"2026 we are SNEAKER AGES Taiwan High School Intercollegiate Band Competition"

I. In accordance with the letter from the Taipei Musical Instrument Commercial Association, Chang No. 115011, dated June 26, 115.

II. To cultivate performing arts talent in our city, this bureau, in conjunction with the we are SNEAKER AGES Taiwan Executive Committee and the Taipei Musical Instrument Commercial Association, is jointly organizing the aforementioned competition. Through a mechanism of competition and exchange among multiple countries including Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand, students will gain a practical understanding of Asian music culture and industry development.

III. The aforementioned competition is briefly outlined below (details in the prospectus):
(I) Eligibility: Students from public and private senior high schools and five-year junior colleges nationwide (including graduating 9th and 12th graders). Each team shall consist of 4 to 7 members.
(II) Registration Deadline: From now until July 31, 115 (Friday).
(III) Registration Method: Please register online via the official website at: https://reurl.cc/Le1qp7. This competition is free of charge. However, teams selected for the Taiwan regional finals will be required to pay a deposit, which will be refunded without interest within 2 weeks after the competition.

(IV) Competition Schedule
1. First Stage: Online Registration Preliminary Selection: From now until July 31, 115 (Friday). Upload preliminary selection videos to YouTube and set the privacy to "unlisted."
2. Second Stage: Taiwan Regional Finals: October 25, 115 (Sunday). The venue will be announced on the official website.
3. Third Stage: Japan National Competition: December 27, 115 (Sunday). Venue: "Grand Cube Osaka," Osaka Prefectural International Convention Center, Japan.

(V) Awards
1. Gold Award (1 team): Certificate, prize money of NT$50,000, and full subsidy for airfare and accommodation for all team members to attend the Japan National Competition.
2. Silver Award (1 team): Certificate and prize money of NT$30,000.
3. Bronze Award (1 team): Certificate and prize money of NT$20,000.
4. Individual Awards (5 recipients): Certificate and prize money of NT$3,000.

IV. Attached is one copy of the competition prospectus. For any related inquiries, please contact the organizing unit: T.H.E. Music Co., Ltd., at 02-2508-0066, or the designated contact person at this bureau.