Eurosonic Noorderslag confirms new bands and actsFocus on Portugal brings special programme to GroningenThe Gift, NEEV, DJ Ride, Gisela João, Glockenwise, Memória de Peixe, :papercutz and We Bless This Mess – all hailing from Portugal – are confirmed for Eurosonic Noorderslag (11 – 14 January 2017). These showcases are part of the Focus on Portugal at Eurosonic Noorderslag, presenting new music from the south European country. “With Eurosonic Noorderslag as a platform for European music, we are excited to present new Portuguese music,” says Nuno Saraiva of WHY Portugal: ‘There are so many great artists in present-day Portugal that it is no doubt a tough job for the Eurosonic team to pick which ones to invite, in order to offer the music business professionals and European audiences the very best talents from Portugal in this important year.” Other newly confirmed acts are Himalayan Dalai Lama (cz), James TW (gb), Jan Swerts (be), MHD (fr) and salute (at). They join the recently announced acts selected by EBU radio ALMA, Anna of the North, Bandmaster, Baptiste W. Hamon, Be Charlotte, Bohemian Betyars, Cleveland, Drangsal, Der Hunds, Flex Fab, Glowie, Hare Squead, Indian Askin, Inner Tongue, IRAH, Jakob Kobal, Damian Lynn, Marta Ren & the Groovelvets, Mustii, NOËP, Rein, Roosevelt, Stray Dogg, Tepes, Joan Thiele, Ward Thomas, Viagra Boys, Warhaus. About Eurosonic Noorderslag Get a taste of the action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLnPMG0h11U Conference trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gffy-5EVAVY Connect Notes to Editors PR ENQUIRIES October 11, 2016 6:44am ET by Global Publicity |