2021 saw the 11th edition of the Conference at Waves Vienna, co-organised by Austrian Music Export and Waves Vienna. Inspiring panel discussions, fascinating talks and exciting presentations were all part of the program. Which conclusion can we draw from the panels? Which … read more »
EUROSONIC NOORDERLAG will, once again, be the first official gathering of the music industry in the upcoming year. Taking place from January 19-22 in Groningen, the Dutch festival features Europe’s most promising up-and-coming artists and gathers the most important stakeholders of the … read more »
How small one’s own problems are after all, when you look at the big picture – is the sentiment expressed by the band SLUFF with the music on their new album “World Wide Worries” (Numavi Records). It’s the result that comes out … read more »
In the second part of “Crossways in Contemporary Music: Choreography & Dance” we come across compositional works by BERNHARD LANG, ARTURO FUENTES, PETER JAKOBER and JOHANNES MARIA STAUD, while the third part, with compositions by PETER KUTIN, PIA PALME, JORGE SÁNCHEZ-CHIONG, LISSIE RETTENWANDER … read more »
Established in 2016, ricordilab provides the opportunity for emerging composers to participate in a three-year collaboration with RICORDI BERLIN. We will publish selected works, provide international promotion and support the laureates with expertise in the music industry. After the immense success of ricordilab’s … read more »
“The first months were tough, she screamed a lot. But in the meantime it’s great”, says CHRISTOF RESSI. The composer, computer musician and young father is grinning into his laptop camera. His daughter was born a year ago. Since then, a lot … read more »
From October 30th to November 30th, 2021, the WIEN MODERN festival, with its 34th edition, will once again open a month-long major platform for inspiring encounters between artists and listeners of new music of all forms and colors. A total of 120 … read more »
Check out some of the latest albums of the AUSTRIAN WORLD MUSIC scene. Where traditional meets something different and takes it for a spin. World music from Austria: latest releases. SCHRAMMELBACH – “Ka Rua” What would it sound like if Johann Sebastian … read more »
The FM4 Soundpark is a web-platform, community, and radio show for Austrian musicians. Every month, one act is selected to be highlighted both online and on air: The FM4 Soundpark Act of the Month. This month the honor goes to the Viennese duo, … read more »
A trans- and interdisciplinary research journey – Chapter 2: Choreography & Dance To dance without music? That sounds unimaginable to most people at first, and one would like to conclude that dance and music are inseparable. But the performing arts are vain … read more »
