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inside the Taipei Music CenterIn 2024, programming became even more diverse, from %u201cTMC NEW STAR,%u201d a platform spotlighting up-and-coming artists, to the nostalgic hit-filled %u201cTMC Weekend Party;%u201d from %u201cWoof Woof: Live!,%u201d a crossover event blending pets and music, to %u201cBetween the Verse,%u201d an in-depth dialogue series exploring songwriting and poetry. These events expanded TMC%u2019s reach and created rich, multi-sensory experiences. More than a place for watching and listening, TMC began to offer a blueprint for music as a lifestyle.Behind this growing spectrum of events is Chairperson Huang%u2019s imagination and drive. She laughed as she recalled how a casual instinct that the plaza might be perfect for a market led her to start collecting favorite brands, jotting them down, and personally messaging or visiting vendors to learn from them. Liang, seated nearby, added, %u201cA lot of times I assumed she was reaching out to people she already knew, but she didn%u2019t. She just genuinely liked their work and approached them with wholehearted sincerity.%u201d%u201cIn the first three years,%u201d Huang explained, %u201cwe focused on launching the Concert Hall and Cultural Cube, and getting the Creative Hub up and running. It wasn%u2019t until recently, with the groundwork laid, that we%u2019ve finally had the capacity to elevate the scale and quality of our events. Whether it%u2019s external collaborations or refining TMC%u2019s own identity, we hope to keep raising the bar.%u201dCreating a Training Ground for the Next Generation of MusicDriven by a dual commitment to ideals and professionalism, TMC continues to expand its talent development programs. From %u201cTMC Cloud%u201d and %u201cSenior Music Club%u201d to %u201cOpen Lab%u201d and the soon-to-launch %u201cStarlink Project,%u201d these initiatives reach upward to engage senior citizens while also fostering the creative ecosystems of younger artists, offering rising bands a chance to be discovered and recognized.In 2024, TMC launched the first-ever %u201cTAIPEI MUSIC EXPO,%u201d addressing a long-standing gap in Taiwan%u2019s music industry by creating a new platform for international collaborations. This year, the event is set to grow further, with expanded invitations to overseas partners and continued efforts to build a practical springboard for Taiwanese music creators aiming to enter the Asian market.Beyond talent development and industry platforms, Huang and Liang are especially proud of TMC%u2019s Concert Hall. With its top-tier technical facilities, the venue fills a crucial gap in Taiwan%u2019s music landscape, bridging the space between live houses and arena-scale venues like Taipei Arena. For many musicians and bands, it has become both a proving ground for honing their craft and a vital stepping stone to larger stages.Five Years On: A Home That Keeps GrowingOn April 1, 2025, TMC marks its fifth anniversary. These days, the campus hums with life nearly every weekend: music markets, mini fan signings, and performances by artists of all generations unfold across the grounds. Families, couples, friends, and music lovers gather, some drawn by a specific show, others simply stopping by for a coffee or to quietly take in an exhibition. The entire space radiates a sense of openness and freedom.%u201cI often see children laughing with joy in the plaza, and once I heard someone playing a saxophone alone at dusk,%u201d shares Huang. %u201cThis place is meant to be open for everyone to 068069