The thing that sets the Austrian jazz scene apart these days, that for which it is known and valued even beyond it’s borders, is the immense musical diversity present here. Whether in the traditional formats, the large or small ensembles, the experimental … read more »
In summer 2018, Eurosonic Noorderslag introduces the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards, the European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music and a new, unique alliance of European music industry partners to support new music talent. The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards … read more »
Almost 100 different events will take place over the course of the three-day festival POP-KULTUR BERLIN, which will be held from August 15th to 17th on the grounds of the Kulturbrauerei Berlin. POP-KULTUR BERLIN is based on three elemental foundations: Live – … read more »
Matthias Osterwold hands over the artistic direction of the Tyrolean Festival for New Music KLANGSPUREN SCHWAZ to new hands. His successor will be the music journalist, publicist and curator Reinhard Kager, who will assume artistic responsibility for the festival, which was founded … read more »
On their debut album “Mingus without bass, Monk without hat” (Alessa Records) FIRST GIG NEVER HAPPENED present contemporary, modern interpretations of works by the two jazz grandmasters THELONIOUS MONK and CHARLES MINGUS. The convictions of these are upheld and the “true spirit” … 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. Always further into life and music Synthpop, Montaigne … read more »
The HERBERT PIXNER PROJECT can certainly be described as a phenomenon. Without a huge marketing machine, without big radio hits or airplay, the team of four around the South Tyrolean musician HERBERT PIXNER has successfully become the most successful new folk music … read more »
Compatibility of Music and Family Life, Sync Rights and The Importance of Music Blogs as first topics of the Waves Vienna Music Conference – Focus Countries 2018: Portugal and Slovakia In September 2018 the Waves Vienna Music Conference, organized by Waves Vienna … read more »
“If Bilderbuch is David Bowie and Wanda the Rolling Stones, then GRANADA are the Beatles,” predicted Thomas Petritsch, frontman of GRANADA, all the way back in 2016. What first started as a project for the Austrian movie “Planet Ottakring”, eventually evolved into … read more »
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 of networking opportunities. SXSW 2019 will … read more »