what is Noorderslag weekend?

In short: a music lovers dream come true, with 180 bands performing within a five minute walk radius.

Noorderslag started out as a single festival night in De Oosterpoort with the best and most promising Dutch acts. Nine years ago EuroSonic was added as was the presentation of the important Dutch pop and rock music award De Popprijs.
Noorderslag Weekend has now turned into a full-blown three-day event.
During these three days in January, Groningen is the epicentre of the European music scene when 180 bands and 1800 professionals get together for the prime European showcase and network event. With two festivals and a seminar for music industry professionals, the Noorderslag Weekend is the main network and information point for the Dutch music industry and the European live music industry, and moreover the most important platform to see European and Dutch talent on stage. Noorderslag Weekend is a unique opportunity to get Dutch and European bands under the attention of a wide range of national and international parties in the music industry and the Dutch audience. With just one ticket you can experience the best new bands from all over Europe...

Eurosonic

On Thursday and Friday night, the entire city centre of Groningen is breathing pop music. With over 140 acts in 25 venues, EuroSonic presents a broad variety of the best new Dutch and European talent. With a number of big European booking agents, the 41 ETEP-festivals, the EBU, Yourope, IMMF en Network Europe supporting the programme, EuroSonic is the most extensive and progressive showcase festival in Europe. Apart from a presentation to the European music industry, it is an excellent opportunity for Dutch music fans to discover new talent.

seminar

With 1800 professionals and over 35 panels and meetings, Noorderslag Seminar is the best gauge of the state of affairs in the Dutch and international music industry. A meeting point for music industry professionals, venues, bookers, media, music publishers and other related sectors, Noorderslag Seminar gives its participants a full update of the latest developments in the field of market developments, rules and regulations, communication and new music. Plus a great chance to meet up, share information and learn from each other’s bad habits!

The beating heart of new European music

Noorderslag

Noorderslag Festival has been the main gauge of the state of affairs in Dutch pop music for 20 years now. On Saturday 14 January, De Oosterpoort turns into a pop temple with over 40 of the best Dutch acts performing on eight different stages. The very best in every genre, from hiphop and urban to intimate pop music, avant garde, dance, alternative and everything in between. A sellout show for many years, Noorderslag also features the presentation of De Popprijs, Hollands most prestigious music award.


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