18 days agoThis week, I had the pleasure and honour of chairing the panel From Artist to Public Figure as part of the @montreuxjazzfestival Residency 2026. Over four days, the Residency brings together eight emerging Swiss and international groups for mentoring, workshops and discussions around creativity, the music industry and career development. Together with @willxgamble and @hans_paul.mp3, we shared our experiences around artists’ communication and what it means today to also become a public figure. We spoke in particular about posture: how artists show up in interviews, in their relationships with different stakeholders - whether media, content creators, partners or sponsors - and on their own digital channels. We also talked a lot about relationships: how they are built online and in “real life”, and the importance of creating connections that go beyond a post, a campaign or a release. Finally, we explored some of the trends, strategies and tactics shaping artists’ digital presence today. Many thanks to the @montreuxjazzartistsfoundation, Stéphanie-Aloysia Moretti and the entire Residency team for the invitation and trust, and to Will, Hans-Paul and the selected artists for the conversation.
