The 3-piece band DIVES is made up of Dora de Goederen (drums), Viktoria Kirner (vocals, bass) & Tamara Leichtfried (vocals, guitar). Known for their noteworthy start at the Girls Rock Camp in 2016 and their remarkably speedy climb to the top of the Austrian and European … read more »
The New Austrian Sound of Music – NASOM for short – has its 20th anniversary this year! Come celebrate with us on September 5th, 2022 at Porgy & Bess, where 6 of the 25 acts will perform 20-min. sets, giving the audience … read more »
In cooperation with mica – music austria, Austrian Music Export and the Austrian music universities, an expert jury selected five up-and-coming ensembles or musicians in five different genres: classical, jazz, global music, contemporary music and pop/electronic for the new NASOM edition 2023/24. … read more »
NASOM – The New Austrian Sound Of Music is a special funding program of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs performing abroad. The selected ensembles, bands and soloists receive increased funding for international performances over the period of two years. Submissions for the … read more »
On September 28th, 2021, a selection of the NASOM 2020/21 grantees played a concert at Vienna’s signature jazz club, Porgy & Bess. The night of stellar music was carried out by Trio Klavis, Tribidabo, Moritz Weiß Klezmer Trio, Pneuma and At Pavillon. … read more »
In the flood of live streams and digital musical offerings, we still often miss the ‘real’ thing; the atmosphere of a live musical exchange and experience – but help is here! Until we are able to go out and enjoy concerts and … read more »
The 25 nominations for the seventh edition of “The New Austrian Sound of Music” (NASOM 2020/2021) have now been made public. NASOM is a funding program for Austrian artists supported by the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs (BMEIA). SELECTED … read more »
In 2019 Austria and Thailand are celebrating 150 years of friendship. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary a series of cultural and social events will take place, both in Austria and Thailand. The festivities will include six concerts by the Austrian … read more »
The 25 nominations for the sixth edition of “The New Austrian Sound of Music” (NASOM) for 2018/19 have now been made public. NASOM is a funding program for Austrian artists supported by the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs (BMEIA). … read more »
In 2001, the Austrian Cultural Institutes were rebranded as Austrian Cultural Fora. The current 29 Austrian Cultural Fora (ACF) are the main instruments for the implementation of the International Cultural Policy of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration, and Foreign Affairs. … read more »