European Music Week – 8 – 15 January 2021
Do you remember last year’s must-have Groningen-fashion accessory, the pink “A Taste of Swiss Music” cap? Of course, you do! It was everywhere. You will also remember the totally out-of-control Swiss Music Export party, the seriously moreish raclette orgy and the massively competitive Gouda vs Gruyère contest. Seven of the acts that were part of the Swiss partner country delegation at Eurosonic 2020 will get a digital „showcase“ during European Music Week to present their music once again.
A Taste of Swiss Music 2020 at ESNS 2021
Friday 15 January – 22:00 – 22:20 – Channel: ESNS Plus
BLACK SEA DAHU – CAMILLA SPARKSSS – EMILIE ZOÉ – IKAN HYU – L’ECLAIR – MARIUS BEAR – MUTHONI DRUMMER QUEEN
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Stylistically, these seven acts could not be more diverse. Which is, of course, simply a reflection of the richness of today’s music scene in Switzerland. The spectrum ranges from Muthoni Drummer Queen’s exuberant afro-electro-hip hop to Black Sea Dahu’s wistful folk rock, and from Camilla Sparksss’s sassy synth pop to Marius Bear’s powerful mountain soul voice. Plus, there’s the visceral emotionality of singer/songwriter Emilie Zoé, the excuberant hotpot of global beats from L’Eclair, and the elegantly dramatic art school pop from Ikan Hyu. What they all do have in common, though, is bags of charisma, boundless energy, and plenty of songs you won’t forget in a hurry. Check out these streams – you won’t regret it!
In the past year, due to the current pandemic, festivals have been cancelled and venues had to close their doors and suspend events, with severe consequences for the live music industry, including the artists who were unable to take the spotlight.
The first edition of the European Music Week will kick off on 8 January 2021. A campaign to celebrate European music across the world, the European Music Week will be a call to support and introduce new European talent and give artists centre stage.
The European Music Week will take place from 8 – 15 January 2021 and is an initiative by ESNS and its partners and a lead up to the digital edition of ESNS 2021 (13 – 16 January).
A wide range of partners across the globe will be celebrating European music and new talent in particular, sharing their content with the hashtag #europeanmusicweek. Current partners include, amongst others; EBU stations across Europe (BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 Music, NPO 3FM, BNR, ARD, RAI RADIO 2, RTÉ 2FM, LRT Opus, LUERSL 100.7, SRF, RTS, RADIO BELGRADE ONE, ERR Raadio 2), but also Spotify, Deezer, KEXP, Vice, European festivals, venues and other outlets.
European Music Week
A Taste of Swiss Music 2020 at ESNS 2021
ESNS all Channels
Black Sea Dahu
Camilla Sparksss
Emilie Zoé
Ikan Hyu
L’Eclair
Marius Bear
Muthoni Drummer Queen
A Taste of Swiss Music – ESNS Focus 2020
A Taste of Swiss Music
