ESNS ‘committed to Groningen’ amid venue plans
The Netherlands-hailing conference's longtime HQ, De Oosterpoort, is set to be redeveloped in the coming years
News By James Hanley | 15 April 2025
Organisers of Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) say the conference remains “fully committed to Groningen”, despite expressing mixed feelings over plans for the Dutch city’s live music scene.
It was revealed last week that Groningen is to gain a new 3,200-cap venue, Grote Popzaal, as part of a scheme that will also involve the redevelopment of De Oosterpoort – the longtime home of ESNS.
The project was selected by the city council ahead of a separate proposal for a multipurpose complex –…
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