Heidy Purga has served as the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Estonia since April 2023. A radio journalist, producer and DJ, she joined the Reform Party in 2014 and was elected to the Riigikogu in both 2015 and 2019.
With over 15 years of experience in Estonian electronic media, Purga has worked in television and radio as an editor-in-chief and producer. She headed the Estonian National Public Broadcasting radio station, Raadio 2, from 2004, and served as head producer of Estonia's premier TV music show Eesti Laul (the national Eurovision selection) from 2009 to 2015.
A long-standing specialist in Estonia's music scene, Purga is also the creator of MustMesi (Black Honey), a monthly musical event blending soul, funk, disco, hip-hop and rhythm and blues. Running for over a decade, these events feature live bands and leading local soul DJs who celebrate vinyl culture and authentic vibes.