
Sold-out edition of ESNS brings industry, artists and audience together
The 37th edition of ESNS, the showcase festival and conference, has come to a close. Celebrating the return of a live event, ESNS23 (18 to 21 January) welcomed over 40,000 festival visitors and over 4,250 industry professionals from over 50 countries for a fully sold out festival and conference. The 38th edition of ESNS will […]

ESNS opens sold-out 2023 edition
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) opens its 37th edition in Groningen today, Wednesday 18 January 2023. ESNS23 (18–21 January) marks the first in-person event since 2020 with a sold out Festival and Conference programme; presenting over 300 emerging European artists and 200 conference activities (from panels to network events and from workshops to mixers). The edition welcomes […]

ESNS announce an exclusive keynote interview with Dugi & Dua Lipa
Today Dua Lipa, along with her manager Dukagjin Lipa, announced they will join the ESNS conference lineup on January 21st. As co-founders of the acclaimed Sunny Hill Festival, the global pop superstar and her father will be joined by IQ Magazine editor Gordon Masson for a keynote interview as part the festival’s conference program in […]

The MME Awards, the European Union music prize
On 19 January 2023, the winners of the 2023 Music Moves Europe Awards will be announced. Fifteen outstanding nominated artists are eligible for this year’s MME Awards, including the acclaimed Grand Jury Award, and the Public Choice Award. The ceremony will take place during ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the European music conference and showcase festival. The […]

ESNS announces Night Programme and publishes Timetables
ESNS will take place from 18 to 21 January 2023 in Groningen, the Netherlands. The festival has proven essential in breaking new European acts into live music scenes throughout Europe and beyond. With a line-up of 291 emerging European artists, ESNS23 is the place to discover new breakthrough acts before they make it big. You […]

ESNS adds 52 artists to programme, completing 2023 line-up
ESNS will take place from 18 to 21 January 2023 in Groningen, the Netherlands. The festival has proven essential in breaking new European acts into live music scenes throughout Europe and beyond. With a line-up of 290 emerging European artists, ESNS23 is the place to discover new breakthrough acts before they make it big. You heard […]

139 names added to the ESNS23 line-up
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music talent, adds another 139 artists to its programme after already having confirmed 102 emerging artists. The showcase festival and conference also announces some significant changes to its programme. 133 acts added to the Eurosonic line-up Seven acts added to Noorderslag line-up Elephant, Katie Koss, Nonchelange, […]

8 more names added to Noorderslag programme
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music talent adds another 8 artists to Noorderslag, traditionally the festival that presents the most promising Dutch artists every year. The Dutch acts added to the Noorderslag line-up are: Bente, Brunzyn, FIEP, Joost, Roufaida, S10, Siggy & D1ns, and Solomon. Discover the full Noorderslag line-up here. Stay […]

ESNS expands Eurosonic line-up with 25 acts
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music talent confirms another 25 up-and-coming artists for ESNS 2023, including Avalanche Kaito, FO SHO, Robin Kester, S1mba, Takeshi’s Cashew, The Scratch, Tinlicker, and more. Added to the Eurosonic line-up Avalanche Kaito (be), Azahriah (hu), Bolis Pupul (be), Catherine Graindorge (be), Duo Ruut (ee), Elia Lombardini […]