This year, the Festival has many refreshing programs and also builds a third stage, “World Stage for the International,” to invite 15 bands from 10 different regions, including South Korea, Japan, New England, the United States of America, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, to perform their original music to show the unity of the world. Among the bands, 88 Balaz from Taiwan was the winner of the 1st Independent Music Award and will perform on their familiar stage at this year’s Festival. The rock band, Goober Gun, from New England just finished their 8-month tour in Asia with more than 120 performances and will also perform at this year’s festival, which allows Taiwanese music fans to experience the band’s stage charm without having to travel overseas! For rap fans, what cannot be missed is the American rapper from Atlanta, Jay Izaak, who usually has performance tours around the world, will cooperate with Taiwanese popular rapper, YZ, and perform at this year’s Festival!