Athanasia Kontou is quickly becoming a rising voice in the Vienna comedy scene, blending music and humor to explore personal experiences and societal issues. The Greek-born artist, currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, describes her comedy as “queer storytelling.”
Upcoming dates for the FM4 Stand-up Bühne:
- April 21: David Stockenreitner + Tamara Witzfleisch
- May 26: Eric Bigclit + Marvin Tare
- June 16: Robin Brooke + tbc
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Kontou, also a musician and composer, draws on her life as a pansexual woman, her Greek heritage, and her experiences adjusting to life in Vienna for her material. “I love Stand Up Comedy for so many reasons. I have always loved it as an art form, I love that it makes people laugh and how it connects people. And I love the immediate connection that I as a performer have with the audience,” she shared. Her recent set at the FM4 Happy Hour touched on the challenges of having her name mispronounced and the nuances of discrimination faced by people from Greece.
The comedian began performing just 18 months ago as part of her doctoral studies and has already garnered recognition, including the “Austria’s Best Fresh Comedian of the Year” award in November 2025. This success highlights the growing platform for emerging comedic talent in Austria.
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On April 21, Kontou will present “A different kind of heartbreak” at the “minciospace_” in Vienna, a performance that combines storytelling, experimental songwriting, and stand-up comedy. Fans can uncover more information about upcoming performances on her Instagram channel.
Kontou’s work as a composer has also been widely recognized, with numerous commissions and performances at festivals across Europe, including Switzerland, Norway, Italy, the UK, and Germany.
FM4 Happy Hour – die nächsten Termine
| March 24, 2026 | Das FM4 Kiesler Training mit Christina Kiesler |
| April 7, 2026 | Boss hayat mit Esra Özmen |
| April 14, 2026 | Na Bravo! Mit: Amadea Horvath & Annika Zwickl |
| April 21, 2026 | FM4 Stand-up Bühne: David Stockenreitner + Tamara Witzfleisch |
| April 28, 2026 | Das FM4 Kiesler Training mit Christina Kiesler |
| May 5, 2026 | Boss hayat mit Esra Özmen |
| May 12, 2026 | ESC – Das Hörspiel mit Antonia Stabinger und Roland Gratzer |
| May 19, 2026 | Das FM4 Kiesler Training mit Christina Kiesler |
| May 26, 2026 | FM4 Stand-up Bühne: Eric Bigclit + Marvin Tare |
| June 2, 2026 | Na Bravo! Mit: Amadea Horvath & Annika Zwickl |
| June 9, 2026 | Boss hayat mit Esra Özmen |
| June 16, 2026 | FM4 Stand-up Bühne: Robin Brooke + tbc |
| June 23, 2026 | Das FM4 Kiesler Training mit Christina Kiesler |
| June 30, 2026 | Das Magische Auge Sommerhoroskop |
FM4 is dedicated to supporting emerging comedians, providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives through the FM4 Happy Hour, hosted and programmed by Eva Deutsch.
