The showcase festival Waves Vienna, together with its conference, returns for its 16th edition from October 1 to 3, 2026, with several new developments. New Festival Management and Joint Strategic Development With its 16th edition, Waves Vienna is also undergoing organizational changes: … read more »
Registration has begun for jazzahead! 2027, taking place from April 22 – 24, 2027. As in recent years, we’re pleased to be able to offer a discount for anyone interested in registering with us as a Professional Participant – particularly musicians who want … read more »
As part of the WAVES VIENNA FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE, the XA-Export Award is presented annually. Out of six nominated Austrian acts, rapper BEX emerged as this year’s winner of the XA – Export Award 2023. With her hot performance at the venue … read more »
From September 7th – 9th, 2023, the WAVES VIENNA CONFERENCE, organized by Waves Vienna, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the 13th time at WEST Space (Augasse 2-6, 1090 Wien). As always, the festival will feature a wide … read more »
A portrait of the Vienna drum-and-bass scene
From October 18-20, 2022, the INTERNATIONAL MUSIC BUSINESS RESEARCH DAYS will take place for the thirteenth time at the UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS VIENNA (MDW). This year’s theme is “Parallel Worlds in the Music Industry”. Deadline for application is May … read more »
The FM4 Soundpark is a web-platform, community, and radio show for Austrian musicians. Every month, one act is selected to be highlighted both online and on air: The FM4 Soundpark Act of the Month. This month the honor goes to LUEK & Marco. … read more »
Prior to the release of his new single “On To You”, Tonica Hunter sat down with the singer songwriter KAREEM ADETORO-IPAYE to recap on his musical journey so far, his artistic inspirations and why (world-) creation is so important for an artist … read more »
Avant Première Music + Media Market Vienna 2022 – the largest international trade fair for cultural TV and VOD content, presenting the latest music + dance film productions for worldwide transmission. Avant Première will take place from 14.-17. February 2022 online, offering a … read more »
As part of the project “Crossways in Contemporary Music”, Michael Franz Woels went in search of Austrian composers or composers living in Austria who create an individual approach to nature in their music. While Part 1 deals with new music and nature … read more »