December’s here, and with it a fresh stack of new releases to soundtrack the end of the year. From long-awaited albums and surprise singles to standout collaborations, Austrian artists are closing out the season with plenty worth pressing play on—at home and … read more »
Open Call for artists to apply for the Budapest Ritmo World Music daytime showcase, happening the 9th-11th of April, 2026! Deadline to apply is January 4, 2026. Don’t be shy, apply! Boost Your Career! The Budapest Ritmo Showcase offers: – PRO Festival … read more »
The Trieste Schiller Association is organising the third International Friedrich Schiller Competition “Premio Raffaello de Banfield 2026”, dedicated to song compositions for voice and piano. Deadline to apply: before midnight on 30 April 2026. Don’t be shy, apply! Prizes Prize € 1,500.00 and publication … read more »
How quickly time flies: a whole decade of incredible, home-grown acts gracing the beautiful Porgy & Bess stage! And in honor of the anniversary this year, we’ve cooked up something special. Get ready for Kick Jazz Festival 2025 coming up faster than … read more »
FM4 Soundpark is a web platform, community, and radio show for and with Austrian musicians. In an ongoing collaboration, FM4’s team recommends particular artists of the moment to amplify. Today, the honor goes to: Dorian Concept’s “Miniatures”. (c) Leopold Strobl/Martin Embacher Viennese keyboard auteur Dorian Concept speaks … 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 December, the spotlight shines on … read more »
Happy Monday! What good news to start the week with! Austrian Music Export’s very own Paulina Parvanov has been awarded the IMPALA Outstanding Contribution Award for 2026! The award This November, IMPALA announces the expansion of its Outstanding Contribution Award as part of a … read more »
The eighth edition of SHARPE festival and conference will take place on April 24–25, 2026, at Nová Cvernovka. The festival will feature more than 40 performances across four stages. In previous years, the festival used to close the Open Call on November … read more »
November’s here, bringing cooler days and a good reason to settle in with new music or check out a live show. Whether you’re into local talent at home or abroad, there’s plenty popping up out of Austria this month. Austrian Music Export … read more »
Austrian Music Export is pleased to open applications for participation in the professional mission to MENT Ljubljana 2026, including a curated Speed-Networking Session in cooperation with MENT. The festival and conference will take place from 18 to 21 February 2026 in Ljubljana. … read more »