"Anthem of your life"

Martin Grubinger: “Can shape society”

Star percussionist Martin Grubinger gives amateur musicians the big chance of a concert of a lifetime. At the Formula 1 GP in Spielberg with composer Hans Zimmer.

(Bild: Philip Platzer / Red Bull Ring)

Using the MyGroove app from Salzburg wonder drummer Martin Grubinger, 50 amateur musicians can sing and play an Austrian national anthem arranged by film composer Hans Zimmer in front of a live audience at this year's Formula 1 GP in Spielberg, Styria. In the "Krone" talk, the 40-year-old explains what the top project is all about.

Salzburg native Martin Grubinger has become a respected world star as a percussionist. He has also enjoyed success as a university professor, politically aware spirit and "Krone" columnist. After decades of traveling, practicing and constantly improving, he pulled the ripcord in 2023 and - to the surprise of many - ended his active career as a drummer at the age of 40. A well-considered decision, as Grubinger not only wanted to have more time for his family, but also to rediscover the joy and innocence he had lost in playing. Along the way, he developed the "MyGroove" app, which allows interested amateur musicians to play songs with world-famous artists, constantly improve their skills and thus become a digital part of an analog rock band.