ESNS adds all fifteen acts nominated for the Music Moves Europe Awards to its 2025 line-up. The Music Moves Europe Awards celebrate emerging artists who represent the European sound of today and tomorrow. Delegate Passes and Festival Tickets are available now at ESNS.nl
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music, announces fifteen new acts for its 39th edition line-up by confirming all Music Moves Europe Awards (MME Awards) nominees to showcase at ESNS25.
Yesterday, the fifteen artists nominated for the prestigious MME Awards were announced at Ireland Music Week in Dublin and at the SoAlive Music Conference in Sofia and Reconnect in Brno. Today, ESNS adds the complete list of nominated acts to its 2025 showcase festival line-up.
The MME Awards nominees playing ESNS25 are Boko Yout (se), Daniela Pes (it), HILLARI (no), Joalin (fi), Judeline (es), Kingfishr (ie), Loverman (be), Maella (cz), Mina Okabe (dk), Naomi Sharon (nl), Night Tapes (ee), UCHE YARA (at), Woomb (bg), Yamê (fr), and Zimmer90 (de).
The entire ESNS line-up immediately joins the European Talent Exchange program, increasing their chances of getting booked at major European festivals after showcasing at ESNS.
The MME Awards is the European Union prize celebrating emerging artists representing today’s and tomorrow’s European sound. The MME Awards are designed to accelerate the international careers of upcoming European artists. Earlier MME Awards winners include Alyona Alyona, Christine and the Queens, Dua Lipa, Hozier, Meduza, ROSALÍA, Sans Soucis, Stromae, and Zaho de Sagazan.
Winners will be revealed at the MME Awards ceremony on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at ESNS25.
Earlier, ESNS announced 46 acts for its 2025 line-up, including Baby Lasagna (hr, HRT HR1 Radio), Glintsal (be, VRT Studio Brussel), Käärijä (fi, YLE X), and MRCY (uk-eng, BBC Introducing). Also, ESNS announced the first keynotes and featured speakers for the ESNS Conference.
Discover the festival line-up here. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks.
ESNS25 Delegate Passes
Join ESNS as a Delegate in January and meet with tastemakers from the European music industry, including representatives from companies like Spotify, Universal Music, Google/YouTube, Live Nation, UTA, See Tickets, MIDiA Research, Pollstar, IQ, and over a hundred European festivals and live music venues.
Delegate Passes for ESNS25 are now available at a Late rate at ESNS.nl
Purchase a Delegate Pass
ESNS Delegate Passes include:
- Fast-lane access to 250+ showcases
- Full access to the ESNS Conference
- Networking lounges and hospitality options
- Access the ESNS Delegates Database
- Access ESNS Analytics for up-to-date artist data
Festival tickets for Eurosonic and Noorderslag are available at ESNS.nl
About ESNS
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is an independent platform that puts European music talent in the global spotlight. ESNS offers European artists career-defining opportunities to break through and become tomorrow’s headliners.
Every January, Groningen (NL) transforms into the beating heart of the European music industry when ESNS hosts its showcase festival and music conference. Only the freshest European acts are invited to perform for passionate new fans and industry pros, helping them pave the way to the stages of major European music festivals.
ESNS works year-round to promote and support emerging talent. Through initiatives such as the European Talent Exchange, ESNS is committed to fostering a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive music sector where music is enjoyed by everyone.
To celebrate the rich and diverse European pop culture, ESNS presents several prestigious awards, including the Music Moves Europe Awards, the European Festival Awards, and the Popprijs. ESNS is also involved in essential initiatives, including Yourope, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Keychange, Take a Stand, and Green Deal Circular Festivals. Together, they strive for an innovative and impactful music sector.
ESNS has an impressive track record. Many European artists played their first international show in Groningen or were discovered through ESNS by their label, talent agency, or a large summer festival. ESNS alumni include AURORA, Stromae, Christine and the Queens, Buraka Som Sistema, Fontaines D.C., Sigrid, Marina Satti & Fonés, Altin Gün, Priya Ragu, The Haunted Youth, The XX, Robyn, Tramhaus, Sam Smith, Hozier, Alyona Alyona, Viagra Boys, Zaho de Sagazan, freekind., Kaleo, Chalk, Fat Dog, and many more.
Founded in 1986, ESNS will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026.
ESNS 2025 will take place from January 15-18, 2025, in Groningen, the Netherlands.
Press accreditation
Press accreditation is necessary to attend the festival. The ESNS Press Centre provides all the information on obtaining accreditation.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
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