ESNS uitverkocht Noorderslag succesvol 2025
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Successful 39th ESNS25 proves once again it’s importance

Eurosonic Noorderslag transformed Groningen into a career-launching stage for Europe’s brightest emerging artists. From Wednesday 15th January, till 18th January, around 40.000 enthusiastic music fans and professionals discovered new music by 333 European acts from 33 countries. ESNS Festival tickets were completely sold out.

The importance of ESNS

From nervous soundchecks to triumphant performances, each showcase embodied ESNS’s vital role in propelling European talent onto the global stage. The complete line-up participates automatically in the European Talent Exchange program. Anna van Nunen, Managing Director of ESNS, and Robert Meijerink, Program Director of ESNS, are pleased with this program’s results and the data in ESNS Radar and ESNS Analytics.

“We see that their international fanbases are growing rapidly. ESNS remains committed to presenting not just future headliners but also those diverse sounds that make European music so rich and diverse.”

Anna van Nunen, Managing Director ESNS

“This is exactly why festivals rely on us to discover their final programming pieces, whether for main stages or more intimate settings.”

Robert Meijerink, Program Director ESNS

The European music ecosystem thrives when properly supported – connecting grassroots venues with international talent agents, major festivals with sustainability experts, and emerging talent with industry professionals. ESNS continues to show that when we invest in music’s foundations, we create both cultural and economic prosperity.

About Eurosonic Noorderslag

Founded in Groningen in 1986, ESNS has grown into the beating heart of the European music industry. This year, the northern Netherlands transformed once again into a hub for music lovers and professionals alike. By day, attendees networked and explored new opportunities at the ESNS Conference in De Oosterpoort. By night, music enthusiasts discovered exciting new talent across multiple venues during the festival. Applications for the upcoming edition — for all European artists — will open on May 1 via ESNS.nl. Visit ESNS.nl regularly for the latest updates!


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