From October 2 to 4, 2025, the club and showcase festival Waves Vienna celebrates its fifteenth edition in Vienna. For three days, numerous stages will be transformed into hot-spots for up-and-coming talents and established artists. As of now, the application for one … read more »
Austrian Music Highlights: January 2025
Let us officially say: Welcome to 2025, music makers, facilitators and aficionados! It’s go-time, and we are here for it! Welcome to a year of budding creativity, of new releases, of ongoing and steadfast collaborations, of days and nights spent in studios, … read more »
UCHE YARA wins a MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARD 2025
The winners of the Music Moves Europe Awards 2025 have been revealed, celebrating the extraordinary musical diversity within Europe. Out of 15 nominees from all over Europe, 6 winners were awarded with 7 awards during the annual ceremony at ESNS festival in … read more »
“THE SAXOPHONE IS AN INSTRUMENT, NOT A GENRE” – STEPHANIE SCHOISWOHL (SPECTRUM SAXOPHONE QUARTET)
The SPECTRUM SAXOPHONQUARTETT was formed in 2020 by STEPHANIE SCHOISWOHL, FLORIAN BAUER, DANIEL DUNDUS and SEVERIN NEUBAUER. It was selected in the New Music category for the funding program “The New Austrian Sound of Music (NASOM) 2023/24” of the BMEIA in cooperation … read more »
apply to play at ship 2025
The third edition of SHIP Music festival will take place from September 11th to 14th, 2025. Starting now, bands are invited to apply for a chance to perform. Last year, the organizers received 1,037 applications, and this year they are hoping for … read more »
“I Don’t Want to Hide Anymore” – AVEC
With her forthcoming self-titled album, “AVEC” (release date January 24th), AVEC – aka Miriam Hufnagl – proves that true success lies not in filling concert halls, but in honest, handcrafted songs. The singer-songwriter has a lot to talk about – sheep, songwriting, self-care, … read more »
Culture And Health Platform
With over 85 million EU citizens affected by mental health issues, the COVID-19 pandemic has further magnified challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness and social isolation. The CultureAndHealth Platform harnesses the proven benefits of artistic and cultural interventions to enhance mental health, prevent illnesses, … read more »
FM4 Soundpark recommends: Sodl
FM4 Soundpark is a web platform, community, and radio show for and with Austrian musicians. Each month, FM4’s team recommends a particular artist to amplify. In January, the honor goes to: Sodl. Here’s the scene: You’re 16 years old and you’re listening to the … read more »
Austrian Artists at Ment 2025
The MENT Festival in Ljubljana is one of the leading showcase festivals and music conferences in Central and Eastern Europe, and the largest event of its kind in the region. It’s an award-winning event, jam-packed with musical discoveries. Along with the conference, MENT … read more »
Austrian Artists at ESNS 2025
Each January, Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) showcases 350 emerging European artists to over 40,000 visitors. The festival and conference attract over 4,000 music industry professionals, including 400 international festivals. By day, the front-running conference hosts over 150 panel discussions, interviews, keynotes and more … read more »