OPEN CALL: RSD Talent 2026

(c) RSD Talent 2026

For the first time, the organisers of Record Store Day are launching “RSD Talent 2026”: they are looking for one outstanding newcomer band or solo artist from Germany, Austria or Switzerland (all genres). Deadline to apply is January 28, 2026. Prize Vinyl … read more »

Austrian Artists & Events At ESNS 2026

Beaks (c) Maša Stanić / ESNS 2026

Each January, Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) showcases 350 emerging European artists to over 40,000 visitors. The festival and conference attract over 4,000 music industry professionals, including 400 international festivals. By day, the front-running conference hosts over 150 panel discussions, interviews, keynotes and more that take … read more »

Open Call: SHIP Festival 2026

(c) SHIP Festival 2026

After three successful editions that have positioned SHIP Festival among the most exciting music events in our region, applications are officially open for artists who want to be a part of the fourth edition of SHIP Festival. Applications are open from December 16, 2025 to February 16 2026, and … read more »

Austrian Music Export 2025: The Year in Review

Filiah (c) Hannah Toegel

2025 kept the pace up: festivals and conferences, newfound partnerships and a constant flow of releases and live shows— both domestically, and far beyond Austria. Across genres and formats, Austrian artists showed up on international stages and platforms with real consistency, powered … read more »