*  For the Chinese version of this introduction, please click here. 
*  Special thanks to IMMF: https://reurl.cc/WLEy2D


I. About the Program
Many Taiwanese artists have experienced in various kinds of music events overseas. TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) designed this Music Management Program to prepare managers for capitalizing in the music industry and access greater career opportunities. The cultivation of talents and development of content are also key concerns as Taiwanese artists develop and brand themselves locally and around the world.

After completing research about the business management courses overseas (e.g. MI, LACM, SME) and taking the current trends and visions at home into consideration, TAICCA presents its first Music Management Program with a customized curriculum. It expects to build a solid foundation for the experienced managers in the Taiwan music industry, and looks forward to bringing people of the industry together and, hence stimulating commercial collaborations.

In this first year, the workshops will include formal lessons, presentation panels, and social events. There will be guest speakers from International Music Managers Forum (IMMF), LUCfest (a showcase festival in Taiwan), pivotal venues in Taiwan, and other music industry professionals. TAICCA aims to integrate academic, and industrial resources, at home and overseas, constantly pouring energy into Taiwan’s music industry as a facilitator of better music business.

II. Curriculum
Location: Kafka by the Sea (2F, No. 2, Ln. 244, Sect. 3, Roosevelt Rd, Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City)
　　　　   Yu Cheng Recording Studio (No. 2, Ln. 25, Yucheng St., Nangang Dist., Taipei City)

- Several courses will feature as column stories in media reports.
- International instructors will share their experience online in real-time.
- Click here to get more information about the instructors and the topics.

III. How to Register?

1. For whom? 
Taiwan-based music industry professionals with proficiency in English, or other languages, would be most suitable for the program. The ideal applicant should be familiar with global industry trends and wish to explore the international market. We are looking for talents including but not limited to songwriters, tour managers, and professionals from indie labels or entertainment agencies.

2. Required materials
We require basic info of the applicants and the musicians they work with, a description of their past experience, current or future management plans. Please include a language certification, if able.

3. Procedure of application

• a. Please apply via email.
  Title your email with “Apply for 2020 Music Management Program” and please type the name of your organization directly after.
  Submit your application by email to [email protected] by 27 Aug 2020 (GMT +8).
• b. Please upload the required application materials to a personal, cloud-based folder and send us the link with access. PDF files are preferred.
• c. Please indicate in the email whether you are going to enroll in all the workshops or only select ones. (Please refer to Paragraph a, “Selection”, for more details.)

4. Selection

• a. Applicants who choose to take part in the full schedule will be prioritized. 10 to 15 applicants will be chosen. However, as this is a new program, we may open 5 to 10 more seats for people who cannot take part in all the workshops, this is all depending on the number of applicant entries.
• b. The administrators will examine the submitted documents by the order of the time in which the applications are received. The administrators will evaluate the applicants’ overall potential in the music management industry, and look at the proposals to shortlist these applicants. The chosen candidates will receive the notification one week prior to the first class.
• c. After the candidates receive a notification of invitation, they should pay a deposit fee of 3,000 NTD to secure their seats. If the candidates fail to complete the payment or cancel their application, the opportunities will be given to the next in line on the waitlist.
• d. If the applicant or their proxy attends at least 85% of the program, they will be able to claim back the full amount of the deposit money within 30 days after the program is over.

5. Rights and Duties

• a. For applicants who attend the full schedule of workshops, they will get the chance to present their proposal and the opportunity to perform at the last class workshop. The applicants that successfully complete the workshops will receive a certificate awarded by TAICCA.
• b. For applicants who are recommended by the instructors, their contact information will be archived and tracked by TAICCA for future collaborative plans. TAICCA may also introduce them to useful resources according to their needs, or invite them to collaborate with TAICCA on future projects.
• c. Classroom performance and attendance are vital to obtain aforementioned benefits from TAICCA. Therefore, if you won’t be able to attend certain workshop classes, try your best to notify us one week prior to the event so we can give your seat to people in the waitlist.
• d. The organizer reserves the rights to modify and/or change the details of the event at any time. The organizer may publish more information about any opportunities which have not been listed in this document.
  
  
  * Contact TAICCA SCHOOL at [email protected]
  * Program Contact:
     Shane Lin +886-2-2745-8186 #519, [email protected]  
     Yi-Lin Hsieh +886-2-2745-8186 #313, [email protected]
     Kuan Su +886-2-2745-8186 #717, [email protected]
  * Media Support: Next Media Corp.｜LUCfest
  * Key visual designed by Hui-Kang LI
  
  * Related feature article: https://taicca.tw/article/95ca4631
  * Recommended documentary before the program: 《Danny Says》