In the days leading up to Waves Vienna 2024, Austrian Music Export invites some of the festivals international artists, producers and songwriters to connect & write songs with their Austrian counterparts in the second edition of a citywide "Waves Heartbeats Camp". Demos and results from those working days will be presented and shared at a joint listening session.
Meet The German Bands
This session provides an opportunity for international music professionals to meet representatives of the German acts performing at Waves Vienna this year. Apply here to take part in the Speedmeeting Session on Friday, September 6th at Café Museum (Conference Venue) from 12:00-13:00. If you don't get a confirmation, you can still come and take over a spot in case someone isn't showing up. The application deadline is September 2nd. Please keep in mind that you will need a ticket to the Waves Conference to attend this event!
The cancellation of the Taylor Swift concerts and the consequences
To what extent has the cancellation of the three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna in August due to the threat of a terrorist attack damaged or even shaken our social values, the world's largest music community—the Swifties—as well as Vienna as a music hub? We will explore the impact on fans, culture, and the city itself, and discuss how such an event could have long-term consequences for social and cultural life.
XA - Export Award Ceremony
Check out who wins this year's XA - Export Award, launched in 2016. After a short live performance by last year's winner Bex, the prize, which includes support from Austrian Music Export, Radio FM4 and Waves Vienna as well as prize money of EUR 3,500 from SKE Austro Mechana and tour support of EUR 5,000 from BMKÖS, will be awarded. Please see here for more information about this year's nominees and the prize itself.
Surviving as a Manager in a Small Market
Music managers are an important part of the music ecosystem, especially for establishing an international career. However, for artists out of smaller countries and music markets it's difficult to afford a management and similarily it's extremely difficult to work and survive as a manager based in a small market. How can you still do it? How can a network like EMMA help? - Hosted by EMMA
ÖMR coffee starter
2024, the new Fair Pay Reader with fee recommendations for freelance musicians has been published. The President of the Austrian Music Council, Eva-Maria Bauer, will give a short input on the status of the Fair Pay process in Austria. Afterwards we would like to discuss with you over a coffee: How do I apply the fee recommendations sensibly? What are YOUR personal experiences? How can we achieve fair wages, fees and working conditions in the music industry? - hosted by Music Starters Network / ÖMR
India International Music Week
India is one of the world's fastest-growing music markets, with a projected growth rate of 19.1% in the music, podcast, and radio segments between 2020 and 2025. Get an understanding of the specific characteristics and opportunities in the Indian market. Featuring a presentation by IIMW (India International Music Week), a new gateway that will showcase India to the world and bring the global music community together.
Sustainable Artist Development
Turbocharged capitalism in the music ecosystem and its shortsighted, algorithm-pleasing, shareholder-oriented definition of success have led to an unhealthy environment for artists and music professionals. We need a more enduring, ecologically sustainable business model: can a focus on gradual, healthy growth in artist careers provide a way out? Are we willing to take the associated risks and to invest the necessary time and resources?
EMEE - How to effectively strengthen the European Music Ecosystem
EMEE is a non-profit association made up of 33 national and regional music export offices from 28 countries. EMEE’s mission is to strengthen the European music sector by encouraging musical diversity, visibility, and supporting mobility in and outside Europe. How does EMEE help build a strong, unified European music ecosystem that enables musicians and music professionals to fully realize their creative and economic potential?
Who's the Boss - Artist or Management?
There's a wide range of possible agreements and understandings of the relationship between artists and managers. What exactly does a management do? Which mandates does a management really need? How can compensation be arranged? What does it take to become a music manager? Impulse statements by experts and a moderation will facilitate the learning at eye level in exchange with international colleagues. To apply to take part at this masterclass click here.
Road to Berlin: Brno / Dresden / Prag / Berlin
As part of our "Road to Berlin" spotlight, we want to take a closer look at interesting cities along the Vienna-Berlin Tauring route that are definitely worth considering as a tour stop. We invite music professionals from the respective cities to give us an insight into the local music scene and business.
Guest of Honor: Colombia
On this panel we want to gain an insight into the music scene and the Colombian music market. How is the scene structured, which festivals are there, which music styles are favoured. We have invited professionals from the industry as well as official representatives.
Music Sponsoring: What Brands Want
Music sponsorship is a two-way street. The brand or company and the music project enter into a partnership that presupposes the sharing of values and goals. What is the motivation for companies to sponsor in the music segment? What are the expectations and the desired outcome for the company? What is the significance of image transfer and direct sales? What are the do's and don'ts for brands when they are approached by music projects?
Feedback Listening Session
International professionals give constructive feedback on up-and-coming acts with international potential. To apply to take part in a feedback listening session, click here.
The Waves Vienna Conference is co-hosted by the Vienna Business Agency.
In the days leading up to Waves Vienna 2024, Austrian Music Export invites some of the festivals international artists, producers and songwriters to connect & write songs with their Austrian counterparts in the second edition of a citywide "Waves Heartbeats Camp". Demos and results from those working days will be presented and shared at a joint listening session.
Meet The German Bands
This session provides an opportunity for international music professionals to meet representatives of the German acts performing at Waves Vienna this year. Apply here to take part in the Speedmeeting Session on Friday, September 6th at Café Museum (Conference Venue) from 12:00-13:00. If you don't get a confirmation, you can still come and take over a spot in case someone isn't showing up. The application deadline is September 2nd. Please keep in mind that you will need a ticket to the Waves Conference to attend this event!
The cancellation of the Taylor Swift concerts and the consequences
To what extent has the cancellation of the three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna in August due to the threat of a terrorist attack damaged or even shaken our social values, the world's largest music community—the Swifties—as well as Vienna as a music hub? We will explore the impact on fans, culture, and the city itself, and discuss how such an event could have long-term consequences for social and cultural life.
XA - Export Award Ceremony
Check out who wins this year's XA - Export Award, launched in 2016. After a short live performance by last year's winner Bex, the prize, which includes support from Austrian Music Export, Radio FM4 and Waves Vienna as well as prize money of EUR 3,500 from SKE Austro Mechana and tour support of EUR 5,000 from BMKÖS, will be awarded. Please see here for more information about this year's nominees and the prize itself.
Surviving as a Manager in a Small Market
Music managers are an important part of the music ecosystem, especially for establishing an international career. However, for artists out of smaller countries and music markets it's difficult to afford a management and similarily it's extremely difficult to work and survive as a manager based in a small market. How can you still do it? How can a network like EMMA help? - Hosted by EMMA
ÖMR coffee starter
2024, the new Fair Pay Reader with fee recommendations for freelance musicians has been published. The President of the Austrian Music Council, Eva-Maria Bauer, will give a short input on the status of the Fair Pay process in Austria. Afterwards we would like to discuss with you over a coffee: How do I apply the fee recommendations sensibly? What are YOUR personal experiences? How can we achieve fair wages, fees and working conditions in the music industry? - hosted by Music Starters Network / ÖMR
India International Music Week
India is one of the world's fastest-growing music markets, with a projected growth rate of 19.1% in the music, podcast, and radio segments between 2020 and 2025. Get an understanding of the specific characteristics and opportunities in the Indian market. Featuring a presentation by IIMW (India International Music Week), a new gateway that will showcase India to the world and bring the global music community together.
Sustainable Artist Development
Turbocharged capitalism in the music ecosystem and its shortsighted, algorithm-pleasing, shareholder-oriented definition of success have led to an unhealthy environment for artists and music professionals. We need a more enduring, ecologically sustainable business model: can a focus on gradual, healthy growth in artist careers provide a way out? Are we willing to take the associated risks and to invest the necessary time and resources?
EMEE - How to effectively strengthen the European Music Ecosystem
EMEE is a non-profit association made up of 33 national and regional music export offices from 28 countries. EMEE’s mission is to strengthen the European music sector by encouraging musical diversity, visibility, and supporting mobility in and outside Europe. How does EMEE help build a strong, unified European music ecosystem that enables musicians and music professionals to fully realize their creative and economic potential?
Who's the Boss - Artist or Management?
There's a wide range of possible agreements and understandings of the relationship between artists and managers. What exactly does a management do? Which mandates does a management really need? How can compensation be arranged? What does it take to become a music manager? Impulse statements by experts and a moderation will facilitate the learning at eye level in exchange with international colleagues. To apply to take part at this masterclass click here.
Road to Berlin: Brno / Dresden / Prag / Berlin
As part of our "Road to Berlin" spotlight, we want to take a closer look at interesting cities along the Vienna-Berlin Tauring route that are definitely worth considering as a tour stop. We invite music professionals from the respective cities to give us an insight into the local music scene and business.
Guest of Honor: Colombia
On this panel we want to gain an insight into the music scene and the Colombian music market. How is the scene structured, which festivals are there, which music styles are favoured. We have invited professionals from the industry as well as official representatives.
Music Sponsoring: What Brands Want
Music sponsorship is a two-way street. The brand or company and the music project enter into a partnership that presupposes the sharing of values and goals. What is the motivation for companies to sponsor in the music segment? What are the expectations and the desired outcome for the company? What is the significance of image transfer and direct sales? What are the do's and don'ts for brands when they are approached by music projects?
Feedback Listening Session
International professionals give constructive feedback on up-and-coming acts with international potential. To apply to take part in a feedback listening session, click here.
Die Waves Vienna Conference wird von der Wirtschaftsagentur Wien co-gehosted.
