Jazz is communication between musicians, jazz is communication between countries. On the 14th of December 2011, mica focus will host a discussion session on the subject “Collaborations and Exchange Projects of Organizers and Musicians between Austria and the Countries of the Former … read more »
Soundings. A celebratory retrospective concert
Soundings, the Austrian Cultural Forum London’s unique platform for contemporary music now in its 8th year, presents and profiles young composers and artists from the UK and Austria in workshops, symposia and performances. With multiple premières, collaborations and broadcasts on BBC Radio … read more »
Trapist Performing at the Alternativa Festival in Prague

Trapist is Martin Brandlmayr on drums, Martin Siewert on guitars, steel guitars & electronics and Joe Williamson on bass. Since they started working as a trio in 2000, Trapist have released two full-length albums, “Highway My Friend” on HatHut/Hatology and , most … read more »
Devoted to Creative Transgressions: Klaus Paier

As a true master of his craft, Klaus Paier is a musician who plays the accordion like few others in this country.
Sing Me A Song – Blue Bird Festival 2011

The Blue Bird Festival is the best example of how a simple idea can arise to become one of the most exciting events of the country. Organized by the Vienna Songwriting Association and the Porgy & Bess, the annual festival gathers top-class … read more »
Liverpool Sound City 2012 – Open Submissions

Liverpool Sound City (17th – 19th May 2012) is the largest music festival and industry conference in the North of the UK. Every May, Liverpool Sound City presents over 300 artists from over 23 different countries, in 25 city centre venues to … read more »
Liverpool Sound City 2012
Liverpool Sound City (17th – 19th May 2012)is the largest music festival and industry conference in the North of the UK. Every May, Liverpool Sound City presents over 300 artists from over 23 different countries, in 25 city centre venues to an … read more »
Austrian Beatboxer fii Honored at the Los Angeles Music Awards

The Austrian beatboxer fii was honored on the 10th of November at the Music Awards in Los Angeles. fii won this year’s award “Entertainer of the Year” in the category “Producers Choice” and was also nominated for the award “International Artist”. In … read more »
Elektro Guzzi release their new album ‘Parquet’

Elektro Guzzi deliver one of the most thrilling live performance models for techno and an innovative leap in the art of band performance at the very same time.
Spotify Says Hello To Austria
Finally – Spotify has also opened its doors to users in Austria. As proclaimed in the company’s announcement blog post: “We’ve been busy translating Spotify into German. So now we can say hallo to our new friends from Austria! Yes, today sees … read more »