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2025 summer festival line-ups reveal immediate benefits of European Talent Exchange

08.05.25

Ivan Milivojev: ambassador for European Talent Exchange

03.03.25

84 shows confirmed for 55 artists after ESNS

20.02.25

Early Bird Delegate Passes now available

30.01.25

Relive ESNS25 and pre-register for ESNS26

22.01.25

ESNS Celebrates Music and Creativity at Successful Edition

19.01.25

IJzeren Podiumdieren uitgereikt op ESNS25

18.01.25

Mula B winnaar Cultuurfonds Pop Stipendium 2025

18.01.25

Popprijs 2024 naar Roxy Dekker

18.01.25

Cultuurconvenanten ondertekend op ESNS door Minister Eppo Bruins

17.01.25

Linda Hakeboom en Rolf Hartogensis winnen Pop Media Prijs

17.01.25

European Commissioner Glenn Micallef at ESNS25 and the MME Awards

17.01.25

European music industry unites in Groningen as sold-out ESNS25 kicks-off

15.01.25

European Commissioner Glenn Micallef to visit ESNS Festival in The Netherlands to hand out an award at the Music Moves Europe Award Ceremony.

14.01.25

ESNS and War Child Host Charity Padel Tournament to Support Children in Conflict

10.01.25

ESNS gearing up for 2025 edition

09.01.25

ESNS Extra and free-to-access programme

08.01.25

Drinks, mixers, receptions: Meet industry tastemakers at ESNS25 🥤

08.01.25

Your guide around Groningen

05.01.25

Book a Meeting With Industry Professionals 🤝

02.01.25

Focus on authenticity and genuine connections with fans

19.12.24

European Talent Exchange presents final 2024 results

19.12.24

These are the biggest challenges bands face compared to solo artists today

19.12.24

"Don’t panic, and remember that communication is key. "

18.12.24

Powering up black talent in the live sector

18.12.24

This is how AI can help artists (it's not what you think!)

18.12.24

MEET@AIR: Where Northern talent meets international opportunity

13.12.24

ESNS Science explores Bright Spots in the music industry

12.12.24

Focus on Italy 🇮🇹 at ESNS25

11.12.24

Discovering the Italian music landscape

11.12.24

ESNS completes music line-up for 2025 edition and releases timetable

10.12.24

An industry insider’s predictions for 2025

04.12.24

The fine art of music curation

04.12.24

The generation shift: a new chapter for Lowlands festival

04.12.24

Glenn Micallef, the Youngest EU Commissioner for Culture

03.12.24

ESNS Conference confirms 74 new speakers

03.12.24

ESNS unveils major line-up expansion for showcase festival and music conference

21.11.24

Revelland artists bring multisensory live events to ESNS25

19.11.24

Nieuwe namen voor Noorderslag

07.11.24

ESNS expands 2025 line-up with exciting festival and conference highlights

29.10.24

Key acts and speakers announced for Focus On Italy at ESNS 🇮🇹

17.10.24

European Talent Exchange announces new name and secures four years of funding

14.10.24

All fifteen nominees MME Awards confirmed to showcase at ESNS25

03.10.24

15 OUTSTANDING ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARDS 2025

02.10.24

First 40 acts announced for ESNS25

17.09.24

First wave of speakers for ESNS Conference announced

10.09.24

Pitch your idea for a session at ESNS25

05.09.24

We're searching for the freshest European acts to perform at ESNS25

22.08.24

The return of the Atlas Festival in Kyiv

19.07.24

Leading European Music Collaboration Brings Fresh Talent to Summer Festivals

09.05.24

Open Call for European Artists to Showcase at ESNS 2025

01.05.24

Radar Report 2023: Who funds music export development in Europe?

18.04.24

Radar Report 2023: Rolling the Dice on the TikTok Algorithm

11.04.24

Radar Report 2023: Festival line-up database hints at Covid recovery and Brexit impact

28.03.24

Radar Report 2023: Taking pulse of gender balance in bookings today

14.03.24

2024 Summer Festival Line-Ups Reveal Immediate Benefits of Showcasing at ESNS

07.03.24

Radar Report 2023: Five trends that shaped the ESNS Radar charts in 2023

29.02.24

Radar Report 2023: Case study The Haunted Youth

12.02.24

First Bookings Results for ESNS24 Artists Revealed

08.02.24

ESNS to Focus on Italy in 2025, Delegate Passes Now Available at Super Early Bird rate

01.02.24

ESNS Editorial: Tramhaus winning hearts in Groningen and beyond – and they’re only just getting started

29.01.24

European Talent in the Spotlight at Successful Edition of ESNS

21.01.24

Official Aftermovie ESNS 2024

21.01.24

ESNS and Soundcharts announce EMERGE: AI-powered platform for European sync market

19.01.24

Panel Discussion on EU Digital Identity Wallets

18.01.24

Sustainability Desk: Continue the conversation

17.01.24

ESNS Editorial: Want more women represented in the music industry? Safety is key.

17.01.24

Showcase Festival and Music Conference ESNS 2024 Kicks Off in Groningen

17.01.24

The state of European music: Report 2023

15.01.24

ESNS Editorial: Collective strategy for sustainable action

15.01.24

Radar Report 2023: Case study Heartworms

12.01.24

ESNS Editorial: ESNS Science sets out to catalyse agents of change

12.01.24

Meet & Greets and Songwriting Sessions at ESNS Extra

12.01.24

Focus on Poland 🇵🇱 at ESNS24

12.01.24

ESNS and See Tickets: Pioneering Musical Talent and Technology

11.01.24

Attend the Free NTR and NPO 3FM Live Sessions

11.01.24

ESNS x Innofest: Five Innovations to Lead the Change

10.01.24

Radar Report 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of ESNS Exchange

10.01.24

ESNS free-to-access programme

09.01.24

Anna van Nunen Appointed as the New General Manager of Eurosonic Noorderslag

08.01.24

Henk van Engen, Justin Verkijk en Ouassima Tajmout genomineerd voor Pop Media Prijs 2023

08.01.24

Book a Meeting With Industry Professionals 🤝

04.01.24

Second Wave of Speakers for 2024 ESNS Music Conference Announced

20.12.23

ESNS Exchange presents final 2023 results

14.12.23

ESNS Completes Artist Line-Up for 2024 Edition and Releases Timetable

07.12.23

ESNS Announces Keynote Speakers for 2024 Music Conference

30.11.23

ESNS unveils major line-up expansion with 105 new acts

16.11.23

ESNS confirms 76 new acts to play at annual showcase festival

31.10.23

15 EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARDS 2024

26.10.23

How do European festivals communicate about sustainability and what do they already put in practice?

24.10.23

ESNS Exchange Celebrates 20 years of supporting new artists

19.10.23

ESNS unveils first plans for 2024 music conference

12.10.23

ESNS expands 2024 line-up as Focus on Poland takes shape

02.10.23

Showcase festival ESNS announces first acts for 2024 edition

18.09.23

📣Calling for your ideas: Be a part of #ESNS24📣

27.07.23

General Director ESNS Leaves

26.06.23

ESNS Radar Report 2022: Case Study Wet Leg

07.06.23

Radar Report 2022: Case Study Personal Trainer

31.05.23

ESNS Exchange Reveals the Top Artists Dominating European Festival Line-Ups: The Haunted Youth, Deki Alem, and Sprints Take Center Stage

30.05.23

Radar Report 2022: Live music’s green journey looking forward to 2023

24.05.23

Radar Report 2022: Developing music export in Europe

10.05.23

Radar Report 2022: Festival line-up database reveals trends and emerging talent

03.05.23

ESNS opens artist applications for the 2024 edition

01.05.23

Radar Report 2022: Five border- breaking surprises from ESNS Radar

24.04.23

ESNS to Focus on Poland in 2024

20.04.23

Back To Eurosonic Noorderslag 2023, met 3FM’s Vera Siemons en Justin Verkijk

06.04.23

ESNS gaat meerjarig partnerschap aan met Faber

23.03.23

ESNS-Exchange 20 Years of Boosting Talent

14.03.23

Deki Alem, The Haunted Youth, eee gee, Duo Ruut, and Tramhaus among the highest-ranking artists in the first selection of ESNS Exchange 2023

25.01.23

Sold-out edition of ESNS brings industry, artists and audience together

22.01.23

Dua Lipa receives Excellence Award at ESNS23

21.01.23

Veronica van Hoogdalem winnaar van Pop Media Prijs

19.01.23

These are the winners of the 2023 MME Awards!

19.01.23

The Federation of Music Conferences: A new federation within the music eco-system presented at ESNS 2023

19.01.23

ESNS publishes ESNS Radar Report – The state of European music

19.01.23

Winners of the European Festival Awards 2022

18.01.23

ESNS opens sold-out 2023 edition

18.01.23

ESNS introduces Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board

16.01.23

Federation of Music Conferences - Join the Club!

16.01.23

War Child and ESNS connect in the Power of Music for Ukrainian refugee children

13.01.23

Introducing the MME Awards Education Programme

13.01.23

ESNS Editorial: Local scenes, niche genres and revamped traditions shape the Eurosonic line-up

13.01.23

ESNS freely accessible programme

13.01.23

A beginner’s guide to ESNS

12.01.23

ESNS Editorial: ESNS Science guides the way towards a sustainable and resilient future

12.01.23

ESNS23 Festival Programme changes

10.01.23

ESNS announce an exclusive keynote interview with Dugi & Dua Lipa

09.01.23

Hef, Paul Bergen en Veronica van Hoogdalem genomineerd voor Pop Media Prijs 2022

09.01.23

ESNS Editorial: The state of European music: Report 2022 presents Wet Leg case study

06.01.23

ESNS enters multi-year partnership with CM.com

05.01.23

Ontwikkelingstraject Hit the North presenteert selectie muzikale acts voor 2023

03.01.23

ESNS Exchange presents final 2022 results

03.01.23

ESNS Editorial: Hit the road, just leave the van behind: Green Touring Support offers acts sustainable alternatives to touring Europe

27.12.22

ESNS Art 2023

22.12.22

Full programme for Focus on Spain announced

22.12.22

ESNS confirms free programme ESNS Air

19.12.22

ESNS Editorial: Inclusivity as source of innovation in the music industry

12.12.22

ESNS Exchange Editorial: Fifty Lab - A Laboratory as a Music Hub

09.12.22

ESNS Exchange Editorial: Palestine Music Expo – Combining Peace and Pop Music

08.12.22

ESNS publiceert longlist genomineerden Pop Media Prijs 2022

08.12.22

ESNS announces Night Programme and publishes Timetables

06.12.22

Groningen and Seattle connected by music at ESNS23

01.12.22

ESNS Editorial: Broadcasting local talent onto international airwaves

30.11.22

ESNS adds 52 artists to programme, completing 2023 line-up

28.11.22

ESNS and Marshall kick off three year partnership

23.11.22

ESNS Conference: new panels & speakers announced

16.11.22

139 names added to the ESNS23 line-up

15.11.22

From emerging European talent to major European success

03.11.22

8 more names added to Noorderslag programme

01.11.22

ESNS 2023 Conference: first panels & speakers announced

26.10.22

ESNS expands Eurosonic line-up with 25 acts

26.10.22

ESNS Editorial: César Andión gives us the latest word from Spain

25.10.22

ESNS adds 13 names to Noorderslag line-up

17.10.22

MME Awards nominees added to ESNS23 line-up

13.10.22

ESNS Exchange editorial: Atlas Festival – Lock Down due to War

13.10.22

ESNS expands 2023 line up as Focus on Spain takes shape

05.10.22

ESNS23 Festival tickets on sale now!

23.09.22

ESNS announces first acts as the event returns to its physical format

16.09.22

ESNS werkt aan speerpunt om inclusievere organisatie te worden

15.09.22

Yard Act most booked upcoming European act of this summer

15.06.22

ESNS opens artist applications and will focus on Spain for the 2023 edition

02.05.22

Priya Ragu, Holly Humberstone, and Altin Gün highest-ranking artists in the first ESNS Exchange 2022 results

31.03.22

Digital edition of ESNS unites the live music sector and showcases the best new European artists

24.01.22

Zesendertigste editie ESNS verenigt hoopvolle maar vermoeide muzieksector op digitaal platform

22.01.22

ESNS presents Green Touring Support

22.01.22

Popprijs 2021 naar DI-RECT

22.01.22

IJzeren podiumdieren 2021 uitgereikt

21.01.22

The Vices winnaar Pop Stipendium 2022

21.01.22

Timo Pisart winnaar van Pop Media Prijs 2021

21.01.22

These are the winners of the 2022 Music Moves Europe Awards

20.01.22

ESNS Showcasefestival and Conference set to kick off

18.01.22

The Vices, Peter Weening, KopjeK en T A M A R winnaars Popgala Noord 2022

18.01.22

Music Moves Europe ceremony with Naaz and Fernando Halman

17.01.22

Frans Timmermans to address Green Deal and recovery of music industry in ESNS opening keynote

17.01.22

ESNS launches Radar and Analytics platforms for music professionals and fans

14.01.22

ESNS completes line-up for digital festival and conference

12.01.22

Rianne Dolfing, Lisan van der Deijl en Peter Dijkstra genomineerd voor Collega van het Jaar

12.01.22

Gronings talent op Grunnsonic 2022

10.01.22

50 jaar OOR, Michiel Veenstra en Timo Pisart genomineerd voor Pop Media Prijs 2021

07.01.22

ESNS Exchange presents 2021 results

06.01.22

Hit the North presenteert selectie muzikale acts voor 2022

06.01.22

ESNS creates roadmap to a sustainable and circular festival organisation

16.11.21

ESNS and See Tickets join forces

14.10.21

ESNS Ondersteunt Popnota Peter Kwint

25.06.21