Robert Meijerink

Robert is head of program and booker of ESNS – Eurosonic Noorderslag, the European conference and showcase platform in Groningen, the Netherlands. ESNS is the key exchange and network platform for European music and the one and only showcase event in Europe, focused on emerging acts from Europe. ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates, including more than 400 international festivals and venues. During four nights, around 300 acts present themselves to an international audience of professionals, media and music lovers. By day the conference takes place, featuring around 150 panels focusing on innovation, gender, AI, sustainability, music industry-related topics, live music and publishing, with keynote speakers, interviews, networking, workshops, dinners, pitches and meetings on the latest developments in music and media.