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Panel & Workshop
Multilingual Music in the 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, Shu Chan Chiu, and Shallow Levée, whose works traverse languages such as Mandarin, Hakka, and English, 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.
This event is co-organized by the UBC Hong Kong Studies Initiative and Jade Music Fest, with the support of the UBC Department of Asian Studies and UBC Green College.
Languages, Heritages, And Our Music in Canada
Music has always crossed borders, but today multilingual voices are reshaping the global stage. From Indigenous languages to diasporic tongues, artists are reclaiming identity and reshaping culture through song. Canada, with its unmatched linguistic diversity and movements to revitalize heritage languages, is uniquely positioned to lead this wave. This panel explores the transformative potential of multilingual music, how it challenges mainstream norms, and the opportunities Canada has to amplify underrepresented voices. Join musicians, scholars, and industry leaders in envisioning a future where Canada’s diversity becomes a driving force for global musical innovation.
Artists in the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence
Remember how the Mac computer and the DSLR revolutionized creativity in the early 2010s? Music production left the confines of expensive studios, and filmmaking escaped Hollywood soundstages. Suddenly, anyone with a laptop and a camera could create. That shift sparked an explosion of independent artists and storytellers—and platforms like YouTube, MySpace, Spotify, Instagram, and TikTok opened the door for creators to reach global audiences and build careers on their own terms.
Today, we stand at the next great turning point: the age of AI-powered creativity. Just as digital tools once reshaped music and film, artificial intelligence is unleashing a new wave of opportunity for creators who know how to harness it.
This workshop explores how modern independent artists can use AI—not to replace creativity—but to amplify it. From music production and video content to branding, storytelling, and marketing, we’ll uncover practical ways AI can give you a creative and competitive edge in today’s fast-moving multimedia landscape.
Thursday November 6th
11:00 AM
The NEST
Festival House
1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6H 3T5
Thursday
November 6th
11:00 AM
The NEST
Festival House
1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6H 3T5
Top Up Asia: Creating Opportunities for Artists from Canada
Shallow Levée, a Taiwanese band, shares their touring philosophy that has helped cultivate a passionate and motivated fanbase across Taiwan and Southeast Asia. In 2022 and 2025, the band held its Island Tycoon Unplugged Tour, choosing non-traditional venues such as bookstores, cafés, and tofu shops to create intimate and one-of-a-kind live experiences. Shallow Levée has also actively performed across Southeast Asia, presenting storytelling-style concerts.
For artists preparing to participate in Jade Music Fest in Asia 2026, Shallow Levée’s experience offers valuable insights on how to plan for a meaningful, memorable, and productive tour in the region — as well as an introduction to the vibrant Chinese-language indie music scenes of Taiwan and Asia.
Friday November 7th
11:00 AM
The NEST
Festival House
1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6H 3T5
Friday
November 7th
11:00 AM
The NEST
Festival House
1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6H 3T5
Mending Generational Gaps Through Music
This 30-minute pre-show talk offers a moment to reflect on and celebrate the fourth edition of JMF’s conclusion. Inspired by this year’s theme, Mother Tongue, New Beats, the session explores how different generations can connect, appreciate each other’s perspectives, and foster dialogue through music — all working together toward a community of unity rooted in diversity.
Jade Music Fest is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to operate on these lands, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose music and culture encourages us to better listen to each other.