Viktoria Kirner (DIVES) on feminist networks and what they can achieve within the Austrian music scene. “Three Girls Step on the Accelerator”, “Viennese Women’s Rock’n Roll” or “Women’s Power Straight Forward!” – these headlines which often also want to describe my band … read more »
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6 Austrian Acts at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2020
Eurosonic Noorderslag 2020 will be the first official gathering of the music industry in the upcoming year. Taking place from January 15-18 in Groningen, the Dutch festival features Europe’s most promising up-and-coming artists and gathers the most important stakeholders of the music … read more »
Viva Sounds Gothenburg – December 6-7, 2019
The Swedish festival Viva Sounds in Gothenburg is gearing up for its third edition in 2019. The goal of the event is once again to create a relevant club festival and music conference in the Western part of Sweden. The festival features … read more »
Focus Acts 2019 – an international springboard for local bands
FOCUS ACTS 2019: 5K HD, CHRISTOPH PEPE AUER, CARI CARI, DIVES, PETROL GIRLS, SINFONIA DE CARNAVAL and YUKNO receive top funding from the Federal Chancellery. For the fifth time now, Austrian Music Export and the Austrian Federal Chancellery award the FOCUS ACTS … read more »
DIVES – „We just never stopped playing together“
Three women who came together to make music: VIKTORIA KIRNER, DORA DE GOEDEREN and TAMARA LEICHTFRIED got to know each other at GIRLS ROCK CAMP, where girls and young women are encouraged to just go for it and make music. After the … read more »
XA-MUSIC EXPORT AWARD 2018: DIVES
The XA – Music Export Award was presented for the second time at the Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference 2018. The Viennese indie rock band DIVES emerged as the winner among nine nominated bands. “The moment you see them on stage … read more »
A look back at Reeperbahn Festival 2018
The 13th edition (September 19-22, 2018) of the Reeperbahn Festival again brought new record numbers of visitors to Hamburg. Around 5.500 music industry professionals and media representatives from over 56 countries and 45.000 concertgoers enjoyed more than 900 events spanning a range … read more »
Austrian Acts at Waves Vienna 2018
From September 27-29, Waves Vienna will turn Vienna’s ninth district into a hotspot for international and local music fans. About 100 acts from all around the globe will perform on ten stages, located at the festival headquarter WUK – Werkstätten und Kulturhaus … read more »
XA – Music Export Award Nominees 2018
XA – Music Export Award as springboard for Austrian newcomer bands: Nominees 2018 include Pressyes, Dives, Viech and Kids N Cats. – Jury evaluation and award ceremony at the Waves Vienna Music Festival. – Last year’s winner Cari Cari about her career … read more »
Austrian Artists at Reeperbahn Festival 2018
From 19-22 September 2018, the Reeperbahn Festival will again become one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide. The festival present more than 900 events spanning a range of genres in locations around Hamburg’s Reeperbahn and boasts a … read more »