Waves Vienna Conference

Vom 2. bis 4. Oktober findet zum 15. Mal die WAVES VIENNA CONFERENCE statt, organisiert von Waves Vienna, mica – music austria und Austrian Music Export. An verschiedenen Locations in ganz Wien erwartet euch ein vielfältiges Programm aus Vorträgen, Diskussionen und Networking-Events mit nationalen und internationalen Musiker:innen sowie Musikprofis. Anschnallen – hier kommt euer täglicher Guide zur diesjährigen Waves Vienna Conference.

Thursday, October 2
Breaking the Silence: Abuse of Power in the Music Industry (10:00-11:00)
Feedback Listening Session 1 (10:00-11:00)
Funding Hacks for Creative Projects (11:00-13:00)
“What are you willing to give for art?” presented by Clouds Hill (11:30-12:15)
Spotlight Distribution: Understanding Music Distribution: Deals, Partners & Platforms (12:00-13:00)
Colombia Work Exchange Presentation (12-12:45)
SynchClinic (12:30-13:30)
Digitising the Festival Experience: NFC Wristbands & Data in Action (13:00-13:45)
Stress and Balance in the Music Industry: A Group Session (14:00-15:30)
AustroVinyl Workshop (14:00-14:45)
Ohne Ehrenamt keine Clubkultur?! (15:00-16:00)
Ticketmaster Reception (15:45-16:45)
German Showcase Artist Pitch & Reception (17:00-18:30)

Friday, October 3
Feedback Listening Session 2 (10:00-11:00)
Song Contest, Sound Economy: Opportunities for the Austrian Music Scene (10:30-11:30)
Sync Smart – How to Collaborate with Music Supervisors as an Indie (11:00-12:00)
Spotlight Distribution: UMG/Downtown – What’s all the fuss really about? (11:15-12:45)
Navigating Visibility: Black Artists in European Music Markets (12:00-13:00)
Career Compass: Strategic Foundations for Going International (13:00-14:00)
Rola Music Workshop (13:00-13:45)
Shaping Queer Sound: FLINTA* Artists at the Forefront (13:30-14:30)
Upbeat Speed Meeting (13:30-14:30)
Sounds from the Edge: Music and Identity on the Faroe Islands (14:15-15:15)
How to Showcase in the UK (14:30-15:30)
AKM Come Together! (15:30-16:30)
Spanish Fiesta (17:00-18:15)
MuFA Come together (18:00-19:00)

Saturday, October 4
Taylor Swift Listening Session: The Life Of A Showgirl (00:00-2:00)
French Pitch Breakfast (11:00-12:00)
Let’s discuss cultural policies! Networking meet-up powered by ÖMR (12:15-13:30)
ESNS Austrian Heartbeats (14:00-15:00)
Gürtel-Tour (14:00-15:00)
Wine Tasting Session (15:15-16:15)
pop KulTOUR (16:30-18:30)
The Gap Pop-Quiz (16:30-18:00)
VTMÖ EXTENDED: Indie labels and indie publishers – management and live sector (17:00-18:00)
Waves Conference Tickets
A Conference Pass or Pro Pass (festival + conference) gives you access to all panels and workshops from both festivals!