Every January hundreds of acts compete for the attention of the assembled music industry at the Eurosonic Festival. The Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen in the Netherlands has been one of the most important talent and showcase festivals for the music scene in … read more »

An album on which the gates to musical diversity are being opened wide: the violist and singer JELENA POPRŽAN shows on her solo debut “La Folia” (Lotus Records) in a stirring way what kind of extraordinary things can come about once one … 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. Oska writes candid pop songs about love and … read more »

The climate issue has long since found its way into the music industry. This is hardly surprising, since touring means travelling from city to city thus exhausting emissions. In order to make concert tours as climate-friendly and environmentally friendly as possible, students … read more »

SXSW Music Festival, March 16–22, 2020 Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety … read more »

European Commission publishes the first European Music Export Study in partnership with EMEE – European Music Exporters Exchange. The European Commission has published a “Study on a European Export Strategy”, an in-depth analysis on the status of European music’s export capacity (both … read more »

In our new monthly column “Austrian Music Highlights” we are offering the latest news at a glance. Find out about exciting new releases, the most interesting live tours & festivals, about award winners and nominees and business news. Listen to selections from … read more »

MENT Ljubljana is a three-day showcase festival featuring newcomer acts from Europe and beyond, during which around 70 acts perform at different venues in Ljubljana. The international conference focuses on the music industry and creativity. This year MENT Ljubljana is taking place … read more »

Avantgarde-pop formation 5K HD are one out of eight acts to win the Music Moves Europe Talent Award 2020! All winners were revealed during a vibrant award ceremony hosted by the glamorous Austrian singer Tom Neuwirth aka Conchita WURST in the Stadsschouwburg … read more »

Sometimes they take on the role of a mentor, sometimes that of a friend: “Matches Music” is DAVID BUDER’S and JAKOB BOUCHAL’S own agency since 2018. In addition to clearly defined business conditions, what matters to them is always what suits the … read more »