TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Ju Percussion Group (朱宗慶打擊樂團) announced its ambitious plans for 2026 on Dec. 18, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The group aims to advance toward its "Ju 2.0" goal with a series of performances, including the anniversary concert "X: Resonating with the World" (X：面對世界的力量), which will kick off the year in January.
The anniversary concert will take place on Jan. 9 and 10 at the National Concert Hall (台北國家音樂廳) in Taipei, Jan. 17 at the National Taichung Theater (台中國家歌劇院大劇院), and Jan. 18 at the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) (高雄衛武營音樂廳). Following these performances, the group will embark on an Eastern European tour, participating in the closing events of the International Percussion Ensemble Week (克羅埃西亞國際打擊樂節) in Croatia on Jan. 24 and the BUMFest in Slovenia on Jan. 25.
In May, the 12th Taiwan International Percussion Festival (台灣國際打擊樂節) will feature the theme "Resonating with the World," showcasing 14 performances by over 150 musicians from 11 ensembles across 10 countries. Later in the year, the "Bean Babies Kids Concert" (豆莢寶寶兒童音樂會) will introduce a new show, "Magic Percussion Show," touring Taiwan with 25 performances from August to October.
Ju Percussion Group will also collaborate with the Taipei Performing Arts Center (台北表演藝術中心) for the "Blue Box" project, curated by Artistic Director Ju Tzong-Ching (朱宗慶). Ju expressed excitement about the venue's potential, noting its suitability for innovative percussion shows, and anticipates creating "endless soundscapes of wonder."
