FRIENDS MEETING 2026 Brings Nine Punk Acts from Taiwan, Japan and Korea to Taipei
FRIENDS MEETING 2026, a cross-border punk showcase, lands at CORNER MAX in Taipei's Da'an District on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The one-day, single-stage bill brings together nine acts from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, organized by Drunk Boyz Records and produced locally by ULC Presents. Doors open at 14:00, with performances starting at 14:30.
The Lineup
Taiwan
- Suming (舒米恩)
- Mr. Miss (麋先生)
- DRIFTING MONSTER — making its first appearance since returning from overseas activities
Japan
- DON'T TURN AWAY (Gifu)
- THE BROTHELS (Mie)
South Korea
- WINNINGSHOT
- ROW BROTHERS
- IDIOTS
- DJ HODORI
Practical Details
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: Doors 14:00 / Show starts 14:30
- Venue: CORNER MAX, 1F, No. 102, Guangfu S. Rd., Da'an District, Taipei
- Price: Presale NT$1,200 / Door NT$1,800
- On-sale: Friday, September 1, 2026, 12:00 noon
- Ticketing: iNDIEVOX
- Organizer: Drunk Boyz Records; produced by ULC Presents
Why This Matters for Regional Punk Fans
The organizers issued announcements in Chinese, Japanese and Korean, framing the event less as a conventional festival and more as a direct meeting point between the three countries' punk scenes and their fans. The Japanese contingent — DON'T TURN AWAY from Gifu and THE BROTHELS from Mie — represents a straightforward Japanese punk lineage, while South Korea sends three live bands (WINNINGSHOT, ROW BROTHERS, IDIOTS) alongside a DJ set from DJ HODORI to bridge the sets. On the Taiwan side, Suming and Mr. Miss anchor the bill, with DRIFTING MONSTER's set marking a homecoming performance after time spent abroad.
For international fans weighing a trip, what's confirmed is a single stage, nine acts, and an afternoon start (14:30) at a Taipei venue in the Da'an area. Set times, set order, and any additional program details have not yet been announced.