Billboard Live TAIPEI: Upcoming Performance Lineup

Ten major blockbuster performances have been announced! From Japanese Soul and Hip-Hop to K-Pop hitmakers, this diverse lineup spans multiple genres, offering one musical feast after another. Come experience the raw energy of music up close!

TENDRE (JP)

Flash News! TENDRE has announced that Golden Melody Award winner ?te (Whyte) will join as a special guest for the March 15th performance at Billboard Live TAIPEI.

Introduction: What happens when TENDRE’s abstract warm tones meet ?te’s hazy, sultry vocals? Known to savvy music fans as the Best New Artist winner at the Golden Melody Awards, ?te has a voice that transforms any track into something as refreshing as a sunny afternoon. Her collaborations range from Taiwanese Hokkien Queen Cao Ya-wen to the math-rock band Elephant Gym. Fans have raved about her single with TENDRE, "Let Me Be Me," calling the lyrics and melody "beautiful." This musical friendship across borders is finally landing in Taipei!

• Date: March 15, 2026 (Sun)
• Sets: 1st set 17:00 / 2nd set 20:00
• Price: NTD 1,600 - 14,000

S.A.R. (JP)

Introduction: The Japanese alternative group S.A.R. builds its foundation on Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Jazz. By blending improvisation and atmospheric collective creation, they let their melodies build emotion gradually rather than rushing to a climax. Their 2024 debut album Verse of the Kool received widespread acclaim, followed by the 2025 EP 202, which featured legendary Japanese rapper Shing02. S.A.R. doesn't just make music; they craft immersive spaces through self-produced vis

uals and sound.

• Date: March 17, 2026 (Tue)
• Sets: 1st set 17:30 / 2nd set 20:30
• Price: NTD 1,400 - 13,000

WONK (JP)

Introduction: Tokyo’s stunning experimental soul band, WONK, is famous for sound designs that defy genre boundaries. Blending Jazz and Soul, the quartet—consisting of Kento Nagatsuka, Ayatake Ezaki, Kan Inoue, and Hikaru Arata—has gained global popularity since their 2016 debut Sphere. Whether it's the groove of "Pieces" or the soul-soothing "Signal," WONK takes listeners on a sonic journey that is both futuristic and vintage. They have previously collaborated with LA pianist Kiefer and Taiwan’s own 9m88.

• Date: March 21, 2026 (Sat)
• Sets: 1st set 17:00 / 2nd set 20:00
• Price: NTD 1,800 - 9,000

SM Jazz Trio (KR)

Introduction: "When did K-POP become Jazz?" SM Entertainment’s premium project, SM Jazz Trio, makes its debut at Billboard Live TAIPEI. Classics from BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT DREAM, aespa, and RIIZE are reimagined through the language of Jazz. Comprising world-class musicians Yohan Kim (Piano), Hogyu Hwang (Bass), and Jongkuk Kim (Drums), this trio redefines K-Pop with improvisational tension and modern jazz textures as heard in their album PINK NOTE.

• Date: March 22, 2026 (Sun)
• Sets: 1st set 16:00 / 2nd set 19:00
• Price: NTD 1,400 - 13,000

someshiit (TW)

Introduction: A Golden Indie Music Award winner for "Best Hip-Hop Album" (The Fool) and Best New Artist at the 36th Golden Melody Awards, someshiit is an unmissable coordinate in the modern hip-hop scene. From his legendary viral demo to his "Bedroom Rap" style that blends depression, Zen, and explosive energy, he turns urban struggles into late-night prose. This performance will feature a Full Band set, transforming his whispered soliloquies into a powerful live experience.

• Date: March 28, 2026 (Sat)
• Sets: 1st set 17:00 / 2nd set 20:00
• Price: NTD 1,600 - 13,000

Reitaro Strange (奇妙礼太郎) (JP)

Introduction: With over 25 years in the industry and collaborations with Masaki Suda and Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku), Reitaro Strange finally makes his Billboard Live TAIPEI debut. His music spans Folk, Blues, and Soul, driven by a recognizable voice that actress Hana Sugisaki described as "a key that gently unlocks a heavy heart." This show will feature his long-term backing band for a full, sun-warmed musical experience.

• Date: March 29, 2026 (Sun)
• Sets: 1st set 16:00 / 2nd set 19:00
• Price: NTD 1,400 - 13,000

BLU-SWING (JP)

Introduction: Celebrate the first groove of spring with Japanese alternative jazz band BLU-SWING. This isn't complex, traditional jazz; it’s a stylish blend of City Pop, Electronica, and Soul fronted by Yuri Tanaka’s silky vocals. This special performance features MAKOTO (Trumpet) and DAISUKE (Saxophone) from JABBERLOOP as guests, bringing an explosive energy to the band's mellow urban sound.

• Date: April 5, 2026 (Sun)
• Sets: 1st set 17:30 / 2nd set 20:30
• Price: NTD 1,400 - 13,000

BRADD (TW)

"Music isn't just a performance; it’s a form of companionship."

Introduction: BRADD is a Taiwanese R&B/Hip-Hop artist whose work blends electronic textures with poetic lyrics about self-dialogue and loneliness. For his first conceptual solo show, Friendly Singing Neighbor, BRADD will use a live band to reinterpret the emotional layers of his growth, marking a major milestone in his creative journey.

• Date: April 12, 2026 (Sun)
• Sets: 19:00 start (Single set)
• Price: NTD 1,800 - 4,800

SHAUN (KR)

Introduction: The hitmaker behind the global phenomenon "Way Back Home" (5 billion+ streams) is coming to Taipei! As part of his "LAST PAGE ASIA TOUR," SHAUN will bring a Full Band set to Billboard Live TAIPEI. Fans can expect new tracks from his April EP LAST PAGE, including the lead single "Diary," in an intimate, luxury setting far different from a typical music festival.

• Date: May 2, 2026 (Sat)
• Sets: 1st set 18:00 / 2nd set 21:00
• Price: NTD 2,800 - 7,200

Mamas Gun (UK)

"Sharp shooting—careful, your soul might get hit!"

Introduction: The masters of modern Soul, Mamas Gun, bring their 18-year career peak to Taipei with their latest album DIG!. Led by the prolific Andy Platts (who has written for Take That and top K-Pop/J-Pop stars), the band eschews digital post-production for a pure, 16-track analog sound. It’s a night for vintage lovers and groove addicts to witness the peak of soul music brotherhood.

• Date: May 20, 2026 (Wed)
• Sets: 1st set 17:30 / 2nd set 20:30
• Price: NTD 1,600 - 14,000

Venue: Billboard Live TAIPEI (7F, ATT 4 FUN, No. 12, Songshou Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City)