The POPFEST WIEN SESSIONS are a two-day discussion programme that will examine the current conditions of contemporary pop creation as part of the Popfest Wien 2018. Curated by Nino Mandl and Katharina Seidler, the festival will present more than 50 artists in … read more »
“There are countless pop festivals around the world. But not very many take place in the beating heart of a cultural metropolis.” said Andreas Mailath-Pokorny about the 8th annual POPFEST WIEN. “And thanks to a lively and diverse scene, the pulse of … read more »
Vienna (OTS) – “In recent years, Vienna’s Pop scene has caught up with those in comparable cities without losing the distinctive flavor of local music despite international commercialisation. This is proven by the track record of the Vienna Popfest here in the … read more »
Popfest Wien, Vienna/AT July 23–26, 2015 – 4 Days – 6 Stages – 57 Live Acts Complementing the extensive concert line-up of the Popfest Wien 2015, the afternoon Popfest Sessions again deal with current and controversial issues of the local pop scene. … read more »
Popfest Wien, Vienna/AT July 23–26, 2015 – 4 Days – 6 Stages – 57 Live Acts “In recent years the city of Vienna has taken a giant step forward when it comes to popular music. The ever growing Popfest and numerous performances … read more »
From hip hop sounds and charming pop performances through to the spectacular electronica finale in the Karlskirche in Vienna: This year’s musical range of the Popfest Wien was bigger and better than ever before. From Thursday to Sunday (24th-27th of July), more than … read more »
Complementing the extensive concert line-up of the Popfest Wien, the afternoon “Popfest Sessions” deal with current and controversial issues of the local pop scene. This year the discussion panels with renowned music experts will focus on topics such as a stronger presence …
July 24, 2014
festivals, local news, pop/rock/electronic
Popfest Wien, Vienna/AT July 24 – 27, 2014 Coming soon, the Karlsplatz and the surrounding premises in Vienna will once again turn into a spectacular festival site for the Popfest Wien. First launched in 2010, it was Robert Rotifer who built the … read more »
Popfest Wien, Vienna July 25th – 28th 2013 Today heralds the long awaited festival start of the Popfest Wien! After a series of hot, sweat dripping summer days in the city, the weather forecast for today predicts a storm. Indeed, a storm … read more »
Part of the program of the Popfest Wien (25 -28 July) is dedicated to a two-day conference taking place from the 27th – 28th of July and covers topics dealing with current conditions and economic aspects of (local) pop music. Aesthetic dimensions, …
July 25, 2013
festivals, local news, pop/rock/electronic