Damian Betschart moves to Radio SRF 1
Starting in May 2026, Damian Betschart will join the Radio SRF 1 hosting team. The Central Swiss host will be heard on «Nachtexpress,» «Jukebox,» and during the afternoon. He will succeed Marietta Tomaschett, who is retiring.
From May 2026, Damian Betschart will join the presenter team at Radio SRF 1. The presenter from Central Switzerland will be heard on "Nachtexpress", "Jukebox" and in the afternoon. The new addition is due to a retirement.
The native of Schwyz will be on air around three times a week in future. In addition to traditional formats such as "Nachtexpress" and the music program "Jukebox", he will also be responsible for the afternoon slot.
Versatile media experience
Damian Betschart began his journalistic career in 2008 at Radio 1, after which he shaped the programs of Radio Pilatus for many years as a morning show presenter. He hosted both the news program and the "Unterwegs" format on Tele 1 television in Central Switzerland and established himself as an accomplished live presenter at carnival and wrestling shows. He also worked as a presenter and editor for the digital channel Blick TV.
Stefan Siegenthaler, Head of Presentation at Radio SRF 1, is delighted with the new addition: "With Damian, we are gaining a media professional who has proven his aplomb both at the microphone and in front of the camera over the years. I am delighted that he is now bringing his broad experience to us and will accompany our audience through the evening and the afternoon with his charming Central Swiss dialect."
Damian Betschart on his new role: "I'm really looking forward to the new challenge and the very experienced team at SRF 1. The direct exchange with the audience and the variety of topics and music make this role particularly exciting for me. It is a task that fills me with great anticipation and respect."
Successor to Marietta Tomaschett
Damian Betschart succeeds Marietta Tomaschett, who is retiring at the end of April. Marietta Tomaschett has shaped the radio landscape of Radio SRF 3 and Radio SRF 1 for many years and was most recently involved in the "Swissmade" program for local music. The "Swissmade" program (Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) will be hosted by Monika Buser in future.
