Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS)
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is a non-profit organization and independent platform dedicated to the promotion and discovery of new European and Dutch music.
Every January, ESNS presents 350 emerging European artists to more than 40,000 visitors. The festival and conference attract more than 4,000 music industry professionals, including 400 international festivals. During the day, the conference features more than 150 panel discussions, interviews, keynotes and more on pressing issues and the need for social change in the music industry. At night, European acts perform, at 40 venues in the heart of Groningen from Wednesday through Friday, and Saturday emerging Dutch artists present concert venue De Oosterpoort.
This year ESNS is all about AI
Artificial intelligence is one of the main topics at ESNS25 with several panels covering the topic, including:
- The New Creator: Creativity in an AI-Driven Age, presented by BumaStemra.
Discussion of how AI is transforming the creative process and shaping the future of the music industry. - Artificial intelligence for indie labels presented by STOMP
Examines how AI is changing music streaming, distribution and marketing for independent labels and artists. - Are you already AI-ed?
Examines how AI can streamline workflows and drive creativity in all aspects of the music industry.