When you’re starting out, the music business can look like a forest of questions. How can I make my music better? How do I meet people? How can I promote my band? If this is how you’re feeling, we’ve got good news: … read more »
Bex wins the XA – Export Award 2023
As part of the WAVES VIENNA FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE, the XA-Export Award is presented annually. Out of six nominated Austrian acts, rapper BEX emerged as this year’s winner of the XA – Export Award 2023. With her hot performance at the venue … read more »
Austria at the Reeperbahn Festival 2023
The Reeperbahn Festival is Europe’s premiere platform for pop culture and international musical talent. It’s happening this year from September 20 – 23 – just around the corner! – and as in previous years, a phalanx of Austrian artists will be making … read more »
WAVES VIENNA Conference 2023
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 »
Austrian Composers at Ostrava Days 2023
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 »
Bezau Beatz 2023 to feature Austrian and International Guests
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 »
Bex: The Matriarchy Runs Deep
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: The Power of Music
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 »
Austrian Artists at Jazzfestival Saalfelden 2023
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 »
Fennesz – “My best friends are musicians”
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 »