Website: http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/conference
Taking place from 12-15 January 2011, EuroSonic Noorderslag is gearing up to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. What started in the '80s as little more than a fun musical battle in De Oosterpoort between ten Belgian and ten Dutch acts, has now become one of the main platforms in the European music industry.
"EuroSonic Noorderslag celebrates 25 years in business. Together with the fact that there are a lot of very interesting and happening acts, this is a good reason to put the focus on the exciting and vibrant Dutch music scene" says creative director of EuroSonic Noorderslag Peter Smidt.
Consisting of a three day conference and showcase festival and over 2800 delegates, showcases by 260 artists and a conference program with 100 panels, keynote speakers, interviews and meetings, EuroSonic Noorderslag is the key exchange and networking platform for European music, European artists, international music industry professionals and organizations.
Conference starts a day earlier:
The 25th edition of EuroSonic Noorderslag will start a day earlier. Wednesday 12th January will feature the European Border Breakers Awards (open for all delegates) and the European Festival Awards (invitation only). Both events take place in the evening.
Keynote by Bob Lefsetz:
EuroSonic Noorderslag is proud to announce the first keynote speaker: Bob Lefsetz.
The Santa Monica-based industry legend, is the author of the e-mail newsletter, "The Lefsetz Letter". Famous for being beholden to no one, and speaking the truth, Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, ticketing and the music itself. His intense brilliance captivates readers from Steven Tyler to Trent Reznor, from Bryan Adams to Quincy Jones and music business honchos like Michael Rapino, Randy Phillips and Irving Azoff.
Register for EuroSonic Noorderslag:
To attend EuroSonic Noorderslag as a conference delegate you need to be registered. Registration rates go up as the event gets closer, so book early and save!
Rates & deadlines
Early Bird: 195 Euros - register before 18 June
Medium: 235 Euros - register before 15 October
Late: 275 Euros - register before 17 December
Walk-up: 295 Euros - from 17 December onwards
Showcase application form now available:
Showcase submissions for EuroSonic Noorderslag 2011 are open! Submit your act through Sonicbids (clickable) or EuroSonic Noorderslag (clickable). For more information click here http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/conference/news/news/artikel/showcase-application
Testimonials:
'The whole event is in the beautiful town of Groningen and has a great vibe that comes with all early shows in bands careers. It just so happened that after our show, some of the audience became fans and thus asked us to play on some of the festivals and shows that they book and that was very flattering. From that show we were allowed to discover some beautiful areas of Europe over the summer'.' Charles Cave, White Lies (GB)
'Have so far received about 20 festival offers for FM Belfast this summer. Not sure whether
it's entirely because their EuroSonic Noorderslag performance but it sure has helped a lot.'
FM Belfast / Stefan Juhlin (Pitch & Smith Agency)
'Due to their gig at EuroSonic Noorderslag, The Megaphonic Thrift signed an European
booking deal with top agent Steve Zapp of ITB'. The Megaphonic Thrift
'The best organized music conference on earth' Folkert Koopmans, Fpk Scorpio, Germany
'I found the conference extremely valuable. The delegates are valuable connections in the
European music business. The showcase artists were top notch. Best of all is the proximity of the venues to each other, allowing the delegates to see a huge variety of music in one night.' Tom Windish, The Windish Agency, USA
'The most important gathering in the European live music business calendar' Pollstar, USA
'One of the most important platforms there is for bands looking to break into the Europeean Market' Music Week, UK
'The place to second guess who'll be the big European bands of the year.' NME, UK
For more info click here http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/conference/about/faq
Taking place from 12-15 January 2011, EuroSonic Noorderslag is gearing up to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. What started in the '80s as little more than a fun musical battle in De Oosterpoort between ten Belgian and ten Dutch acts, has now become one of the main platforms in the European music industry.
"EuroSonic Noorderslag celebrates 25 years in business. Together with the fact that there are a lot of very interesting and happening acts, this is a good reason to put the focus on the exciting and vibrant Dutch music scene" says creative director of EuroSonic Noorderslag Peter Smidt.
Consisting of a three day conference and showcase festival and over 2800 delegates, showcases by 260 artists and a conference program with 100 panels, keynote speakers, interviews and meetings, EuroSonic Noorderslag is the key exchange and networking platform for European music, European artists, international music industry professionals and organizations.
Conference starts a day earlier:
The 25th edition of EuroSonic Noorderslag will start a day earlier. Wednesday 12th January will feature the European Border Breakers Awards (open for all delegates) and the European Festival Awards (invitation only). Both events take place in the evening.
Keynote by Bob Lefsetz:
EuroSonic Noorderslag is proud to announce the first keynote speaker: Bob Lefsetz.
The Santa Monica-based industry legend, is the author of the e-mail newsletter, "The Lefsetz Letter". Famous for being beholden to no one, and speaking the truth, Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, ticketing and the music itself. His intense brilliance captivates readers from Steven Tyler to Trent Reznor, from Bryan Adams to Quincy Jones and music business honchos like Michael Rapino, Randy Phillips and Irving Azoff.
Register for EuroSonic Noorderslag:
To attend EuroSonic Noorderslag as a conference delegate you need to be registered. Registration rates go up as the event gets closer, so book early and save!
Rates & deadlines
Early Bird: 195 Euros - register before 18 June
Medium: 235 Euros - register before 15 October
Late: 275 Euros - register before 17 December
Walk-up: 295 Euros - from 17 December onwards
Showcase application form now available:
Showcase submissions for EuroSonic Noorderslag 2011 are open! Submit your act through Sonicbids (clickable) or EuroSonic Noorderslag (clickable). For more information click here http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/conference/news/news/artikel/showcase-application
Testimonials:
'The whole event is in the beautiful town of Groningen and has a great vibe that comes with all early shows in bands careers. It just so happened that after our show, some of the audience became fans and thus asked us to play on some of the festivals and shows that they book and that was very flattering. From that show we were allowed to discover some beautiful areas of Europe over the summer'.' Charles Cave, White Lies (GB)
'Have so far received about 20 festival offers for FM Belfast this summer. Not sure whether
it's entirely because their EuroSonic Noorderslag performance but it sure has helped a lot.'
FM Belfast / Stefan Juhlin (Pitch & Smith Agency)
'Due to their gig at EuroSonic Noorderslag, The Megaphonic Thrift signed an European
booking deal with top agent Steve Zapp of ITB'. The Megaphonic Thrift
'The best organized music conference on earth' Folkert Koopmans, Fpk Scorpio, Germany
'I found the conference extremely valuable. The delegates are valuable connections in the
European music business. The showcase artists were top notch. Best of all is the proximity of the venues to each other, allowing the delegates to see a huge variety of music in one night.' Tom Windish, The Windish Agency, USA
'The most important gathering in the European live music business calendar' Pollstar, USA
'One of the most important platforms there is for bands looking to break into the Europeean Market' Music Week, UK
'The place to second guess who'll be the big European bands of the year.' NME, UK
For more info click here http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/conference/about/faq
