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Eurosonic Noorderslag delivered again. Eight DME-supported artists played to packed rooms in Groningen, generating buzz that echoed across European booking tables for weeks.
Read more →The first Kickstart Regulation round of 2026 supported eighteen artists and music professionals across pop, electronic, jazz and hip-hop with a combined budget of EUR 310,000.
Read more →Our spring Paris trade mission concluded with a new structural partnership with La Gaite Lyrique, opening a dedicated slot for Dutch artists in their 2027 programme.
Read more →Twelve Dutch acts at SXSW 2026, up from six in 2024. The Dutch showcase night at The Parish sold out in four hours and attracted A&R from three major US labels.
Read more →The next Marketing Regeling deadline is 15 April. We break down eligibility, maximum grant amounts, required deliverables and the three most common reasons applications are rejected.
Read more →A recap of our strongest Reeperbahn Festival showing to date. Fourteen artists showcased across Hamburg. Three led to international label discussions within six weeks.
Read more →Honest, insider conversations with the music industry professionals who are building Dutch music's global reputation. New episodes every two weeks.
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