When young people come together to create music, there are several different approaches that lead to a career. Some may invest many years trying to find the right sound, others are lucky enough to quickly reach the desired level of productivity. After only nine months … read more »
Sehrang, meaning tri-colored in Farsi, is an Austro-Iranian trio that shares the common vision of creating a new sound that blends the power of Persian music with the energy and diversity of Europe. Led by singer Golnar Shahyar, the Vienna-based group plays … read more »
This week the renowned Waves Music Festival & Conference announced the first topics of this year’s conference and its continuing collaboration with the Vienna Music Business Research Days of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. The conference will take place October 1st … read more »
OSTRAVA DAYS 2015, Ostrava/CZ August 10 – 29, 2015 Ostrava Days 2015 presents: compositions for three orchestras – world premieres of contemporary classical music – contemporary opera – marathon of electronic music – night solos and experimental performances – works of the … 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 »
Ramsch und Rosen, BartolomeyBittmann, Edi Nulz, Schallfeld, Kids n Cats – these are a few of the 25 young Austrians musicians and ensembles selected for the funding program NASOM – THE NEW AUSTRIAN SOUND OF MUSIC 2016/2017. Now in its 5th edition, this … read more »
Formerly known as the Steel Heart of the Republic following on from the discovery of coal in the early 20th century, Ostrava is the third largest Czech city and, as such, a force to be reckoned with. Wedged between the Slovak and … read more »
At the moment in Austria it’s all about that new-found sense of confidence. Once again, a new breed of sharp, good-looking boys, proper rockstars are standing out there front of stage, proclaiming things like “We’re going right through the middle” (MAURICE ERNST, … read more »
Showroom of Contemporary Sound, Zagreb/HR May 06 – 09, 2015 Showroom of Contemporary Sound (Izlog Suvremenog Zvuka) is an international festival that provides a platform where contemporary artists can showcase their work and increase opportunities to connect and share their experiences with … read more »
Pohoda Festival, Trencin/SK July 09 – 11, 2015 Pohoda is a Slovakian music and arts festival that mixes alternative, indie, electronica, world music and punk with classical music, alongside literature, dance, visual art, film and theater. The festival is dedicated to creating a unique platform for the world’s … read more »