Mexican flags and football jerseys were not an uncommon sight at the Szene club in Vienna on Monday night when crossover rock stars Molotov rocked the house. The four-member band from Mexico City performed both new songs and their biggest hits like “Voto latino” and “Gimme tha power” – to the delight of the enthusiastic […]
A waltz penned by actor Anthony Hopkins has been performed in Vienna for the first time. The live performance of the piece called “And the waltz goes on” by Andre Rieu and his orchestra at Belvedere Palace on Sunday was a world premiere. Hopkins (“The Silence of the Lambs,” “The Human Stain”), who has composed […]
A new romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and an acclaimed drama movie with Mel Gibson in the leading role are now on at the Burgkino in Vienna. The English versions cinema – which is located at Opernring 19 in Innere Stadt district – will screen LARRY CROWNE starring Julia Roberts (“Erin Brockovich”) and Tom Hanks […]
Bryan Ferry delighted his fans with a superb show at the Vienna State Opera on Sunday. The Roxy Music legend performed at the prestigious venue as part of the Jazz Fest Vienna 2011. Opening his set with “I put a spell on you,” Ferry played all the hits of his career spanning across the decades […]
A highly influential metal band and a celebrated alternative rock group will come to Austria in the coming weeks. Brazilian metal legends Sepultura are lined up to rock the Szene club (www.szenewien.com) in Vienna on 25 July before performing at the p.p.c. (www.popculture.at), a concert venue in the city of Graz, on 14 August. Sepultura […]
A string of international superstars and some of the most celebrated young artists of the world of pop, blues and jazz are set to rock the Austrian capital this summer. The Jazz Fest Vienna is the perfect pick for music enthusiasts looking for first class performances in some of the city’s best venues such as […]
“The Sound of Music” musical will have its Austrian premiere at the Salzburger Landestheater, Salzburg, on 23 October 2011.The city made famous for its rich film and musical production will play host to the legendary musical with Wietske van Tongeren performing as Maria and Uwe Kröger playing Baron von Trapp.In the words of Carl Maldeghem, […]
Fifteen Austrian artists came together at the Dominikanerbastei in Vienna this week as part of a unique new project where they are being exhibited together and promoted by the Klasan Advertising Agency. The agency is located at the site of the former Bleich-Rossi gallery in the city’s poshest district that was snapped up last year […]
“Donnie Darko” star Jake Gyllenhaal has revealed he was desperate for the leading role in acclaimed musical film “Moulin Rouge.”The Hollywood actor told Austrian showbiz magazine Live today (Fri) he had been auditioning for the part for which Ewan McGregor (“Trainspotting”) was eventually cast for months. Gyllenhaal said McGregor, Heath Ledger and himself […]
Javier Bardem has revealed he did not feel up to the role in “No Country for Old Men” that got him a slew of awards including an Oscar.The Spanish actor told Austrian showbiz news mag Live today (Fri): “When the Coens (directors Joel and Ethan Coen) called and described the role (of ruthless hitman Anton […]