Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. After two difficult years, SXSW … read more »
James Hersey
Sendmate – an Interview with Stefan Baumschlager
What are two things you can’t do without in the music business? The answer is simple. Someone who makes music, and someone who listens to it. Listeners fill the venues and await the newest releases, whether streamed, downloaded, or physically collected. But … read more »
James Hersey
James Hersey is a multi-talented singer-songwriter from Vienna, who writes his own lyrics, plays multiple instruments, produces his own albums and even directs his own videos. Already at the age of 17, he independently produced his first self-titled EP, which celebrated its first radio plays in Austria … read more »
Austria at SXSW, March 10–19, 2017
Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW 2017 will … read more »
THE GREAT ESCAPE 2017 – May 18-20, Brighton, UK
The Great Escape (TGE) is a festival that showcases emerging artists from all over the world. Over 450 up and coming bands play in 35 Brighton venues, which makes TGE the first place to discover new favorite bands and see them in … read more »
FILOUS ANNOUNCED AS WINNER OF 2017 EUROPEAN BORDER BREAKERS AWARDS (EBBA)
Today in Vienna/Austria, Filous was announced as the sixth winner of the 2017 European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA), the European music awards for emerging artists. Filous was surprised at Ö3 Hitradio by Benny Hörtnagl. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist – counting mandolin, guitar, piano, … read more »
Austrian Heartbeats at Reeperbahn Festival 2016
The Reeperbahn Festival is Germany’s largest club festival and since its debut 11 years ago has grown to become one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide. On Wednesday, Sept 21, Austrian Music Export will be hosting a … read more »
EUROSONIC NOORDERSLAG 2016: Austrian Acts Enthuse International Audience
The 30th edition of the festival Eurosonic Noorderslag, held on January 13 – 16, once again exceeded all expectations with acclaimed performances by Austrian artists. Seven local artists were invited to perform at Europe’s largest and most significant showcase festival in Groningen and introduce themselves to festival organizers, bookers, … read more »
AUSTRIAN ACTS AT EUROSONIC 2016
Eurosonic Noorderslag is the largest and most significant showcase festival in the European live music industry. The next edition of the Dutch festival will take place on January 13 – 16, 2016, in Groningen, Netherlands, featuring perfomances by Europe’s freshest up-and-coming music artists. The festival … read more »
Eurosonic 2016: James Hersey and filous Join the Austrian Line-Up
Eurosonic Noorderslag Groningen, Netherlands January 13 – 16, 2016 Each new year starts with the first official gathering of the music industry at Eurosonic Nooderslag, Europe’s largest and most significant showcase festival. Festival organizers, music promoters and pop experts from all over … read more »