The Estonian music industry delegation is heading to ESNS 2026!
Meet key players from Estonia’s vibrant music ecosystem, including Music Estonia (the national music export agency), Tallinn Music Week (one of Europe’s leading showcase festivals), Raadio 2 (Estonian public broadcaster), top cultural venues and promoters, and a new generation of music sync and artist management professionals.
Dive into Estonia’s talent pool with showcases from Pridian and mariin k., join our Estonia x Iceland networking breakfast, and catch Estonian voices across several panels throughout the conference.
SHOWCASES:
Thursday, 15 January, 20:50 – 21:30
Mutua Fides (Grote Markt 27)
Pridian
Shadowy industrial metalcore with crushing hooks and subtle technicality
Friday, 16 January, 21:30 – 22:10
Vera (Oosterstraat 44)
mariin k.
Cascading reverb and jangle pop create yearning soundscapes of love and self-discovery
NETWORKING:
Friday, 16 January, 10:00 – 12:00
CHCO Café Groningen
(Oude Ebbingestraat 72–74)
Networking Breakfast: Estonia x Iceland
Meet and mingle with music industry professionals and artists from Estonia and Iceland over light snacks and drinks.
Pre-registration needed:
https://musicestonia.typeform.com/ESNS2026
Hosted by Music Estonia in partnership with Tallinn Music Week and Iceland Music
Supported by the Estonian Embassy in The Hague
PANELS & TALKS:
Wednesday, 14 January
MME Education Day
A Day in the Life of a Manager for a Breaking Band
Q&A with Britt Randma (Night Tapes)
Closed session
Thursday, 15 January, 12:00 – 13:00
Oosterpoort – Grijze Zaal (Trompsingel 27)
Platform the Underdog: East–West Exchanges from the Media Perspective
Moderator: Ingrid Kohtla (Tallinn Music Week)
Thursday, 15 January, 13:30 – 14:30
Oosterpoort – Bovenzaal 1
How Do We Get Our Organisations to Do What We Want Them to Do
Panellist: Eva Johanna Lepikov (Tallinn Music Week)
Thursday, 15 January, 15:00 – 16:00
Oosterpoort – Bovenzaal 2
Exploring the Baltic Way – Introducing a Next Generation of Regional Movers & Shakers
Panellist: Britt Randma
(Main Character Agency, Night Tapes, Music Estonia)
FIND US:
NETWORK MEET-UP (INVITE ONLY)
Thursday, 15 January, 11:00 – 12:00
EMEE Presenta(Recep)tion – House of Europe
Oosterpoort
The programme is coordinated by Music Estonia, in partnership with Tallinn Music Week.
Also check out other Music events in Groningen, Entertainment events in Groningen, Festivals in Groningen.
