Lots has been going on behind the scenes of the WAVES FESTIVAL 2022, taking place in Vienna from September 8th-10th. From pinpointing this year’s theme of “East Meets West”, to a sharp focus on diversity in collaboration with a Diversity Advisory Board, … read more »
Austrian ACTs at SHARPE Festival 2022
SHARPE is a festival & conference showcasing fresh and sharp music from Slovakia, Europe and beyond. It will take place in Bratislava, Slovakia from the 21st to the 23rd of April. This year, Austrian acts include ATZUR, Modecenter and Nichi Mlebom. Together … read more »
Apply to be a SHAPE+ Artist
SHAPE+, a platform for innovative music and audiovisual art, supported by the “Creative Europe” programme of the European Union, runs until 2024. A new open call has been announced for artist submissions for the SHAPE+ artist roster. The deadline to apply this … read more »
CEU SUMMER COURSE 2022 – CULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND CURATORIAL PRACTICES IN MUSIC
After three successful editions, the fourth edition of the CEU (Central European University) SUMMER COURSE will be held in Budapest from June 27 to July 4, 2022. This year’s theme is “Music as Cultural Heritage”. Registrations are open until April 15, 2022. … read more »
APPLY NOW FOR The MEWEM GOLDEN TICKET
The MEWEM Golden Ticket will give the selected applicant free access to international professional festivals where they can pitch their own projects, expand new ideas, develop their business and meet future partners with a high-level network. 8 young women entrepreneurs from 6 … read more »
“I CONSIDER US TO BE VERY POLITE, ONE JUST HAS TO GET THE JOKE” – YASMO
She’s a rapper, poet, author, activist, winner of several competitions, organizer of numerous events and, as if that wasn’t enough, the Austrian Lisa Simpson: YASMIN HAFEDH aka YASMO has a lot to show for her resume and is, not without reason, one … read more »
Focus Acts 2022
Since 2015, selected FOCUS ACTS have been supported with annual tour subsidies. The sizeable endowment is intended to enable local acts to accept more concert invitations from abroad, and thereby strengthen the presence of Austrian musicians on the international stage. The FOCUS … read more »
OPEN CALL: FOCUS MARKETING 2022
Domestic music creators (in all genres) as well as labels, publishers, management, agencies and other industry players are invited to apply for project funding under the Austrian Music Export “FOCUS MARKETING” program. The deadline for submission is April 25, 2022. The “FOCUS MARKETING” … read more »
Standing with Ukraine – Resources For Support
It’s clear what the number one thing to do right now to help Ukraine is: STOP THE WAR. Second up: supply the basics – food, water, shelter, safe travel, immigration services, financial and emotional support, etc. There is no illusion that cultural … read more »
Music Industry Events and Deadlines 2022
Applications are open for artists and creatives to showcase at numerous music industry events throughout the second half of 2022. Read up on some selected European festivals if you are keen to take your artist on the road. For music industry delegates … read more »