photo:   ©  Martin Steiger For International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, we celebrate women who inspire not only through their talent, but through their dedication to empowering others. British-born singer, vocal coach, and performer Helena May is one of those remarkable artists. With years of experience on stage and in the classroom, she combines artistic excellence with a deep passion for teaching. As a professional actor, vocalist, and lecturer in singing and performance, Helena May has...

photo:   © Nina Wallner In this VMI Spotlight, we introduce Linnéa Wallner, a student of Electronic Music & Sound Design and Creative Musicianship at VMI, who works as a musician, DJ, and producer under the name TELICHO. How did your journey into electronic music begin, and what led you to develop Telicho? I started very early with songwriting, guitar, and piano. When I was 16 I discovered electronic music and began DJing, and that’s when my path shifted fully into the electronic scene and...

photo:   © Inga Stalinsky After completing his three-week job-shadowing internship at VMI, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Assoc. Prof . Viktor Palamarchuk  to reflect on his time with us. During his stay, the Associate Professor from the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv gained insights into VMI’s approach to music education, studio practices, and ensemble work—made possible through a scholarship from the OeAD. In this interview, Viktor shares his impressions, key takeaways,...