QMA On Stage
QMA On Stage is an initiative that promotes musicians of all musical genres new to Vienna. To counteract structural barriers in the music industry, QMA On Stage promotes migrant and BIPoC 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 2024
QMA On Stage 2023
QMA On Stage 2022
QMA On Stage 2021
QMA On Stage 2020
QMA On Stage 2025 | Application
For this year’s edition of QMA On Stage, the three winning artists will be invited for a residency at Fiakka Studios from August 18th to 22nd 2025, 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 like e.g. photo shootings, microphones and more.
Deadline for application: Monday, May 12, 2025 at 14:59 (CET)
Find more information for your application in the document below:
Application Guidelines - QMA On Stage 2025 - Open Call
Please be aware: In 2025 we revised our eligibility criteria for this program, so make sure you’re eligible before you apply and please reach out, should you have any questions.
