The Netherlands' Eurosonic Noorderslag festival and showcase have announced the first batch of acts set to perform at the 25th event, held in Groningen from 12-15th January 2011.
Spotlighting the emerging talent of Europe, the first acts confirmed to appear include a wide sampling of bands from across the continent with Ginga (AT), Selah Sue (BE), Balthazar (BE), My Little Cheap Dictaphone (BE), Akaga (BG), Kv?ty (CZ), Vinnie Who (DK), Aides (EE), Villa Nah (FI), Ben L'Oncle Soul (FR), La Brasse Banda (DE), E.Z. Basic (HU), Dikta (IS), Malika Ayane (IT), Heathers (IE), Traumkapitän (LU), Cuibul (MD), Kvelertak (NO), Sean Riley & The Slowriders (PT), Anni B Sweet (ES), Britta Persson (SE), Junip (feat. José González) (SE), Filewile (CH), Oy (CH) and Islet (UK) all set to perform.
The event will reach it's 25th birthday with 2011's event and remains Europe's foremost industry conference and new talent showcase.
Clash was present at 2010's event, read our overage including reviews and interviews HERE.