Switzerland 2020 focus of Eurosonic Noorderslag
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), an important platform for European music talent, puts a special focus on the best acts from one country every year in Groningen, the Netherlands. In 2020, it's Switzerland's turn.
According to the organizers, Switzerland not only has a very active and creative music scene, but also a high density of clubs and festivals, internationally networked radio stations and "an extremely lively independent label scene". "Extremely creative and original music in all genres" is currently being created in Switzerland, which would like to be presented in Groningen. Acts wishing to perform at ESNS 2020 can submit their application online from May 1 to September 1, 2019.
ESNS attracts more than 4000 professionals from all sectors of the entertainment industry, including over 400 European festivals. Each year, ESNS hosts more than 350 concerts in the city of Groningen and offers a comprehensive and focused conference program with around 150 panels and keynotes as well as a wide range of networking opportunities.
ESNS's track record includes the acts Alice Merton, Alma, BOY, Dua Lipa, Mario Batkovic, Sigrid, Sophie Hunger and Zeal & Ardor. In addition to Swiss acts such as Crimer, Flèche Love, Long Tall Jefferson and Danitsa, the following artists were also successful in this year's line-up (January 2019): Black Midi, Flohio, Fontaines D.C., girl in red, L'impératice, Manon Meurt, Mavi Phoenix, Pip Blom, Reykjavíkurdætur, SONS and Tamino.
More info:
https://swiss-music-export.com/2019/03/01/esns-to-focus-on-switzerland-in-2020
Image above: Zeal & Ardor, 2018. photo: Sam Town from Birmingham, UK / wikimedia commons
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