HERBERT PIXNER and THOMAS GANSCH let musical worlds collide in their joint project “ALPEN & GLÜHEN” (“Alps and Glow”). In collaboration with a hand-picked band including LUKAS KRANZELBINDER, MANU DELAGO and RADIO.STRING.QUARTET with BERNIE MALLINGER, IGMAR JENNER, CYNTHIA LIAO and SOPHIE ABRAHAM, … read more »
It’s fair to say that the Austrian jazz scene has experienced a real upswing in recent years. At least, one can come to this conclusion when observing the increased international interest in jazz from Austria; and is true across all genres. Following … read more »
Don’t know how it is where you’re currently sitting, but over here it’s cold and windy, as it should be this time of year in this Alpine region of the northern hemisphere. But no, gosh darn it, we will not let winter … read more »
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 »
The MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL presents music and art at great venues in the Münsterland region every two years, bringing us up to fall 2021. This year has a special guest: AUSTRIA. Lively, versatile, exciting: this is what the program of the Münsterland Festival, … read more »
From 2021 to 2022, FOOTPRINTS is spearheading the promotion of 6 agents to support them in developing their European network. Among them is long-time Artist Manager from Austria, TOM TANZER, representing Manu Delago, 5K HD and Low Potion. Footprints is an opportunity … read more »
This spring, the weather has been much like the music scene. One minute sunny, the next rainy. Hot, then cold. Events planned, events cancelled. When will the surprises end? While no one is holding their breath, the rising temperatures and doses of … read more »
MANU DELAGO has become one of the most sought-after musicians from Austria on both a national and, especially, international scale. Based in both London and Tyrol, his collaborations span from Björk to Anoushka Shankar, The Cinematic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. … read more »
Since March 16th no more events are allowed to take place in Austria due to the Corona crisis. The local cultural scene is in a state of emergency. mica – music austria asked how musicians, organizers, agencies, label operators and curators are … read more »
International springboard: ANKATHIE KOI, AVEC, CARI CARI, HI5, MANU DELAGO and SHAKE STEW receive funding as this years FOCUS ACTS. For the fourth time now, Austrian Music Export and the Austrian Federal Chancellery award the FOCUS ACTS grants. Six domestic acts who … read more »