Once again, the ESNS25 lineup just got bigger

Today, 77 new European acts have been added to the ESNS festival lineup, 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! Delegate Passes and Festival Tickets for the Thursday are still available via ESNS.nl.

Discover the future of music at ESNS25

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is where rising European music talent, industry professionals, and music lovers unite. From intimate venues to groundbreaking conference sessions, there’s something for everyone. For artists, it’s a launchpad to Europe’s biggest stages. For music lovers, it’s the perfect chance to discover new bands and artists. And for music professionals, January’s third weekend is the moment to spot tomorrow’s stars.

247 artists and counting

With the addition of 77 new acts, ESNS25 already boasts a stellar lineup of 247 emerging artists from all over Europe, spanning a wide range of genres—from niche to pop. Who knows, you might discover your next favorite genre!

Dutch names added to the ESNS25 lineup:

• Cavolo Nero 
• Ciao
• Cocobolo 
• COLLIGNON 
• CUT_ 
• Lionstorm
• Lucifer 
• Morpheus 
• Murda 
• Robin Kester
• ROSEYE 
• Texoprint 
• ZEP

Other European acts added to the ESNS25 lineup:

• Aircraft (ua)
• Annie-dog (ie)
• Astrid & The Scandals (si)
• Bratři (cz)
• Bea Stewart (uk-nor/ie)
• Benjamin Amaru (ch)
• Berre (be)
• Big Special (uk-eng)
• Bon Jour (at)
• Bonnie Banane (fr)
• Bradley Simpson (uk-eng)
• Brògeal (uk-sco)
• Canblaster (fr)
• Carpetman (ua)
• Chicos Y Mendez (be)
• Chloe Slater (uk-eng)
• Clutter (se)
• Corella (uk-eng)
• Cruel Sister (ie)
• CVC (uk-wal)
• Delara (no)
• Donbasgrl (ua)
• Ella Marie (no)
• Fay Wildhagen (no)
• Fiona Lee (uk-eng)
• Flammer Dance Band (no)
• Florence Sinclair (uk-eng)
• Getdown Services (uk-eng)
• Goldielocks (fi)
• Grande Mahogany (fi)
• HEAL (es)
• Isaac Roux (be)
• Joulie Fox (pl)
• Kaktus Einarsson (is)
• La Chica (fr)
• Laryssa Kim (be)
• Lucy Dreams (at)
• Lukas Oscar (at)
• Luna Kills (fi)
• Lyra Valenza & Signe Dige (dk)
• Mar Pujol (es)
• Meagre Martin (de)
• Mitsune (de)
• Muireann Bradley (ie)
• Musspell (ro)
• Nemeček (hr)
• One eat One (it)
• Overpass (uk-eng)
• Paula Dalla Corte (ch/de)
• Postman (ua)
• Qbanaa (ie)
• Sirens of Lesbos (ch)
• Sophie Jamieson (ie)
• Sophye Soliveau (fr)
• st. Pedro (es)
• Stockholm Noir (se)
• Sunna Margrét (is)
• Tarta Relena (es)
• The Anahit (hu)
• The Family Battenberg (uk-wal)
• Travo (pt)
• VAAGUE (be)
• Wizthemc (de)
• Yaeger (se)
• Yndling (no)

Check out the full ESNS25 lineup.

A first for ESNS: multisensory showcases

In collaboration with Revelland, ESNS presents a groundbreaking first: five unique multisensory showcases. Acts like CUT_ (NL), Lyra Valenza & Signe Dige (DK), and One eat One (IT) combine music with scents, tastes, vibrations, and visuals to create an unforgettable experience. These showcases aim to make music more accessible, for a more sustainable, diverse, and inclusive music sector.

ESNS Science – Bright Spots

As part of the conference program, ESNS Science – Bright Spots shines a light on innovative ideas and existing solutions for the music industry. From sustainable economic models to the impact of queer music culture and cultural exchange, this program proves that the future of music is already here!

Explore all ESNS25 panels.

Festival daytickets and Delegate Passes

This is your chance to be part of it! Festival day tickets for Thursday and Delegate Passes are still available via ESNS.nl. Be quick—other tickets are already sold out!

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.

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