Folk music lovers are queueing up for a rare treat to enjoy the Roy Black Festival in Velden which takes place between 31 May and 3 June. This year the event will also include a special focus on Wörthersee Films and also on offer are two exclusive concerts by Tommy Steiner and The Cannons. And […]
By Samantha Mitchell Americans in Vienna looking for a touch of home will find a warm welcome mat waiting at the newly renovated Amerika Haus. For more than six decades, Americans and Austrians used Amerika Haus as a place to meet and learn about one another’s culture. That sentiment was apparent on Monday evening, while […]
Ringo Starr has revealed he still suffers from stage fright after 50 years in the business. The Beatles legend said: “I’m nervous ahead of every gig. I feel like running away three seconds before I’m due to hit the stage. That’s why I always run – I’d love to coolly stroll on stage but I […]
A German musician set a new world record by giving concerts in eight different countries including Austria within 24 hours.Vicente Patiz real name Jörg Patitz from Johanngeorgenstadt in Saxony started his bid with a gig in Oberhausen, Germany, on Saturday before hitting the stage in Eupen, Belgium, Maastricht, Netherlands, Ettelbrück in Luxembourg, the […]
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Prince is to give one of his rare concerts in Austria this year.The multi-platinum selling singer will perform at Linz stadium on 13 July, it was announced today (Thurs).Saxophonists Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer are rumoured to join the 51-year-old pop legend whose portfolio features the hits “Purple Rain” and […]
A Croatian band famed for their Vienna concerts has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest tamburitza orchestra in the world.The “100 Tamburasa” orchestra features 100 of the most-prominent tamburitza players, Croatian Times reports.The orchestra is unique because the players and conductors sing the vocal parts of concerts. It performs in Croatia […]