Ramsch und Rosen, BartolomeyBittmann, Edi Nulz, Schallfeld, Kids n Cats – these are a few of the 25 young Austrians musicians and ensembles selected for the funding program NASOM – THE NEW AUSTRIAN SOUND OF MUSIC 2016/2017. Now in its 5th edition, this … read more »
It isn’t far fetched to say ALMA is ready to make its way to the top and is moving full-speed ahead in the world music scene. Already universally acclaimed by fans and critics for the debut “Nativa” in 2013, the band is now poised to … read more »
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 »
Pohoda Festival, Trencin/SK July 09 – 11, 2015 Pohoda is a Slovakian music and arts festival that mixes alternative, indie, electronica, world music and punk with classical music, alongside literature, dance, visual art, film and theater. The festival is dedicated to creating a unique platform for the world’s … read more »
This article is part of the brochure “Jazz in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. It is the vast musical diversity that distinguishes today’s Austrian jazz scene, providing acclaim and attention well beyond … read more »
This article is part of the brochure “Contemporary Music in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. Over the past two decades, contemporary music in Austrian concert halls has been subject to a partly … read more »
This article is part of the brochure “Contemporary Music in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. “Only what you really love, can be really communicated,” said Markus Hinterhäuser in a mica-interview about the … read more »
m4music Festival, Zurich & Lausanne/Switzerland March 26 – 28, 2015 m4music is the most important music festival in Switzerland. With the music festival, conference, demotape clinic and “best Swiss video clip”, m4music has created a platform for exchange, information and young talents. … read more »
EVEN IF WE LEAVE THE HOARY OLD CLICHÉ OF THE “STEEL CITY” ASIDE, THE UPPER AUSTRIAN CAPITAL LINZ IS STILL DEFINED BY ITS HISTORICAL ROLE AS A CENTRE OF HEAVY INDUSTRY. BUT AS ATTWENGER RIGHTLY POINT OUT IN THE INTERVIEW BELOW, THE … read more »
Everyone in the European music industry knows that each year kicks off with Eurosonic Nooderslag, Europe’s most significant showcase festival in the live music industry that takes place in the Dutch city of Groningen in January. Festival organizers, music promoters and pop … read more »