Famara conquer Europe – Big Euro Tour
World-Beat-Reggae singer Famara is not resting on his laurels: after his successful Swiss club tour in 2008 he and Scenty, his backing band, are off to conquer Europe. They’re headed first to Germany, with a pit stop in Austria and the Slovak Republic – and they’re taking Oreba, Famara’s new CD, with them.
Heidi Happy: German concerts, single release
Heidi Happy’s second album, Flowers, Birds and Home (Little Jig/Al!ve), has been available in Germany since March 2009 and has received positive reviews from all quarters.
Sinner DC: new album CRYSTALLIZED!
At the interface between electronica and pop music, Sinner DC has earned an international reputation with elegant melodies and uniquely captivating style. The Genevan trio combines ethereal vocals and atmospheric arrangements with hypnotic electronic beats. Their new album, CRYSTALLIZED (Ai Records – AI026CD), appeared on 20 April: it takes listeners on an incredible journey through space, technology and something that just might be romance…
The CMA foundation presents “Accessing the UK Music Market”
On 9 May 2009 at the ETM (Ecole des musiques actuelles et des technologies musicales) in Geneva, the CMA Foundation will host a day-long conference devoted to the vibrant UK music scene, and offering advice on how to get your musical talent recognized by British agents, record companies, managers and publishers. Registration fee: CHF 150 […]
Applications now being accepted for ITC 2009
Band applications for In The City 2009, the new music event to take place from 18 to 20 October 2009 at The Midland hotel and other venues in Manchester, are now being accepted.
Pop Up: stands available at Leipzig music trade fair
On Saturday, 16 May 2009, it’s time for the eighth annual (Pop Up, Leipzig’s music trade fair featuring discussion forums, workshops and a festival, this year focusing on the music industry in Austria and Switzerland.
Stress releases new album in France
Stress’s new album, Entre deux mondes, is due to be released on 27 April with Warner Music France.
m4music Festival 2009: satisfaction all around
Over the course of a three-day weekend, Zurich was host to performances by such Swiss bands as The Paces, The Mondrians and 7 Dollar Taxi, and international acts including Franz Ferdinand and Maximo Park.
