The first acts announced for the line-up include the acts that traditionally have been selected in collaboration with European national radio broadcasters who are part of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Each participating EBU member invites a popular radio station to select one act for ESNS 2025. This provides artists a career-defining opportunity to showcase themselves to enthusiastic music fans and industry professionals. It also demonstrates that the ESNS line-up represents new talent across the continent, celebrating the diverse European pop culture right from the start.

EBU radio broadcasters curate 33 acts to play at ESNS 2025. This year, ESNS and EBU welcome radio stations HRT HR1 (hr) and iCat (es) to the impressive roster of participating broadcasters.

Representing this year’s Focus Country, Italian radio broadcaster RAI radio 2 selects okgiorgio (it, RAI Radio 2) for ESNS. Showcasing talent from other countries includes: Baby Lasagna (hr, HRT HR1), Boko Yout (se, SR P3), Cloudy June (de, ARD), Colt (be, RTBF Tipik), Dons (lv, Latvijas Radio 5), Ele A (ch/it, RSI Rete3), Erika Rein (sk, RTVS Radio_FM), Fig Tape (no, NRK P3), Glintsal (be, VRT Studio Brussel), Gorgeous (dk, DR P6), IYAMAH (uk-eng, BBC Introducing), Jordan Adetunji (ie/uk-nir, RTE 2FM), Julieta (es, iCat), Käärijä (fi, YLE X), kässy (at, ORF FM4), Luka Rajić (rs, RTS Radio Belgrade), MilleniumKid (de, ARD), MRCY (uk-eng, BBC Introducing), MRFY (si, RTV SLO Val202), Night Tapes (ee, ERR Raadio 2), NNAVY (ch, COULEUR 3), Personal Trainer (nl, NPO 3FM), Raquel Martins (pt, RTP ANTENA 3), Ryvage (lu, LUERSL 100.7), Soft Loft (ch, SRF3), Someone Who Isn’t Me (gr, ERT Kosmos), sunnbrella (cz, Radio_Wave), Superkoloritas (lt, LRT Opus), Supersport! (is, RUV RAS2), Used (be, VRT Studio Brussel), Woomb (bg, BNR), and YAMÊ (fr, Radio France).

Additionally, ESNS announces seven new acts for Eurosonic:
GIIFT (dk), Liana Flores (uk-eng), LUVCAT (uk-eng), María José Llergo (es), Teo Planell (es), The Pill (uk-eng), and Zimmer90 (de). 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.

Discover the festival line-up here. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

ESNS Conference and a Focus on Italy.
Earlier, ESNS announced Sumit Bothra (SB3 Artist Management), Seth Dodson (Pitchfork), Jess Iszatt (BBC), Katie Melua (artist), and Victoria Oakley (IFPI) as the first featured speakers announced for the ESNS Conference. Other confirmed speakers include tastemakers from Dekmantel, EMMA, Wasserman Music, and many more.

Focus on Italy showcases the latest Italian music acts on the ESNS stage and puts them in front of an audience of industry professionals, media, and music lovers. Every year, ESNS highlights the best-emerging acts from a European country, showcasing the diversity of musical talent across Europe. In collaboration with Italia Music Export, Puglia Sounds and ER Music Commission.

ESNS25 Delegate Passes.
Join ESNS as a Delegate in January and meet with tastemakers from the European music industry, including representatives from companies like Spotify, Universal Music, Google/YouTube, Live Nation, UTA, See Tickets, MIDiA Research, Pollstar, IQ, and over a hundred European festivals and live music venues.
Delegate Passes for ESNS25 are now available at a Medium rate at ESNS.nl – Rates will go up soon.

Purchase a Delegate Pass.
ESNS Delegate Passes include:
-Fast-lane access to 250+ showcases.
-Full access to the ESNS Conference.
-Networking lounges and hospitality options.
-Access the ESNS Delegates Database.
-Access ESNS Analytics for up-to-date artist data.
Festival tickets for Eurosonic and Noorderslag will go on sale soon.

About ESNS.
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is an independent platform that puts European music talent in the global spotlight. ESNS offers European artists career-defining opportunities to break through and become tomorrow’s headliners.

Every January, Groningen (NL) transforms into the beating heart of the European music industry when ESNS hosts its showcase festival and music conference. Only the freshest European acts are invited to perform for passionate new fans and industry pros, helping them pave the way to the stages of major European music festivals.

ESNS works year-round to promote and support emerging talent. Through initiatives such as the European Talent Exchange, ESNS is committed to fostering a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive music sector where music is enjoyed by everyone.

To celebrate the rich and diverse European pop culture, ESNS presents several prestigious awards, including the Music Moves Europe Awards, the European Festival Awards, and the Popprijs. ESNS is also involved in essential initiatives, including Yourope, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Keychange, Take a Stand, and Green Deal Circular Festivals. Together, they strive for an innovative and impactful music sector.

ESNS has an impressive track record. 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.
Founded in 1986, ESNS will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026.

ESNS 2025 will take place from January 15-18, 2025, in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Press accreditation.
Press accreditation is necessary to attend the festival. The ESNS Press Centre provides all the information on obtaining accreditation.

H/T N.M.