{"id":128029,"date":"2025-01-21T12:14:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/01\/21\/esns-2025-europes-live-music-industry-unites-to-boost-ties-discover-new-talent-3\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T12:14:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:14:23","slug":"esns-2025-europes-live-music-industry-unites-to-boost-ties-discover-new-talent-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/01\/21\/esns-2025-europes-live-music-industry-unites-to-boost-ties-discover-new-talent-3\/","title":{"rendered":"ESNS 2025: Europe\u2019s Live Music Industry Unites to Boost Ties, Discover New\u00a0Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tGRONINGEN \u2014 The Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival (ESNS) has long marked the official start of Europe\u2019s music calendar. The festival, which just wrapped its 39th edition, looks to set the agenda for the upcoming year, with a particular focus on the live space.<\/p>\n

\n\tFrom Jan. 15-18 in Groningen, Netherlands, a diverse lineup of emerging artists were presented to festival bookers, promoters, potential managers, media and other industry professionals. The goal: celebrate and champion artists and scenes throughout Europe and strengthen ties between markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tAt the heart of ESNS<\/a> sits the The European Talent Exchange Program which promotes and assists festival bookings for the upcoming summer. By connecting 333 artists from 33 countries with 131 festival bookers and a number of stations within the European Broadcast Union (including the U.K.\u2019s BBC Radio), the initiative aims to showcase artists from diverse regions and genres. The program has helped previous breakout artists, including Fontaines D.C.<\/a>, Idles<\/a>, and English Teacher<\/a>, secure bookings across Europe\u2019s renowned festival circuit.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cIn today\u2019s fast-evolving music industry, it\u2019s increasingly difficult to uncover the hidden gems and truly exceptional acts,\u201d said Tam\u00e1s K\u00e1d\u00e1r<\/strong>, CEO of Sziget Cultural Management, which runs Budapest\u2019s Sziget Festival<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cWith over 5,000 applicants every year, ESNS does an incredible job of curating a selection that not only supports artists in gaining recognition but also provides a vital resource for bookers like us,\u201d he added. \u201cEven if we can\u2019t catch every performance live, the curated list allows us to discover new talent for Sziget. It\u2019s a testament to the shared commitment to fostering quality music and supporting emerging talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tA number of acts made compelling cases during their appearances; unlike other showcase festivals, acts at ESNS only perform once at the event. Ireland\u2019s Cardinals, signed to influential indie So Young records, brought intensity and bite to the city\u2019s beloved Vera venue. The walls of the space are adorned with some of the names that went on to become international icons: Joy Division, The White Stripes, U2 and more all played early shows in the space.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tIceland\u2019s Sunna Margr\u00e9t expertly toed the line between folktronica and upbeat indie pop in her material, while Manchester-based Anthony Szmierek, who is due to release his debut album Service Station At The End Of The Universe<\/em> in February, brought wit and humour to his rave-inspired bangers. Cork group Cliffords also drew a packed room on their debut show in mainland Europe, further solidifying the indie band place as ones to watch in 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tESNS provides a boost for events like Focus Wales<\/a>, a yearly showcase festival which takes place in Wrexham, north Wales. Andy Jones<\/strong>, co-founder and booker, says that their presence \u201censures that Focus Wales and, more broadly, Wales as a music market, is part of the wider conversation with the European music community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n\tHe adds that the challenges facing the U.K.\u2019s grassroots venues<\/a> are impacting the ability for artists to level-up into festival headliners. \u201cWhen I compare the current state of play to how things were even five or six years ago, it\u2019s clear there\u2019s a big problem that needs to be addressed,\u201d said Jones. \u201cI believe the good work Music Venue Trust is doing is vital, but it is time for Governments to do more, to ensure these vital cultural spaces are protected.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tBrexit brought immense challenges for many artists<\/a> from the U.K. and significantly reduced the margins for profits. Jones is calling for \u201csome real progress on simplifying the movement of artists in and out of the U.K., which will only reap benefits for all involved. This is also frankly, long overdue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tK\u00e1d\u00e1r concurs: \u201cArtists face difficulties in standing out and reaching their audiences in a crowded market. Viral moments on platforms like TikTok can create sudden fame, but sustained recognition requires more. Added to this are rising costs \u2013 travel, accommodation, and the scarcity of funding \u2013 making it harder than ever for bands to tour successfully.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe panel discussions and workshops held at Oosterport, the city\u2019s cultural events center, covered a wide range of topics. In his keynote address, Alex Hardee<\/strong>, partner\/agent of Wasserman Music in London, discussed the changing landscape for live agents and how they can react and respond. \u201cWe have to work harder for our commission and provide a bigger service,\u201d he said, highlighting the company\u2019s approach to securing new artists, as well as discussing the value of support slots and the \u201ctalent drain\u201d that festivals are facing when booking headliners.<\/p>\n

\n\tThroughout the program, the festival hosted additional discussions on the role of private equity investment into the live music space, the use of artificial intelligence in the creative and administrative process of making music, and how independent labels and boutique festivals can thrive in uncertain circumstances.<\/p>\n

\n\tThere were moments of celebration, too. The European Festival Awards<\/a> celebrated honorees including Open\u2019er Festival in Poland which scooped the best major festival prize and We Love Green for its commitment to making their event eco-friendly. In addition The Music Moves Europe Awards<\/a>, a key component of the European Union\u2019s efforts to support musicians, saw a number of acts secure grants of \u20ac10,000 ($10,321) including Yam\u00ea from France and Uche Yara from Austria.<\/p>\n

\n\tESNS may have highlighted the scale of the challenges ahead, but it\u2019s one that Jones and his contemporaries are ready to meet head on. \u201cI think it\u2019s an exciting time, musically, with so much great new talent coming through. At the same time, it is encouraging that there seems to be a shared view, across Europe and including the major players in the industry, that there is a real responsibility now; for us all to create a more equitable industry going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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