On the annual European music conference and showcase festival: EuroSonic Noorderslag, Finland will be represented by the bands: Jaakko & Jay, Jesse, Joensuu 1685, Manna, I Was a Teenage Satan Worshipper and VUK. Besides the entry of these acts the prominent Finnish festivals: Ilosaarirock Festival, Provinssirock Festival and Ruisrock will attend the event to scout for new talent in the comprehensive European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP). The event is also being aired by EBU radio station YLEX to give extended exposure to the performing artists. Finland’s presence is supported by Music Export Finland (Musex). EuroSonic Noorderslag takes place from 14 – 16 January 2010 in Groningen, the Netherlands.
With 2750 attending music professionals, 250 showcases from national and international talent, 100 panels and meetings and 250 speakers from around the globe, EuroSonic Noorderslag serves as the prime discussion and network platform for the international music industry, focused towards European music, touring, festivals, the (live) music industry and media developments.
Presenting 250 new and upcoming European bands in over 20 venues and stages in the inner city of Groningen, EuroSonic Noorderslag is the place for both industry and festival audience to see which acts will put themselves in the spotlights in 2010.
Expected numbers EuroSonic Noorderslag 2010
- 2750 International delegates
- 250 European acts
- 100 Panel and industry meetings
- 25 EBU public radio stations
- 150 European festivals
- 150 European journalists
- 35 Nationalities
Backstage Alliance
Toni Ritonen
Evolution Stage
Kimmo Laipio
Finnish Music Information Centre (Fimic)
Henna Salo
Fullsteam Records & Agency
Ari Koskinen
Artemi Remes
Heidi Aho
Juha Kyyro
Ville Kilpelainen
GAEA Booking & Records
Lasse Valtteri Hytönen
J. Karppanen Oy
Jouko Juhani Karppanen
Live Nation (FI)
Niksu Väistö
Music Export Finland
Paulina Ahokas
Tuomo Tahtinen
Rockadillo Records
Tapio Korjus
Suomen Musiikki & Media Tapahtumat S.M.M. Oy
Anu Aittoniemi