What do sports cages, concerts, block parties, podcasts and art exhibitions, as well as the Wiener Symphoniker, Dorian Concept, KeKe, Gazelle & the Bear, EsRAP, Lukas König, Elis Noa and Laura Winkler, ALL have to do with one another? If you attend … read more »
Lukas König
Austrian Music Highlights #10
It was a summer full of music. Jabs in arms, outdoor gatherings, and a desperate thirst for music. This winning combination dragged many a person out of their hibernation (or quarantines) and out to shows, festivals and events. But alas, the official … read more »
MOPCUT
MOPCUT is a medium-length noise-style that covers the head and ears with a vertical bang and a horizontal wave. It’s a popular style for all ages, genders and generations. The soundscape should be trimmed evenly all around the circumference so that the … read more »
Austrian Music Highlights #8
Pinch us, is it real? Live music? Live audiences? Together again? Indeed, hopes and reality have converged at last! While temperatures are rising, restrictions are declining. And the effect on music and art? Nothing less than an avalanche of events pouring down … read more »
Lukas König
Born in St. Pölten (1988) Studied at Gustav Mahler Konservatorium Vienna; Anton-Bruckner University, Linz; Swiss Jazz School / HKB Bern Was given the “Hans Koller Prize- New York Scholarship” in 2011, BMUKK Start-Stipendium 2014, Bremen Jazzpreis 2014 (with Kompost3), Bawag P.S.K. Next … read more »
“THOSE WHO ENDURE THIS HAVE EARNED THEMSELVES THE REST” – KŒNIG (LUKAS KOENIG)
LUKAS KÖNIG is a percussion wonder-wizard. On his KŒNIG solo album “Messing” (VENTIL RECORDS), the man from Lower Austria has reduced his drum kit to one cymbal. The outcome is uncompromising liberation music, with fists pounding until the walls are shaking. In … read more »
UNITED WE STREAM
Vienna’s club culture is facing the biggest challenge in its history. Solidarity is needed. People need cultural offers. United We Stream Vienna wants to ensure both. Identity-creating places are existentially threatened. Covid-19 has suddenly made cultural workers, event organizers, bookers, DJs, producers, … read more »
40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden: Austrian Artists
The 40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is taking place from August 22 to 25, 2019. Again, Austrian Music Export will invite jazz professionals and festival promoters from all over Europe to Saalfelden, turning the spotlight on the local jazz scene. On the occasion … read more »
40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden: First Highlights
Each year the International Jazzfestival Saalfelden shouts out loud for an annual gathering of music professionals and jazz lovers from all around the globe. This year the well established festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. The 40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is taking place … read more »
Elevate Festival 2019
Elevate is an annual interdisciplinary festival held in various venues around the Schlossberg in Graz, Austria. With its unique combination of critical political discourse and contemporary music and art, the Elevate Festival stands out of the “usual” festival circus. From February 27 … read more »