QMA On Stage
QMA On Stage is an initiative that promotes migrant and BIPoC newcomers* of all musical genres in Vienna. To counteract structural barriers in the music industry, QMA On Stage promotes young artists and bands and connects them with the scene. It was initiated by Mwita Mataro in cooperation with QMA and takes place every year since 2020. In order to be considered for the program, an application is necessary.
QMA On Stage is a collective effort - together with Vienna-based musicians, producers, music industry professionals we support promising musicians and contribute to an Austrian music scene that is no longer male-centred and white-dominated. Let’s create it anew!
All open calls are announced on this page on the beginning of each year.
For more information about the programme and the participants of the last editions of QMA On Stage check the relevant pages on our website:
QMA On Stage 2023
QMA On Stage 2022
QMA On Stage 2021
QMA On Stage 2020
QMA On Stage 2023 Application
For this year’s edition of QMA On Stage, the three winning artists will be invited for a residency at Fiakka Studios from December 13th to 17th 2023, where they can use all equipment to work on new things and inspire each other. They will be joined by established artists in the Viennese music scene for songwriting sessions. Additionally, mentors from the music industry will join the artists for various sessions throughout the five days to provide guidance and support. As a plus, several prizes will be awarded including photoshootings, microphones and more.
Deadline for application: August 3rd 2023
Find more information for your application in the documents below: