Taipei-based Festival Carves Out Space For Techno Loving Queers

Drag artists Popcorn (top) and Nymphia Wind

In 2019, Taiwanese-based music label and event organizer Smoke Machine celebrated 10 years of success in the music business. The label is mostly known for its annual techno Organik Festival. The 3-day event is celebrated on the black beaches of Hualien County on the east coast of Taiwan, surrounded by a stunning mountainous vista.