Applications are now open for TEREN_СЛОЈЕВИ⁰⁰¹·Δ26 (Sound / Extraction / Memory), the first edition of a new multi-year residency programme at Zvjezdane Staze in Mijakovići, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The programme explores the political economy of the present and its historical layers through … read more »

impuls Academy 2027: Registration has started … We would hereby like to draw your attention to the 15th international Ensemble and Composers Academy for Contemporary Music 2027, running from February 8th – 19th, 2027 in Graz, Austria. Aside from composers, the festival … read more »

New compositions for mixed ensemble of Piano Duo with String Quartet (two pianos or piano, four hands with two violins, one viola, one violoncello) are being sought, organised by the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz. Submission deadline: March 10, 2027. The primary aim of this competition is to … read more »

Each month, we spotlight up-and-coming jazz artists from Austria as part of the “5 Million Pesos” series — a monthly concert and radio broadcast dedicated to young jazz in and from Austria, presented by Radiokulturhaus Vienna and the Ö1 Jazz Department. For May, the spotlight shines on … read more »

Christina Ruf plays the six-string (e-)cello and composes. She was immediately drawn to the instrument’s sound; yet she did not want to simply follow the path of endlessly repeating the classical repertoire. She offered insights into her journey and her work in … read more »

The Enescu Competition comprises four sections – Cello, Violin, Piano and Composition – complemented by a series of masterclasses held by Maestro Cristian Măcelaru, designed for each musician to discover and expand their potential. Register by May 17, 2026, and by June 30, … read more »

MENT Ljubljana is inviting artists, bands, solo performers, live acts and DJs with live experience and publicly accessible audio and video material to perform at its 13th edition (17-20 February 2027). Deadline: August 14th, 2026. Don’t be shy, apply! Apply to play … read more »

From September 16–21, Hamburg will once again host Europe’s largest showcase festival. For musicians, the Reeperbahn Festival is a launchpad into the German market and a gateway to the wider international scene – and Austrian Music Export is looking for acts to … read more »

The Jazz in the Park Competition aims to identify, promote, and support emerging jazz artists with strong potential for festival appearances and live performances. Three days (June 5-7, 2026) of live jazz in the heart of Transylvania. Central Park, Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is … read more »

This April, Austrian Music Export will once again be hosting musicians, music professionals and jazz heads of all descriptions at the Austrian Heartbeats umbrella stand at jazzahead!, Europe’s biggest trade fair for all things jazz-related. Moreover, we are proud to announce that Yvonne Moriel’s sweetlife has been chosen … read more »