1. It’s Massive – Eurosonic Noorderslag is a pretty huge deal and it exists to showcase European pop music. Nearly 300 artists play at more than 30 different venues throughout the city of Groningen in the Netherlands.
2. The Crowd – Surely if you want to showcase your pop music, this is the place to do it. The festival isn’t only attended by nearly 20,000 music-loving fans, there are also more than 3,000 professionals from the European and International live music industry
3. Get Hooked Up – Not Dutch? Not a problem. All non-Dutch artists will be provided with lodging. Oh yeah, and about getting paid? Eurosonic will provide at least 10 Sonicbids artists with travel stipends so you can get to the festival.
4. Network – Panels. Discussions. Meetings. Showcases. You’re bound to meet some people that can help you out in your career. The conference also features meetings by: Yourope (the European Festival Association), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), The ETEP (European Talent Exchange Program) Festivals, The European Export Offices and Network Europe.
5. It’s Cheap – Submissions to this amazing opportunity only cost $5!