ESNS announces the first 42 names for Eurosonic 2027

22.09.26

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), Europe’s leading music showcase festival and conference, announces the first wave of 42 European artists for Eurosonic, taking place 13-15 January 2027 in Groningen, the Netherlands. The selection follows a record-breaking response to the ESNS artist application, with almost 6,000 artists applying before the application closed on 1 September. The first wave features 31 European artists, nominated by 28 EBU member radio stations and representing 31 European countries in total, underscoring the unique diversity and reach of ESNS. With a brand new delegates only programme at the Oosterpoort on the first day of ESNS, the festival Eurosonic heads back to the city of Groningen.
Pigeon (UK-England)

Europe’s next generation of talent

The first ESNS selection brings together 42 artists from across Europe, covering a wide range of genres, languages and musical styles. From emerging talent to artists already making waves at home, this first wave brings some of Europe’s most exciting new music to Groningen.

The first wave includes names such as Aaron Rowe (IE), Bleech 9:3 (IE), Gildaa (FR), Gwenifer Raymond (UK-WAL), HVNDS (RO), Ida The Young (CZ), Isabel van Gelder (NL), Little Grandad (UK-ENG), MICHA (NL), Olga Myko (SE), Osayuki (BE), panicbaby (DE), Pigeon (UK-ENG) and TeddyBear (BE). They are among the artists set to bring new sounds and fresh energy to Groningen this January.

Discover the line-up so far

Oskar Strajn, Head of Music at ESNS:

From a record number of applications to an incredibly diverse and high-quality selection, this first wave is a great reflection of Europe’s music scene. We are delighted to make this selection together with 28 EBU radio stations from across Europe and excited to bring these artists to ESNS 2027.

A record number of applications

The announcement follows a record-breaking artist application, with almost 6,000 artists from across Europe submitting their music for consideration. The response shows the incredible amount of new talent emerging across Europe, and why ESNS remains an important place to discover what’s next in music. The complete list of the first wave can be found further on in this press release and on our website.

Wednesday in the city

On Wednesday, ESNS heads into the heart of Groningen, with several iconic and unique venues across the city becoming part of the festival. With a brand new delegate only programme for music professionals at De Oosterpoort, the Eurosonic festival returns to the city on Wednesday. ESNS is teaming up with a range of media partners to present the best emerging acts that Europe has to offer to music lovers and professionals in Groningen. More details will be announced soon.

Anna van Nunen, Managing Director at ESNS:

We are excited to present a brand new programme on Wednesday that allows music professionals and music lovers to discover exciting music and the city of Groningen in the best way possible. In 2027 we kickstart ESNS with exclusive delegate only showcases at De Oosterpoort. After that, pro’s join the festival crowd at some familiar and unfamiliar venues in the city.

The first 42 artists for Eurosonic 2027

For the festival programme, ESNS is collaborating with 28 radio stations that are members of the EBU. The first acts for Eurosonic have been selected in collaboration with them.

Aaron Rowe (IE) - RTE / 2FM, ABOP (HR) - HRT HR1 Radio, Alice Mae (BE) - VRT/STUDIO BRUSSEL, Alonette (EE) - ERR/RADIO 2, Bleech 9:3 (IE), Brokenchord (LI) - LRT Opus, Cerys Hafana (UK-WAL), Curiosity Shop (UK-SCO), Eaves Wilder (UK-ENG) - BBC / BBC Introducing, Erika Vikman (FI) - YLE X, Fresh Mula (IT) - RAI / RADIO 2, gala dragot (BE), Gildaa (FR) - RADIO FRANCE / FIP, Gwenifer Raymond (UK-WAL), Hana Fatur (SI) - RTVSLO / Val202, HVNDS (RO) - Radio România Cultural, Ida The Young (CZ) - CR / RADIO WAVE, Isabel van Gelder (NL), Jambal & Kenai Shogun (LU) - MSP / 100.7, Jersey (FR), Kelly Isaiah (ES) - Catalunya Ràdio / iCat, Lene 3000 (NO) - NRK / P3, Lisa Sereno (PT) - RTP/ANTENA 3, Little Grandad (UK-ENG), Lone Assembly (CH) - COULEUR 3, Malummí (CH) - SRF3, Marlon Magnée (FR), Marta (LT) - LATVIJAS / RADIO 5, MICHA (NL) - NPO / 3FM, mischa and the bear (IE), Mono and the Stereos (BG) - BNR, NENDA (AT) - ORF/FM4, Olga Myko (SE) - SR / P3, Osayuki (BE) - VRT/STUDIO BRUSSEL, OSWALD (DE) - ARD, panicbaby (DE) - ARD, Pigeon (UK-ENG) - BBC / BBC Introducing, SJU (SK) - RTVS/Radio_FM, Spacestation (IS) - RUV / Rás 2, TeddyBear (BE), uwase (BE) - RTBF / TIPIK / JAM and VASSIŁINA (GR) - ERT / Kosmos.

Laurent Marceau, Editor, Live Music & Projects, Popular Music, European Broadcasting Union:

ESNS is a unique event for Europe’s emerging music scene, and we’re proud that EBU Members have been part of its story for more than 25 years. Public service radio plays a vital role in supporting and promoting new artists, connecting talent with audiences both at home and across borders. With 28 EBU radio stations contributing to this first selection for 2027, the breadth of artists and countries represented shows what can happen when Europe’s public broadcasters work together.
We look forward to hearing these artists in Groningen and helping their music travel even further across Europe.

Next up: Noorderslag

The first Noorderslag names will follow tomorrow (Wednesday 23 September). With its focus on Dutch talent, Noorderslag forms the national counterpart to Eurosonic and completes the festival programme across Groningen.

Festival tickets on sale: 25 September

Tickets for Eurosonic and Noorderslag go on sale on Friday 25 September. Delegate Passes give access to the festivals, conference and the exclusive delegate only programme at the Oosterpoort on Wednesday, available until Wednesday sept 23 12:00 CET at Medium Rate.

ESNS Passe-Partout (Eurosonic all days + Noorderslag - € 207,50
Young - ESNS Passe-Partout (Eurosonic all days + Noorderslag) - € 124,50
Eurosonic Passe-Partout (Eurosonic all days) - € 150,00
Eurosonic Thursday + Friday Pass - € 110,00
Eurosonic Wednesday - € 55,00
Eurosonic Thursday - € 62,50
Eurosonic Friday - € 62,50
Noorderslag - € 99,50
Noorderslag Young - € 59,50

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