The leading professional market and music festival dedicated to Africa and the Middle East returns for four days of discoveries, professional exchanges, meaningful encounters, and outstanding showcases. Visa for Music will take place from November 18 to 21, 2026 in Rabat. Artists have … read more »
To make your annual planning easier, we have compiled the Austrian Music Export activities and programs for 2026 here. The overview is aimed at artists and music business companies of all genres based in Austria who want to network internationally, further their … read more »
There are records that document a performance, and there are records that document a place. “Live at St James’s Church, Piccadilly” belongs to a third category: it dissolves the distinction between them. When a master chooses a venue with intention, it stops being a … read more »
Each month, we spotlight up-and-coming jazz artists from Austria as part of the “5 Million Pesos” series — a monthly concert and radio broadcast dedicated to young jazz in and from Austria, presented by Radiokulturhaus Vienna and the Ö1 Jazz Department. For March, the spotlight shines on … read more »
Starting from March 2nd up to September 1st, Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) invites new and emerging European artists to apply for a show in Groningen. The upcoming edition of ESNS music conference and festival will take place from 13-16 January 2027 and it will mark the 41st edition. The focus … read more »
As part of the 21st WOMEN IN JAZZ Festival in Halle (Saale), the WOMEN IN JAZZ – NEXT GENERATION VIRTUAL competition will take place for the 7th time. With this, they continue the idea of presenting creative young female jazz musicians from … read more »
Advancing Music and Minorities Research (AMMR) is a “seed money” initiative by the Music and Minorities Research Center (MMRC) at mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. AMMR aims at supporting talented researchers in acquiring funding for their project ideas and … read more »
Call for submissions for the Time to Listen conference, which will take place on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Berlin as part of the Spreeklänge festival. We are looking for contributions that explore how sound can contribute to social change toward … read more »
The new year is picking up speed, and February brings a wave of exciting new releases from across the Austrian music landscape. From long-awaited albums and bold EPs to standout singles that set the tone for the months ahead, Austrian artists are … read more »
Austrian Music Export launched the capacity-building programme “Building Bridges” in 2023, focusing on training and international exchange. It is aimed at music industry professionals and thus primarily at people “behind” the artists i.e. mainly labels, publishers, management companies, etc. Eligible applicants for … read more »