Running Present – A Contemporary Log is a collection of reviews, descriptions and resonances on experimental, contemporary music and art from Austria. This edition’s focus: Bernhard Lang’s Hermetika IX (released on Kairos 2026). Hermetika IX is the ninth chapter in Lang’s Hermetika series, … read more »
CultTech Lab 2026 has launched an open call for artists, technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop projects that make contemporary classical music more accessible through gamification. The deadline has been extended: Apply by April 15th, 2026! Don’t be shy, apply! Core idea … read more »
Following an intense and inspiring kick-off in Slovenia at MENT Ljubljana, the next edition of Building Bridges: Explore CEE heads to Bratislava end of April for SHARPE Festival, one of the most exciting meeting points for the independent music scene in Central … read more »
From September 16 – 19, 2026, Europe’s largest showcase festival will once again be taking over the city of Hamburg. Reeperbahn Festival invites you to submit proposals for this year’s edition in their Call for Submissions in the areas of music, lecture, discussion, presentation, art exhibition, … read more »
The 17th edition of MaMA will take place on October 14-16, 2026 in Paris. Would you like your talent to be part of the MaMA Music 2026 lineup? Artist submissions are now open! Whether you’re a solo artist or a band, and … read more »
A new generation of artists working with independent labels from across Europe has been selected for the fifth edition of IMPALA’s 100 Artists to Watch programme for 2026. Presented in partnership with YouTube and co-funded by the European Union, the initiative highlights the creativity, … read more »
The world’s largest music competition will take place in Austria’s capital in May 2026 as the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary. A city synonymous with musical brilliance – from Mozart to modern pop – Vienna provides a spectacular backdrop for … read more »
From October 1 to 3, 2026, the 16th edition of the Waves Vienna festival will take place, along with the conference organized in collaboration with mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, where national and international music and media experts, pioneers, … read more »
The legendary c/o pop festival will take place from April 15 to 19, 2026. The annual multi-day mega-event in Cologne will be celebrated with a fittingly slamming lineup to accompany the occasion. Included are, per usual, a selection of incredible Austrian acts, as well … read more »
M4Music returns to Zurich on March 20–21, 2026 as one of Switzerland’s key showcase festivals for emerging pop music. The event combines over 40 live shows across five stages with a conference, demotape clinic, and industry networking program. Known for blending Swiss … read more »