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Taiwan Mayday is a Taiwanese rock band that has achieved significant success in the Chinese-speaking world, recognized for their extensive concert tours and influential musical style. They have cultivated a career spanning over two decades, evolving from school friends to record-breaking artists.
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Mayday was formed in 1997 in Taipei, Taiwan, consisting of members Monster, Ashin, Stone, Masa, and Ming. The original members, Ashin, Monster, and a former drummer, initially formed ‘So Band’ in 1995, meeting through their school’s guitar club. They performed in local pubs and eateries, contributing to Taiwan’s burgeoning rock music scene. In 1997, the band adopted the name “Mayday”—Masa’s online username—to perform at the Formoz Festival. Their early efforts included sending demo tapes to record companies, leading to a contract with Rock Records in 1998 after impressing executive Jonathan Lee with their potential.
The band’s debut full-length studio album, “Mayday’s First Album,” released on July 7, 1999, achieved critical and commercial success, selling over 300,000 copies. This led to their first large-scale concert, the “168th Concert,” at Taipei Municipal Stadium later that year. Their second album, “Viva Love” (2000), surpassed previous sales, moving over 350,000 units and earning them the Best Band award at the 12th Golden Melody Awards. In 2001, they released “People Life, Ocean Wild,” which quickly sold over 350,000 copies and was followed by their “Where are you going” tour, which was regarded as a farewell tour before several members began compulsory military service. After a hiatus for military service, Mayday regrouped in 2003, marking their official return with the “Castle in the Sky” concert and the release of their fourth studio album, “Time Machine.”
Mayday continued to build their career with numerous albums and world tours. They established their own record label, B’in Music, in 2006, after leaving Rock Records. Their tours, such as the “DNA World Tour” and “Nowhere World Tour,” broke attendance records, including surpassing Michael Jackson’s record for most attendees at a concert in Taiwan in 2009. The band also ventured into 3D concert films, releasing “3DNA” in 2011 and “Mayday Nowhere” in 2013, the latter being the world’s first 4DX concert film. Their “Life” tour from 2017 to 2019 was one of the most attended concert tours globally, attracting 4.15 million attendees and grossing approximately USD$333 million. They celebrated their 20th anniversary with a free outdoor concert in Taipei, streamed worldwide, solidifying their status as a major force in the music industry. In late 2023, the band embarked on their #5525 “Back To That Day” 25th Anniversary World Tour, continuing to draw large audiences and setting new attendance records.
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