Die PopVoxCon ist eine internationale, dreitägige Konferenz zum Thema Popgesang, die von der mdw/iPOP in Wien veranstaltet wird und sich der sich ständig weiterentwickelnden Welt des Popgesangs widmet. Von 8. bis 10. September 2026.
About the Conference
PopVoxCon is an international 3-day popular voice conference hosted by mdw/iPOP in Vienna dedicated to the evolving world of popular voice. The conference brings together voice teachers, singers, artists, educators, and researchers who are passionate about innovative approaches to popular voice training—both within and beyond academic settings.
Who should attend?
Voice professionals, music educators, students, researchers, artists, and anyone interested in the development of contemporary vocal practice. PopVoxCon is open to contributions and participation from a wide range of backgrounds.
Program Pillars
- Practical Tools for Teaching Popular Voice
- Body, Breath & Embodiment in Popular Voice
- How Singers Learn (Research-Informed)
- Creativity, Improvisation & Performance Teaching
Key information
Dates: September 8–10, 2026
Venue: mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna / ipop
Participation fee: €50; free participation for students.
Registration is Open! Registration is open until Monday, 17 August or until capacity is reached. Please Register via the menu below ⬇️
If you require confirmation for funding, please contact us at: popvoxcon@mdw.ac.at, and include: Name, Affiliation (if applicable) and “Interested in attending” or “Requesting confirmation for funding”
Languages: English, German
Conference Focus
This gathering is practical, creative, and community-driven. The program features hands-on sessions, real-world teaching tools, and a variety of exchange formats:
- Open Classroom (Learning Zone)
- Presentations
- Artist interviews
- Community sessions
- Integrated performances
PopVoxCon welcomes both scholarly and non-scholarly perspectives, encouraging dialogue and sharing across disciplines and experience levels.
Open Classroom: The Learning Zone
This format invites educators and artists to share how they actually teach in a real-world setting. Rather than a formal workshop, this is a more open, accessible format focused on practical insight and exchange.
Possible approaches include:
- Demonstrating a teaching concept or exercise
- Sharing lesson structures or classroom strategies
- Working live with participants
- Showing short video clips of student work
- Reflecting on teaching processes and challenges
The goal is to create a welcoming, community-focused space where ideas can be shared without the pressure of a formal workshop structure.
Link:
PopVoxCon