From October 1 to 3, 2026, the 16th edition of the Waves Vienna festival will take place, along with the conference organized in collaboration with mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, where national and international music and media experts, pioneers, … read more »
Applications for Waves Vienna 2026, taking place from October 1–3, are now open and will be accepted until May 29, 2026. Ready to bring your sound to Waves Vienna 2026? Here’s the info you need… At a glance The artist application is … read more »
2025 kept the pace up: festivals and conferences, newfound partnerships and a constant flow of releases and live shows— both domestically, and far beyond Austria. Across genres and formats, Austrian artists showed up on international stages and platforms with real consistency, powered … read more »
The Waves Vienna UK Residency 2026 is aimed at Austrian musicians and bands who are ready to take the next step in their international career development. It offers a unique opportunity to perform at three renowned UK showcase festivals and to build valuable connections … read more »
Fira Trovam (November 13 – 15, 2025) launches EUxChange to foster artistic collaboration across Europe including a new exchange with Austrian Music Export & Waves Vienna! Representing Austria on stage, FARMAR will perform this year’s festival! This year’s Fira Trovam strengthens its … read more »
The 15th edition of the Waves Vienna Festival and Conference is history, and what a Waves it was! One of Europe’s leading showcase festivals, Waves took place from October 2-4 in and around Vienna’s “Gürtel” and Yppenplatz, spanning the area’s most iconic clubs, cafes … read more »
From October 2-4, the WAVES VIENNA CONFERENCE, organized by Waves Vienna, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the 15th time at a variety of locations around Vienna, featuring a wide range of lectures, discussions, and networking events with national and international … read more »
Radio FM4, Austrian Music Export, and Waves Vienna are pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s XA Export Award. Since 2017, Radio FM4, Austrian Music Export, and the Waves Vienna festival put their heads together to nominate up-and-coming Austrian acts for the XA Export Award, with … read more »
From October 1 to 4, 2025, Waves Vienna will celebrate its 15th anniversary – with a curated opening show by OSKA on October 1 at the Volkstheater Vienna, the brand-new Residency Lab, and a special edition of the culture magazine The Gap, … read more »
On the 1st of October, Waves (October 2-4, 2025) will be opening the 15th Waves Vienna with a very special Opening Night at the magnificent Volkstheater in Vienna, and of course they’ve come up with something special to mark the anniversary… The … read more »