclusive tickets offer a more accessible entry point for those less familiar with large music festivals.

We are introducing 'special performance exclusive tickets,' allowing fans to purchase tickets only for the artists they want to see. This puts the choice back in the fans' hands.

— PIPE Live MusicExplaining the ticketing innovation for the festival.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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