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EuroSonic Noorderslag: The European Music Conference and Showcase Festival

EuroSonic Noorderslag is Europe’s most important live music industry conference and showcase festival for new talent, taking place from 14th - 16th January 2010 in Groningen, The Netherlands.
With over 2650 music professionals attending, and more than 250 showcases from the best European talentperforming in 41 venues, it’s the ultimate platform for the European music industry.

On Thursday and Friday, EuroSonic presents a broad variety of the best European talent throughout the city of Groningen. With European booking agents, 60 ETEP festivals,the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Yourope and Network Europe supporting the program, EuroSonic is the most extensive and progressive showcase festival in Europe.

Noorderslag has been the main barometer of Dutch pop music for 24 years and on Saturday, De Oosterpoort Theatre presents the very best Dutch acts in every genre, from hiphop and urban to pop music, avant garde, dance, alternative and everything in between.

During the three day event over 100 panels and meetings will also take place, focusing on European music, touring, festivals, the (live) music industry and media developments. The conference also features meetings by: Yourope, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP), The European Export Office and Network Europe