Irish acts lead 2026 European Talent Exchange bookings
Madra Salach, Dove Ellis, and Florence Road are among the most in-demand artists for this year's talent exchange programme
News By Hanna Ellington | 1 June 2026
Irish talent is leading the way for Eurosonic Noorderslag’s (ESNS) European Talent Exchange programme in 2026, ahead of the showcase and conference’s spotlight on the country’s emerging acts at next year’s event.
The mid-year results reveal that the programme has resulted in 256 shows featuring 115 artists from 32 countries, booked by 73 partner festivals across 28 countries. The Exchange network connects around 130 partner festivals in Europe and beyond.
Leading the bookings is six-piece Irish folk band Madra Salach, with 16 festival…
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