From October 1-3, the Waves Vienna Conference, organized by Waves Vienna, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the 16th time at Albert Hall in the 8th district of Vienna, very close to the festival venues. (See all the locations in … read more »
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 »
Austrian Music Export and Waves Vienna are pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s XA Export Award. Since 2017, the XA Award has celebrated Austrian artists ready to take the next step beyond Austria and onto the world stage. The XA Award has the aim … read more »
Celebrating the Spirit of Independent Festivals in Central Europe: For the second time, Waves Vienna will present the Central European Indie Festivals Award (CEIFA) – honoring outstanding independent music festivals from the region. The award includes a cash prize of €1,500 and advertising support worth €7,000 in our … read more »
We’re excited to announce the first acts and conference insights for this year’s edition of the Waves Vienna Festival, taking place from 1 to 3 October 2026. And the list keeps growing. Stay tuned for updates, and see you in October! Austrian Acts … read more »
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 »