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was passed to the band Constant & Change (KST). According to BIRF, the selection process placed particular emphasis on the artists%u2019 live performance strength and overall stage presence. Both L8ching and KST were recognized for their %u201cblend of experimentation and approachability,%u201d which was exactly the performance style they were looking for.Collaboration goes beyond one-way cultural export. Following L8ching%u2019s appearance at BIRF, TMC hosted Soffee Days later that year, during which BIRF returned with their band ANDOR, creating an opportunity for two-way exchange. Taking things further, BIRF%u2019s signature series Road to BU-ROCK was brought overseas for the first time, staging in Taipei in 2025. Multiple Korean and Taiwanese bands took turns performing at TMC, marking a pivotal moment as the series expands beyond Korea. %u201cIf we hadn%u2019t met TMC,%u201d BIRF admitted, %u201cwe couldn%u2019t have imagined getting this far.%u201dThey further emphasized that most public institutions approach international exchange as short-term projects or one-off collaborations. In contrast, TMC chose to establish an %u201congoing%u201d advisory group, building trust over time and naturally expanding the scope of cooperation to the private sector. This has enabled meaningful exchanges among record labels, fostered networks of independent live venues, and encouraged regional music festivals to collaborate and share resources. The advisory group has thus become a working platform, not a symbolic gesture. This structural approach has not only deepened Taiwan%u2019s engagement on the international music stage but also injected stable, sustained momentum into the broader Asian music industry.108109Explore the Boundless Possibilities