On Air Fest Sets Initial Talent Lineup for 10th Anniversary Edition in Brooklyn
On Air Fest has announced the first names for its 10th anniversary edition, taking place in Brooklyn from 23 to 25 February 2027. The festival will bring together live podcasts, conversations, performances and events under the theme “10 Years On…”, with a focus on the future of storytelling.
The initial lineup includes Megan Rapinoe, Dr Sanjay Gupta, Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro, Dan Harris and music critic Anthony Fantano. Live recordings include *Why Are You Like This*, *Chasing Life*, *10 Percent Happier*, *Engagement Party*, *On the Media* and *World Café*. The opening day will also feature an invite-only Podcast Business Summit and the Podcast Academy’s Ambies awards; more talent and programme details are due later.
In short
- On Air Fest will mark its 10th anniversary in Brooklyn in February 2027.
- Megan Rapinoe, Dr Sanjay Gupta and other podcast figures are on the first lineup.
- The three-day programme includes live shows, a business summit and the Ambies.
Explained simply
On Air Fest is a Brooklyn festival centred on podcasts and audio storytelling. Its programme combines live podcast recordings with interviews, performances and industry events, bringing creators and audiences together in person.
Podcasts are recorded shows that people can listen to online, often as a series. The festival’s announced participants include journalists, broadcasters, health professionals, athletes and music commentators, alongside shows covering topics such as news, wellbeing and culture.
The event’s 10th anniversary theme looks at how storytelling may develop in the future. Its business summit and awards also reflect the wider podcast industry, where creators, broadcasters and organisations produce and recognise audio programmes.
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