Home(base) away from home

Monday, 18^th May

You rocked the first day of ViennaUP! Start the week as you mean to go on and keep the good vibes and connections going at the Homebase while the Opening Ceremony takes place in the Rathaus. 

Tuesday, 19^th May

Music: Two cousins make up this self-styled Avant Trash duo - Cousines like shit. Their sharp and concise music draws its stylistic inspiration from new wave and post-punk; linguistic experimentation shapes their music and plays with the contrast between nonsense and deeper meaning. 

Tasting session: Revo Foods are a Vienna-based FoodTech company specializing in the development and production of tasty and nutritious fungi-based protein and high-quality fish alternatives. Their products have a high protein and fibre content and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins, and are already available in 20 European countries. 

Wednesday, 20^th May

Music: The Vienna based saxophone player and composer Jasmine Zhang invites everyone to immerse themselves in a new world of sound. Rooted in Modern Jazz, she finds new ways to expand her creativity and offers listeners new perspectives. Together with her quintet, Gavriil Kompas on the guitar, Alex Vounelakos on the keys, Maxi Streitz on the upright bass and Yanick Willert on the drums, she creates new spaces filled with deep emotions and welcomes everyone to be part of.

Tasting session: Taste Viennese passion for quality production: Sreja Eis founder, Dajan Srejic, is uncompromising on quality, making his ice creams a hit in Austrian supermarkets and his newly-opened store. Not got a sweet tooth? Then bite into delectable Brezeln by the family-run bakery Szihn.

Thursday, 21^st May

Event: GIN & Friends is back! This year, GIN & Friends is celebrating a special milestone: 10 years of GIN! Join us in raising a glass to a decade of connecting Austrian and Asian startup ecosystems. 

Music: Koko Capelle is a Vienna-based Latin American rapper whose multicultural roots and fiercely feminist, decolonial edge have made her a standout force in the city's battle rap circuit. Her work moves between personal history, cultural commentary, and the thrill of pure lyrical combat. 

Tasting session: If you love street food, then you'll love Kimbodogs. Their gourmet hot dogs and burgers combine premium products and creative toppings for a new kind of food truck experience. 

Friday, 22^nd May

Event: Three ViennaUP Side Events will take place at the Homebase today: 14:00 A Pot-(of)-luck | 14:00 Mobility & Tourism Playground | 17:00 InnoDays Finale

Music: Lizki is the solo project of singer-songwriter Lena Britzelmair, who explores the electro-niche genre, blending elements of alternative pop, art pop, and hyperpop. Her sound is punctuated by various musical shifts that are pleasantly unsettling, yet blend seamlessly with her distinctive voice to create catchy songs.

Tasting session: Augora Fermente is revivng old, traditional methods to bust the myth that healthy food tastes bland. Every bite of their fermented food selection releases a small explosion of flavour! Pair their rich, mature flavours with Japan’s go-to favorite social drink since the 1970s - Lemon Sour by ippai. Made with Sochu - one of Japan's traditional spirits - Lemon Sour sits somewhere between a cocktail and a seltzer. The refreshing and crisp taste comes from 100% 100% authentic quality Shochu and Sicilian Lemon. 

Fancy a spot of sightseeing? Or seeing what the Viennese get up to in their free time? Check out what else is going on during the ViennaUP festival to round off your time here.