
Italian artists announced for ESNS 2025
We are getting closer to ESNS 2025, which means that the third week of January in Groningen will be dedicated to emerging European music talent. Like every year, ESNS chooses a European country as a so-called focus country. This year, the spotlight shines on Italy. As previously announced, this collaboration was achieved through the collaboration between ESNS and Italia Music Export. And now, the Italian artists have been announced!
These are the Italian artists at ESNS25
ESNS stands for Eurosonic Noorderslag, and consists of festivals Eurosonic and Noorderslag, and a conference program. For Eurosonic, ESNS has chosen the following Italian artists to showcase their talent:
- Bassolino
- BigMama
- COMRAD
- Daniela Pes
- Ele A
- España Circo Este
- Evita Polidoro
- Indian Wells
- James Jonathan Clancy
- Justin Adams & Mauro Durante
- Kharfi
- Kyoto
- LA NIÑA
- okgiorgio
- Post Nebbia
- R.Y.F.
Check out the full line-up of ESNS 2025.
ESNS conference with a touch of Italy
Not only Italian artists but also Italian music professionals will travel to Groningen for the ESNS conference. With an ESNS25 Delegate Pass, you can scour the Italian music market, network with Italian music professionals and learn from them during various panels.
- ‘Everything You Need To Know About the Italian Music Market’: discover the secrets to break into Italy’s passionate music scene.
- During a session with Nur Al Habash (Italia Music Export), Alessandro Ceccarelli (Tridentmusic srl / Bpmconcerti srl), Cristina Fina (Puglia Sounds / Medimex), Chiara Gallerani (Italia Music Export), Gianluca Giusti (ATER Fondazione / Emilia-Romagna Music Commission), Federico Rasetti (KeepOn Live), and Francesca Trainini (Peer Southern Productions / IMPALA) you will learn the local trends and the typical challenges of the Italian market.
- How did Måneskin, Stromae, and Rosalí achieve international success without abandoning their native language? This will be discussed during the panel ‘Growing Internationally in Your Native Language. Is the English era over?’.
- Subsequently, Clementine Bunel (Wasserman Music), Daniele Citriniti (The Goodness Factory), Alexandre Davidson (Nada booking & management), and Vanessa Hurst (MusixMatch) discuss the stories, strategies, and challenges of the Italian artists who have stayed close to themselves.
- Explore the terms inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability from an economic perspective during the panel ‘The Rising Costs of Live Music: Is the Live Concert Becoming an Elite Experience?’, with Veronica Clarizio (SEI Festival / Cool Club), Katia Giampaolo (Estragon) , Damir Ivic (Soundwall), and Erica Romero (Live DMA / Rocknrolla Producciones).
Last, but certainly not least, Ypsigrock festival founder and head booker Gianfranco Raimondo has been confirmed as a speaker for the ESNS 2025 conference. Keep an eye on ESNS as more panels and speakers will be announced.
Collaboration is key
Even though this takes place in the far north of The Netherlands, it would not have been possible without the Italian partners. This focus on Italy can be achieved through the collaboration between ESNS and the Italian Trade Agency, Italian Cultural Institute Amsterdam, Italia Music Export, Emilia-Romagna Music Commission-Ater Fondazione, Puglia Sounds/Medimex International Festival & Music Conference-Puglia Culture. Linecheck Music Meeting and Festival, ESNS, and EBU partner RAI Radio2.
In addition, these Italian festivals support Italy as a focus country by participating in the European Exchange Program of ESNS: Apolide Festival, Arezzo Wave, Linecheck Music Meeting & Festival, Poplar Festival, SEI Festival, and Ypsigrock Festival.
About ESNS
There is plenty to do in Groningen during the third weekend of January 2025 for both music fanatics and professionals in and from the music world. During the day, 4,000 international music professionals are in the Oosterpoort for the ESNS Conference. There you will meet important people from the scene and create opportunities for yourself as European artist. As a music fanatic, you can visit different locations in the evening to discover new musical talent. Keep an eye on ESNS for updates.
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