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Austrian Music Export News
December 2022
 
 
LOOKING BACK AT 2022
 
The twelfth year of Austrian Music Export’s existence was an exciting and inspiring one. After two years of too many online events to count, 2022 brought with it a feeling of a “reboot” and with it, more and more live events. So much so, that it was often hard to keep up with all of exciting activities of Austrian artists, bands and musical projects, at home and abroad. (But, if “too much” activity is the problem – we’ll take it!). Seeing the live scenes and music markets rejuvenate as they did after the undeniably challenging years of the pandemic was, and continues to be, a joy to experience and contribute to, and we expect nothing less in the year to come.
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W1ZE ON THE “FEAR OF FEMININE”
 
W1ze is one of the most promising new artists to hit the Viennese music scene for many reasons but most notably for her voice and what she has to say when she sings. Tonica Hunter's latest piece portrays the artist, who also goes by “Angel”, giving intimate insight into her artistic journey, culminating in her latest feat: the release of her single “Bless” (Sony Music Austria).
 
 
UCHE YARA, WHY YOU SHOULD KNOW HER
 
You might have already caught UCHE YARA – at dozens of shows around Europe, opening for Bilderbuch or Parcels, this past year. Or perhaps you’ve heard her single “Tango” played regularly on the radio in Austria, as well as some European taste-making stations. However, if you haven’t yet crossed the path of this up-and-coming artist, it is only a matter of time.
 
 
FM4 SOUNDPARK ACT OF THE MONTH: COUSINES LIKE SHIT

FM4 Soundpark is a web-platform, community, and radio show for Austrian musicians. Every month, one act is selected to be highlighted both online and on air: The FM4 Soundpark Act of the Month.
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ENSEMBLE PRIZES ’23 TO EKMELES AND NAMES

The Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation awards the two Ensemble Prizes ’23 to the vocal ensemble Ekmeles from New York and the Salzburg-based New Art and Music Ensemble NAMES.
 
 
9 AUSTRIAN ARTISTS AT ESNS 2023
 
Taking place from January 18-21, 2023 in Groningen, the Dutch festival EUROSONIC NOORDERSLAG (ESNS) features Europe’s most promising up-and-coming artists and gathers the most important stakeholders of the music industry.
Nine Austrian artists have been invited to present themselves at the 2023 festival edition. They are: Aze, Doppelfinger, Florence Arman, Good Wilson, OSKA, Takeshi’s Cashew, Toupaz, Uche Yara and Wallners. More good news: OSKA has been nominated for the Music Moves Europe Awards which will be presented at ESNS in front of a live audience. Stay tuned for updates to the lineup and schedule!
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5 MILLION PESOS: KATARINA KOCHETOVA TRIO
 
“5 Million Pesos” – Young Jazz in and from Austria. A concert series by RadioKulturhaus Vienna and Ö1-Jazzredaktion. For the January 2023 edition: the KATARINA KOCHETOVA TRIO.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS

 
Don't miss a beat: Stay up-to-date with your favorite Austrian artists and find tour dates nearby with our international tour calendar!
 
 
 
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