Taiwanese Artists Performed at She Makes Noise Festival
Three artists brought the sounds of Taiwan to Madrid as part of an international cultural exchange program.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Dance and Electronic
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Three Taiwanese electronic music artists recently performed at the She Makes Noise festival at Réplika Teatro in Madrid. The showcase featured live performances, radio shows, and workshops designed to foster cultural connections between Taiwanese artists and the Spanish music community.
Why it matters
The festival program highlights the diverse electronic music scene of Taiwan to promote cross-cultural collaboration. It serves as a platform to introduce international audiences to the creative work of Taiwanese musicians.
The program features three Taiwanese artists: Sabiwa, Scintii, and Sonia Calico. Sonia Calico notably earned recognition with a Best Electronic Song award at the Golden Indie Music Awards in 2020.
The players
Sonia Calico
She is a Taiwanese artist who won the Best Electronic Song award at the Golden Indie Music Awards in 2020.
Sabiwa
She is an experimental audiovisual artist based in Berlin who is participating in the festival.
TECO Madrid
This organization managed the festival program in collaboration with other curators.
Natalia Piñuel Martín
She is a collaborator who worked with TECO Madrid to organize the festival program.
Scintii
She is one of the three Taiwanese women artists featured in the festival program.
The details
Organized by TECO Madrid in collaboration with Natalia Piñuel Martín, the festival showcases the unique electronic sounds emanating from Taiwan. The featured artists include the Berlin-based experimental performer Sabiwa, alongside Scintii and Sonia Calico.
Timeline
Sonia Calico won a Golden Indie Music Award in 2020.
The She Makes Noise x Taiwan show is held from Oct. 2-9, 2026.
The three Taiwanese artists performed in Madrid on Oct. 4, 2026.
The artists will perform in Barcelona on Oct. 9, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This program reflects a broader trend of international festivals actively curating specific national scenes to differentiate their lineups in a crowded electronic music landscape. By spotlighting Taiwanese talent, the event bridges regional creative movements with European audiences.
Audiences interested in the performances can catch the trio during their upcoming concert at Paral·lel 62 in Barcelona on Oct. 9. This provides a secondary opportunity for those who missed the Madrid debut to experience the live set.
The takeaway
The showcase underscores how international festivals can effectively amplify niche regional talent to a global audience. Attendees gain direct exposure to emerging electronic styles that might otherwise remain outside the mainstream commercial sphere.
Further reading
Explore more coverage of international electronic performances in our Dance and Electronic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Focus Taiwan (CNA English News).
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