Top opportunity for Vorarlberg bands and solo acts: Simply register at vorarlberg.ORF.at
Vienna (OTS) – ORF Vorarlberg’s important music award “Sound@V” is taking place for the fifth time this year. Vorarlberg bands and solo acts can prove their skills in the four categories of pop/rock, open pool, alternative/singer-songwriters and newcomers. A total of 25,000 euros in prize money awaits. Registrations are possible until May 6, 2024 at vorarlberg.ORF.at.
Easy registration
Vorarlberg bands and solo acts can only take part at vorarlberg.ORF.at. Submissions are possible until May 6, 2024. Registration for “Sound@V” is free.
All musicians who were born in Vorarlberg and/or have lived in Vorarlberg for more than three years can take part. Bands must have at least one member who was born in Vorarlberg and/or has lived in Vorarlberg for more than three years. There is no age limit. The artistic performance must be assignable to the four main categories. Only bands or solo acts whose performance consists predominantly of their own compositions can take part. The titles submitted must have been composed or published a maximum of three years ago. The winners from 2023 cannot start this year.
Large-scale assessment
An international jury of experts selects the winners of the respective categories together with the votes from the online voting on vorarlberg.ORF.at. The winners will be honored at the big award show on July 5th as part of the “Poolbar Festival” in Feldkirch.
Strong partners
The ORF Vorarlberg music award “Sound@V” is held together with “Marke Vorarlberg”, “Wann & Wo” and the “Poolbar Festival”. In addition to the prize money of 20,000 euros, AKM/aume is contributing an additional 5,000 euros for the “Newcomer” category, says Stefan Höfel, responsible for “Sound@V” at ORF Vorarlberg.
Markus Klement, regional director of ORF Vorarlberg: “In five years, the ‘Sound@V’ has established itself as a fixture in the Vorarlberg music scene. We celebrate great music ‘Made in Vorarlberg’ and offer unforgettable performances for bands and solo acts in all of our media.”
Nadja Mauser, editor-in-chief of “Wann & Wo”: “The “Wann & Wo” team is really looking forward to the fifth “Sound@V”, exciting musicians, great bands and a cool party. The Vorarlberg music landscape is so diverse and we are excited to see which new talents we can discover this time.”
Herwig Bauer, founder and managing director of “Poolbar Festival”: “The lively Vorarlberg music scene needs the appropriate stage and the audience. The ‘Sound@V’ makes musical creation in Vorarlberg visible, audible and tangible. The winner’s trophy is now an established calling card for the further course of musical careers.”
Christian Lampert, project manager for the “Vorarlberg brand” future program: “Music in Vorarlberg is incredibly diverse and creative. It is part of Vorarlberg’s cultural DNA and we can be proud of the musical talent in our country. The ‘Sound@V’ offers up-and-coming musicians a great opportunity to make a lasting impact.”
Questions & Contact:
ORF Vorarlberg
Julia Feurstein
Press, public relations & events
(05572) 301-22558
julia.feurstein@orf.at