ESNS reveals first 40 acts for anniversary edition
The 40th edition of the Groningen-based showcase festival and conference will focus on talent from across Europe, foregoing a single-country spotlight
News By Lisa Henderson | 12 September 2025
Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) has confirmed the first wave of artists for its landmark 40th anniversary edition, set for 14–17 January 2026 in Groningen, the Netherlands.
The showcase festival and conference has announced 40 names, including Léonie Pernet (FR), Elín Hall (IS), MOIO (IE), Coca Puma (IT), Katarsis (LT), Lenny Monsou and Hiqpy (NL, FIDJU KITXORA (PT), BIJI (SE), Nadia Kadek (GB), snuggle (DK) and Valeria Stoica (RO).
Of the 40 acts unveiled, 36 acts are nominated by 32 EBU member radio stations, with Romania joining for the first time through new member Radio România Cultural.
The diversity of acts aligns with ESNS’s decision to forego a single-country spotlight for its 40th edition and focus talent from across Europe.
“These 40 artists show the incredible creativity coming from…
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