Braga is a smallish city in Portugal, a little inland and just north of Porto, and it has been named the Portuguese cultural capital in 2025. In celebration, the city is launching the SQUARE festival – and they’re looking for artists to … read more »
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Apply Now to Play Tallinn Music Week 2025!
The 2025 edition of TMW – Tallinn Music Week will take place from April 3 – 5, 2025. Applications are open until November 6th, 2024 to artists of all genres to play at this unique showcase festival. TMW is a multi-genre festival … read more »
Art-Mobility Presents Guide to Working in Germany
Austria is a relatively small music market next to a much larger one, so cross-border work is always an issue. What do I need to keep in mind when I play a concert in Germany? What’s the deal with taxes, social security, … read more »
Join us At WOMEX 24!
WOMEX, the Worldwide Music Expo, is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene. This year, Austrian Music Export and Aussenwirtschaft / Creative Industries want you to join us at … read more »
Austrian Music Highlights – June 2024
June is bustin’ out all over! And so, it must be said, is Austrian music. The official beginning of summer brings with it early summer tours, new releases, and much, much more. Take a deep breath of humid, pollen-filled air, and rejoice: … read more »
Counsel and Connections: Robert Fröwein on mica at 30
I can still hear the warning: “Trust no one over 30!” – a phrase that has had a particular sting since I’ve passed that mystic border myself. The saying comes from the 1960s, a time when a freedom-loving youth sought to distinguish … read more »
Impulse Program: 3rd Wave of Grantees Announced
Austrian Music Export is pleased to announce the grant recipients from the third call for Impulse grant applications this year. 21 applications were submitted during the call period, for a total of €76,897. The jury had a total of €17,526 available for … read more »
Invisible Giant: The Austrian Music Industry
A wide-ranging new study on the Austrian music business has delivered astonishing results: the industry is worth €7.5 billion annually, accounting for 2.8% of Austria’s GDP. A single musician creates 16 additional jobs…but until now, all this has remained unknown. More investment … read more »
Waves Vienna 2024: Call for Acts & Guest Country Colombia
We know; it seems weird to talk about a fall event when summer is only just on the horizon…but Waves Vienna, our fair city’s biggest music biz showcase & conference, has to be planned well in advance, and preparations for this year’s … read more »
Apply Now for the Music Business Summer School
The Music Business Summer School in Hamburg, happening this year from September 12 – 19, offers a qualification program for young music professionals from all over Europe. Participants receive targeted training, practical tips and participate in internationally focused networking in the areas of … read more »