Why are networks necessary for FLINTA? Itta Francesca Ivellio-Vellin passes the opening question to her guests Regina Fisch (MEWEM Europa / mica – music austria), Marie Fol (KEYCHANGE project manager), Myassa Kraitt (KÖNIGIN DER MACHT, D/ARTS) and Lynn Meisner (POP NRW, MUSIC … read more »
A new feature of the Waves Conference program this year, “POPULAR MUSIC, EQUITY, DIVERSITY: The Struggle for Creative Justice” was created and hosted by Rosa Reitsamer and Rainer Prokop from the the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MdW) and offered … read more »
The “Parenthood in Music” panel was a thoughtful follow-up to a previous edition of the Waves Conference. In 2018, the question was: Is a career in the music business compatible with a family life? There is still no clear answer to this … read more »
From September 8th – 10th, 2022, the WAVES FESTIVAL CONFERENCE, organized by Waves Vienna, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the 12th time, with national and international music and media experts, pioneers and activists, label owners, bookers and … read more »
2021 saw the 11th edition of the Conference at Waves Vienna, co-organised by Austrian Music Export and Waves Vienna. Inspiring panel discussions, fascinating talks and exciting presentations were all part of the program. Which conclusion can we draw from the panels? Which … read more »
From September 9th – 11th, 2021, the WAVES FESTIVAL CONFERENCE, organized by Waves Vienna and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the 11th time. National and international music and media experts, label owners, bookers and musicians will meet in person for … read more »
Five renowned international delegates from the music industry will give musicians and bands professional and constructive feedback on their music within the framework of the WAVES VIENNA CONFERENCE 2021. Applications can be submitted till August 20th, 2021. Musicians who want to know … read more »
The Vienna Waves Festival and Conference 2021 preparations are off and running, culminating in the three-day festival from September 9th-11th! The program for the annual event consisting of international music acts, conferences and workshops is being announced bit by bit. Stay tuned … read more »
From September 26 to 28, 2019, the Waves Vienna Music Conference, organized by Waves Vienna and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the ninth time. National and international music experts, label owners, bookers, and musicians will meet during the day for … read more »
In February 2019 the composer PIA PALME and the musicologist CHRISTINA LESSIAK came together to meet the founder and director of the festival WAVES VIENNA, THOMAS HEHER for a chat. The conversation took place in a café in Vienna Margareten, close to … read more »