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Where Sound Comes AliveBuilding Bridges for the Industry:How the TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO Became a Platform for Connection and Global ReachWhen we talk about %u201clive music%u201d, it%u2019s not just about the stage under the spotlight. Often, whether a song reaches more listeners, or a performance leads to another opportunity, depends not just on what happens on stage, but on the occasions when the industry comes together. Events like music expos offer songwriters, producers, curators, and buyers the chance to connect face-to-face, opening up new possibilities for pop music. In September 2024, TMC launched the very first TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO (TMEX). At a time when the global music industry is increasingly competitive and streaming numbers are tightening the space for creativity, TMEX brings together creation, performance, and business matchmaking, aiming to build a true bridge between Taiwanese pop music and the world.040041