FEDERSPIEL has been around long enough to qualify as a musical institution, and the brass septet’s reputation has spread well beyond the borders of Austria – but they come from humble roots, playing traditional folk music in a Wachau pub. The joy … read more »
With 1.3 million people, 19-year-old NESS has a number of monthly Spotify listeners that no one her age will be able to match so quickly. After starting her career in 2021 with a Starmania appearance, NESS has worked her way up in … read more »
Four years since their last album “Cyberfunk!”, psychedelic rockers MOTHER’S CAKE has opened a new musical chapter with their latest album “Ultrabliss” (Embassy of Music; release date: 10/18/2024). With their new songs, the band breaks free from all musical constraints more than … read more »
The 7th edition of the SHARPE showcase music festival & conference is gearing up for its upcoming season by opening artist applications. The festival is happening April 25th-26th, 2025. The deadline to apply is the 17th of November, 2024. The aim of the … read more »
The much-anticipated moment for the music sector has arrived. Applications are now open for artists and music projects interested in participating in the artistic residencies and/or city showcases of the 2025 edition of the Westway LAB, which will take place from April … read more »
To mark mica – music austria’s 30th anniversary, we asked 30 artists over 30 years of age how their music, perspectives, and the music industry at large have evolved (or not) over the years and through changing times. In a culture and industry often … read more »
Austrian Music Export launched the BUILDING BRIDGES project in 2023 with a focus on training and international exchange. The program is aimed at music industry professionals and thus primarily at people “behind” the artists – i.e. primarily labels, publishers, management, agencies, etc. … read more »
PRAGUE MUSIC WEEK is a three-day music event that serves as a platform for connecting music artists and professionals, while also offering an exciting program for music enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s event will take place from the 29th of … read more »
I AM ABROAD is the new European project promoted by Taller de Músics, designed to strengthen improvised music networks in the European music ecosystem. Selected through LIVEMX, the project starts in October and launches a series of actions aimed at responding to … read more »
VIENNA AFTER DARK (November 14-16, 2024) – the programme of the first international conference on club culture is online! To highlight the connection between Vienna’s high culture and club culture, some of Vienna’s beloved clubs will be transformed into the main locations … read more »