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Eurosonic Noorderslag

15-18 January 2025

Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) is the key exchange and networking platform for European music, with a proven track record for helping new acts break into the international music scene. Selling out each year Eurosonic Noorderslag attracts over 4000 delegates, including 400 international festivals.

Stepping stone by night

By night, during two showcase festivals (Eurosonic and Noorderslag), musical talent has the chance to present itself to an international audience of music lovers and professionals. Eurosonic is the stepping stone for European acts, taking place in the city centre of Groningen. Noorderslag presents the best Dutch music and takes place in the concert venue De Oosterpoort in Groningen.

“Three action-packed nights that showcase the best in new music from Europe.”
NME.com

Networking platform by day

By day an international music conference takes place, the key exchange and networking platform for European music. It presents showcases by more than 300 artists and a conference programme featuring 150 panels, keynote speakers, interviews, workshops, dinners, pitches, parties and meetings on the latest developments in the international music, media, production and interactive industry.

The Noorderslag Foundation organizes Eurosonic Noorderslag in cooperation with Buma Cultuur.

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