Music wants to be heard

Dirk Schömbs has established a wide network and wealth of contacts to both media and artists. With his team at Universal Domestic, he has been leading the domestic radio market for the past 10 years.
Dirk Schömbs has been involved in the development of numerous careers and has received over 40 gold and platinum awards for his contribution.

List of Artists

In my job @ Universal Music GmbH, X-cell Records and BMG Hansa Musik

a-ha, Adel Tawil, Aloe Blacc, Alma, Alphaville, Anastacia, Andreas Bourani, Avicii, Ben L´Oncle Soul, Bosse, Leslie Clio, Caro Emerald, Cascada, Cassandra Steen, Chvrches, Claire, Clueso, Culcha Candela, Dua Lipa, Eagle Eye Cherry, Family Of The Year, Freya Ridings, Gentleman, Giant Rooks, Glasperlenspiel, Gotye, Henning Wehland, Herbert Grönemeyer, Jan Delay, Kakkmaddafakka, Katzenjammer, Klangkarussell, Kraftklub, Lana Del Rey, LENA, Lewis Capaldi, Lindsey Stirling, London Grammar, Lukas Graham, Major Lazer, Mando Diao, Marlon Roudette, Martin Garrix, Martin Jensen, Martin Solveig, Max Herre, Michel Télo, Mighty Oaks, Milky Chance, Milow, MoTrip, Morton Harket, Nico Santos, Patrice, Paul van Dyk, Parov Stelar, Peter Heppner, Peter Plate, Philipp Poisel, Reamonn, Rea Garvey, Rosenstolz, Sarah Connor, Schiller, Selig, Shirin David, Sido, Sportfreunde Stiller, Stefanie Heinzmann, Stromae, Sunrise Avenue, Tiesto, The BOSSHOSS, Tokio Hotel, Tove Lo, Triggerfinger, Unheilig, Volbeat, Wankelmut, Welshly Arms, Wincent Weiss, Westbam, Woodkid, Yello… und viele mehr

Current Artists

Aidan Martin, Ásdís, Blake Rose, Chris De Sarandy, ClockClock, Federico, Fury In the Slaughterhouse, Glockenbach, Henry And The Waiter, Henri Purnell, Kiesza, Karin Ann, Lahos, Macca Wiles, Max Lean, MÆXVILLE, Medun, Milky Chance, Mougleta, Myle, Off Key Junior, OSKA, Paper Face, Pegasus, Pelican, Phela, Pitbull, Quarry, St. Lundi, Super-Hi, Tors, Wingenfelder, Zac Tenenbaum…

About German Radio

Each and every day more than 50 million people in Germany listen to the radio at an average of more than 250 minutes. The German radio market is completely different from the rest of the European market, like Italy, France, Schweden or the UK. There is no nationwide radio in Germany to lead the German radio market. Each of the 16 federal states has a system of public and private radio stations. The majority of radio stations in Germany are youth, mainstream and hot AC radio stations. There are currently 112 radio stations counting for the weekly airplay charts which are collected and published by MusicTrace every Friday. 75 of them are relevant for mainstream, dance/EDM or pop music. There is only a handful of radio stations in Germany focused on rock or urban music. But sometimes they are the opinion leaders for possible breakthrough radio careers.

“Dirk and I have been working reliably and on a personal level for over 20 years. Over the years, a great relationship of trust has developed. Dirk does his job professionally and with passion. I enjoy working with him. It’s great fun with him Accompanying and building careers.”

 

Vivian Pickelmann

Head of Music Radiocenter Berlin

“I haven’t worked with many people professionally in the last years as much as Dirk. In addition to his professional competence, I have always appreciated his absolute reliability; agreements were always kept. Over the years, our professional connection has turned into a great friendship.”

 

Fred Schoenagel NDR 2 u. NDR Blue

Head Of Program Management/Head Of Music

“The long-term cooperation with Dirk is characterized by an outstanding competence, professionalism, holistic understanding of the music market, and absolute reliability, but above all else, by unmatched passion. (…) This has brought about long-term reliable partner-ships, (…) and (…) successful artist careers.”

 

Florian Fischer FFVM Holding GmbH

Management Sarah Connor/Nico Santos

“It is always a great pleasure to work with Dirk. Starting with a demo and on the radio tour – always with full commitment and fun!”

 

Bosse & Scoop Music

“Dirk is a real hit-seeker, goal getter and always fun to be around with!”

 

Matthias Ihring

Head of Music Department/Deputy program manager

“Dirk Schömbs is an absolute music expert. He lives and breathes music. His enthusiasm provides countless creative approaches for event cooperations that suit both the artist and broadcaster. Over the past decades, we have repeatedly developed great collaborations for bigFM.”

 

Patrick Morgan

Programdirector/Head Of Music

“I’ve been working with Dirk for over 10 years now (…). I really appreciate his work and I believe that there are only a few comparable people in Germany who have this know-how in the field of radio. I like his style – always kind, structured, organized, fun and nice to work with.”

 

Anna Bustorf

Mavie Management

“Dirk was always able to switch into our perspective regarding the „Deutschen Radiopreis“. His ideas, recommendations and advice were extremely valuable to us every year.Thank you for countless cooperations.”

 

Kay-Christian Säger

Project Coordination Management “German Radio Award“

“(…) The cooperation was always characterized by a high degree of professionalism, loyalty and mutual trust. Thanks to the many years of experience and his knowledge of the market and artist rights, as well as his musical expertise, doing business with Dirk is always pleasant and successful.”

 

Holger Lachmann

Head Of rbb-Music Division Antenne Brandenburg, rbb 88.8 & Fritz

“Dirk Schömbs is someone that unfortunately doesn’t exist that often in the music business:
a music lover! He not only knows the matter well, he also has the appropriate feeling for music and for a hit. You can always rely on Dirk. Actually, you should marry him :-).”

 

Edi van Beek

Radio BAYERN 3

“Working with Dirk Schömbs is always excellent. He is reliable, meticulous, accessible at all times and always considers what is best for both the client and media partner, which is quite rare.”

 

Gregor Friedel

Head Of Music SWR 3 PopUnit

“Reliability, foresight and inventiveness has a name: Dirk Schömbs! For me personally, he is one of the best in the music industry at meticulously developing and implementing large projects. He has mastered “people’s business” like no other.”

 

Robby Gierer