Pop sensation Lady Gaga has spoken about her European inspiration.The American singer who performed to 12,000 enthusiastic fans at Viennas Stadthalle last night (Thurs) said today (Fri): “Vienna influences me immensely. I would lie on my hotel bed writing poems during my last visit in 2009. I also designed concert stage settings at […]
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Marathon painkillers warning issued
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Marathon runners taking painkillers do not perform better but put themselves under serious health risks, a leading Austrian doctor has warned.Hans-Georg Kress of Viennas AKH clinic said today (Mon) German studies have shown runners who take painkillers before participating in a 42.195-kilometre race have a two to six times higher risk of throwing up or […]
James Blunt 2011 gigs announced
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James Blunt will return to Austria for two concerts next year.Britishrock.cc announced today (Mon) that the English singer-songwriter will perform in Viennas Stadthalle on 16 March before coming to Innsbruck for a concert at the Olympiahalle on 22 March.The former NATO soldier had a global hit with “Youre Beautiful” in 2005. The song, from his […]
Marla Glen will headline this years Afrika Tage Wien (Africa Days Vienna) festival, it has emerged.Online music newspaper Britishrock.cc reports today (Fri) that the American soul singer is set to top the bill at the 17-day event which will start on 30 July.German singer-songwriter Hans Söllner and Austrian funk icon Kurt Hauensteins band Supermax are […]
The Coral roll into Vienna
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Psychedelic indie rock stars The Coral are to come to Austria, it has been announced.The Hoylake-based five-member format will perform at Viennas Szene club on 29 October, according to a report by Britishrock.cc.The Coral whose sixth studio album “Butterfly House” will be released in German-speaking Europe later this month have given gigs in […]
A Romanian gang leader suspected of setting a prostitute on fire in Vienna has been arrested in the Netherlands, according to newspapers.Viennese dailies report today (Weds) that Adrian Bogdan Negrei was caught in the city of Amsterdam while potential accomplices were still being sought. Police have not yet commented on the claims.A Europe-wide hunt for […]
Thousands of bees have taken up residence on the roof of Viennas State Opera as part of a new environmental project.Peoples Party (ÖVP) Environment Minister Nikolaus Berlakovich said when the “Vielfaltleben” (Diversity of Life) project was presented: “Bees are the builders of biodiversity. With this project, we want to raise awareness about these hard-working but […]
Up and coming rapper K’Naan will perform in Austria this summer, it has been announced.Music news website Britishrock.cc reports today (Thurs) that the Somali-Canadian artist will rock the stage at Viennas Szene club on 31 August.The 32-year-old is best known for his hit “Wavin’ Flag” which is currently topping the Austrian single charts. The song […]
A number of Vienna cultural locales were flooded or otherwise disrupted by yesterdays (Thurs) heavy rain.Water was ankle-deep in five of the seven cinemas at Lugner City, and one of them had to be evacuated during a film showing and the buildings lowest floor had to be closed. Theatre manager Alexander Fischbacher said it was […]
Alter Bridge November gigs announced
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Alter Bridge will give two concerts in Austria this November, according to a Britishrock.cc report from today (Thurs).The online music newspaper reports that the American rock band will perform at Viennas Gasometer on 22 November before playing the Posthof in Linz five days later.No Austrian summer festival appearances of the band which is made […]