Chamber Music Festival: Swing de Vienne

Graz tells: Story to Grow brings inspiring life stories to Graz. The focus is on people who have taken their dreams seriously and developed their own paths from them. On May 21, 2026, an evening full of insights, thoughts, and honest stories will take place.

Five personalities share their experiences. They talk about first ideas, doubts, and moments when a dream became a goal. Step by step, their paths show how change can happen.

• Anna & Ali Mahlodji - Parents & Entrepreneurs
• Anita Frauwallner - Founder and Director of the Institut AllergoSan
• Nina Kondler - Author, Mental & Mindfulness Trainer
• Paul Guschlbauer - Pilot, Adventurer, Red Bull X-Alps Athlete

Moderated by Julia Oswald, a calm yet lively atmosphere is created. The voices on stage come from different fields: entrepreneurship, research, literature, and adventure. It is this diversity that makes the evening exciting.

After the program, a communal gathering invites exchange. Thoughts can linger, and conversations arise naturally. Speaking of encounters: Here is where it becomes clear how unifying stories can be.

As part of the festival, Story to Grow stands for new perspectives in the Graz Region. An evening that shows how ideas can become paths. Graz becomes a place for stories that inspire courage and stay in mind for a long time.

The Styria Media Center is easily accessible by public transport.

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