ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is Europe’s leading showcase festival and music conference. ESNS will be back in January 2026 with it's celebratory 40th editon! For four vibrant days, Groningen (The Netherlands) will transform again into a career-launching stage for Europe's best emerging artists, with over 300 acts seizing their moment to shine.
At European Talent Exchange, we believe live music doesn’t just sound good, it moves borders, connects cultures, and kickstarts careers. We’re here to fast-track the next wave of European artists by getting them on international stages and turning up the volume on fresh voices from every genre, language, and identity.
Our secret sauce? A solid (we’ve been around for more than 20 years!) and buzzing network of incredible festivals, music export offices and media partners all across Europe and beyond. We all share the goal of working towards more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable careers for emerging European artists.
By pulling talent from every corner of the continent, we aim to give them the spotlight (and the crowd) they deserve.
