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Eurosonic Noorderslag
Eurosonic Noorderslag
	File:Eurosonic-Noorderslag-logo-square.jpg
	Go Back to the Zoo performing at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2011
Status	active
Genre	Showcase festival and conference
Dates	January (dates vary)
Frequency	Annual
Location(s)	Groningen
Coordinates	53°12′58.73″N 6°34′3.95″E / 53.2163139°N 6.5677639°E
Country	Netherlands
Years active	38
Inaugurated	4 January 1986
Most recent	16 January 2019 – 19 January 2019
Next event	15 January 2020 – 18 January 2020
Attendance	Total: 42,789 (2019); Conference: 4,135 (2019)
Organized by	Noorderslag Foundation ; (stichting Noorderslag)
Website	www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/

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Eurosonic Noorderslag is an annual four-day music showcase festival and conference held in January in Groningen, Netherlands. The first three days of the festival (Eurosonic) feature artists from all over Europe, the last day of the festival (Noorderslag) features only Dutch artists. The conference is held during all four days of the event. Several awards are presented during Eurosonic Noorderslag: the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards, the European Festivals Awards, the Buma Cultuur Pop Award (Popprijs), the Pop Media Award (Pop Media Prijs), The Feather (De Veer), the "Iron Venue and Festival Animals" (Ijzeren Podiumdieren)^[1] and the Buma Music Meets Tech Award.^[2]

Eurosonic

The first three days of the event (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) are referred to as the Eurosonic festival.^[3] Eurosonic takes place in multiple venues across the center of Groningen.^[1] It features artists from all over Europe. Every year the organization chooses one country as focus country highlighted during the festival.

Noorderslag

The last day of the event (Saturday) is referred to as the Noorderslag festival and takes place in De Oosterpoort [nl].^[3] It features only Dutch artists and includes the announcement of the winner of the Buma Cultuur Pop Award.^[1] Since 2008 the festival is broadcast live by the NOS (Dutch Broadcasting Foundation).^[4]

Eurosonic Air

Started in 2011 to celebrate the 25 anniversary of Eurosonic Noorderslag, Eurosonic Air is a free open air festival hosted on a stage on the main square (Grote Markt) of Groningen.^[5]^[6] A large "umbrella" or tent is placed in front of the stage which determines the look of the square during the festival.^[3]

Conference

During all four days of the event a conference is held. The conference features several specialized programs such as EPIC (the European Production Innovation Conference) and Buma Music Meets Tech.^[1] During the conference a meeting is held for the European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP), which was founded by Eurosonic Noorderslag.^[7]^[8]^[9]

Grunnsonic and unofficial events during Eurosonic Noorderslag

In 2007 Grunnsonic was added to Eurosonic Noorderslag as a third festival. It offers artists from Groningen the chance to showcase in front of an international audience. Though the performances taking place under the name Grunnsonic are listed on the Eurosonic Noorderslag website and the participating artists are considered to be participating in Eurosonic Noorderslag, a Eurosonic Noorderslag ticket or conference registration is not required to visit Grunnsonic performances.^[10]

With the exception of Eurosonic Air and Grunnsonic, the performances of Eurosonic Noorderslag can only be visited by people who have bought tickets or are participating in the conference. Simultaneously free concerts are organized all over the city centre in pubs, bar dancings, art galleries.^[11]^[12]

History

On 4 January 1986 the "Holland-Belgium festival" was organized in De Oosterpoort in Groningen as a battle between Dutch and Belgian pop bands. Though not yet carrying the name, this is considered the first edition of Noorderslag.^[13] Following the success of this event in 1987 the festival is organized again, now using the name "Noorderslag". The event is now advertised as a battle between bands from the northern Netherlands and the rest of the country.^[14] In 1988 the third edition is promoted as a regular festival, there is no longer a battle element.^[15] In November 1988 the EBU-festival "Eurorock", a three-day festival with European bands is held in De Oosterpoort.^[16]^[17] As a consequence, Noorderslag is not organized in January 1989.^[18]^[19]

In 1990 a seminar for music industry professionals is added to the festival, making the event notable on a national level.^[20] 1992 is the first year the winner of the Buma Cultuur Pop Award is announced at Noorderslag.^[18] In 1993 the festival "Noorderslagting" is organized so bands from Groningen can showcase themselves on the Friday before Noorderslag to the music industry professionals who are already in the city to visit Noorderslag.^[21] In 1996 the "Euroslagt" festival is renamed to "Euroslag", which is subsequently renamed to "Eurosonic" in 1999.^[22] It drew about 1800 visitors and featured artists from twelve countries playing across ten venues.^[23] Eurosonic 2000 sells 2200 tickets in presale, selling out the event. It features fifty acts in thirteen venues (fifteen stages) and is bigger than any previous edition.^[24]^[25] Eurosonic 2001 grows to 90 artists playing across 14 venues, creating a total of 21 stages.^[26] Eurosonic 2002 featured over a 100 artists across 19 venues with a total of 25 stages.^[27]^[28]

In 2007 the first edition of "Grunnsonic" is organized, the festival is added to Eurosonic and Noorderslag to allow acts from Groningen to show themselves to a bigger audience.^[10] In 2009 the sixth edition of the European Border Breakers Awards is held at De Oosterpoort on the opening night of Eurosonic Noorderslag.^[29] Also, the name of the event is officially changed to "Eurosonic Noorderslag".^[22]

In 2011 the first edition of "Eurosonic Air" is held, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the event.^[6] 2011 was also the first year the event lasted four days, Eurosonic now starting on Wednesday.^[30]

Tickets for the 2012 festival were sold out within ten minutes.^[31] During the 2012 festival Buma/Stemra, theFactor.e and Eurosonic Noorderslag organized the fifth edition of the annual Interactive Awards.^[32]

Between 2008 and 2011 the Lex van Rossen Award was presented at Eurosonic Noorderslag.^[33]

The 2013 edition drew 35,000 visitors.^[34]

Tickets for the 2014 festival sold out within hours, tickets for Noorderslag selling out within the first minutes of the sale.^[35] The edition saw a record number of 38,500 visitors.^[36]

In December 2015 IMPALA awarded Eurosonic Noorderslag the "outstanding contribution to independent music" award.^[37]^[38]^[39]^[40]

The 2015 edition of the event drew a total of 41,200 visitors of 42 nationalities and featured 345 acts. The 2015 conference had 3,900 participants.^[1]

In 2016 Eurosonic Air will take place in a tent for the first time, to make the atmosphere closer to the rest of the festival. The tent will have a capacity of 3,000 people and include balconies. During Eurosonic Air, the North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (Noord Nederlands Orkest) will play the program "What's on David Bowie's playlist?", inspired by the "David Bowie is" exhibition at the Groninger Museum.^[41] Between the announcement of the performance and the performance itself David Bowie died of cancer at age 69.^[42] The attendance for the 2016 edition was reported as 42,100. 4,100 professionals participated in the conference.^[43]

Editions

Edition	Year	Dates	Attendance	Total number of acts	Focus country	Notable acts at Noorderslag	Notable acts at Eurosonic (including Eurosonic Air)
1	1986	4 January	1500^[13]	19^[44]	N/A	Claw Boys Claw, Tröckener Kecks	N/A
2	1987	3 January	2000	21^[45]	N/A	Claw Boys Claw, Slagerij van Kampen	N/A
3	1988	9 January	2150^[46]	24^[15]^[47]^[48] or 25^[49]	N/A	De Dijk, Extince, The Nits, Tröckener Kecks, Urban Dance Squad	N/A
4	1990	6 January	2500^[50]	30^[51]^[52]^[53]	N/A	The Ex, Loïs Lane, Pigmeat, Urban Dance Squad, De Boegies, D.A.M.N., L Rock DeeJay Bass, The Serenes, LUL, Sjako!, The Nozems, Batmobile, De Artsen	N/A
5	1991	5 January	2800	33^[54] or 34^[55]^[56]^[57]	N/A	Claw Boys Claw, Jan Rot, Raggende Manne, Tröckener Kecks, The Serenes	N/A
6	1992	4 January	about 3000^[58]^[59]	29,^[60] 'over 30'^[59] or 35^[61]	N/A	Daryll-Ann, The Ex, Rowwen Hèze	N/A
7	1993	9 January	about 4000^[62] or about 3500^[63]^[64]	28 or 30^[63]	N/A	Bettie Serveert, Claw Boys Claw, Gorefest, Loïs Lane, The Gathering, The Scene	N/A
8	1994	8 January	over or about 4000^[65]^[66]	33^[65]	N/A	Bettie Serveert, Daryll-Ann, De Kift	N/A
9	1995	6–7 January	about 4000^[67] (Noorderslag)	35^[68] (Noorderslag) + 18 (Euroslagt)^[69]	N/A	Claw Boys Claw, Gorefest, Pigmeat, Van Dik Hout	Non-local acts at Euroslagt: Jet Black Joe (IS), Kinky Boot Beast (DK), Perverted By Desire (BE), Skintrade (SE), Têtes Raides (FR), Hamid Baroudi (DE), Easy Meat (NL), Shine (NL), The Pilgrims (NL), 18th Dye (DE), The Notwist (DE)
10	1996	5–6 January	over or about 3500 (Noorderslag)^[70]	35 (Noorderslag)^[71] + 17 (Euroslag)^[72]	N/A	De Heideroosjes, Extince, The Gathering, Osdorp Posse, Reboelje, Skik, Van Dik Hout	Acts at Euroslag: De Jazzpolitie (NL), Tiedo en Plan K. (NL)
11	1997	8–9 January	about 4000 (Noorderslag)^[73]	'3 dozen'^[73] (Noorderslag) + about 25^[74] (Euroslag)	N/A	De Kift, The Gathering, Johan, Neuk!, Skik, Total Touch
12	1998	9–10 January	over 4000^[75] (Noorderslag)	38 (Noorderslag)^[76]	N/A	Anouk, Dj Ruffneck, Skik, Travoltas, Within Temptation, Marco Borsato	An Pierlé (BE), Meindert Talma & The Negroes (NL), Is Ook Schitterend (NL)
13	1999	8–9 January	about 1800 (EuroSonic)^[23]	37 (Noorderslag)^[77] + 47 (Eurosonic)^[78]	N/A	Band Zonder Banaan, The Gathering, Ilse DeLange, Krezip, Postmen, Racoon	Gluecifer (NO), Janez Detd. (BE), Meindert Talma & The Negroes (NL), Ozark Henry (BE), Slagerij van Kampen (NL)
14	2000	7–8 January	2200 (EuroSonic)^[24]	42 (Noorderslag)^[79] + 50 (Eurosonic)^[24]^[25]	N/A	Abel, Brainpower, Daryll-Ann, Ellen Ten Damme, Junkie XL, Krezip, Meindert Talma & The Negroes, Spookrijders, Postmen, Kane	Daryll-Ann (NL), Def Rhymz (NL), Henk Westbroek (NL), Is Ook Schitterend (NL), Lawn (NL)
15	2001	5–6 January	4500 (Eurosonic)^[80]	37 (Noorderslag)^[81] + 90^[26] or 75^[82]^[83] or 73^[84] (Eurosonic)	N/A	BeefThe Black Box Revelation, Dreadlock Pussy, Green Lizard, Luie Hond, Racoon, Re-Play, Twarres, Within Temptation, The Wounded, Zuco 103	Das Pop (BE), Hooverphonic (BE), Kings of Convenience (NO), Meindert Talma (NL), Novastar (BE)
16	2002	11–12 January	4000^[28] or 5000^[85] (Eurosonic) + 5000^[85] (Noorderslag)	50 (Noorderslag)^[86] + over or about 100 (Eurosonic)^[27]^[28]	N/A	16 Down, After Forever, Birgit, Blof, De Kift, Di-rect, Johan, Jovink en de Voederbietels, Luie Hond, Peter Pan Speedrock, Relax, The Sheer, Stuurbaard Bakkebaard	16 Down (NL), Aereogramme (GB), Alamo Race Track (NL), Daryll-Ann (NL), Di-rect (NL), Krezip (NL), Lawn (NL), Millionaire (BE), Rapalje (NL), Saybia (DK), Twarres (NL)
17	2003	9–11 January		45 (Noorderslag)^[87] +20 (Thursday)^[88] + almost 100 (Friday)^[89] (Eurosonic)	N/A	Alamo Race Track, Anouk, C-Mon & Kypski, E-Life, Face Tomorrow, Krezip, Raymzter, Spinvis, Voicst	An Pierlé (BE), Audiotransparent (NL), Bettie Serveert (NL), Caesar (NL), De Heideroosjes (NL), C-Mon & Kypski (NL), Laidback Luke (NL), Dreadlock Pussy (NL), Erlend Øye (NO), Johan (NL), Kaizers Orchestra (NO), Mando Diao (SE), Ska-P(ES), The Apers(NL), The Libertines (GB), The Raveonettes (DK), The Shavers (NL)
18	2004	8–10 January	5000 (Noorderslag)^[90] + 10,000 (Eurosonic)^[91]	almost 50 (Noorderslag) +over 100^[91] or 110^[92] (Eurosonic)	N/A	ADHD - Alamo Race Track - Audiotransparent - Di-rect - Chuckie - Don Diablo - Epica - The Green Hornet - Intwine - K-Liber 4 Life - Lawn - Moss - Opgezwolle - Peter Pan Speedrock - RMXCRW - Meindert Talma - Tasha's World - This Beautiful Mess - Treble - Voicst - We vs. Death - Within Temptation - Wyatt - zZz	Absynthe Minded (BE), After Forever (NL), Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (DE), Gabriel Rios (BE), Alamo Race Track (NL), Johan (Nl), Stijn (BE), The Subways (GB), Triggerfinger (BE), Franz Ferdinand (GB)
19	2005	13–15 January	5000 (Noorderslag),^[93] 14,200 (total)^[94]	50 (Noorderslag) + 50 (Thursday)^[95] + 70 (Friday)^[96] (Eurosonic)	France^[97]	Asrai - Alain Clark & Band - Autumn - Beef! - Brace - DJ Dana - DJ Promo - Face Tomorrow - Gem - K-Liber 4 Life - Lange Frans & Baas B ft. D-Men - Marike Jager - Mondo Leone - Seymour Bits - The Sheer - Solo - Textures - THC - Wende Snijders	Hal (IE), Gabriel Rios (BE), Bettie Serveert (NL), Têtes Raides (FR), Emilie Simon (FR)
20	2006	12–14 January	15,000 (total)^[94]	58 (Noorderslag)^[98] + 140 (Eurosonic)^[99]	Germany^[100]	About - André Manuel - At the close of every day - Behave - Bong-Ra - Brace - Charlie Dée - De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig - El Pino and the Volunteers - Epica - GEM - Ghetto Flow - Hind - Jawat! - Kraak & Smaak - Marjolijn - Meindert Talma & the Negroes - Mondo Leone - Opgezwolle - The Opposites - Racoon - San Andreas - Spinvis - Stevie Ann - Tim (VSOP) - Typhoon - Ziggi Recado - zZz	Animal Alpha (NO), The Answer (GB), Alamo Race Track (NL), The Chalets (IE), Corvus Corax (DE), Dungen (SE), GEM (NL), Infadels (GB), Nouvelle Vague (FR), Ojos de Brujo (ES), Pete Philly & Perquisite (NL), Wir Sind Helden (DE)
21	2007	11–13 January	5500 (Noorderslag)^[101] 15,050 (total)^[102]	51 ^[103] (Noorderslag), 'over 200' (total)^[104]	Italy^[100]	a balladeer - Alamo Race Track - Aux Raus- Boris - C-mon & Kypski - Coparck - Delain - Dennis - Dicecream - Do-The-Undo - El Pino and the Volunteers - Hospital Bombers - Ilse DeLange - Jiggy Djé [nl] - Johan - Kempi - Kraak & Smaak - Kubus - Lucky Fonz III - Luie Hond - Noisia - Postman - Room Eleven - Roosbeef - U-Niq - Winne	About (NL), Air Traffic (GB), The Answer (GB), Das Pop (BE), Datarock (NO), Digitalism (DE), Enter Shikari (GB), Julie Feeney (IE), Gabriel Ríos (BE), The Girls (GB), Goose (BE), Green Hornet (NL), Humanzi (IE), Instil (NL), The Magic Numbers (GB), Ozark Henry (BE), Textures (NL), Van Velzen (NL), zZz (NL)
22	2008	10–12 January	15,050 (total)^[105]		Sweden	Alain Clark - Aux Raus - Agua de Annique - C-mon & Kypski - Claw Boys Claw - The Girls - Hospital Bombers - Leaf [nl] - Lucky Fonz III - The Opposites - Pete Philly & Perquisite - Room Eleven - Stevie Ann - Voicst - Wouter Hamel - All Missing Pieces	Sarah Bettens (BE), Cathy Davey (IE), The Hoosiers (GB), Hooverphonic (BE), I'm from Barcelona (SE), June in December (NL), Lykke Li (SE), Republic of Loose (IE), Stone Gods (GB), Pioneers of love (NL), Andi Almqvist (SE)
23	2009	15–17 January			Belgium	A Brand - Alain Clark - Balthazar - De Kift - Ghinzu - King Jack - Lucky Fonz III - Marit Larsen - Milow - Moke - Polarkreis 18 - Room Eleven - Selah Sue - Shameboy - The Black Box Revelation - The Rakes - The Subs - Triggerfinger - Turbo - White Lies - Zita Swoon - zZz	Wallis Bird (IE), The Coronas (IE), Fight Like Apes (IE), Rita Redshoes (PT), The Legendary Tigerman (PT), Buraka Som Sistema (PT), Pioneers of love (NL), Novastar (BE)
24	2010	14–16 January	18,000 (deduced)^[106]		Norway	Caro Emerald - Bettie Serveert - Daily Bread - De Staat - DeWolff - Drive Like Maria - Di-rect - Elske DeWall [nl] - Go Back to the Zoo - Janne Schra - Knalpot - Moss- Moke- Promo - Rigby - Shaking Godspeed- The Madd - The Mad Trist - Wende - Zwart Licht	And So I Watch You From Afar (IE), Delorentos (IE), Imelda May (IE), Villagers (IE), Kaizers Orchestra (NO), Love Amongst Ruin (GB)
25	2011	12–15 January	33,000^[106]	292^[106]	Netherlands^[107]	A Silent Express - Beans and Fatback - Blaudzun - Caro Emerald - Chef' Special - Dazzled Kid - Death Letters - DeWolff - Eefje - Go Back to the Zoo - Handsome Poets - Happy Camper - Kensington - Kleine Viezerik - Krach - Lola Kite - Make Believe - Moss - Only Seven Left - Palmbomen - Roos Jonker - Schradinova - Sef - Tim Knol	Selah Sue (BE), Balthazar (BE), Crystal Fighters (ES), My Little Cheap Dictaphone (BE), Ginga (AT), James Blake (GB) Kvety (CZ), Vinnie Who (DK), Ben l'Oncle Soul (FR), White Lies (GB), LaBrassBanda (DE), Sean Riley & The Slowriders (PT), Junip (SE), Krach (NL)
26	2012	11–14 January	33,000^[108] (tickets sold: 17,000)^[109]	293^[108]	Ireland^[110]	A Polaroid View - Awkward I - Bart Constant - Blaudzun - Boemklatsch Equalizer - Bomb Diggy Crew - Bombay Show Pig - Bruut! - Case Mayfield - Chagall - Chef'Special Deluxe - Coevorduh - Concrete Sneaker - De Avonduren - Dio - Dope D.O.D. - ED - Eefje de Visser - Fellow - Gerhardt - Gers Pardoel - Henzel & Disco Nova -Hospital Bombers - Jah6 - Jameszoo - Kees van Hondt - Kraantje Pappie - Kris Berry - Krystl - Krampfhaft - Kypski & Matangi Quartet - Le Le - Lefties Soul Connection - Light Light - Luik - Mr. Polska ft. Nouveau Riche - Nobody Beats The Drum 333" - Pioneers of Love - Ralph de Jongh & The Crazy Hearts - Rats on Rafts - Roosbeef - Spinvis - The Kik - The Very Next - Thomas Azier - Tom Trago - Vanderbuyst - Wiwa & Friends -Wolfendale - Wooden Saints - Yori Swart	DVA (CZ), Bitches with Wolves, Cashier no9, Fionn Regan, We Cut Corners, Emmet Tinley, Foy Vance, Funeral Suits, God Is an Astronaut, Hello Moon, James Vincent McMorrow, Jape, LaFaro, Lisa Hannigan, Iceage, Yuri Landman Ensemble (NL), Luik (NL), Squarehead, The Cast of Cheers, The Minutes, Pioneers of love (NL), Thread Pulls (IR), Toby Karr, Wallis Bird,^[111] Jessie Ware
27	2013	9–12 January	35,000	304^[34]^[112]	Finland^[113]		Bastille(GB), Jake Bugg(GB)
28	2014	15–18 January	38,500	337^[114]	Austria^[115]	Sofie Winterson	Hozier(IE)^[116]
29	2015	14–17 January	41,200	345^[1]	Iceland^[117]	Bade, The Mysterons	Mélanie de Biasio (BE), Acid Arab (FR), Rimer London (NL), Acid Baby Jesus (GR)^[117]
30	2016	13–16 January	42,100^[43]	about 350^[118]	Central and Eastern Europe^[119]	Tamarin Desert, Jo Goes Hunting, CUT_, Terzij De Horde, Naive Set, All the King's Daughters, Amber Arcades, Blue Crime, Bökkers, Dazzled Sticks, Death Alley, Drummakid, Echo Movis, Gallowstreet, Haty Haty, Iguana Death Cult, Max Meser, Midas, My Baby, Sef, St Tropez, Tears & Marble, The Homesick, Thijs Boontjes Dans- en Showorkest, Umeme Afrorave.	Jett Rebel (NL), Bewilder (NL), The Common Linnets (NL), Typhoon (NL), Sven Hammond (NL), Weval (NL), Applescal (NL), De Staat (NL), Afterpartees (NL), Álvaro Soler (ES), AURORA (NO), Douglas Firs (BE), Filous (AT), Forever Pavot (FR), Hydrogen Sea (BE), James Hersey (AT), Lea Porcelain (DE), Oscar and the Wolf (BE), Seinabo Sey (SE), SOAK (IE), John Coffey (NL)^[120]
31	2017	11–14 January	40,300	382	Portugal^[43]		Era Istrefi (AL), Anne-Marie (GB), Rohey (NO), Betsy (GB), Thomas Azier (NL), Jett Rebel (NL), Palace Winter (DK)
32	2018	17–20 January			Denmark^[121]
33	2019	16–19 January	42,789
34	2020	15–18 January

External links

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 == Eurosonic ==
-The first three days of the event (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) are referred to as the Eurosonic festival.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title = Gratis Blaudzun en The Kik op Eurosonic Air|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/archief/Gratis-Blaudzun-en-The-Kik-op-Eurosonic-Air-20842878.html|website = www.dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> Eurosonic takes place in multiple venues across the center of Groningen.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = About Eurosonic Noorderslag|url = http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/info/about/|website = Eurosonic Noorderslag|access-date = 1 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141018042514/http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/info/about/|archive-date = 18 October 2014|url-status = dead}}</ref> It features artists from all over Europe. Every year the organization chooses one country as focus country highlighted during the festival.
+The first three days of the event (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) are referred to as the Eurosonic festival.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title = Gratis Blaudzun en The Kik op Eurosonic Air|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/archief/Gratis-Blaudzun-en-The-Kik-op-Eurosonic-Air-20842878.html|website = Dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> Eurosonic takes place in multiple venues across the center of Groningen.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = About Eurosonic Noorderslag|url = http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/info/about/|website = Eurosonic Noorderslag|access-date = 1 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141018042514/http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/info/about/|archive-date = 18 October 2014|url-status = dead}}</ref> It features artists from all over Europe. Every year the organization chooses one country as focus country highlighted during the festival.
 == Noorderslag ==
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 == Eurosonic Air ==
 [[File:Eurosonic Air - by René Keijzer.jpg|thumb|alt=People standing in front of a stage where a band is performing|Eurosonic Air in 2011]]
-Started in 2011 to celebrate the 25 anniversary of Eurosonic Noorderslag, Eurosonic Air is a free open air festival hosted on a stage on the main square (''Grote Markt'') of Groningen.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20101218-DO01023003|title = Rigby en Racoon op gratis ES-podium|date = 18 December 2010|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Rigby and Racoon on free ES-podium}}</ref><ref name="poparchiefgroningen.nl">{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic Air — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/eurosonic-air|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> A large "umbrella" or tent is placed in front of the stage which determines the look of the square during the festival.<ref name=":2" />
+Started in 2011 to celebrate the 25 anniversary of Eurosonic Noorderslag, Eurosonic Air is a free open air festival hosted on a stage on the main square (''Grote Markt'') of Groningen.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20101218-DO01023003|title = Rigby en Racoon op gratis ES-podium|date = 18 December 2010|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Rigby and Racoon on free ES-podium}}</ref><ref name="poparchiefgroningen.nl">{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic Air — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/eurosonic-air|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> A large "umbrella" or tent is placed in front of the stage which determines the look of the square during the festival.<ref name=":2" />
 == Conference ==
-During all four days of the event a conference is held. The conference features several specialized programs such as EPIC (the European Production Innovation Conference) and Buma Music Meets Tech.<ref name=":1" /> During the conference a meeting is held for the European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP), which was founded by Eurosonic Noorderslag.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Brussel doneert aan Eurosonic Noorderslag|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/cultuur/Brussel-doneert-aan-Eurosonic-Noorderslag-21010302.html|website = www.dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = ETEP European Talent Exchange Programme|url = http://initiative-musik.de/eigenprojekte/etep-european-talent-exchange-programme.html|website = initiative-musik.de|access-date = 2 January 2016|language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = https://blendle.com/i/de-volkskrant/popnavel-van-europa/bnl-vkn-20140110-2854080|title = Popnavel van Europa|last = Kamer|first = Gijsbert|date = 10 January 2014|access-date = 7 January 2016|via = Blendle|language=nl|newspaper = De Volkskrant|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
+During all four days of the event a conference is held. The conference features several specialized programs such as EPIC (the European Production Innovation Conference) and Buma Music Meets Tech.<ref name=":1" /> During the conference a meeting is held for the European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP), which was founded by Eurosonic Noorderslag.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Brussel doneert aan Eurosonic Noorderslag|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/cultuur/Brussel-doneert-aan-Eurosonic-Noorderslag-21010302.html|website = Dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = ETEP European Talent Exchange Programme|url = http://initiative-musik.de/eigenprojekte/etep-european-talent-exchange-programme.html|website = initiative-musik.de|access-date = 2 January 2016|language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = https://blendle.com/i/de-volkskrant/popnavel-van-europa/bnl-vkn-20140110-2854080|title = Popnavel van Europa|last = Kamer|first = Gijsbert|date = 10 January 2014|access-date = 7 January 2016|via = Blendle|language=nl|newspaper = De Volkskrant|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
 == Grunnsonic and unofficial events during Eurosonic Noorderslag ==
-In 2007 Grunnsonic was added to Eurosonic Noorderslag as a third festival. It offers artists from Groningen the chance to showcase in front of an international audience. Though the performances taking place under the name Grunnsonic are listed on the Eurosonic Noorderslag website and the participating artists are considered to be participating in Eurosonic Noorderslag, a Eurosonic Noorderslag ticket or conference registration is not required to visit Grunnsonic performances.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title = Grunnsonic — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/grunnsonic|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+In 2007 Grunnsonic was added to Eurosonic Noorderslag as a third festival. It offers artists from Groningen the chance to showcase in front of an international audience. Though the performances taking place under the name Grunnsonic are listed on the Eurosonic Noorderslag website and the participating artists are considered to be participating in Eurosonic Noorderslag, a Eurosonic Noorderslag ticket or conference registration is not required to visit Grunnsonic performances.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title = Grunnsonic — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/grunnsonic|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
-With the exception of Eurosonic Air and Grunnsonic, the performances of Eurosonic Noorderslag can only be visited by people who have bought tickets or are participating in the conference. Simultaneously free concerts are organized all over the city centre in pubs, bar dancings, art galleries.<ref>{{Cite web|title = In Beeld: Eurosonic|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/archief/In-Beeld-Eurosonic-20847209.html|website = www.dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=18 January 2014 |title=Bands, bands en nog eens bands |trans-title=Bands, bands and even more bands |url=https://blendle.com/i/nrc-next/bands-bands-en-nog-eens-bands/bnl-nn-20140118-1335372 |language=nl |newspaper=nrc.next |location=Amsterdam |access-date=2 January 2016|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
+With the exception of Eurosonic Air and Grunnsonic, the performances of Eurosonic Noorderslag can only be visited by people who have bought tickets or are participating in the conference. Simultaneously free concerts are organized all over the city centre in pubs, bar dancings, art galleries.<ref>{{Cite web|title = In Beeld: Eurosonic|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/archief/In-Beeld-Eurosonic-20847209.html|website = Dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=18 January 2014 |title=Bands, bands en nog eens bands |trans-title=Bands, bands and even more bands |url=https://blendle.com/i/nrc-next/bands-bands-en-nog-eens-bands/bnl-nn-20140118-1335372 |language=nl |newspaper=nrc.next |location=Amsterdam |access-date=2 January 2016|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
 == History ==
-On 4 January 1986 the "Holland-Belgium festival" was organized in De Oosterpoort in Groningen as a battle between Dutch and Belgian pop bands. Though not yet carrying the name, this is considered the first edition of Noorderslag.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?id=NVHN-19860106-AE0009001|title = Hollandse popmuziek meer bij de tijd dan de Belgische|last = Palfenier|first = Max|date = 6 January 1986|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Dutch pop music more current than Belgian}}</ref> Following the success of this event in 1987 the festival is organized again, now using the name "Noorderslag". The event is now advertised as a battle between bands from the northern Netherlands and the rest of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1987 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1987/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> In 1988 the third edition is promoted as a regular festival, there is no longer a battle element.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1988 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1985/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> In November 1988 the [[European Broadcasting Union|EBU]]-festival "Eurorock", a three-day festival with European bands is held in De Oosterpoort.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19881102-AE0009003|title = Claw Boys en Gore doorbreken matheid|last = Palfenier|first = Max|date = 2 November 1988|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Claw Boys and Gore break through the lack of energy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19881101-7007|title = Drie dagen Eurorock Groninger Oosterpoort|date = 1 November 1988|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Three days [of] Eurorock [in] Groningen' Oosterpoort}}</ref> As a consequence, Noorderslag is not organized in January 1989.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19880928-AE0015010|title = Prestigieus EBU-festival naar Oosterpoort|last = Palfenier|first = Max|date = 28 September 1988|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Prestigious EBU-festival to Oosterpoort}}</ref>
+On 4 January 1986 the "Holland-Belgium festival" was organized in De Oosterpoort in Groningen as a battle between Dutch and Belgian pop bands. Though not yet carrying the name, this is considered the first edition of Noorderslag.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?id=NVHN-19860106-AE0009001|title = Hollandse popmuziek meer bij de tijd dan de Belgische|last = Palfenier|first = Max|date = 6 January 1986|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Dutch pop music more current than Belgian}}</ref> Following the success of this event in 1987 the festival is organized again, now using the name "Noorderslag". The event is now advertised as a battle between bands from the northern Netherlands and the rest of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1987 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1987/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> In 1988 the third edition is promoted as a regular festival, there is no longer a battle element.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1988 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1985/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> In November 1988 the [[European Broadcasting Union|EBU]]-festival "Eurorock", a three-day festival with European bands is held in De Oosterpoort.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19881102-AE0009003|title = Claw Boys en Gore doorbreken matheid|last = Palfenier|first = Max|date = 2 November 1988|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Claw Boys and Gore break through the lack of energy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19881101-7007|title = Drie dagen Eurorock Groninger Oosterpoort|date = 1 November 1988|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Three days [of] Eurorock [in] Groningen' Oosterpoort}}</ref> As a consequence, Noorderslag is not organized in January 1989.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19880928-AE0015010|title = Prestigieus EBU-festival naar Oosterpoort|last = Palfenier|first = Max|date = 28 September 1988|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Prestigious EBU-festival to Oosterpoort}}</ref>
-In 1990 a seminar for music industry professionals is added to the festival, making the event notable on a national level.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Nothing going on in the city; 40 jaar popmuziek in Groningen|last = van Krimpen|first = Koen|publisher = Uitgeverij Passage|year = 2003|isbn = 905452099X|location = Groningen|pages = 104–105|language=nl|trans-title = Nothing going on in the city; 40 years of pop music in Groningen}}</ref> 1992 is the first year the winner of the Buma Cultuur Pop Award is announced at Noorderslag.<ref name=":0"/> In 1993 the festival "Noorderslagting" is organized so bands from Groningen can showcase themselves on the Friday before Noorderslag to the music industry professionals who are already in the city to visit Noorderslag.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?id=NVHN-19921203-AE0013008|title = Noorderslagting|date = 3 December 1992|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> In 1996 the "Euroslagt" festival is renamed to "Euroslag", which is subsequently renamed to "Eurosonic" in 1999.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|title = ESNS - Eurosonic Noorderslag — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> It drew about 1800 visitors and featured artists from twelve countries playing across ten venues.<ref name=":14">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19990109-AE0017010|title = Zappen langs tien zalen in de binnenstad|last = Groenewold|first = Martin|date = 9 January 1999|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Zapping past ten venues in the city center}}</ref> Eurosonic 2000 sells 2200 tickets in presale, selling out the event. It features fifty acts in thirteen venues (fifteen stages) and is bigger than any previous edition.<ref name=":15">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20000108-AE0013001|title = Groningen even centrum van de popmuziek|last = van Vliet|first = Jan Willem|date = 8 January 2000|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Groningen shortly center of pop music}}</ref><ref name=":16">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20000110-AE0025002|title = Eurosonic: je rent je de benen uit het lijf|last = Broere|first = Rob|date = 10 January 2000|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic: running your legs off}}</ref> Eurosonic 2001 grows to 90 artists playing across 14 venues, creating a total of 21 stages.<ref name=":17">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-20010108-15009|title = Frisse pop uit de uithoeken van Europa|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 8 January 2001|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Fresh pop from the corners of Europe}}</ref> Eurosonic 2002 featured over a 100 artists across 19 venues with a total of 25 stages.<ref name=":18">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20020114-AE0010009|title = Eurosonic is er voor de liefhebber|last = Borst|first = Maaike|date = 14 January 2002|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic is for the aficionado}}</ref><ref name=":19">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20020112-AE0001003|title = Less lines at Eurosonic|last = Boxem|first = Reyer|date = 12 January 2002|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Less lines at Eurosonic}}</ref>
+In 1990 a seminar for music industry professionals is added to the festival, making the event notable on a national level.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Nothing going on in the city; 40 jaar popmuziek in Groningen|last = van Krimpen|first = Koen|publisher = Uitgeverij Passage|year = 2003|isbn = 905452099X|location = Groningen|pages = 104–105|language=nl|trans-title = Nothing going on in the city; 40 years of pop music in Groningen}}</ref> 1992 is the first year the winner of the Buma Cultuur Pop Award is announced at Noorderslag.<ref name=":0"/> In 1993 the festival "Noorderslagting" is organized so bands from Groningen can showcase themselves on the Friday before Noorderslag to the music industry professionals who are already in the city to visit Noorderslag.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?id=NVHN-19921203-AE0013008|title = Noorderslagting|date = 3 December 1992|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> In 1996 the "Euroslagt" festival is renamed to "Euroslag", which is subsequently renamed to "Eurosonic" in 1999.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|title = ESNS - Eurosonic Noorderslag — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> It drew about 1800 visitors and featured artists from twelve countries playing across ten venues.<ref name=":14">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19990109-AE0017010|title = Zappen langs tien zalen in de binnenstad|last = Groenewold|first = Martin|date = 9 January 1999|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Zapping past ten venues in the city center}}</ref> Eurosonic 2000 sells 2200 tickets in presale, selling out the event. It features fifty acts in thirteen venues (fifteen stages) and is bigger than any previous edition.<ref name=":15">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20000108-AE0013001|title = Groningen even centrum van de popmuziek|last = van Vliet|first = Jan Willem|date = 8 January 2000|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Groningen shortly center of pop music}}</ref><ref name=":16">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20000110-AE0025002|title = Eurosonic: je rent je de benen uit het lijf|last = Broere|first = Rob|date = 10 January 2000|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic: running your legs off}}</ref> Eurosonic 2001 grows to 90 artists playing across 14 venues, creating a total of 21 stages.<ref name=":17">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-20010108-15009|title = Frisse pop uit de uithoeken van Europa|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 8 January 2001|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Fresh pop from the corners of Europe}}</ref> Eurosonic 2002 featured over a 100 artists across 19 venues with a total of 25 stages.<ref name=":18">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20020114-AE0010009|title = Eurosonic is er voor de liefhebber|last = Borst|first = Maaike|date = 14 January 2002|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic is for the aficionado}}</ref><ref name=":19">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20020112-AE0001003|title = Less lines at Eurosonic|last = Boxem|first = Reyer|date = 12 January 2002|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Less lines at Eurosonic}}</ref>
-In 2007 the first edition of "Grunnsonic" is organized, the festival is added to Eurosonic and Noorderslag to allow acts from Groningen to show themselves to a bigger audience.<ref name=":4"/> In 2009 the sixth edition of the European Border Breakers Awards is held at De Oosterpoort on the opening night of Eurosonic Noorderslag.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 6e Editie European Border Breakers Awards op EuroSonic Noorderslag 2009 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/news/6e-editie-european-border|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> Also, the name of the event is officially changed to "Eurosonic Noorderslag".<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
+In 2007 the first edition of "Grunnsonic" is organized, the festival is added to Eurosonic and Noorderslag to allow acts from Groningen to show themselves to a bigger audience.<ref name=":4"/> In 2009 the sixth edition of the European Border Breakers Awards is held at De Oosterpoort on the opening night of Eurosonic Noorderslag.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 6e Editie European Border Breakers Awards op EuroSonic Noorderslag 2009 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/news/6e-editie-european-border|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> Also, the name of the event is officially changed to "Eurosonic Noorderslag".<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
 In 2011 the first edition of "Eurosonic Air" is held, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the event.<ref name="poparchiefgroningen.nl"/> 2011 was also the first year the event lasted four days, Eurosonic now starting on Wednesday.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4512/Cultuur/article/detail/1823862/2011/01/12/De-Volkskrant-tipt-Eurosonic-en-Noorderslag.dhtml|title = De Volkskrant tipt: Eurosonic en Noorderslag|date = 12 January 2011|access-date = 11 January 2016|website = Trouw|last = Kooistra|first = Sasja|language=nl|trans-title = The Volkskrant tips: Eurosonic and Noorderslag}}</ref>
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 Tickets for the 2014 festival sold out within hours, tickets for Noorderslag selling out within the first minutes of the sale.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic Noorderslag binnen paar uur uitverkocht|url = http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3636440/eurosonic-noorderslag-binnen-paar-uur-uitverkocht.html|website = NU|access-date = 2 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> The edition saw a record number of 38,500 visitors.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Recordaantal bezoekers voor Eurosonic Noorderslag|url = http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3679304/recordaantal-bezoekers-eurosonic-noorderslag.html|website = NU|access-date = 2 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
-In December 2015 [[Independent Music Companies Association|IMPALA]] awarded Eurosonic Noorderslag the "outstanding contribution to independent music" award.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.impalamusic.org/content/eurosonic-noorderslag-receives-impala-outstanding-contribution-independent-music-award|title = Eurosonic Noorderslag receives IMPALA Outstanding Contribution to Independent Music Award|date = 17 December 2015|access-date = 31 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic Noorderslag receives IMPALA's outstanding contribution award|url = http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/eurosonic-noorderslag-receives-impala-s-outstanding-contribution-award/063684|website = Music Week|access-date = 31 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Award van Indielabels voor Eurosonic/Noorderslag|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/groningen/Award-van-Indielabels-voor-EurosonicNoorderslag-21094504.html|website = www.dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = IMPALA Contribution to Independent Music Award voor Eurosonic/NS — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/news/impala-contribution-to-independent-music-award-voor-eurosonic-ns|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 5 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+In December 2015 [[Independent Music Companies Association|IMPALA]] awarded Eurosonic Noorderslag the "outstanding contribution to independent music" award.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.impalamusic.org/content/eurosonic-noorderslag-receives-impala-outstanding-contribution-independent-music-award|title = Eurosonic Noorderslag receives IMPALA Outstanding Contribution to Independent Music Award|date = 17 December 2015|access-date = 31 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic Noorderslag receives IMPALA's outstanding contribution award|url = http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/eurosonic-noorderslag-receives-impala-s-outstanding-contribution-award/063684|website = Music Week|access-date = 31 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Award van Indielabels voor Eurosonic/Noorderslag|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/groningen/Award-van-Indielabels-voor-EurosonicNoorderslag-21094504.html|website = Dvhn.nl|access-date = 1 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = IMPALA Contribution to Independent Music Award voor Eurosonic/NS — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/news/impala-contribution-to-independent-music-award-voor-eurosonic-ns|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 5 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
 The 2015 edition of the event drew a total of 41,200 visitors of 42 nationalities and featured 345 acts. The 2015 conference had 3,900 participants.<ref name=":1"/>
-In 2016 Eurosonic Air will take place in a tent for the first time, to make the atmosphere closer to the rest of the festival. The tent will have a capacity of 3,000 people and include balconies. During Eurosonic Air, the North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (''Noord Nederlands Orkest)'' will play the program "What's on David Bowie's playlist?", inspired by the "David Bowie is" exhibition at the [[Groninger Museum]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic Air dit jaar in clubtent|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/groningen/Eurosonic-Air-dit-jaar-in-clubtent-21107441.html|website = www.dvhn.nl|access-date = 11 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> Between the announcement of the performance and the performance itself [[David Bowie]] died of cancer at age 69.<ref>{{Cite web|title = David Bowie dies of cancer aged 69 - BBC News|url = https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35278872|website = BBC News|access-date = 11 January 2016}}</ref> The attendance for the 2016 edition was reported as 42,100. 4,100 professionals participated in the conference.<ref name=":26" />
+In 2016 Eurosonic Air will take place in a tent for the first time, to make the atmosphere closer to the rest of the festival. The tent will have a capacity of 3,000 people and include balconies. During Eurosonic Air, the North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (''Noord Nederlands Orkest)'' will play the program "What's on David Bowie's playlist?", inspired by the "David Bowie is" exhibition at the [[Groninger Museum]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic Air dit jaar in clubtent|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/groningen/Eurosonic-Air-dit-jaar-in-clubtent-21107441.html|website = Dvhn.nl|access-date = 11 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> Between the announcement of the performance and the performance itself [[David Bowie]] died of cancer at age 69.<ref>{{Cite web|title = David Bowie dies of cancer aged 69 - BBC News|url = https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35278872|website = BBC News|access-date = 11 January 2016}}</ref> The attendance for the 2016 edition was reported as 42,100. 4,100 professionals participated in the conference.<ref name=":26" />
 == Editions ==
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-|19<ref>{{Cite web|title = Holland-België Festival 1986 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/holland-belgie-festival-1986/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|19<ref>{{Cite web|title = Holland-België Festival 1986 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/holland-belgie-festival-1986/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
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 |6 January
 |2500<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19900108-AE0008003|title = Noorderslag viert feest: pathetisch en ontroerend|last = Duk|first = Wierd|date = 8 January 1990|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag celebrates: pathetic and touching}}</ref>
-|30<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19900108-7004|title = Kanaalzwemmen langs pop in eigen land|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 8 January 1990|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Channel swimming past pop in your own country}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19900105-25002|title = Noorderslag geeft overzicht van Nederlandse pop|date = 5 January 1990|work = Leuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag gives overview of Dutch pop}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1990 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1990/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|30<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19900108-7004|title = Kanaalzwemmen langs pop in eigen land|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 8 January 1990|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Channel swimming past pop in your own country}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19900105-25002|title = Noorderslag geeft overzicht van Nederlandse pop|date = 5 January 1990|work = Leuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag gives overview of Dutch pop}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1990 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1990/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
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 |[[The Ex (band)|The Ex]], [[Loïs Lane]], [[Pigmeat (band)|Pigmeat]], [[Urban Dance Squad]], De Boegies, D.A.M.N., L Rock DeeJay Bass, The Serenes, LUL, Sjako!, The Nozems, Batmobile, De Artsen
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 |5 January
 |2800
-|33<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19910107-AE0009003|title = Noorderslag succesvol, maar hoe nu verder?|last = Duk|first = Wierd|date = 7 January 1991|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag successful, but how to continue?|last2 = van Schoonhoven|first2 = Gertjan}}</ref> or 34<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19910107-7005|title = Vaderlandse pop belicht op ware uitputtingsslag|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 7 January 1991|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = National pop music illuminated in a true attrition}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1991 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1991/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19910103-AE0014002|title = Puntig|date = 3 January 1991|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|33<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19910107-AE0009003|title = Noorderslag succesvol, maar hoe nu verder?|last = Duk|first = Wierd|date = 7 January 1991|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag successful, but how to continue?|last2 = van Schoonhoven|first2 = Gertjan}}</ref> or 34<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19910107-7005|title = Vaderlandse pop belicht op ware uitputtingsslag|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 7 January 1991|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = National pop music illuminated in a true attrition}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1991 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1991/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19910103-AE0014002|title = Puntig|date = 3 January 1991|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
 |N/A
 |[[Claw Boys Claw]], [[Jan Rot]], Raggende Manne, Tröckener Kecks, The Serenes
@@ Line 124: / Line 124: @@
 |4 January
 |about 3000<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19920106-AE0008003|title = Nederlandse rockmuziek mist overtuigend nieuw talent|last = Duk|first = Wierd|date = 6 January 1992|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Dutch rock music misses convincing new talent}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19920106-6001|title = Noorder-uitputtingsslag ook interessant om wat er zoal niet stond|date = 6 January 1992|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag-attrition also interesting for who was not there}}</ref>
-|29,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1992 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1992/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> 'over 30'<ref name=":10" /> or 35<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19920103-19001|title = 'Se wolle wolris in fleurich ploechije, lykas ús'|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 3 January 1992|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|29,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1992 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1992/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> 'over 30'<ref name=":10" /> or 35<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19920103-19001|title = 'Se wolle wolris in fleurich ploechije, lykas ús'|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 3 January 1992|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
 |N/A
 |[[Daryll-Ann]], [[The Ex (band)|The Ex]], [[Rowwen Hèze]]
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 |1993
 |9 January
-|about 4000<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19930111-13002|title = Trends op Noorderslag: vol en erg veel|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 11 January 1993|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Trends at Noorderslag: full and a lot}}</ref> or about 3500<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1993 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1993/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19930111-AE0008007|title = Nederlandse pop veelzijdig maar voorspelbaar|last = Vos|first = Siebrand|date = 11 January 1993|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Dutch pop multi-faceted but predictable}}</ref>
+|about 4000<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19930111-13002|title = Trends op Noorderslag: vol en erg veel|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 11 January 1993|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Trends at Noorderslag: full and a lot}}</ref> or about 3500<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1993 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1993/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19930111-AE0008007|title = Nederlandse pop veelzijdig maar voorspelbaar|last = Vos|first = Siebrand|date = 11 January 1993|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Dutch pop multi-faceted but predictable}}</ref>
 |28 or 30<ref name=":11" />
 |N/A
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 | 6–7 January
 |about 4000<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19950109-13005|title = Noorderslag in greep 'techno'-taal|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 9 January 1995|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag controlled by 'techno' language}}</ref> (Noorderslag)
-|35<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19941206-AE0015005|title = Noorderslag '95 met 35 jonge bands|last = Vos|first = Siebrand|date = 6 December 1994|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag '95 with 35 young bands}}</ref> (Noorderslag) + 18 (Euroslagt)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Euroslagt 1995 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag/euroslagt-1995|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|35<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19941206-AE0015005|title = Noorderslag '95 met 35 jonge bands|last = Vos|first = Siebrand|date = 6 December 1994|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag '95 with 35 young bands}}</ref> (Noorderslag) + 18 (Euroslagt)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Euroslagt 1995 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag/euroslagt-1995|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
 |N/A
 |[[Claw Boys Claw]], [[Gorefest]], [[Pigmeat (band)|Pigmeat]], [[Van Dik Hout]]
@@ Line 159: / Line 159: @@
 | 5–6 January
 |over or about 3500 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19960104-9006|title = Tienjarig Noorderslag kijkt niet achterom|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 4 January 1996|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Ten-year-old Noorderslag is not looking back}}</ref>
-|35 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19960108-AE0006005|title = Ebo man daverende verrassing op Noorderslag|last = Vos|first = Siebrand|date = 8 January 1996|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Ebo man tremendous surprise at Noorderslag}}</ref> + 17 (Euroslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Euroslag 1996 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag/euroslag-1996/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|35 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-19960108-AE0006005|title = Ebo man daverende verrassing op Noorderslag|last = Vos|first = Siebrand|date = 8 January 1996|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Ebo man tremendous surprise at Noorderslag}}</ref> + 17 (Euroslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Euroslag 1996 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag/euroslag-1996/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
 ||  N/A
 |[[The Black Box Revelation|De Heideroosjes]], [[Extince]], [[The Gathering (band)|The Gathering]], [[Osdorp Posse]], Reboelje, Skik, [[Van Dik Hout]]|| Acts at Euroslag: [[De Jazzpolitie]] (NL), [[Tiedo Groeneveld|Tiedo en Plan K.]] (NL)
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 | 9–10 January
 |over 4000<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=LC-19980112-9009|title = Popprijs en bakken bier voor Marco Borsato|last = Haagsma|first = Jacob|date = 12 January 1998|work = Leeuwarder Courant|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Pop Award and loads of beer for Marco Borsato}}</ref> (Noorderslag)
-|38 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1998 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1998/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|38 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1998 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1998/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
 ||  N/A
 |[[The Black Box Revelation|Anouk, Dj Ruffneck, Skik, Travoltas]], [[Within Temptation]], [[Marco Borsato]]|| [[An Pierlé]] (BE), [[Meindert Talma|Meindert Talma & The Negroes]] (NL), [[Is Ook Schitterend]] (NL)
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 | 8–9 January
 |about 1800 (EuroSonic)<ref name=":14" />
-|37 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1999 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1999/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> + 47 (Eurosonic)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic 1999 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag/eurosonic-1999/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
+|37 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 1999 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-1999/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> + 47 (Eurosonic)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic 1999 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/esns-eurosonic-noorderslag/eurosonic-1999/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>
 ||  N/A
 |[[The Black Box Revelation|Band Zonder Banaan]], [[The Gathering (band)|The Gathering]], [[Ilse DeLange]], [[Krezip]], [[Postmen (band)|Postmen]], [[Racoon (band)|Racoon]]|| [[Gluecifer]] (NO), [[Janez Detd.]] (BE), [[Meindert Talma|Meindert Talma & The Negroes]] (NL), [[Ozark Henry]] (BE), [[Slagerij van Kampen]] (NL)
@@ Line 187: / Line 187: @@
 | 7–8 January
 |2200 (EuroSonic)<ref name=":15" />
-|42 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2000 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2000/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language = nl|archive-date = 30 June 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180630080855/https://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2000/view|url-status = dead}}</ref> + 50 (Eurosonic)<ref name=":15" /><ref name=":16" />
+|42 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2000 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2000/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language = nl|archive-date = 30 June 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180630080855/https://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2000/view|url-status = dead}}</ref> + 50 (Eurosonic)<ref name=":15" /><ref name=":16" />
 ||  N/A
 |[[The Black Box Revelation|Abel]], [[Brainpower]], [[Daryll-Ann]], [[Ellen Ten Damme]], [[Junkie XL]], [[Krezip]], [[Meindert Talma|Meindert Talma & The Negroes]], Spookrijders, [[Postmen (band)|Postmen]], Kane|| [[Daryll-Ann]] (NL), [[Def Rhymz]] (NL), [[Henk Westbroek]] (NL), [[Is Ook Schitterend]] (NL), [[Lawn (band)|Lawn]] (NL)
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 | 5–6 January
 |4500 (Eurosonic)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20010113-AE0019002|title = Popblad OOR kraakt zowel Eurosonic als Noorderslag|last = Hulzebos|first = Bram|date = 13 January 2001|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Pop magazine OOR criticizes both Eurosonic and Noorderslag}}</ref>
-|37 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2001 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2001/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> + 90<ref name=":17" /> or 75<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20010106-AE0003004|title = Eurosonic aftrap voor muzikaal weekend|last = Boxem|first = Reyer|date = 6 January 2001|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic kickoff for a musical weekend}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20010103-AE0026004|title = Kleine landen groot op Eurosonic|last = Broere|first = Rob|date = 3 January 2001|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Small countries big at Eurosonic}}</ref> or 73<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20010108-AE0006001|title = Noorderslag: een nieuwjaarsbal vol ontmoetingen|last = Borst|first = Maaike|date = 8 January 2001|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag: a new year ball full encounters}}</ref> (Eurosonic)
+|37 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2001 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2001/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> + 90<ref name=":17" /> or 75<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20010106-AE0003004|title = Eurosonic aftrap voor muzikaal weekend|last = Boxem|first = Reyer|date = 6 January 2001|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic kickoff for a musical weekend}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20010103-AE0026004|title = Kleine landen groot op Eurosonic|last = Broere|first = Rob|date = 3 January 2001|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Small countries big at Eurosonic}}</ref> or 73<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=NVHN-20010108-AE0006001|title = Noorderslag: een nieuwjaarsbal vol ontmoetingen|last = Borst|first = Maaike|date = 8 January 2001|work = Nieuwsblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag: a new year ball full encounters}}</ref> (Eurosonic)
 ||  N/A
 |[[The Black Box Revelation|BeefThe Black Box Revelation]], Dreadlock Pussy, [[Green Lizard]], [[Luie Hond]], [[Racoon (band)|Racoon]], Re-Play, [[Twarres]], [[Within Temptation]], The Wounded, [[Zuco 103]]|| [[Das Pop]] (BE), [[Hooverphonic]] (BE), [[Kings of Convenience]] (NO), [[Meindert Talma]] (NL), [[Novastar]] (BE)
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 | 9–11 January
 |
-|45 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2003 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2003/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> +20 (Thursday)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20030110-DW01016013|title = Eurosonic is Noorderslag voorbijgestreefd|date = 10 January 2003|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic has surpassed Noorderslag}}</ref> + almost 100 (Friday)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20030113-DW01008003|title = Eurosonic: blauwbekkende liefhebbers bij orgeltjes en 'hotte' rock|last = Broere|first = Rob|date = 13 January 2003|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic: freezing aficionados at organs and 'hot' rock}}</ref> (Eurosonic)
+|45 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2003 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2003/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> +20 (Thursday)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20030110-DW01016013|title = Eurosonic is Noorderslag voorbijgestreefd|date = 10 January 2003|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic has surpassed Noorderslag}}</ref> + almost 100 (Friday)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20030113-DW01008003|title = Eurosonic: blauwbekkende liefhebbers bij orgeltjes en 'hotte' rock|last = Broere|first = Rob|date = 13 January 2003|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Eurosonic: freezing aficionados at organs and 'hot' rock}}</ref> (Eurosonic)
 ||  N/A
 |[[The Black Box Revelation|Alamo Race Track]], [[Anouk (singer)|Anouk]], C-Mon & Kypski, [[E-Life]], [[Face Tomorrow]], [[Krezip]], [[Raymzter]], [[Spinvis]], [[Voicst]]|| [[An Pierlé]] (BE), [[Audiotransparent]] (NL), [[Bettie Serveert]] (NL), [[Caesar (band)|Caesar]] (NL), [[De Heideroosjes]] (NL), [[C-Mon & Kypski]] (NL), [[Laidback Luke]] (NL), Dreadlock Pussy (NL), [[Erlend Øye]] (NO), [[Johan (band)|Johan]] (NL), [[Kaizers Orchestra]] (NO), [[Mando Diao]] (SE), [[Ska-P]](ES), [[The Apers]](NL), [[The Libertines]] (GB), [[The Raveonettes]] (DK), [[The Shavers]] (NL)
@@ Line 229: / Line 229: @@
 | 12–14 January
 |15,000 (total)<ref name=":23" />
-|58 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2006 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2006/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> +
+|58 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2006 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2006/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> +
 (Eurosonic)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20060114-DO01024013|title = Is EuroSonic nog wel leuk voor de Groninger?|last = Borst|first = Maaike|date = 14 January 2006|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Is EuroSonic still fun for the Groninger?}}</ref>
@@ Line 238: / Line 238: @@
 | 11–13 January
 |5500 (Noorderslag)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20070115-DO01007005|title = Noorderslag geeft zuurpruim het nakijken|last = van der Heide|first = Peter|date = 15 January 2007|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Noorderslag disappoints sourpuss}}</ref> 15,050 (total)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20070113-GS01011001|title = Keiharde werkers achter de schermen|last = de Jonge|first = Inki|date = 13 January 2007|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Hard workers behind the scenes}}</ref>
-|51 <ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2007 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2007/view|website = www.poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> (Noorderslag), 'over 200' (total)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20070115-DO01007003|title = 'De meeste namen zeggen me niet zo heel erg veel'|last = van de Veen|first = Kees|date = 15 January 2007|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = 'Most names don't really mean that much to me'}}</ref>
+|51 <ref>{{Cite web|title = Noorderslag 2007 — Poparchief Groningen|url = http://www.poparchiefgroningen.nl/festivals/noorderslag/noorderslag-2007/view|website = Poparchiefgroningen.nl|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref> (Noorderslag), 'over 200' (total)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20070115-DO01007003|title = 'De meeste namen zeggen me niet zo heel erg veel'|last = van de Veen|first = Kees|date = 15 January 2007|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 10 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = 'Most names don't really mean that much to me'}}</ref>
 || Italy<ref name=":22" />
 |[[The Black Box Revelation|a balladeer -]] [[Alamo Race Track]] - [[Aux Raus]]- [[Boris Titulaer|Boris]] - C-mon & Kypski - [[Coparck]] - Delain - Dennis - Dicecream - [[Do-The-Undo]] - [[El Pino and the Volunteers]] - Hospital Bombers - [[Ilse DeLange]] - {{ill|Jiggy Djé|nl}} - [[Johan (band)|Johan]] - [[Kempi]] - [[Kraak & Smaak]] - Kubus - [[Lucky Fonz III]] - [[Luie Hond]] - [[Noisia]] - [[Postman]] - [[Room Eleven]] - [[Roosbeef]] - [[U-Niq]] - Winne||[[About (band)|About]] (NL), [[Air Traffic]] (GB), [[The Answer (band)|The Answer]] (GB), [[Das Pop]] (BE), [[Datarock]] (NO), [[Digitalism (band)|Digitalism]] (DE), [[Enter Shikari]] (GB), [[Julie Feeney]] (IE), [[Gabriel Ríos]] (BE), [[The Girls (UK band)|The Girls]] (GB), [[Goose (Belgian band)|Goose]] (BE), Green Hornet (NL), [[Humanzi (band)|Humanzi]] (IE), [[Instil (band)|Instil]] (NL), [[The Magic Numbers]] (GB), [[Ozark Henry]] (BE), [[Textures (band)|Textures]] (NL), [[VanVelzen|Van Velzen]] (NL), [[zZz]] (NL)
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-|| Netherlands<ref>{{Cite web|title = EuroSonic Noorderslag 2011 will focus on the Netherlands {{!}} SICA|url = http://www.sica.nl/en/node/25333|website = www.sica.nl|access-date = 11 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924101704/http://www.sica.nl/en/node/25333|archive-date = 24 September 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref>
+|| Netherlands<ref>{{Cite web|title = EuroSonic Noorderslag 2011 will focus on the Netherlands {{!}} SICA|url = http://www.sica.nl/en/node/25333|website = Sica.nl|access-date = 11 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924101704/http://www.sica.nl/en/node/25333|archive-date = 24 September 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref>
 |A Silent Express - Beans and Fatback - [[Blaudzun]] - [[Caro Emerald]] - Chef' Special - Dazzled Kid - Death Letters - DeWolff - [[Eefje de Visser|Eefje]] - [[Go Back to the Zoo]] - [[Handsome Poets]] - Happy Camper - [[Kensington (band)|Kensington]] - Kleine Viezerik - Krach - Lola Kite - Make Believe - Moss - Only Seven Left - Palmbomen - Roos Jonker - Schradinova - Sef - Tim Knol|| [[Selah Sue]] (BE), [[Balthazar (band)|Balthazar]] (BE), [[Crystal Fighters]] (ES), [[My Little Cheap Dictaphone]] (BE), [[Ginga (band)|Ginga]] (AT), [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]] (GB) [[Kvety]] (CZ), [[Vinnie Who]] (DK), [[Ben l'Oncle Soul]] (FR), [[White Lies (band)|White Lies]] (GB), [[LaBrassBanda]] (DE), [[Sean Riley & The Slowriders]] (PT), [[Junip]] (SE), [[Krach (band)|Krach]] (NL)
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 |35,000
-|304<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic/Noorderslag boekt record|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/archief/EurosonicNoorderslag-boekt-record-20748761.html|website = www.dvhn.nl|access-date = 7 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.volkskrant.nl/muziek/eurosonic-noorderslag-boekt-record~a3376347/|title = Eurosonic/Noorderslag boekt record|date = 13 January 2013|work = De Volkskrant (website)|access-date = 10 January 2016|agency = ANP}}</ref>
+|304<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = Eurosonic/Noorderslag boekt record|url = http://www.dvhn.nl/archief/EurosonicNoorderslag-boekt-record-20748761.html|website = Dvhn.nl|access-date = 7 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.volkskrant.nl/muziek/eurosonic-noorderslag-boekt-record~a3376347/|title = Eurosonic/Noorderslag boekt record|date = 13 January 2013|work = De Volkskrant (website)|access-date = 10 January 2016|agency = ANP}}</ref>
-|Finland<ref>http://festival.2012.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/news/headlines/article/eurosonic-noorderslag-2013-focuses-on-finland/{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Eurosonic Noorderslag 2013 focuses on Finland</ref>
+|Finland<ref>[http://festival.2012.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/news/headlines/article/eurosonic-noorderslag-2013-focuses-on-finland/] {{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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 |[[Bastille (band)|Bastille]](GB), [[Jake Bugg]](GB)
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 |337<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=GBS-20140121-01007003|title = Sterke editie Eurosonic Noorderslag|date = 21 January 2014|work = Groninger Gezinsbode|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Strong edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag}}</ref>
-|Austria<ref>http://www.musicexport.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Austria-Eurosonic2014_ENf.pdf Eurosonic festival 2014: focus on Austria</ref>
+|Austria<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicexport.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Austria-Eurosonic2014_ENf.pdf |format=PDF|title=Eurosonic festival 2014: focus on Austria|website=Musicexport.at|access-date=13 March 2023}}</ref>
 |Sofie Winterson
 |[[Hozier (musician)|Hozier]](IE)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.dekrantvantoen.nl/vw/article.do?v2=true&id=DVHN-20140120-DO01012001|title = Hoogtepunten Eurosonic Noorderslag|date = 20 January 2014|work = Dagblad van het Noorden|access-date = 9 January 2016|language=nl|trans-title = Highlights [of] Eurosonic Noorderslag}}</ref>
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 |about 350<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://blendle.com/i/trouw/inwisselbaarheid-troef-op-eurosonic/bnl-trn-20160118-5743121|title = Inwisselbaarheid troef op Eurosonic|last = Belgers|first = Joris|date = 18 January 2016|work = Trouw|access-date = 18 January 2016|via = Blendle|language=nl|trans-title = Exchange-ability dominant at Eurosonic|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
-|[[Central and Eastern Europe]]<ref>http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/news/festival/article/eurosonic-noorderslag-2016-focust-op-centraal-oost-europa/ Eurosonic Noorderslag 2016 focuses on Central East European (CEE) countries</ref>
+|[[Central and Eastern Europe]]<ref>http://www.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/news/festival/article/eurosonic-noorderslag-2016-focust-op-centraal-oost-europa/</ref>
 |Tamarin Desert, Jo Goes Hunting, CUT_, Terzij De Horde, Naive Set, All the King's Daughters, [[Amber Arcades]], Blue Crime, Bökkers, Dazzled Sticks, Death Alley, Drummakid, Echo Movis, Gallowstreet, Haty Haty, Iguana Death Cult, Max Meser, Midas, My Baby, Sef, St Tropez, Tears & Marble, The Homesick, Thijs Boontjes Dans- en Showorkest, Umeme Afrorave.
 |[[Jett Rebel]] (NL), Bewilder (NL), [[The Common Linnets]] (NL), Typhoon (NL), Sven Hammond (NL), Weval (NL), Applescal (NL), De Staat (NL), Afterpartees (NL), [[Álvaro Soler]] (ES), [[AURORA]] (NO), Douglas Firs (BE), [[Filous]] (AT), Forever Pavot (FR), Hydrogen Sea (BE), James Hersey (AT), Lea Porcelain (DE), [[Oscar and the Wolf]] (BE), [[Seinabo Sey]] (SE), [[SOAK]] (IE), [[John Coffey (band)|John Coffey]] (NL)<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title = 3voor12 - Hooikoorts: Programma Eurosonic Noorderslag compleet|url = http://3voor12.vpro.nl/nieuws/2016/eurosonic-noorderslag/Hooikoorts-Eurosonic-Noorderslag-2016.html|website = 3voor12|access-date = 3 January 2016|language=nl}}</ref>