ESNS26 Conferentie sprekers

ESNS 2026 conference: first speakers confirmed

For its 40th edition, ESNS has chosen not to focus on one country, but on the unifying theme of Europe Calling. With this in mind, the organisers announced the first speakers.

Bente - ESNS26 eerste Nederlandse artiesten aangekondigd

ESNS announces 16 Dutch artists for Noorderslag anniversary edition

With these 16 Dutch names added to the Noorderslag lineup, you can look forward to discovering the freshest new voices in the industry. Get your tickets this Thursday, 25th Sept.

ESNS 2025 Europe Calling

Europe Calling: these 40 artists are coming to ESNS26

It’s no wonder the event ESNS is known as Europe’s leading showcase festival and music conference. For its fortieth anniversary, ESNS announced the first forty artists today.

ESNS 2025 Europe Calling

Anniversary edition: 40 years of ESNS with theme Europe Calling

The theme of the 40th anniversary edition of ESNS 2026 is Europe Calling! What can you expect from the trendsetting organization?

ESNS uitverkocht Noorderslag succesvol 2025

Successful 39th ESNS25 proves once again it’s importance

Eurosonic Noorderslag transformed Groningen into a career-launching stage for Europe’s brightest emerging artists. From Wednesday 15th January, till 18th January, around 40.000 enthusiastic music fans and professionals discovered new music by 333 European acts from 33 countries. ESNS Festival tickets were completely sold out. The importance of ESNS From nervous soundchecks to triumphant performances, each […]

ESNS25 uitverkocht

Sold out ESNS25: find new music talent in Groningen

The 39th edition of ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) has officially begun! This leading event unites emerging European music talent with passionate music enthusiasts, offering an extensive festival program spread across Groningen. This year, more than 4,000 music professionals from 41 countries (including Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and North America) are joining the festivities. The event runs […]

ESNS25 complete line-up

This is the complete line-up of ESNS25 + download the improved app

With this announcement, ESNS has finalized the full line-up for ESNS25! A total of 271 artists will perform across Groningen from January 15–18, 2025. Don’t wait—grab your tickets now and download the revamped app to start planning your festival experience!

Buma Cultuur grootheden muziekprofessionals ESNS conferentie

ESNS adds music industry luminaries to conference

In January ESNS will once again bring together leading music professionals in Groningen for the ESNS Conference. With 74 newly announced speakers, this year’s program is set to inspire, innovate, and drive progress toward a more forward-thinking music industry.

Buma Cultuur - ESNS25 - lineup uitgebreid

Once again, the ESNS25 lineup just got bigger

Today, 77 new European acts have been added to the ESNS festival line-up, including Dutch names like Lionstorm, Murda, and ZEP. Plus, new panels and speakers have been confirmed for the conference program. Block January 15–18, 2025, in your calendar and get your tickets now—this is an event you don’t want to miss!