The exclusive opening concert of the Pop.Nonstop Academy.
INA REGEN performs live with her band.
Seven years after her dazzling debut with “Wie a Kind”, INA REGEN celebrates a milestone birthday with her inspiring “… und weiter” tour. The talented singer-songwriter from Upper Austria reflects on her remarkable career and invites her audience to join her on a musical journey through her four successful albums. “… und weiter” not only encapsulates a look back at the years gone by but also embodies the exciting anticipation of a new chapter in the life of this multifaceted artist, whose velvety voice and heartfelt lyrics continue to captivate.
With courage and vision, INA REGEN explores why age should not be treated as a question and examines the reality that women over 40 often become less visible in the arts, film, television, and broader societal discourse. Despite these challenges, INA finds an optimistic perspective on aging. “I consider it a privilege to get to know myself and life better as time goes on, to continue evolving and changing. Each decade has brought me closer to myself, and I experience that as a tremendous liberation.”
While many women approach their 40s with mixed emotions, INA REGEN sees these challenges as opportunities for transformation. She emphasizes the importance of ensuring women in this stage of life remain visible and heard. “More and more often, I meet colleagues who tell me how opportunities on stage and beyond diminish after 40, and how they feel pushed further into invisibility with each passing year. I firmly believe that together, we can rewrite the narratives around aging.”
Internationally, renowned actresses and artists are also addressing these themes, seeking to reshape and broaden perceptions of women beyond a certain age. INA REGEN is acutely aware of this responsibility and advocates for more exciting, diverse roles and life paths for women over 40. With her passion for feminist issues, she aims to raise awareness about age discrimination—also known as ‘ageism.’ Her upcoming 40th birthday is not only a personal milestone but also a platform to spotlight these critical conversations and drive change.
“I look forward to the years ahead, to new experiences and opportunities to raise my voice,” says INA REGEN. Her tour will serve as a powerful statement: championing visibility, diversity, and the beauty of aging.
