Meagan Panici

Radio host. DJ. MC. Promoter. Connecting artists and audiences every Thursday on 88.3 FM.

Turning Up the Volume on Chicago’s Music Scene

Chicago radio voice, promotions director, and live music marketer connecting artists and audiences across the Midwest

Chicagoland native Meagan Panici is an on-air DJ and Promotions Director at WZRD 88.3 FM, and she has been bringing bands and fans together since 2008 through her independent business, Panici Productions. Her work blends street teaming, PR, print, and social media promotion with one clear mission: help artists fill rooms and grow real momentum across Chicago and the Midwest.

In recent years, Meagan joined JAM Productions, supporting major shows behind the scenes in the box office and helping promote events at venues like The Vic Theatre, The Riviera, and Park West. She also runs the Street Team for the new restaurant and venue, Garcia’s Chicago. Through ten years at WZRD, she has continued connecting musicians and audiences with innovative live broadcasts, thoughtful interviews, and ticket giveaways.

Recently she has won the runner-up for Chicago Readers Best Radio DJ of 2025.

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Video Interviews

Radio Interviews

WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM (mixcloud.com/megpwzrd).

Pete Roth Trio Interview

May 17, 2026

5.17.26 4:15pm

We’re celebrating Bill Bruford’s 77th birthday with the Pete Roth Trio featuring Bill Bruford (YES, King Crimson, UK) recorded live on Cruise to the Edge today on WZRD Chicago!

Hosted by Meagan Panici and supported by Joe Bertucci. Airing today, Sunday May 17th at 415 PM CST. Listen from anywhere in the world here: wzrdchicago.org or on 88.3 FM in Chicago!

Violette Kolcaan, Mia Incledon, Suzanne Wilhelmsen (League of Young Polish Women) on WZRD Chicago

February 24, 2026

Eric Krasno (Soulive, The Heavyweights) Bob Weir Tribute & Interview on WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM

February 13, 2026

Testimonials

MARGARET GREENE, PURDUE

CAREER SPECIALIST, COMMUNITY BUILDER

Meagan provides on-site and off-site event marketing and promotions to help businesses get the word out about their product or service. She is very hard-working and capable of getting a crowd together quickly and efficiently. She engages with public concerts, street events, shows, festivals and more. She is diligent in getting the word out about events and has the support and following from people she has networked with. Meagan would be an asset to anyone's team.

AMY BUSCEMI, WZRD 88.3 FM

FORMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Meagan is a quick articulate learner and is capable of learning and teaching others, in addition to teaching herself. Meagan is an asset to the world of music and media every way possible. Any venue, radio station, or band is very fortunate to have her onboard.

DAN TRAVAGLIO, S+N PRODUCTIONS

TECH DIRECTOR & WRITER

I have known Meagan Panici for several years in the professional sense and it has always been a pleasure to work with her. From her soothing, well rounded radio show to onsite live show excursions; she is always professional and full of positive energy for her listeners and colleagues. Meagan is a pure joy to be around, and always dedicated to the task at hand. With her informative insights and focused determination, she is a highlight and a key player in any situation.

KILEY B. MOORE, ACTRESS & SINGER

WILD EARP, DJ NODJ, BABE-ALON5

Meagan is a fierce advocate for artists and her love for themusic industry is undeniable. She has helped promote countlessshows in Chicago and forms meaningful connections with theartists, venues, and production teams.

DENNIS MCNALLY, PUBLICIST

GRATEFUL DEAD

I was the Grateful Dead’s publicist for many years and still do music public relations. In that pursuit, I worked with Meagan on several interviews at WZRD. I’ve worked with an enormous number of radio people over the past many decades, but she’s one of the best – knowledgeable and so good at connecting with the interview subjects that she elicited new information and stories from people I’ve worked with for years. In a recent conversation she told me about her years in the box office for JAM, handling customers and dealing with the necessary reports to management. And anybody who can handle guest lists, after show passes and so forth – that’s who you want. Competence and super enthusiasm for the work are a rare combination, and she’s got it.

DAN CONROE, MARKETING DIRECTOR

CITY WINERY CHICAGO

Meagan's love for music and her deep respect for the artist comes through in her interviews. She puts the interviewee at ease and asks interesting questions that lead to insightful conversation. As a DJ and as a marketer, Meagan does so much for music in Chicago and beyond. She wonderful to work with and also a great person to run into at a show.

KASEY FOSTER, ACTRESS & SINGER

LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE, OTTO MUSIC

Meagan is consistently wonderful to work with. Alwaysprepared, always ready for a challenge, and always with aninfectious smile. Dependable, courageous, and above all,passionate. I want her involved with all of my projects!

ANDREW YEARICK, MUSICIAN

WILD EARP, WESTERN MYTH RECORDS

Meagan is a consummate professional and expert communicator. She manages to always stay positive when discussing difficult projects or negative situations, and does a great job of reframing others' comments to make them more understandable or appropriate for the situation. She is kind and very passionate about music. Her time as a music booker, promoter, and DJ have given her valuable insight into the business of music. I value her opinion and I love working with her.