Starting from March 2nd up to September 1st, Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) invites new and emerging European artists to apply for a show in Groningen. The upcoming edition of ESNS music conference and festival will take place from 13-16 January 2027 and it will mark the 41st edition. The focus country of ESNS 2027 will be announced soon. Don’t be shy, apply!
Do you want to play at the beating heart of the music sector?
Applications for the edition of 2027 aren open! Apply now via the button below.
Fill in the application form to play at ESNS 2027
ESNS has an impressive track record, and you can become part of it! Many European artists played their first international show in Groningen or were discovered through ESNS by their label, talent agency, or a large summer festival. ESNS alumni include AURORA, Stromae, Christine and the Queens, Buraka Som Sistema, Fontaines D.C., Sigrid, Marina Satti & Fonés, Altin Gün, Priya Ragu, The Haunted Youth, The XX, Robyn, Tramhaus, Sam Smith, Hozier, Alyona Alyona, Viagra Boys, Zaho de Sagazan, freekind., Kaleo, Chalk, Fat Dog, and many more.
Each year ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates, including representatives of more than 400 international festivals.
Who can apply:
Before submitting your application, please note the following:
Only acts from European countries are eligible to play at Eurosonic. You can apply if your country is listed below:
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Farao Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, The United Kingdom.