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Austrian Music Export News
April 2022
 
 
AUSTRIAN ARTISTS AT THE GREAT ESCAPE & FOCUS WALES 2022
 
THE GREAT ESCAPE (TGE) is returning this year, taking place in 30+ venues across Brighton from 11th – 14th May 2022. The belated 15th birthday edition of the festival will once again introduce a cutting-edge line up of both brand new and established artists from all over the world to celebrate new music discovery. Among the stellar international lineup are Austrian acts, Alicia Edelweiss, Florence Arman, OSKA and Sofie.

Just a few days before TGE, FOCUS Wales 2022 takes place from May 5th-7th and will mark the festival’s 11th edition, welcoming over 15,000 people and showcasing 250+ artists from across the world. Among them are Austrian acts ATZUR and LAIKKA.
 
 
INT. JAZZ DAY: A LOOK AT THE AUSTRIAN JAZZ SCENE
 
On the occasion of the INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011, which is celebrated annually on April 30th, we take a look at the current Austrian jazz scene and draw lines to its roots.
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AUSTRIAN MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS #13
 
In our ongoing series "Austrian Music Highlights" we are offering the latest news at a glance. Find out about exciting new releases, the most interesting live tours & festivals, about award winners and nominees and business news.
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ENOA OPEN CALL: OPERA CREATION JOURNEY #2
 
For the second time, enoa launches an open call to find artistic teams to participate in its “Opera Creation Journey”. Deadline to apply is May 17th, 2022. The network wishes to support truly exciting projects, with the highest standards of quality, that embrace diversity in all of its forms; from new stories, perspectives, and aesthetics to questioning of the art form itself.
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FM4 SOUNDPARK ACT OF THE MONTH: KAMP & FID MELLA
 
The 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: Kamp & Fid Mella is the FM4 Soundpark Act for April. Kamp is back: in full album length and with a lyrical masterpiece that - in collaboration with producer Fid Mella - seamlessly follows his last “longplayer” 13 years ago.
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FOCUS ACTS 2022
 
Since 2015, selected FOCUS ACTS have been supported with annual tour subsidies. The sizeable endowment is intended to enable local acts to accept more concert invitations from abroad, and thereby strengthen the presence of Austrian musicians on the international stage. The FOCUS ACTS are awarded by the FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR ARTS, CULTURE, CIVIL SERVICE AND SPORT (BMKOES) – together with AUSTRIAN MUSIC EXPORT. See, who is among the 12 Austrian acts that were awarded funding amounts of 5,000 EUR each & will be touring in 2022!
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5 MILLION PESOS: DUO SONOMA
 
5 MILLION PESOS is a monthly concert series presented by ORF RadioKulturhaus and the radio Ö1 jazz department. Every month, one up-and-coming jazz act is selected to be highlighted on air and live at the Vienna RadioCafe.
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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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