Groningen breathes music and offers European talent a stage during Eurosonic. But local, Groningen talent also gets a voice. Grunnsonic, part of POPgroningen, shows home-grown music. Prepare for a journey full of discoveries with the sound of Grunnsonic.
Eurosonic & Grunnsonic
Grunnsonic is organised every year by POPgroningen in cooperation with Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS). ESNS is Europe's premier showcase festival and has become a celebration of diversity and creativity in the music scene. From 17 to 19 January 2024, 21 local talents will get the chance to profile themselves during Grunnsonic. Local acts can present themselves to the general public and the music professionals present at ESNS. The festival is an important event in the calendar of music lovers looking for new music from home soil.
Giving a voice to local talent
Grunnsonic gives local talent a voice. The festival is a springboard for local talent to break through to a wider audience. From indie and electronic to folk and hip-hop, Grunnsonic reflects the city's eclectic tastes. Local pubs, clubs and venues open their doors to welcome Groningen artists. This year, you can discover local talent at Het Pakhuis, Warhol, Het Concerthuis and KLUP DE DAG.
More music
Exhausted, but not done with music yet? Quite understandable. Luckily, Groningen is a city of music all year round. Therefore, there are plenty of places where it's good to be musically. From jazz to rock and everything in between. Almost every day, someone will perform in a pub or café. Nice and cosy, small-scale, and here and there a musician will stand on a street corner. If you prefer to go to a bigger concert, next to Simplon you can also go to VERA and SPOT. Groningen always has music to your ears.
