Climate change is no longer deniable. The summer of 2022 was one of the warmest and driest on record. It is high time to take this development seriously and to tackle the internationally agreed upon measures to achieve the climate goals with … read more »
The annual WAVES VIENNA FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE is a staple of the international and domestic popular music scene, filling the city with music and discourse in the heart of Vienna every September. So, how did the festival play out this year, and … read more »
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 »
For the sixth time, the XA MUSIC EXPORT AWARD was presented as part of WAVES VIENNA 2022. The aim of the award is to support Austrian musicians at an early stage of their career. We are honoured to announce that FARCE won … 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 »
The VIENNA WAVES FESTIVAL (September 8 – 10, 2022) has announced its festival program, and there are plenty of great acts to catch. Among the international lineup are some of the freshest Austrian acts from the rock, pop, alternative, indie and electronic scenes. Scroll down … read more »
This year, for the sixth time, the XA – EXPORT AWARD will be presented as part of WAVES VIENNA 2022. The aim of the award is to support Austrian musicians at an early stage of their career. A special focus is on helping … read more »
MENT Ljubljana presents the full lineup of acts and speakers for the 8th edition of the Slovenian showcase festival, which will take place between 8 and 10 June 2022. Among them are 9 Austrian artists, including FARCE, DORIAN CONCEPT, CID RIM and many … read more »