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21 Dutch acts added to ESNS25 lineup

7 November 2024

Today, Eurosonic Noorderslag announced that 21 new Dutch artists were added to the lineup of Noorderslag, the ultimate festival for music lovers in the third week of January 2025. At this festival, you’ll discover new music from all over Europe, but also talent from The Netherlands! Here are the 21 new additions.

21 new Dutch names during Noorderslag 2025

These 21 newly added artists to the ESNS25 lineup will perform on Saturday in Groningen. By participating, they are immediately involved in the European Exchange Program, which increases the chances of seeing these artists at other festivals across Europe!

Astronaut – Under the alter ego Astronaut, this singer-songwriter from the Achterhoek emerges as a fearless kitchen-table philosopher.
BUG – The Amsterdam-based rave-punk trio BUG transforms every show into a sweaty experience filled with continuous mosh pits and rave beats.
De Niemanders – A unique project in this lineup! For the past two years, the collective De Niemanders has searched for singers, musicians, and their stories in Dutch asylum centres. The result: a creative fusion where stories of difficult journeys, dreams, family, past lives, and new refugee situations are musically narrated by the main characters, often in their native languages.
Devon Rexi – An Amsterdam-based group that creates dubby, playful experimental music.
Flaire – This promising artist from The Hague takes the audience on a high-speed journey from sweet love tunes to powerful beats.
Hiqpy – Last year, Hiqpy opened Noorderslag with a short set on the talent stage. Now they’re back with impressive songs, passion, echoing ad-libs, and fuzzy guitars.
Jack Shore – Producer and social media personality Jack Shore moved to the Netherlands to pursue his musical dreams. He’s filled with (viral) ideas.
Kaya Imani – One of the most promising R&B talents in the Netherlands with a deep love for R&B and soul.
Kleine John & Chavanté – Since these two YouTubers joined forces, they’re known for tunes that bring good party vibes.
L.A. Sagne – L.A. Sagne is simply punk. Amps turned to “bleed-your-ears” levels and best friends in the band.
Lumï – With sensitive and beautiful songs, this female duo touches audiences with intriguing harmonies and strong songwriting.
LUNA – Luna van Kampen gained attention with covers of well-known songs on TikTok. She has already collaborated with big names in Dutch music.
Michael Ekow & May – Michael Ekow’s sound moves through the realms of indie, hip-hop, R&B, and house. His records and poetic expressions paint vivid moments and analyze crises.
Mula B – The Hague’s “trapper” Mula B has made a significant contribution to shaping the Dutch hip-hop landscape. His fifth album, Narcopop, was praised as the Best Dutch Hip-Hop Album of 2023 by Parool.
Personal Trainer – On record, Personal Trainer is the project of Willem Smit (collaborating with co-producer Casper van der Lans), while live they are a seven-piece, unpredictable Amsterdam-based band. Personal Trainer was previously confirmed for a showcase at Eurosonic.
Real Farmer – Real Farmer is a quirky (post)punk quartet from Groningen. Their lyrics explore themes like loneliness, heartbreak, and finding one’s place in the world. Real Farmer was previously confirmed for a showcase at Eurosonic.
Stevie Bill – Meet Stevie Bill, the Dutch girl from Amsterdam living in New York City. A classic songwriter with a twist, blending old-school vibes with R&B vocals, folk, and rock influences.
SUPERSTRINGS – A dynamic trance ensemble with a big nod to the golden era of the nineties and zeroes.
The Vices – The Vices deliver a contrasting mix of Britpop and surf rock. With childlike joy and boundless ambition, they play tight and explosive yet playful and danceable tunes.
Yan Lâle – The songs and captivating shows of Amsterdam-based Yan Lâle are boundless, inscrutable, dark, and distinctive.
Zoë Tauran – With her poppy R&B sound, distinctive voice, honest lyrics, and hits with top Dutch artists, Zoë Tauran takes her audience on an emotional and introspective journey.

With this announcement, the ESNS25 lineup now includes 170 artists! Earlier, ESNS announced names like Frenna and S10, along with acts such as Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers, Baby Berserk, Bnnyhunna, Library Card, and Naomi Sharon for Eurosonic (Wednesday, January 15 through Friday, January 17, 2025).

Get your ESNS25 tickets

You don’t want to miss out on this lineup! Purchase your festival ticket for ESNS25 on ESNS.nl. Are you a professional looking to maximize your ESNS experience by attending the conference? Then get yourself a Delegate Pass.

About Eurosonic Noorderslag

Founded in 1986 in Groningen, ESNS 2025 marks the 39th edition of the festival. From January 15 to 18, 2025, there’s plenty for both music fans and industry professionals alike. During the day, 4,000 international music professionals gather at the Oosterpoort for the ESNS Conference, where key players in the industry meet, and European artists create opportunities for themselves. Music enthusiasts can attend various venues in the evening to discover new musical talent during the festival part of ESNS. Check ESNS.nl regularly for updates.

Photo by Emma Pot

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