[UBC x Jade Music Fest 2025] Panel: Multilingual Music in Taiwanese Indie Scene

In Taiwan’s vibrant indie music landscape, multilingualism has become more than a form of expression—it’s a statement of identity, creativity, and belonging. This panel brings together indie musicians HoNi 好日樂團, Shu Chan Chiu 邱淑蟬, and Shallow Levée 淺堤, whose works traverse languages such as Mandarin, Hakka, and Taiwanese, reflecting Taiwan’s cultural and linguistic diversity.

Moderated by Dr. Helena Wu from the UBC Department of Asian Studies, the conversation explores how language shapes musical style, storytelling, and audience connection. From questions of linguistic equity to the creative possibilities of multilingual songwriting, this discussion invites audiences to rethink how sound and language intertwine in Taiwan’s evolving indie scene.

Event in English. Free admission. All are welcome. Registration required.

This is part of the program of the Jade Music Fest, taking place in Vancouver on Nov 5-8, 2025.