---
title: "ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) Open Call for European Artists"
organization: "ESNS"
category: open_call
deadline: 2026-09-01
valid_through: 2026-09-01
countries: ["NL"]
disciplines: ["sound", "performance"]
location: "Groningen, Netherlands"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "Participation in the European Talent Exchange (ETE) programme, which can lead to bookings at partner festivals like Sziget, Primavera Sound, Coachella, and Best Kept Secret. Opportunity to perform in front of 18,000 attendees and 4,000 industry delegates, including 400+ festival bookers."
eligibility: "Open to European artists only."
source_url: "https://esns.nl/en/esns/news/open-call-for-european-artists-to-showcase-at-esns-2027"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag-open-call-for-european-artists-esns-55909566"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-07-27T09:45:24.322959
---
# ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) Open Call for European Artists

**Organization**: ESNS
**Category**: open_call
**Deadline**: 2026-09-01
**Location**: Groningen, Netherlands
**Country code(s)**: NL
**Discipline(s)**: sound, performance
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: Participation in the European Talent Exchange (ETE) programme, which can lead to bookings at partner festivals like Sziget, Primavera Sound, Coachella, and Best Kept Secret. Opportunity to perform in front of 18,000 attendees and 4,000 industry delegates, including 400+ festival bookers.
**Eligibility**: Open to European artists only.

## Description

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is a highly impactful open call for European artists, offering a significant career gateway. The festival takes place in Groningen, Netherlands, in January 2027. Selected artists will perform for a large audience and industry professionals, and will be automatically enrolled in the European Talent Exchange (ETE) programme, which facilitates bookings at numerous partner festivals across Europe and beyond. The program focuses on providing international exposure and networking opportunities for emerging artists.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://esns.nl/en/esns/news/open-call-for-european-artists-to-showcase-at-esns-2027
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag-open-call-for-european-artists-esns-55909566