FESTIVAL GUIDE 2018 - FESTIVALS NOT TO MISS IN 2018
From discovering the best new bands, to dancing poolside or on a beach, partying in a fortress or experiencing the surreal midnight sun, wallet friendly European hotspots and amazing city festivals to combine with long weekends of culture, gastronomic delights and sightseeing, There's something for everyone. Get ready for a festival holiday of a lifetime in 2018!
There’s a festival something for every festival adventurer, are you ready? Here’s 8 unforgettable festivals not to miss in 2018.
GET YOUR FIX OF NEW BANDS AT EUROSONIC NOORDERSLAG IN THE NETHERLANDS
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the place to discover and access the very best emerging European music talent. The event has a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene, with now well-known names such as Aurora, Blossoms, Dua Lipa, Hozier, Mø, Lost Frequencies, Royal Blood, and the XX having played at ESNS as up and coming talents.
The B2B side of the event attracts more than 4,000 entertainment industry professionals from all sections of the industry, including representatives of over 400 European festivals, managers, agents, publishers, labels, tech companies and event suppliers. Each year, ESNS stages more than 350 showcases all over the city of Groningen as well as offering a comprehensive and focused conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes. The event also hosts multiple networking opportunities, annual meetings by music associations, pitch sessions, dinners, parties and dedicated areas featuring the very latest thinking and technical innovation in the music, media, interactive and production industries. At this year's edition Denmark will be the ESNS focus country.
ESNS takes place from 17 - 20 January 2018. More info available at. eurosonic-noorderslag.nl
ENJOY THE POOLSIDE PARTIES AT SEA STAR FESTIVAL IN CROATIA
After an electric premiere edition Sea Star festival is set to return to beautiful Stella Maris laguna in Umag on May 25th and 26th, while the opening day will take place on May 24th and the after party on Sunday, May 27th. Put together by the team behind EXIT Festival, the first Sea Star festival closed with rapturous applause, firmly proving that it is worthy of the nomination for 'Best European New Festival' at the prestigious European Festival Awards. Stunning location, 6+ stages, more than 70 world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Umag is a beautiful Istrian town, rich in Mediterranean spirit, historical baroque and renaissance buildings and narrow streets that lead to numerous authentic restaurants making it the perfect place to chill out after dancing all night.
Sea Star takes place from 24 - 27 May 2018. More info available at seastarfestival.com
EXPERIENCE THE SURREAL MIDNIGHT SUN AT SECRET SOLSTICE FESTIVAL IN ICELAND
Celebrating their fifth anniversary, 2018 promises to be Secret Solstice’s biggest edition yet! Taking place in Reykjavik from 21-24 June during the surreal summer solstice (meaning the sun never sets), the festival has firmly established itself on the bucket list for every true festival-geek wanting to be a part of this truly unique experience. Secret Solstice is Iceland’s premiere music festival, each year welcoming an eclectic lineup to the naturally breathtaking country for main stage sets, glacier raves, midnight sun boat parties and secret lagoon blowouts. By combining a high caliber of music talent alongside side events that showcase the incredible Icelandic landscape, Secret Solstice have created a not-to-be-missed festival experience in one of the most breathtaking corners of the world.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
PARTY IN A FORTRESS OVERLOOKING THE RIVER DANUBE AT EXIT FESTIVAL IN SERBIA
Just a short ride away from the Serbian capital Belgrade, the magical Petrovaradin Fortress set high on the banks of the river Danube in Novi Sad provides the perfect setting for the EXIT Festival. Started as a student protest in 2000 fighting for political change and freedom, EXIT continues to spread positive vibes, promoting change and positive education, supporting many community and humanitarian missions, while throwing a damn good party. The award winning festival has something for music lovers of all genres with a diverse mix of artists performing on numerous stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels. Also renowned for it’s amazing atmosphere and energy the Dance Arena champions the who’s who in the electronic music world set in the awe inspiring moat of the fortress, it’s that special moment when the sun’s rays shine over the fortress walls and your favourite tune is belting through the soundsystem and into your soul!. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
EXIT takes place from 12-15 July 2017. More info available at exitfest.org.
ENJOY THE PICTURESQUE WOODLAND SETTING OF POSITIVUS FESTIVAL IN LATVIA
Taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Salacgriva in Latvia,Positivus is the largest music and arts festival in the Baltic States, transporting chart-topping headliners, underground emerging talent and exciting art and dance stages to their unspoiled atmospheric coastal setting amid stunning woodland. Festival goers can dip their toes in the baltic sea or take in the atmosphere in a hammock beneath the trees while enjoying a rich diversity of international chart toppers and underground emerging talent in this idyllic holiday location. Positivus also offers art and dance stages giving festival goers a variety of activities and stalls selling locally made designer clothing and accessories, giving festival goers plenty to see and do during the 3 day event. Positivus was also recognised in the 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013.
Positivus takes place from 20 - 22 July. More info available at positivusfestival.com
DISCOVER THE BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AT OFF FESTIVAL IN KATOWICE
A truly unique boutique music festival, OFF Festival takes place in ‘Three Lake Valley’, Katowice – a beautiful green oasis in the heart of industrial Silesia. OFF is a way of life, one that flies in the face of current trends and stays true to itself, and the ethos of organiser Artur Rojek is firmly aimed at supporting art and music with the festival bringing many acts to Poland for the first time. OFF Festival’s reputation is growing year on year driven by the festivals forward–thinking, eclectic music policy and it’s bold and eclectic lineups. From the greatest alternative music stars from around the world to the increasingly strong Polish scene, OFF festival has inspiring music in abundance and the organisers and crowd have one serious finger on the pulse when it comes to music. As well as discovering new music festival goers can also discover the city of Katowice with plenty of art and culture to soak up and a huge choice of bars and restaurants to delve into.
OFF Festival takes place from 3-5 August 2017. More info available at off-festival.pl
ENJOY THE BIGGEST HEADLINERS AT LOWLANDS FESTIVAL IN THE NETHERLANDS
Get ready for A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise 2018. Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands features some of the biggest headliners, impressive installations including the new iconic armadillo food and drink area, plus unique covers for all stages so you can enjoy all the music rain or shine. Just over an hours drive from Amsterdam you can easily mix your festival trip with a few days city break in Amsterdam. As well as all the amazing artists, Lowlands has so many others things to do from enjoying a soak in the hot tubs, to taking part in science experiments! The festival has also been shortlisted for several awards in the European Festival Awards including ‘Best Major Festival’ and ‘Best Line Up’, Tickets include festival entry, camping + shuttle bus from / to railway station or Dronten Lelystad. Save the date now!
Lowlands takes place from 17 - 19 August. More info available at lowlands.nl
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC CULTURE AT THE AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT
Amsterdam’s thriving club and nightlife scene is well documented and for 5 days a year the city becomes the centre of the electronic music world as over 395,000 visitors flock to the city for the Amsterdam Dance Event. The ultimate music festival for fans of electronic music features more than 2,500 international artists performing in more than 100 of Amsterdam’s most celebrated venues including Melkweg, Gashouder, Claire, Shelter, Paradiso, the NDSM Docklands and De School. In addition to the extensive line-up of the ADE Festival, the ADE Conference also offers music enthusiasts and artists a large and varied day program featuring a wealth of dance music-related seminars, artist Q&A’s exhibitions, films, documentaries, DJ showcases and gear master classes, taking place across Amsterdam’s five main districts, utilising historical locations and unique venues across the city.
ADE takes place from 17-21 October 2018. More info available at amsterdam-dance-event.nl.
DANCE ON THE BEACH AT SEA DANCE FESTIVAL IN MONTENEGRO
Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers party people from all over the world to dance together on the beautiful beach in Budva, Montenegro. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. With a stunning beach location and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. Sea Dance is one of Europe’s hottest summer destinations. Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination this country is well worth checking out. Montenegro has towering mountains perfect for hiking and mountain biking as well as some of the world’s best unspoiled beaches on the Adriatic Sea. And if that wasn’t enough Montenegro featured in the James Bond Film Casino Royale and if it’s good enough for Bond, it’s good enough for us!
Sea Dance dates will be announced soon.. More info available at seadancefestival.me
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ADE Announces 2018 dates
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s leading event for electronic music, will take place from the 17th to 21st of October, 2018. The organisers are expecting around 400,000 national and international visitors for the 23rd edition.
During ADE there will be a range of activities focused on South Korea. Director Richard Zijlma states: “The South Korean electronic music scene is growing rapidly, thanks to technological innovation and smart crossovers. During ADE we will focus on the very best the country has to offer across a wide range of festival and conference events.”
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, is the world’s largest club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, with last year’s edition featuring over 2,500 artists and 550 speakers in a record breaking 160 venues. The event attracted visitors from over 90 countries over five days featuring every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture.
The organisers are committed to growing the day and nighttime activities once again in 2018 through established partnerships with cultural institutions, and by adding new pavilions focused on countries. “The addition of pavilions creates extra possibilities to meet and network for music industry professionals but also provides a means to show the innovative power of individual territories in front of an international audience,” states Zijlma.
The complete day and night program will be announced over the coming months. For more information about ADE: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/about-ade/
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma.
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OFF Festival Katowice 2018: Announcing the First Artists
OFF Festival are excited to announce the first confirmed artists. They’re original, they’re psychedelic and they’re kaleidoscopic: Grizzly Bear, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing Some Loud Thunder, John Mausand Marlon Williams are coming to Katowice in August. Get your OFF Festival passes now at a special early-bird prices. There’s no better Christmas gift than that!
A truly unique boutique music festival, OFF Festival takes place in Three Pond Valley, Katowice – a beautiful green oasis in the heart of industrial Silesia.
OFF Festival champions musical discovery bringing many acts to Poland for the first time. With an eclectic music policy from the greatest alternative music stars from around the world to the increasingly strong Polish scene, OFF festival is small but mighty and has inspiring music in abundance.
OFF Festival has also been shortlisted for ‘Best European Festival’ award and has been listed by "Time Magazine" and "The Guardian" as one of the top 10 festivals in the world.
The city of Katowice is also worth exploring to get your fix of music and culture so you can not only discover new music, but also a new city. Katowice has recently undergone a massive renovation and revitalization project. It has been also granted the title of UNESCO City of Music. Katowice is the birthplace of two worldwide renowned composers: WojciechKilar and HenrykMikołajGórecki. With it's unique industrial sights it is located near another culturally and historically important city - Cracow.
Grizzly Bear
If there’s one band on the US indie scene today that can blaze new trails in American folk music while remaining faithful to the lessons of the Beach Boys, and that can be as catchy as they are challenging, blending jazz and art rock with pop, then that band is, without a doubt, Grizzly Bear. But it would be unfair to brand this Brooklyn quartet as a group of savvy counterfeiters: their music — a dense web of gripping and at times slightly psychedelic sonic ideas — is a purely original invention. It’s also one that’s garnered rave reviews from audiences and critics alike since their debut Horn of Plenty (2004). Grizzly Bear’s follow-up Yellow House (ranked among the top albums of 2006 by The New York Times and Pitchfork) secured their spot in the top echelons of alternative rock, while later efforts, including this year’s Painted Ruins, only reinforced their status. But as we’ll all see on a warm summer night this August, this bear’s natural habitat is the stage.
John Maus
His music has been described as a mash-up of punk, catchy soundtracks to ‘80s blockbusters, the unremitting poppiness of Moroder, and the spiritual qualities of Medieval and Baroque music. A bit much?Quite the opposite. A philosopher by training, a music theorist by passion, and a practitioner by vocation, John Maus makes music that combines and juxtaposes all of these qualities in a carefully concocted brew. His music — steeped in nostalgia for antiquated sounds, melodies and moods — is considered the progenitor of hypnagogic pop, but John’s not one to let himself be typecast as a stately founding father. His music is alive and in constant flux: an endless stream of surprises, which you’ll hear on his upcoming album Addendum (slated for this spring) and, of course, at his live show in Katowice.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing Some Loud Thunder
A powerful bang doesn’t just stun you for a moment — it leaves your sensitive ears ringing for a long time. That’s exactly what happened with Some Loud Thunder, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s sophomore album, released (believe it or not) ten years ago. Alec Ounsworth proved on the record that the band’s two-year-old debut had rightfully made waves on the indie scene. Produced by Dave Fridmann, Some Loud Thunder explored themes from the previous album while branching out in all directions, making this extraordinary release difficult to stomach at first, but ultimately giving us a satisfying experience that has stood the test of time. So here’s what we’re gonna do: we’re going to clap, we’re going to sing, and we’re going to dance — after all, “Satan Said Dance.”
Marlon Williams
Imagine someone who could win over fans of Morrissey, Chris Isaak, Bon Iver and DevendraBanhart. Someone with a voice that could just as easily come from a conceited dandy, a big-city kid, or an effortlessly laid-back, off-the-grid hippy. Marlon Williams, a singer-songwriter from New Zealand with an amazing voice, is just such a person. Recorded and released in his come country, Marlon’s eponymous debut launched him onto the international music scene. Seizing the opportunity, the artist recorded his follow-up album in California with producer Noah Georgeson (the one who worked on Brodka’sClashes). Make Way for Love comes out in February. Everybody make way for Marlon, because he’s coming to Katowice as a star.
As we’ve already announced, the 2018 OFF Festival Katowice will take place August 3–5 at its usual venue, Three Pond Valley. Three-day passes are now available at the OFF Shop for 260 PLN. This price lasts until February 18 or until the first batch of tickets is sold out! Campground tickets are also available for 70 PLN.
Everyone who has been to OFF Festival highlights it's unique atmosphere, which has to be experienced to fully understand what the festival is really about!
Website: http://off-festival.pl/en
Iceland’s Secret Solstice Festival Announce Exclusive Performances Inside A Glacier and Lava Tunnel
Celebrating their fifth anniversary, the most unique festival on the planet returns with two once in a lifetime side events.
June 21-24, 2018
Reykjavik, Iceland
“Secret Solstice is shaping up to be one of the standout international events on the summer calendar” - Billboard
[YouTube] Into The Glacier + The Lava Tunnel 2017 Recap - Watch Here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it5PuAgULHE&feature=youtu.be
Iceland’s Secret Solstice, the bucket-list music festival held during 96 hours of straight sunlight in Reykjavik from June 21-24 2018 announces the return of their signature side events, Into The Glacier and The Lava Tunnel for their fifth edition. Combining a world-class music festival with the many one of a kind attractions that the land of fire and ice has to offer, Secret Solstice will once again prove why it has earned the title of the world’s “most unique festival” thanks to their spectacular event experiences you can’t find anywhere else.
Named by The New York Times as one of “20 Places To Travel In Your 20s”, there are many reasons that Iceland is a popular destination for tourists eager to experience the country’s otherworldly landscape of glaciers and volcanic deserts. Recently nominated by The European Festival Awards, the carbon-neutral festival attracts visitors from across the world keen to dance in the rays of the never setting midnight sun to a world-class and diverse musical lineup whilst experiencing many of the country’s extraordinary environmental attractions. Just outside Reykjavik, visitors can discover supernatural landscapes boasting beautiful waterfalls, icy glaciers, black sand beaches, and vast volcanic fields as well as world-famous sites like the Blue Lagoon and Game of Thrones filming locations. More accessible than ever from worldwide destinations it’s not hard to see why Reykjavik is the second most popular destination by travel search engine Kayak.
Utilizing the country’s stunning natural settings and spaces, the Secret Solstice side events cater to both music and nature lovers, offering once in a lifetime, jaw-dropping experiences. Whilst stepping inside Europe’s second largest glacier Langjökull or journeying deep into a 5,000 year old Lava Tunnel, those lucky enough to snap up one of the highly prized tickets will be treated to intimate and exclusive performances from Icelandic and international artists. For thousands of years what lay beneath the surface of the Langjökull glacier was considered a mystery and it was only recently that humans were able to see the spectacular blue ice buried 130 feet beneath the surface. Equally as breathtaking, the journey into the magnificent lava caves at Raufarhólshellir is a chance to witness what happens underground during a volcanic eruption which results in natural ice sculptures and stalactites in connecting lava tubes that form natural subterranean arteries. With extremely limited tickets available for Into The Glacier on Saturday June 23 and The Lava Tunnel taking place on Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, these events are sure to sell out.
Past editions of Secret Solstice have featured the likes of Anderson .Paak, Big Sean, Chaka Khan, Die Antwoord, Dubfire, Foo Fighters, Kerri Chandler, Jamie Jones, Of Monsters and Men, Radiohead, Rick Ross, The Black Madonna, The Prodigy, Wu-Tang Clan, and many more top international and local Icelandic acts. By combining a high caliber of music talent alongside side events that showcase the incredible Icelandic landscape, Secret Solstice have created a not-to-be-missed festival experience in one of the most breathtaking corners of the world. Stay tuned for phase 1 and side event lineup announcements coming soon!
Tickets to Into The Glacier on Saturday June 23 2018 are on sale Thursday December 7 for £241 via http://secretsolstice.is/side-events/
Tickets to The Lava Tunnel on Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24 2018 are on sale Thursday December 7 for £179 via http://secretsolstice.is/side-events/
Super early-bird tickets for Secret Solstice Festival 2018 start at £117 Camping, and VIP Early-bird tickets are also on sale through the Secret Solstice website.
Full tour packages including flights, tickets and accomodation with Iceland’s top services including hotels, rentals, and airport transfers will also be available for the 2018 edition. More details coming soon!
Secret Solstice 2018 Ticket Information:
Super Early-bird:
$151 USD | 117 GBP | 127 EUR | 15900 ISK
Super Early-bird + Camping:
$217 USD | 169 GBP | 183 EUR | 22900 ISK
VIP:
$379 USD | 293 GBP | 318 EUR | 39900 ISK
VIP + Camping:
$445 USD | 345 GBP | 374 EUR | 46900 ISK
More information visit www.secretsolstice.is
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ESNS completes festival line ups with Alma, Skott, Youngr and more
ESNS will take place in Groningen (The Netherlands) in January 2018. The event hosts showcase festivals Eurosonic and Noorderslag, a music conference and several awards ceremonies.
Playlists: Eurosonic Noorderslag is one of the best places to discover new music. Segmented by genre, these playlists are the easiest and most comprehensive way of checking the programme out.
All #ESNS18 playlists: Deezer, YouTube, Spotify. Also get familiar with the EBBA 2018 winners by listening to the #EBBA18 playlist.
About ESNS: ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the place to discover and access the very best emerging European music talent. The event has a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene, with now well-known names such as Alma, Ásgeir, Aurora, Dua Lipa, Hozier, HER, Mø, My Baby, Rejjie Snow, Lost Frequencies, Roosevelt, Royal Blood, Seinabo Sey and Vök, having played at ESNS as up and coming talents. The B2B side of the event attracts more than 4,000 entertainment industry professionals from all sections of the industry, including representatives of over 400 European festivals, managers, agents, publishers, labels, tech companies and event suppliers. Each year, ESNS stages more than 350 showcases all over the city of Groningen as well as offering a comprehensive and focused conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes. The event also hosts multiple networking opportunities, annual meetings by music associations, pitch sessions, dinners, parties and dedicated areas featuring the very latest thinking and technical innovation in the music, media, interactive and production industries. At this year's edition Denmark will be the ESNS focus country.
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Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
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10 European Border Breakers Awards Winners Revealed
Vote for your favourite EBBA winner and win a trip to the EBBA show and Eurosonic music festival.
The last act of the 10 winners of the European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA) 2018 was revealed today. The European music prize dedicated to up-and-coming acts, this year go to the following;
Alice Merton (Germany)
Alma (Finland)
Blanche (Belgium)
Kristian Kostov (Bulgaria)
Off Bloom (Denmark)
Salvador Sobral (Portugal)
Sigrid (Norway
Skott (Sweden)
The Blaze (France)
Youngr (UK)
The awards recognise new acts based on success outside their own country, and from now until Christmas, music fans can vote online for their favourite EBBA winner. The act that receives the most votes will win the 'Public Choice Award'.
EBBA ceremony
All the winners will feature in the award show, hosted by musician and presenter Jools Holland. Watch the show live on Wednesday the 17th of January, 7:15 PM CET on the European Border Breaker website (www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu).
Public Choice Award - EBBA 2018
From December 4th until Christmas, fans are invited to vote for their favourite artist among the winners on the European Border Breaker website (www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu). The winner of Public Choice Award will be revealed at the EBBA ceremony live in Groningen. Last year’s Public Choice Award winner, emerging UK artist Dua Lipa, has gone on to become a chart-topping act.
Win a trip to the EBBA
By voting, European music fans are in with a chance of winning an expenses-paid trip to Groningen to attend the award show and the Eurosonic festival. Up to ten voters, chosen at random from different countries, will be invited to the award ceremony. Each will be able to bring a friend with flight and hotel costs covered.
The EBBA
The EBBA celebrate new, border-breaking artists who create today’s and tomorrow's music. From Adele (United Kingdom) to Christine & the Queens (France), EBBA winners represent some of the standout European artists of recent years. Other previous winners include Dua Lipa, Stromae, Gabriel Rios, Hozier, Of Monsters and Men, Mumford & Sons, Aurora, Disclosure, John Newman, C2C, Tokio Hotel, The Script, Years and Years, Robin Schulz, Carnival Youth, MØ and Melanie di Biasio.
From enthusiastic gig-goers out on the weekend to the industry dedicated to making the music you love, it is clear that Music Moves Europe. The EBBA are one of the ways the EU celebrates European popular and contemporary music, bringing the artists, the industry and the fans together to celebrate the very best of European musical diversity.
15th edition of the EBBA
Every year, 10 European artists receive an EBBA in recognition of their success in countries other than their own. This success is measured through a combination of airplay, sales, live performances in Europe, and position in the European Border Breakers Charts. To be eligible for the 2018 awards, the artists must have achieved border-breaking success with their first international release in Europe between 1st August 2016 and 31 July 2017 and originate from a country participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme.
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Alma announced as winner of 2018 European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA)
Helsinki, Finland, December 1th: Alma is confirmed as a winner of a 2018 European Border Breakers Award (EBBA), the European music award for emerging artists who have seen outstanding success across Europe. Alma was surprised by DJ Anne Lainto live on Uuden musiikin Aamuvuoro at YleX Radio.
The 21-year-old Finnish songwriter ALMA is known for her musical talent and songwriting. Debut song Karma is one of those instant pop gems that earned her two Finnish Grammys and comparisons to Rihanna, or 'the voice of Amy Winehouse with Crystal Castles' electronic pop'. She scores smash hit after smash hit (with German EDM-producer Felix Jaehn and recently American hip hop artist French Montana), is signed to Universal Music and made quite an impression at the BBC Radio 1 Future Festival and at Eurosonic 2017. She’s currently working on her debut album with the likes of MNEK, Rudimental, Gorgon City, Sub Focus, 2 Inch Punch and Charli XCX.
EBBA ceremony
Earlier, Kristian Kostov (Bulgaria), Youngr (UK), Blanche (Belgium), Alice Merton (Germany), Sigrid (Norway), Skott (Sweden), Off Bloom (Denmark) and Salvador Sobral (Portugal) were also announced as winners of an EBBA. The winners will receive their award in a ceremony hosted by TV personality and musician Jools Holland at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival in Groningen, Netherlands, on 17 January 2018. The ceremony will also feature performances by the winning acts.
Public Choice Award
All EBBA winners are also in the running to win the Public Choice Award. Fans from all over the world can vote online from December 4th up to Christmas for their favourite emerging artist. The winner of the Public Choice Award will be announced during the EBBA ceremony at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival in Groningen. Up to ten voters, chosen at random from different countries, will be invited to the award ceremony. Each winner will be able to bring a friend with the flight and hotel costs covered by Eurosonic Noorderslag.
The EBBA
The EBBA celebrate new and border-breaking artists who create today and tomorrow's music. From Dua Lipa (UK) to Alan Walker (Norway), the EBBA winners represent some of the standout European sounds of recent years. Other previous winners include Adele, Christine & the Queens, Stromae, Gabriel Rios, Hozier, Of Monsters and Men, Mumford & Sons, Aurora, Disclosure, John Newman, C2C, Tokio Hotel, The Script, Years and Years, Robin Schulz, Carnival Youth, MØ and Selah Sue.
From the group of enthusiastic gig-goers out on the weekend to the industry dedicated to making the music you love, it is clear that Music Moves Europe. The EBBA are one of the EU's ways of celebrating European popular and contemporary music, by bringing the artists, the industry and the fans together to celebrate European music.
15th edition of EBBA
Every year, 10 European artists receive an EBBA in recognition of their success in countries other than their own. This success is measured by a combination of airplay, sales, live performances in Europe, and position in the European Border Breakers Charts. To be eligible for the 2018 awards, the artists must have achieved border-breaking success with their first international release in Europe between 1 August 2016 and 31 July 2017 and come from a country participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme.
The EBBA, now in their 15th year, is an EU Prize, organised by Eurosonic Noorderslag in partnership with the European Commission (Creative Europe) and the European Broadcasting Union, with support from Buma Cultuur, the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Province of Groningen, the City of Groningen and Music Week.
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ETEP 2017: Record number of bookings for new artists
In its 15th year, ESNS’s European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP) has for the third time in a row managed to generate a record number of bookings for upcoming music talent on European festivals. With a total of 424 shows by 164 acts in over 30 countries, ETEP ensures the circulation of fresh, bright, young talent across the continent.
We are more than delighted that over 100 festivals are giving these European acts a stage to perform to new audiences from the small and intimate such as Haldern Pop, talent-driven The Great Escape and the major and award winning festivals such as Rock am Ring and Roskilde.
In total ETEP has facilitated 3518 shows by 1254 artists in over 30 countries from the start of the programme in 2003.
ETEP 2017 Results
British band SHAME is at the top of the ETEP 2017 list with a record-breaking 17 ETEP shows! ‘It was good for us to play Eurosonic, it enables you to play for so many more people, it’s a good stepping point!
Top 10: ETEP ARTIST CHART
1. Shame (gb) 17 shows
2. Her (fr) 8 shows
3. Klangstof (nl) 8 shows
4. Rejjie Snow (ie) 8 shows
5. Alma (fi) 7 shows
6. J. Bernardt (be) 7 shows
7. Tommy Cash (ee) 6 shows
8. Fil Bo Riva (it/de) 6 shows
9. Faber (ch) 6 shows
10. Throes + The Shine (pt) 5 shows
For a full overview of all ETEP shows and acts go to www.etep.nl
Top 11: ETEP FESTIVAL CHART
1. The Great Escape (gb) 33 shows
2. Reeperbahn Festival (de) 27 shows
3. Haldern Pop (de) 15 shows
4. Sziget Festival (hu) 15 shows
5. Europavox (fr) 14 shows
6. Glastonbury (gb) 12 shows
7. c/o pop Festival (de) 11 shows
8. Lowlands (nl) 11 shows
9. Dour Festival (be) 10 shows
10. Tallinn Music Week (ee) 10 shows
11. Waves Vienna (at) 10 shows
For a full overview of all ETEP festivals go to www.etep.nl
Why ETEP?
The European Talent Exchange Programme was introduced to make the “exchange” of European artists across Europe possible on a greater scale than ever before. An initiative of Eurosonic Noorderslag, each year artist that play as part of the showcase festival are eligible to participate in the European Talent Exchange Programme. ETEP then facilitates the bookings of European acts on festivals and generates extensive radio and media exposure for these artists in co-operation with the European Broadcasting Union and local media. In this way, ETEP aims to give a boost to the careers of European acts.
Looking forward to ETEP 2018!
We proudly welcome Acoustic Lakeside Festival (AT), BUSH (HU), Immergut Festival (DE), Metronome Festival (CH), Revolution Festival (RO), Rock in Rio (PT), Tremor (PT), TRNSMT (GB), Woodstock Festival (PL), Zermett Unplugged (CZ) to ETEP in 2018, bringing us to a total of 110 ETEP-festivals. Furthermore, we’d like to welcome our new partners: Why Portugal, Music Estonia, Iceland Music Export (IMX) and the PRS Foundation to the platform. By welcoming them to the ETEP family, we generate even more opportunities for European artists to showcase their music!
We keep investing in a well spread Geographical coverage both in festivals as in members, therefore we have expanded the platform to 16 members from 15 countries. But, we want to go further. To facilitate even more exposure, we want to increase the visibility of European artists outside of Europe. Therefore, we will start inviting music festivals from outside of Europe to join the ETEP programme.
Another new aim for the programme is to strengthen the capacity of the emerging artist and their managements to build and sustain an international music career. Therefore, we will develop a designated educational and training programme for artists on how the international music industry works, what their chances are, how they can develop a career, attract audiences. As part of this we will be hosting sessions in the artist village during Eurosonic Noorderslag.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Youngr wins 2018 European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA)
Youngr (UK) is announced as a winner of a 2018 European Border Breakers Award (EBBA), the European music award for emerging artists who have seen outstanding success across Europe.
British musician Dario Darnell is now taking charts and concert halls alike by storm under the monniker Youngr with his addictive, sweet pop music. First single Out Of My System is an emotional electronic pop gem that racked up 30 million streams on Spotify alone. Another way of conveying the message is through his trademark one-take live video's. Darnell used to be in electronic pop duo Picture Book with his brother Lorne and is actually the son of American artist Kid Creole. Now the talented multi-instrumentalist is making some very serious strides on its own.
More info on the awards here: www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu
EBBA ceremony
Earlier, Blanche (Belgium), Alice Merton (Germany), Sigrid (Norway), Skott (Sweden), Off Bloom (Denmark) and Salvador Sobral (Portugal) were also announced as winners of an EBBA. A total of ten artists will be awarded an EBBA over the coming weeks. The winners will receive their award in a ceremony hosted by TV personality and musician Jools Holland at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival in Groningen, Netherlands, on 17 January 2018. The ceremony will also feature performances by the winning acts.
Public Choice Award
All EBBA winners are also in the running to win the Public Choice Award. Fans from all over the world can vote online from the end of November up to Christmas for their favourite emerging artist. The winner of the Public Choice Award will be announced during the EBBA ceremony at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival in Groningen. Up to ten voters, chosen at random from different countries, will be invited to the award ceremony. Each winner will be able to bring a friend with the flight and hotel costs covered by Eurosonic Noorderslag.
The EBBA
The EBBA celebrate new and border-breaking artists who create today and tomorrow's music. From Adele (United Kingdom) to Christine & the Queens (France), the EBBA winners represent some of the standout European sounds of recent years. Other previous winners include Dua Lipa, Stromae, Gabriel Rios, Hozier, Of Monsters and Men, Mumford & Sons, Aurora, Disclosure, John Newman, C2C, Tokio Hotel, The Script, Years and Years, Robin Schulz, Carnival Youth, MØ and Selah Sue.
From the group of enthusiastic gig-goers out on the weekend to the industry dedicated to making the music you love, Music Moves Europe. The EBBA are one of the EU's ways of celebrating European popular and contemporary music, by bringing the artists, the industry and the fans together to celebrate European music.
15th edition of EBBA
Every year, 10 European artists receive an EBBA to recognise their success in countries other than their own. This success is measured by: airplay, sales, live performances in Europe, position in the European Border Breakers Charts
To be eligible for the 2018 awards, the artists must have achieved border-breaking success with their first international release in Europe between 1 August 2015 and 31 July 2016 and come from a country participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme.
The EBBA, now in their 15th year, is an EU Prize, organised by Eurosonic Noorderslag in partnership with the European Commission (Creative Europe) and the European Broadcasting Union, with support from Buma Cultuur, the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Province of Groningen, the City of Groningen and Music Week.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Kristian Kostov confirmed as a winner of a 2018 European Border Breakers Award (EBBA)
Kristian Kostov (bg) is confirmed as a winner of a 2018 European Border Breakers Award (EBBA), the European music award for emerging artists who have seen outstanding success across Europe.
Kristian Kostov
His singing has brought Kristian Kostov a long way. He got to the final of The Voice Kids Russia and finished as runner-up in X Factor Bulgaria, the country which he represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. After a great performance Kristian and his song Beautiful Mess came in second place yet again in the final. He has been singing since the age of 6, first in musical group Neposedy and after 2011 as a solo artist. This 17-year old is already one of the most popular up-and-coming artists in Bulgaria and Russia. His voice earned him comparisons to singers like James Arthur, Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran.
www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu
EBBA ceremony
Earlier, Blanche (Belgium), Alice Merton (Germany), Sigrid (Norway), Skott (Sweden), Off Bloom (Denmark) and Salvador Sobral (Portugal) were also announced as winners of an EBBA. A total of ten artists will be awarded an EBBA over the coming weeks. The winners will receive their award in a ceremony hosted by TV personality and musician Jools Holland at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival in Groningen, Netherlands, on 17 January 2018. The ceremony will also feature performances by the winning acts.
Public Choice Award
All EBBA winners are also in the running to win the Public Choice Award. Fans from all over the world can vote online from the end of November up to Christmas for their favourite emerging artist. The winner of the Public Choice Award will be announced during the EBBA ceremony at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival in Groningen. Up to ten voters, chosen at random from different countries, will be invited to the award ceremony. Each winner will be able to bring a friend with the flight and hotel costs covered by Eurosonic Noorderslag.
The EBBA
The EBBA celebrate new and border-breaking artists who create today and tomorrow's music. From Adele (United Kingdom) to Christine & the Queens (France), the EBBA winners represent some of the standout European sounds of recent years. Other previous winners include Dua Lipa, Stromae, Gabriel Rios, Hozier, Of Monsters and Men, Mumford & Sons, Aurora, Disclosure, John Newman, C2C, Tokio Hotel, The Script, Years and Years, Robin Schulz, Carnival Youth, MØ and Selah Sue.
From the group of enthusiastic gig-goers out on the weekend to the industry dedicated to making the music you love, Music Moves Europe. The EBBA are one of the EU's ways of celebrating European popular and contemporary music, by bringing the artists, the industry and the fans together to celebrate European music.
15th edition of EBBA
Every year, 10 European artists receive an EBBA to recognise their success in countries other than their own. This success is measured by: airplay, sales, live performances in Europe, position in the European Border Breakers Charts
To be eligible for the 2018 awards, the artists must have achieved border-breaking success with their first international release in Europe between 1 August 2015 and 31 July 2016 and come from a country participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme.
The EBBA, now in their 15th year, is an EU Prize, organised by Eurosonic Noorderslag in partnership with the European Commission (Creative Europe) and the European Broadcasting Union, with support from Buma Cultuur, the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Province of Groningen, the City of Groningen and Music Week.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk