NORDIC MUSIC BIZ ANNOUNCES TOP 20 UNDER 30 WINNERS FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. 

CEREMONY TO BE HELD AT BY:LARM FESTIVAL IN OSLO, NORWAY, ON SEPTEMBER 12th, 2024  

The Nordic music industry has unveiled the 20 young talents under 30 who are driving the industry forward through the annual Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30 initiative, established by NOMEX (Nordic Music Export). 

Now in its seventh year, the Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30 initiative, highlights the diversity across industry sectors and genres, reflecting the rich and varied music scene in the region. 

Behind the scenes, these young professionals play a crucial role in the rise of Nordic music and its global influence, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to an ever-evolving industry. 

Each year, a jury selects 20 individuals under 30 who are seen as potential future leaders in the industry. These winners are honoured at the by:Larm Festival, a key event in the Nordic music industry held in Oslo, Norway. This year’s festival is set for September 12th. 

The 2024 Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30 winners were chosen based on a range of criteria, including company growth, career trajectory, industry recognition, recent impact, artistic development, innovation, concert revenues, sales, streaming data, campaigns, and exposure through radio and television platforms. 

WE PROUDLY PRESENT THE LIST OF
NORDIC MUSIC BIZ’ TOP 20 UNDER 30 2024

SWEDEN

Khadra Abdirashid
A&R Manager / Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia 

Simon Bálogh
Founder / Butterfly Effect 

Isabella Sedman
International A&R Coordinator / Warner Recorded Music

Jonathan Fröberg
Creative Manager / Universal Music Publishing

Naomi Amorti Jensen 
Founder / Naomi Communications 

DENMARK

Arense Elvira Riis Warny
CEO, Founder and artist manager / Carrie Management

Mathias Madsen
Senior A&R Manager / Warner Music Denmark

Ceyda Yasar
Manager / Takin’ Space, Makin’ Space Agency 

Philip Thornhill
Partner and Head of Agency / Kin 

Benjamin Graham
CEO and co-founder / 100blaa 

NORWAY

Erik Egenes
General Manager / by:Larm  

Stephanie Owusu
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager / Sony Music Entertainment Norway  
Founder / AFRONORDIC 

Emilie Dyrøy 
Communications Specialist / AXS (AEG) 

Oda Tilset 
Founder and Sound Designer / Noknok Audio 

FINLAND

Leevi Mäkinen 
Artist Manager / PME Management

Stella Kylä-Liuhala
Marketing Manager & Head of Radio, Warner Music Finland

Miika Blomqvist
Pianist and composer at Sony Classical / Founder of Nordic Euphony Records, Nordic Instrumental Records & Nordic Distro

ICELAND

Klaudia Gawryluk
Club Co-founder / Promoter and DJ, Radar  

Gabríel Ólafsson
Co-Founder and lead producer / Reykjavik Orkestra  

FAROE ISLAND

Fríði Djurhuus
A&R, curation, marketing, event organising and archiving at the Faroese record label/store Tutl