European Talent Exchange reveals first wave of 2026 bookings

Off the back of a landmark 40th edition for Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), the event’s European Talent Exchange (ETE) is gearing up for another standout year for rising talent on the festival circuit.

Acts who perform at Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), which takes place in Groningen, the Netherlands, automatically join the European Talent Exchange. ESNS marked its 40th edition this January, showcasing over 300 European acts from 39 countries (a new record for the event). It drew over 40,000 industry professionals and music fans.

So far, 106 shows have been confirmed for 61 artists, who will appear at 39 partner festivals. ETA has a network of around 130 partner festivals in Europe and beyond.

Ireland’s Florence Road have already been confirmed for nine festivals, including Primavera Sound in Spain, Rock Werchter in Belgium,…

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