TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwanese rock band Mayday (五月天) announced Tuesday (Oct. 28) their landmark 25th anniversary "MAYDAY #5525 LIVE TOUR" (回到那一天) featuring six New Year concerts at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium (臺中洲際棒球場). The performances will span Dec. 27-28, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1, 3-4, marking a milestone celebration for Taiwan's most influential Mandarin rock group.
The tour's innovative stage design has captured international recognition, winning prestigious awards including the French Design Awards, iF Design Award, TITAN Innovation Award, and A' Design Award. Mark Kneebone, managing director for New Zealand at Live Nation APAC, praised the concerts as spectacular events featuring exceptional lighting, production values, and performances among the best in recent years.
Fans have praised the tour as Mayday's most personal autobiographical concert, featuring cutting-edge naked-eye 3D technology that creates intimate connections with band members Ashin (阿信) and Monster (怪獸). The tour debuted at Taipei Dome (台北大巨蛋) to critical acclaim for its innovative interlude films and immersive 3D effects. Taipei performances triggered massive ticket demand, with all shows selling out instantly and demonstrating Mayday's dominance in Taiwan's music industry. ◼