This year, for the fifth time, the XA MUSIC EXPORT AWARD will be presented as part of WAVES VIENNA 2021. The aim of the award is to support Austrian musicians at an early stage of their career. A special focus is on … read more »
The 10th edition of the Waves Vienna Festival came to a close with a highlight: the XA – Music Export Award was given to the Viennese Singer OSKA. Out of the eight nominated newcomer acts, she was able to convince a jury … read more »
XA – Music Export Award as springboard for Austrian newcomer bands: Nominees 2020 include eight acts from various genres. For the fourth consecutive year the music export prize “XA – Music Export Award” will be awarded at the Waves Vienna Music Festival. The award … read more »
The XA – Music Export Award was presented for the third time at the Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference 2019. The dream pop duo ANGER emerged as the winner among seven nominated acts. Dream Pop Duo Anger wins the XA-Music Export Award … read more »
XA – Music Export Award as springboard for Austrian newcomer bands: Nominees 2019 include KeKe, Elis Noa and Sketches on Duality. Jury evaluation and award ceremony at the Waves Vienna Music Festival 2019. For the third consecutive year the music export prize … read more »
In September 2019 the Waves Vienna Music Conference, organized by Waves Vienna and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the ninth time. Hundreds of national and international music experts, organizers, label owners, bookers, and musicians will meet during the day for … read more »
Before 2018 comes to an end, we would like to thank our partners and supporters in Austria and abroad as well as the amazingly talented artists for another year full of festivals, showcases, networking events and inspiring talks. Have a look at … read more »
Three women who came together to make music: VIKTORIA KIRNER, DORA DE GOEDEREN and TAMARA LEICHTFRIED got to know each other at GIRLS ROCK CAMP, where girls and young women are encouraged to just go for it and make music. After the … read more »
In November 2018 CARI CARI released their debut album “ANAANA” (Ink Music) and immediately entered the Austrian charts. The DIY duo STEPHANIE WIDMER (vocals, drums and didgeridoo) and ALEXANDER KÖCK (vocals and guitar) have, since their founding in 2014, been involved in … read more »
The XA – Music Export Award was presented for the second time at the Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference 2018. The Viennese indie rock band DIVES emerged as the winner among nine nominated bands. “The moment you see them on stage … read more »