NTS Radio Expands to Melbourne with Two-Day Naarm Festival
NTS Radio announces debut Melbourne event at Northcote Theatre featuring james K, Smerz, and more. Two-day Naarm festival marks station's global expansion.
Industry Brief
London's influential online broadcaster NTS Radio will stage its first Melbourne showcase this February, bringing a diverse international lineup to the Australian city's Northcote Theatre. The weekend event signals the platform's growing global footprint as…
Scheduled across the final weekend of February and opening day of March, the Northcote Theatre will host performances from an eclectic roster including james K, POiSON GiRL FRiEND, Wilson Tanner, Smerz, and Moopie. The lineup also features Lord Tusk, Voice Actor, Tarquin Manek, babyschön, and Fatshaudi, reflecting NTS's signature curatorial approach that spans underground genres.
Why It Matters
For artists and industry professionals, NTS's international event strategy reveals how tastemaker platforms now function as full-spectrum cultural brands beyond broadcasting. Securing slots at these curated showcases provides significant exposure to engaged audiences and industry gatekeepers, while the Melbourne booking demonstrates opportunities for international touring circuits connected to influential digital platforms.
