Since its foundation, the Klangspuren Schwaz festival has been passionately and sustainably committed to the promotion of contemporary music.
Klangspuren Future Lab
Through a wide range of educational formats and art and music appreciation projects Klangspuren creates numerous offerings to attract various target groups. The aim is to strengthen the acceptance of new music at various levels. In 2022, Klangspuren Schwaz successfully initiated Future Lab, a training format aimed at highly talented young musicians and composers who strive for a career as professional musicians. A central objective of Klangspuren Schwaz is to promote the exchange of different approaches through music as a unique, open form of communication and expression. By exploring art and music we hope to jointly embark on journeys that would not otherwise be possible. In the spirit of sustainable promotion, including regional development, Klangspuren establishes long-term connections between young musicians and composers on the one hand and renowned artists from the international contemporary music scene on the other.
Composers Lab
konstellation plus
The Future Lab is based on two pillars: the Composers Lab is aimed at young composers and offers a masterclass taught by outstanding composers and musicians. The application deadline for the Composers Lab 2025 is February 21, 2025. konsTellation plus, the second pillar, is a cooperation with the Tyrolean State Conservatory. It gives young performers the opportunity to work with great artistic figures in order to gain intensive professional training and lasting experience.
Open Lab
Klangspuren Schwaz is launching a new education format this year with the Open Lab, which is aimed at a wide range of target groups - from interested members of the public to composition students. During the festival, artists such as Pierre Jodlowski, Kadijah Pamelia Stickney and Hannes Strobl will share insights into their artistic work and creative processes. The programme includes workshops, masterclasses, in-depth introductions, and sound walks, offering the opportunity to experience the world of contemporary music first-hand. Further details will be available from August 2025.
Music Experience Week
Music Experience Week: From the very beginning, one of Klangspuren’s main objectives has been to attract a young generation by offering diverse projects that involve curiosity and innovation. Young people still approach new listening experiences with open minds and ‘open ears’. In this sense, the Music Experience Week 2025 – inspired by this year’s festival – offers children aged 8 to 12 the opportunity to explore the connection between music and technology and the ongoing development between these fields.