From September 7th – 9th, 2023, the WAVES VIENNA CONFERENCE, organized by Waves Vienna, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the 13th time at WEST Space (Augasse 2-6, 1090 Wien). As always, the festival will feature a wide … read more »
The Ostrava Days Festival is one of the world’s premier festivals of contemporary classical music. This year’s edition, happening from August 24 – September 2, will feature a selection of works from some of Austria’s most highly-regarded composers. 2023 marks the 12th … read more »
The term “best-kept secret” gets thrown around a lot…but what if we told you there was a world-class jazz festival happening in a fairy-tale forest in the far west of Austria? Bezau Beatz, known to insiders for its unique settings and eclectic … read more »
By Tonica Hunter It’s no surprise that Bex is the unapologetic rapper that she is. She hails from a solid foundation of matriarchal figures who have undoubtedly shaped her and her music. Now, together with a clique of FLINTA* artists, she’s reshaping … read more »
Karl Ratzer played with Chaka Khan, Chet Baker, Joe Chambers, Lee Konitz, Clark Terry, and a slew of other jazz legends – and became one himself in the process. He played the opening concert at the Vienna institution Porgy & Bess, and … read more »
The Jazzfestival Saalfelden is a cornucopia of musicians, styles, and stages. It can be hard to know where to start, how to decide which artists you absolutely cannot miss. We get it – and we’re here for you. Allow us to suggest … read more »
For three decades, Christian Fennesz has been on a tireless quest to unearth novel sounds and possibilities in electronic music. He creates shimmering, complex electronic soundscapes, buries and mutilates audio signals until they’re reborn as something new. The famously Vienna-shy musician is … read more »
Viennese electronic virtuoso Dorian Concept has made a name for himself internationally with his ever-developing sound and his virtuosic improvised solo shows. He also co-curated this year’s Popfest Wien, the annual music extravaganza in the heart of the city, and put together … read more »
In 2019, a new contemporary music ensemble took flight for the first time. Maria Mogas Gensana (accordion), Audrey G. Perreault (flutes), Hannes Schöggl (percussion), and Elīna Viļuma-Helling (voice) – collectively known as between feathers – are dedicated to exploring the possibilities of … read more »
Now in its eighth year, the Impuls Festival – an annual contemporary music festival in Graz – has quickly risen to become one of Mitteleuropa’s premiere events. The 2023 edition, taking place from July 23 – August 8, will feature the mixture … read more »