By the ESNS team

Each January, ESNS attracts thousands of music industry professionals, including hundreds of international festivals. By day, the front-running ESNS Conference hosts over 150 panels, workshops, keynotes and more that take on urgent subjects and the need for social change in the music industry. Want to know more about social activism in music, how to create a successful campaign and the future of DIY music releases? Explore the panels on offer this edition here, log in and use the ‘heart’ to keep track of your favourites.

Pro tip: Be sure to also check out the ESNS Conference ‘Young’ panels selected for younger audiences, using the tag ‘Young’.

At night, ESNS will showcase hundreds emerging European artists to an impressive 40,000 visitors. Eager to get familiar with the ESNS23 line-up? Check out the ESNS23 playlist and read our interviews with the Eurosonic and Noorderslag bookers. Ready to make a day plan? Log in to esns.nl and mark your favourites with a ‘heart’ in the ESNS timetable. Want all the latest info in your pocket? Download the ESNS app from the App Store or Google Play.

While ESNS attracts thousands of attendees from across Europe and the world, we try to make it easy to connect with relevant industry professionals. The daytime programme is a great place to meet someone or grab a coffee to chat. Curious to find out who is attending the ESNS Conference? Explore our Delegates Database. Want to set up a meeting? We know a number of great places to meet up one-on-one in Groningen.

The northern city is bustling with life during ESNS. To help you get to the heart of Groningen during your visit, we’ve put together a guide to all the best spots in Experience Groningen. Discover the best restaurants for dinner, cafés for great coffee, spots for traditional Dutch snacks, exhibitions to see some art and much more. If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out the ESNS Art programme – with outdoor artworks, the perfect exhibition for music lovers in Groninger Museum and screen-prints by Vera pop podium’s designer’s collective on show.

Got questions left unanswered? Take a look at our FAQ or contact us. Curious about key dates and accreditation? Check out the general press information page. Need a way to get around the city? Rent a OV-fiets, public transport bicycle, from Groningen Central Station. Want to share your experience? Use our hashtag #ESNS23 and find press materials here.

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