Winners Announced – Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30, 2026

Nordic Music Biz Announces 2026 Top 20 Under 30 Honorees

The Nordic music industry proudly announces the 2026 edition of the Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30, celebrating the most promising young professionals shaping the future of music across the region. The Top 20 Under 30 list was created to spotlight emerging talent and ensure continued innovation and renewal in the Nordic music industry. The award highlights the strong collaborative spirit of the Nordic countries in promoting talent and exporting music to international markets.

Now in its ninth year, the initiative—established by NOMEX (Nordic Music Export)—recognizes 20 exceptional individuals under the age of 30 who are driving innovation, creativity, and global impact in the Nordic music scene. The selected 20 represent a diverse cross-section of the industry, from artist management and live promotion to digital strategy and label leadership. Being included on the list has become a mark of distinction for young professionals and is widely regarded as a springboard for further influence and opportunity within the music business.

A jury of leading industry figures from across the Nordic countries evaluated candidates based on company growth, career trajectory, peer recognition, artistic development, innovation, and measurable industry impact over the past year. The selection process also emphasized gender balance and diversity—core values of the Top 20 Under 30 initiative.

The 2026 awardees will be officially celebrated at a ceremony during by:Larm Festival in Oslo, Thursday 10 September.

For more information, please visit: www.nomex.site/top20under30

The winners of 2026 Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30:

DENMARK

Luna Hernø Balslev (29)
Senior Project Manager // All Things Live Denmark 

Breki Adiel Stefánsson (26)
Co-Founder & Booker // Urban Breakout

Sofie Juul Lind (30)
Head of Live Marketing, Nordic Team Lead // United Stage

Carl Emil Stolpe (28)
A&R Manager // Universal Music Denmark / Island Records Nordic

ICELAND

Aurora Maria Sif Di Rienzo (28)
Trúnó Music // Artist Manager & Founder

Atli Heimir Sveinsson (27)
Chair / Board Member / Folk Music Advocate // Vökufélagið / Kvæðamannafélagið Iðunn

Francesca Stoppani (29)
Booking Agent & Concert Promoter // Worship Bookings


FINLAND

Linnéa Alouani (30)
Creative Manager, A&R  // Universal Music Publishing

Dante Correa (28)
Co-Founder, Helsinki Music Week & CEO, Belowzer0

Emma Rühr (27)
Promoter & Agent // Fullsteam Agency

SWEDEN

Susanna Boder (29)
A&R/Project manager // Monza Music Entertainment

Mamdouh Elmchad (27) – Gothenburg
Founder & Artistic Director // Not Your Habibi

Evie Bloom (29)
Senior Manager, Nordics (Artist Development & Commercial Partnership) // AWAL

Jonathan Haile (28)
A&R & Artist Manager // Ada Nordics
Digital Communication & Programme Development, Göteborg & Co 

Linnea Alouani (30)
Creative Manager, A&R // Universal Music Publishing Nordics

Lili Rönkä (28)
Senior Manager, Impact Marketing, EMEA // Warner Music

NORWAY

Fredrik Børstad (28)
Head of A&R // Toothfairy Publishing

Imane Istaleb (29)
Head of Live // Kreatell, World of Walker

Shirin Khademi (30)
Co-Founder & Partner // AirTime

Ulysse Bonfils (22)
Founder //  Distortion