Michail Ikonnikov

Professional activity in radio began in 1989 on state radio where he worked as a sound operator. In 1992, he was one of the founders of Radio 101 and then worked as a host on stations such as Radio ROX (1993–1996) and Prestige Radio (1996–1998).

From 1992 to 1999, he was the author and presenter of the jazz program “Jazz. Private Collection”. In 1994, he became a regular music reviewer for the weekly newspaper “Nedelya.” From 1995 to 1998, he held the position of deputy director of the first Russian supermarket selling music and video products called “Purple Legion.”

In 2001–2016, he was a radio host and music director at Mayak radio station, and later became one of the creators and programming directors of Jazz Radio (since 2002, again in 2018–2019). In 2006, he acted as music editor for Vera Glazoleva’s movie “Devil’s Wheel.” From 2013 to 2021, he served as music director at Radio RT in Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana.

From 2014 to 2021, he was art director of the international jazz festival Koktebel Jazz Party in Crimea, and between 2014 and February 2024, he presented the show “Musical Review” on Sputnik Radio in Crimea. Since July 2022, he has been hosting the weekly program “Simply About Jazz” on Radio Rossii and Radio Kultura, while starting in July 2024, he presents sections “Music Events in Moscow” and “Music. Events” on Radio Rossii (Moscow, 101.5 FM). In 2024, Mikhail Ikonnikov became the art director of the Gelendzhik Young Jazz Festival.