Winners of Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30 2022
The Nordic music industry officially announces the 20 young forces driving the Nordic music industry forward as part of the annual Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30, an initiative set up by NOMEX (Nordic Music Export Program).
Written by Carl Kristian Johansen,
Nordic Music biz’ Top 20 Under 30 celebrates diversity in the industry, sectors and genres, and reflects the rich music scene and industry the Nordics have to offer. It also shows the importance and need to continue to create a safe and including music industry where all people are seen and voices are heard.
A vital part of the rise of Nordic music and global influence are the teams behind the scenes, especially the young forces who bring new perspectives, ideas and business models to an ever-changing industry. This year the revered judging panel shines a spotlight on 20 Under 30 future business executives, with a ceremony at annual by:Larm Festival on Thursday 15 September, the most important festival for the Nordic music industry and the best new music, which takes place in the centre of Oslo, Norway.
The winners of the 2022 Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30 were chosen based on company growth, career path, recognition in the industry, influence in the industry over the last year, artistic development, innovation, concert revenues, sales, streaming, campaigns, and radio and television publicity.
The Winners are:
NORWAY
Kedist Bezabih - Head of Music – International Rap festivals and touring, Goodlive Artists
Celine Høye - Project Manager, Indie Recordings
Viljar Siljan - Director, Blu Perspective Management
Eric Elvenes - Co-founder of JB Music & A&R Manger, Idap Music & Musical Advisor – Enter.Art
Nasra Artan - Co-Founder & A&R, 444
Tobias Gaultier Teigen - CEO, Toothfairy
SWEDEN
Fumi Amao - Co-Founder & Artist and Label Partnerships Manager, Her Songs for Him & Spotify
Naftalem Tekle Ghiorghis - Creative & Digital Marketing Coordinator, NAFT.se & The Orchard Nordics
Daniel Frölander - Brand Partnership Manager, Warner Music Sweden
Emma Vikström - Senior Editor, Spotify
DENMARK
Rosa Lois Balle Yahiya & Sofie Westh - Co-Founders, Another Life Community
Ryan Peterson - Co-Founder & MD, Stellar Trigger
Emilie Skovgaard Sørensen - Music Supervisor, Nordisk Film
Malika Mahmoud - Head of music booking at Strøm, DJ & Promoter at Jasho Club, member of the nightlife- & music committee at the Copenhagen municipality
FINLAND
Eero Jääskeläinen - Program Manager, Allas Sea Pool &Korjaamo Culture Factory
Jannika Hovinen - Production Manager, All Day Agency
Minna Koivisto - Label Manager & A&R, Johanna Kustannus & Universal Music Finland
Karoliina Kanerva - Head of International, Warner Music
ICELAND
Björk Hrafnsdóttir - Publisher & Art Curator, INNI Music
Árni Hrafn Kristmundsson - Manager, Klapp Management
NOMEX was set up to facilitate growth and development in the Nordic music sector, and is a collaborative organisation set up by Export Music Sweden, Music Export Denmark, Music Finland, Iceland Music Export and Music Norway.