Radio’s Role in Shaping New Music Icons

Moderator: Thomas Bisballe (WARM, DK)
Speakers: Kevin Cole (KEXP, US), Martina Vazdar (Yammat FM, HR), Misia Furtak (Artist, PL), Ružica Petrova (MENT Ljubljana, Radio Študent, SI)
Venue: House of Art Arsen
Date: 13.09.2025.
Time: 12:15 – 13:00
Topic info: Radio has long been a powerful platform for discovering and nurturing new talent. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, its role is shifting—but its impact on artist development remains crucial. This panel examines how radio continues to influence the careers of emerging artists by offering exposure, cultivating audiences, and fostering meaningful connections between musicians and their listeners. From traditional airplay to innovative digital broadcasts and curated shows, radio provides unique opportunities that streaming algorithms alone cannot replicate.

Radio’s Role in Shaping New Music Icons

Moderator: Thomas Bisballe (WARM, DK)
Speakers: Kevin Cole (KEXP, US), Martina Vazdar (Yammat FM, HR), Misia Furtak (Artist, PL), Ružica Petrova (MENT Ljubljana, Radio Študent, SI)
Venue: House of Art Arsen
Date: 13.09.2025.
Time: 12:15 – 13:00
Topic info: Radio has long been a powerful platform for discovering and nurturing new talent. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, its role is shifting—but its impact on artist development remains crucial. This panel examines how radio continues to influence the careers of emerging artists by offering exposure, cultivating audiences, and fostering meaningful connections between musicians and their listeners. From traditional airplay to innovative digital broadcasts and curated shows, radio provides unique opportunities that streaming algorithms alone cannot replicate.