The ESNS programme continues to grow, highlighting the richness, creativity, and diversity of Europe’s live music scene. Each act is handpicked by the ESNS curation team, showcasing the most promising newcomers from across the continent.

Added to the line-up are:

Adja (be), Anna Lille (no), Califato ¾ (es), Calva Louise (uk-eng/fr), Camille Yembe (be), Child of Prague (ie), DITTER (fr), Dove Ellis (ie), DUG (ie), Eleni Drake (gr/uk-eng), EV (uk-eng), Fine (dk), Florence Road (ie), Future Utopia (uk-eng), Gabriele Poso (it), GANS (uk-eng), Glazyhaze (it), Goblyns (de), Joshua Idehen (se), Lézard (be), Lela Soto (es), Lia Kali (es), Lunikk (bg), Madra Salach (ie), Max Baby (fr), Mechatok (de), Mel D (ch), Melina (gr), Might Delete Later (lv), Múr (is), O’o (fr), Peki Momés (de), Ray Lozano (de), Sarah Julia (nl), SOAPBOX (uk-sct), Sofie Royer (at), Sunnan (se), TTSSFU (uk-eng), Yana Couto (pl) and Yttling Jazz (se).

The entire ESNS line-up immediately joins the European Talent Exchange program, increasing their chances of getting booked at major European festivals after showcasing at ESNS.

With already 80 emerging talents confirmed for Eurosonic and 16 for Noorderslag, many more acts for ESNS26 will be announced in the coming weeks.

In recent years, ESNS has highlighted individual countries as a focus, but with today’s geopolitical pressures the call for European unity has never been stronger. With its new Europe Calling manifesto, the focus shifts to a shared cultural movement. Under this theme, ESNS26 presents a fresh mix of Europe’s most exciting emerging artists. The second 40 confirmed artists reflect Europe’s diversity, covering a wide range of genres, languages and cultural roots, from the Arctic North to the Mediterranean and from Central Europe to the vibrant sounds of Eastern Europe. The line-up reflects the full scope of Europe’s thriving music scene.

Are you ready to discover what's next? Eurosonic takes place across various venues in Groningen, showcasing the most promising new artists from all over Europe. Noorderslag is the festival’s grand finale on the last day in De Oosterpoort, celebrating Dutch talent with a mix of emerging acts and established names.

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