- wo 13 januari 2027
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ESNS is the European showcase festival and music conference for music professionals: bookers, labels, managers, and agents. In Groningen, you meet colleagues from all over Europe and see hundreds of emerging artists on stages throughout the city.
Music conference and showcase festival in Groningen
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the European platform for music professionals. Every year, the conference and showcase festival in Groningen attracts thousands of bookers, label managers, agents, and artist managers from across Europe. The event combines a substantive conference program with live showcases by more than 300 emerging European artists, spread across dozens of stages throughout the city center.
Conference program for music professionals
The ESNS conference offers a comprehensive program for professionals in the music industry. Keynotes by international experts alternate with panel discussions on current industry topics. Networking lounges provide opportunities for personal contact. Delegates gain access to the ESNS Delegates Database and ESNS Analytics, allowing them to consult up-to-date artist data. It is one of the largest annual trade gatherings in the European music industry.
Eurosonic: showcases throughout Groningen
During Eurosonic, more than 300 emerging artists from across Europe perform on stages spread throughout Groningen’s city center. The showcases provide music professionals with an up-to-date picture of the European artistic landscape. Bookers, programmers, and festival organizers discover new talent here and lay the foundation for bookings, tours, and collaborations.
Noorderslag: Dutch talent in De Oosterpoort
On the final day of the festival, Noorderslag takes place at De Oosterpoort in Groningen. Noorderslag is entirely dedicated to Dutch talent: a mix of emerging acts and established names. It is the grand finale of the event and attracts a broad audience of both professionals and music lovers.
Want to know more about ESNS in Groningen?
ESNS is a fixed item on the agenda of everyone active in the European music industry. Anyone looking to develop their skills, make new contacts, and follow the music landscape closely will find a platform here to do so. View the full program and opportunities on the official ESNS website.
