Giving European talent a platform
Into The Great Wide Open and European Talent Exchange join forces
2026
News
DATE
Apr 24, 2026
The world is teeming with musical talent, but that doesn't mean you have to look far. That's why Into The Great Wide Open is joining forces with the European Talent Exchange Program.
This initiative by Eurosonic Noorderslag helps European artists break through beyond their own borders, or as our music programmer Dirk Baart says:
“Into The Great Wide Open has a loyal audience that is open to all kinds of music and does not necessarily expect us to book the biggest names. We therefore have the privilege of being able to focus on giving a stage to promising new talent from Europe and beyond.”
Many Exchange artists have already performed at Into The Great Wide Open, such as Lander & Adriaan, Tamino, Kae Tempest, Celeste and L'Impératrice. 2026 also brings many good things again with e.g. Madra Salach, Joshua Idehen, Dressed Like Boys and undoubtedly many more.
Images by Rogier Bogaard, Alice Angelini and Melanie van Leeuwen
