Artis Dvarionas has joined television channel 360 as the moderator of its new public safety program, Sadursme 360, following his departure from Radio SWH in June 2024 after 24 years with the station, according to reports by local media.
Radio SWH Departure and Career Shift
According to an interview with the magazine Privātā Dzīve, Dvarionas left Radio SWH in June after a new cooperation model no longer included his role hosting the program Braucamlaiks. “That is half of my life,” Dvarionas told Privātā Dzīve regarding his 24-year tenure at the station. In a public statement reported by LA.LV, the broadcaster clarified that the split also affected his 16-year run hosting TOP 20 and his behind-the-scenes work as the music editor for Radio SWH Rock.
“Parting ways was not what I planned,” Dvarionas stated on social media, as cited by LA.LV. He noted that the new collaboration model forced the decision. His broadcasting career spans approximately 30 years, beginning with local stations in Kuldīga—including Kuldīgas Radio, Radio Skala, and Kurzemes Radio—before joining Radio SWH in 2002.
New Role on Channel 360
Beginning August 17, Dvarionas takes over as the host of Sadursme 360 on channel 360, according to network announcements. The program is produced in cooperation with the traffic accident eyewitness video platform Sadursme.lv. Dvarionas expressed enthusiasm for the transition to television, noting that the visual medium offers a fresh professional challenge.
The program focuses on major traffic accidents, dangerous road situations, and emergency services events. It utilizes eyewitness video footage, including materials that have not been previously published. Dvarionas will be joined on the production team by Lelde Mežmača and Edgars Jansons, both noted for their experience in emergency services journalism. Sadursme 360 airs on weekday evenings at 18.50 on channel 360.
Did you know? Artis Dvarionas spent nearly three decades on radio waves, starting his media journey in the mid-1990s in Kuldīga before spending over two decades at commercial radio leader Radio SWH.
Program Focus and the Human Element
“People and their stories have always fascinated me,” Dvarionas said of the new format, which aims to highlight not just current events, but the emotions of those involved. According to the host, the show’s objective goes beyond simply displaying accidents; the human aspect is intended to make viewers reflect on road safety and help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Artis Dvarionas leave Radio SWH?
Artis Dvarionas left Radio SWH in June 2024 after 24 years with the network, following changes to the station’s cooperation model.
What is the name of Artis Dvarionas’ new TV show?
He moderates Sadursme 360, an operational safety program broadcast on channel 360.
When and where can viewers watch Sadursme 360?
The program airs on weekday evenings at 18.50 on channel 360, in cooperation with Sadursme.lv.
What topics does Sadursme 360 cover?
The show covers traffic accidents, dangerous road situations, and emergency services events using eyewitness footage and human-interest storytelling.
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