Vega appoints new director from Roskilde Festival
Anders Wahrén, long-time program chief at Roskilde Festival, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Vega music venue in Copenhagen, as announced in a press release. His 25-year experience in live music includes running Roskilde Festival’s comprehensive music, arts, and activism program. He succeeds Steen Jørgensen, who held the position for over 14 years, and is to start in his new role this summer. Vega, located in Vesterbro, has been a pivotal permanent music venue since its inception in 1996 during Kulturby 96. Wahrén states that Vega’s strong values and drive for positive change align with his own, and is excited to work on future plans with Vega’s team.