The photographic series by New York-based Austrian artist, HELGA TRAXLER, entitled “Passion Pays the Bill” picks up fragments of a variety of stories and careers in its depiction of eleven musicians in unique environments, chosen by the artists themselves. The series premiered … 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 »
If you talk about swing music in this country, you can’t avoid mentioning this band. MARINA & THE KATS have been considered the leading figures of this genre for years now. Three strong albums with music that invites you to dance to … read more »
Live at Heart is one of Scandinavia’s biggest showcase festivals and industry conferences, taking place in Örebro, Sweden. It is showcasing the stars of tomorrow and bringing creative professionals together to inspire, learn and create. During Live at Heart, hundreds of artists, … read more »
Marina & the Kats deliver a fresh take on swing, combining bold energy with vintage charm. Starting out as a trio, they have evolved into a tight-knit quartet and have established their unique identity as what they fondly refer to as ´Indie-Swing´. … read more »
The 40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is taking place from August 22 to 25, 2019. Again, Austrian Music Export will invite jazz professionals and festival promoters from all over Europe to Saalfelden, turning the spotlight on the local jazz scene. On the occasion … read more »
Bingen swings! From June 22 – 24, 2018 the city next to the rivers Rhine and Nahe turns into the centre of jazz. The three-days festival “Bingen swingt” offers six open air stages and fine selection of 30 Jazz-bands from all over … read more »
The Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg will be starting it’s 29th edition between the 22nd and 25th of January in Freiburg, Germany. And, as so often in the past, it will feature strong participation of the Austrian music scene. The Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg, one … read more »
Austrian musicians have long been strong players on the international festival scene. From Jazz, new music and contemporary to electronic, dance and rock, it’s not too surprising to find some of Austria’s top musicians on the road. Whether a comfortable little get together … read more »
jazzahead!, Bremen/Germany April 23 – 26, 2015 For five days this coming April, the international Jazz music scene will once again convene in the German City of Bremen to attend the go-to networking event for the global jazz scene, jazzahead! 2015. The … read more »