Are you satisfied with your situation as an artist or cultural worker? Have you experienced problems with social security, taxes, cross-border travel or other matters? Culture Action Europe is conducting a survey to evaluate the status and working conditions of artists and … read more »
From September 5 – 7, 2024, the strip of clubs and bars around Vienna’s Gürtel will once again be hosting Waves Vienna, our fair city’s premiere showcase festival and conference. Want to get in on the action? Now’s your chance – artist … read more »
It’s not easy to schedule an interview with Zahra Mani. The composer, curator, and cultural advocate is busy – not just performing electroacoustic concerts, but also managing the Klanghaus Untergreith in Styria with Mia Zabelka and attending to her duties as vice … read more »
The Viennese quartet CULK recently released their third album, Generation Maximum, on Siluh Records. They may not be able to save the world, but the band does its best to leaven the hopelessness of an entire generation with a glimmer of light … read more »
Remember when a year like “2024” was the stuff of science fiction? Well, we’re here now…and though we’re STILL waiting on those hoverboards, the music in this brave new year is every bit as international, varied, and forward-looking as we could have … read more »
The MENT Festival – one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading showcase festivals – is turning ten this year, and they’re not missing the chance to celebrate. In 2023, the award-winning event brought 76 artists from 20 countries (including four from Austria) … read more »
Back in September we reported on a major funding hike for the Austrian Music Fund (Österreichische Musikfonds). In addition to funds earmarked for tour support, the creation of a new program was announced, and now it’s here: Austrian Music Export is pleased … read more »
5 Million Pesos is a monthly concert series featuring young jazz in and from Austria, presented by the Radiokulturhaus Vienna and the Radio Ö1 jazz department. Duo Costa/Ziemann Valerie Costa – voiceDanny Ziemann – double bass The Tyrolean singer Valerie Costa will … read more »
The International Festival of Contemporary Music, the music section of the world-famous Venice Biennale, was founded in 1930 and takes place each year in September and October. As in previous years, the festival has issued an open call for young composers and … read more »
After twenty years, multiple albums, and success on two continents, the ensemble Studio Dan can reasonably said to be a mainstay of the Austrian contemporary music scene. Founded by trombonist and composer Daniel Riegler, the group concentrates on the overlap between contemporary … read more »