At the moment in Austria it’s all about that new-found sense of confidence. Once again, a new breed of sharp, good-looking boys, proper rockstars are standing out there front of stage, proclaiming things like “We’re going right through the middle” (MAURICE ERNST, … read more »
Mika Vember
Austrian Pop Music – Too Much Going On Round Here
ON THE FRUITLESS SEARCH FOR THE DEFINITE SOUND OF AUSTRIAN POP. By Robert Rotifer. It was June 2013. The singer-songwriter CLARA LUZIA had just played a live session on the MARC RILEY SHOW on BBC 6Music when the DJ stumped her with … read more »
13th International Accordion Festival in Vienna
Starting from the 25th of February 2012, the thirteenth edition of the International Accordion Festival in Vienna invites music lovers to indulge into the endearing sounds of the accordion and its many musical facets. For one month the outstanding festival program will … read more »
Austria’s successful appearance at the music trade fair MIDEM in Cannes
Despite a drop in exhibitor numbers, this year’s 46th edition of the world’s largest music industry trade fair MIDEM remained faithful to its pioneering role. With its new concept of focusing on live music and showcasing enhanced technology companies with the latest developments … read more »
Sing Me A Song – Blue Bird Festival 2011
The Blue Bird Festival is the best example of how a simple idea can arise to become one of the most exciting events of the country. Organized by the Vienna Songwriting Association and the Porgy & Bess, the annual festival gathers top-class … read more »