Westway is part of the European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP), a European talent exchange initiative that helps European artists get booked for festivals across Europe. Eurosonic Noorderslag takes place in Groningen, the Netherlands, from January 14 to 17, 2026.

  
ESNS has an impressive track record, and you can become part of it! Many European artists played their first international show in Groningen or were discovered through ESNS by their label, talent agency, or a large summer festival. ESNS alumni include AURORA, Stromae, Christine and the Queens, Buraka Som Sistema, Fontaines D.C., Sigrid, Marina Satti & Fonés, Altin Gün, Priya Ragu, The Haunted Youth, The XX, Robyn, Tramhaus, Sam Smith, Hozier, Alyona Alyona, Viagra Boys, Zaho de Sagazan, freekind., Kaleo, Chalk, Fat Dog, and many more.

  
Each year ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates, including representatives of more than 400 international festivals.

The residency includes a net fee of 150 EUR awarded to each selected application (maximum of two artists per application) plus travel, meals, and accommodation throughout the week and PRO registration.

  
The city showcases includes a net fee of 300 EUR plus dinner and accommodation on the night of their showcase (if necessary) for each selected project.

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