Robert Meijerink is head of program and booker of ESNS—Eurosonic Noorderslag, the European conference and showcase platform in Groningen, the Netherlands. Robert started as a talent booker in 2006 and has been Head of Program of both Conferences and Festivals since 2019. ESNS is the key exchange and network platform for European Music and the one and only 100% showcase event in Europe, focused on emerging acts from Europe. Selling out each year, ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates, including more than 400 international festivals and venues.
During four nights, around 350 acts get the chance to present themselves to an international audience of professionals, media and music lovers. By the day, the Conference takes place featuring around 150 panels, keynote speakers, interviews, workshops, dinners, pitches and meetings on the latest developments in the international music, media, production industry.
