For most indie bands trying to make it big, the struggles for success often mean many nights of playing small gigs and a journey leading to nowhere. Things have looked up for aspiring musicians since 2011, when The Next Big Thing, an annual battle of the bands, was launched. The event provides bands with a platform to promote their music and promises the top prize winner the thrill of their lifetimes – a chance to rock out on the stage of Legacy, one of Taiwan’s most iconic live music venues.