First Acts for Eurosonic Noorderslag 2014 Revealed
Eurosonic Noorderslag announces the first names of acts performing at the 28th edition of the European music conference and showcase festival. The following names are selected together with the radio members of Eurosonic Noorderslag’s partner, the European Broadcasting Union:
AUSTRIA: Ja, Panik (ORF/FM4)
BELGIUM: Coely (VRT/STUDIO BRUSSEL)
BELGIUM: Vismets (PURE FM)
BULGARIA: Siluet (BNR)
CZECH REPUBLIC: Deaths (CR)
DENMARK: Shiny Darkly (DR)
ESTONIA: Winny Puhh (RADIO 2)
FINLAND: Noah Kin (YLE X + Fimic)
FRANCE: Fauve (RADIO FRANCE LE MOUV’)
GERMANY: Claire (ARD)
GERMANY: Exclusive (ARD)
HUNGARY: Anna and the Barbies (MR2)
ICELAND: The Vintage Caravan (RUV/RAS2)
ITALY: Luca Sapio (RAI/RADIO 2)
IRELAND: The Strypes (RTE/2FM)
LUXEMBOURG: Say Yes Dog (LUERSL/100.7)
MOLDOVA: Mahagon (TRM)
NETHERLANDS: Kensington (NPO/3FM)
NETHERLANDS: Mister and Mississippi (NPO/3FM)
NORWAY: Emilie Nicolas (NRK/P3)
POLAND: KAMP! (Polskie Radio)
PORTUGAL: Richie Campbell (RDP/ANTENA 3)
SPAIN: Kostrok (LOS 40 PRINCIPALES)
SWEDEN: Jenny Wilson (SR/P3)
SWEDEN: Kate Boy (SR/P3)
SWITZERLAND: The Animen (SRF 3)
SWITZERLAND: Kadebostany (RSR/COULEUR 3)
UK: Bondax (BBC/RADIO 1)
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the world’s biggest association of national broadcasters. As in former years the EBU will broadcast radio from Eurosonic Noorderslag in several European countries.
“There’s a great deal of exciting music coming from many different places in Europe. This event offers a truly unique platform for up-and-coming bands and artists, and we are proud that EURORADIO is at the heart of it. No less than 25 EBU radio stations will be involved next January, supporting 28 new Acts, that’s what you call real commitment. But there’s more, much more. Thanks to a special international collaboration, all the concerts will be broadcast on EURORADIO, offering European audiences a unique access to the sounds of these emerging talents. Roll on Groningen!” Comments Laurent Marceau, in charge of Pop Music at EURORADIO (EBU)
Eurosonic Noorderslag has a proven track record for helping new bands break into the International music scene and many bands who showcase at the event go on to play numerous festival shows in Europe and have successful careers.
Presenting a broad variety of the best European talent throughout the city of Groningen Eurosonic Noorderslag is an important platform for new European talent. With the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Yourope and Network Europe giving additional exposure to the performing artists, Eurosonic Noorderslag plays a vital role in the development and circulation of talent in Europe and beyond. Instrumental in this circulation is our own ETEP (European Talent Exchange Programme). Since the start of the ETEP program in 2003 a total of 605 artists have played 1646 shows at 80 festivals in 26 countries. (2003 – 2012) www.etep.nl
