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ESNS confirms last 31 acts and completes 2021 line-up

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) has completed its line-up with the addition of 31 acts. Included in the list of new confirmations are nine acts of the Hit the North selection, which brings a total of 188 acts to the line-up for the upcoming edition ESNS, taking place from 13 – 16 January 2021.

All newly confirmed acts are; Abbey (nl), Ätna (de), Blackbird (nl), Cashmyra (nl), Delore (nl), Fleur (nl), Gino-Cochise (nl), Hang Youth (nl), Holly Humberstone (gb), Isa Zwart (nl), Jay-Way (nl), KA (nl), Lucia (ro), M¥ss Keta (it), Mich (nl), Moonradio (nl), nemanja (hr), Opera Alaska (nl), Pieter de Graaf (nl), Queen’s Pleasure (nl), Sam & Julia (nl), Same Old (nl), Seewolf (nl), Sofiane Pamart (fr), Spill Gold (nl), Steiner & Madlaina (ch), Temple Fang (nl), The Desmonds (nl), The Resurrection (nl), Yade Lauren (nl) and Yssi SB (nl). The Vices (nl) were previously confirmed for ESNS, but are also part of the Hit The North programme.

The full line-up is available here.

A DIGITAL ESNS 2021
The showcase festival will be fully digitally for the first time. In collaboration with NPO 3FM, which previously hosted the digital edition of the Lowlands festival, ESNS will make the exclusive performances of 180+ up and coming European acts available on a digital platform via 3fm.nl/ESNS. The sets will be broadcast, across four days, available for free from January 13 — 16, 2021. The recordings will also be broadcast through EBU (European Broadcasting Union) radio stations across Europe.

The digital edition gives ESNS the opportunity to offer emerging European talent a large stage at Eurosonic with the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards ceremony on Friday, while Dutch talent takes centre stage on Saturday; when Noorderslag presents the traditional barometer of Dutch pop music.

FESTIVAL ACCESS AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS

The showcase part of the festival will be completely free. It’s recommended to register for the platform via esns.nl/tickets to get updates on new announcements and updates on the streams.

The digital platform of the conference will include panel discussions, keynotes, sessions, speed meetings, network opportunities, access to the delegates database and lots of new European music. The conference, themed ‘the road to recovery, already announced a number of key speakers before. Registrations for the ESNS conference cost € 50, and are available via esns.nl/tickets.

About ESNS

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key exchange for emerging European music talent, with a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene. ESNS stages many showcases alongside offering a full conference programme of panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities and award ceremonies. The event attracts conference delegates from all sections of the entertainment industry, including representatives of over 400 festivals. The 2021 edition will be digital only with a focus on new European music.


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