Are you ready to take the Booster stage?
Have you always dreamed of performing your music for a live audience? This is your chance! Booster Festival, the premier platform for emerging musical talent from the Eastern Netherlands, offers artists the opportunity to showcase their work to the Dutch music industry. You can apply for the 2025 edition from October 10 to October 31, 2024, via checksonar.nl.
Booster not only provides a stage for artists but also the chance to network with other musicians and professionals from the national music industry. This could be the starting point of your musical career!
About Booster Festival
Booster Festival is the ultimate springboard for emerging artists from the Eastern Netherlands, offering not just performances but also an inspiring music conference. Artists can sharpen their skills in workshops and feedback sessions, while music lovers can attend free showcases by promising acts.
In 2025, the festival will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, in the city center of Enschede. More than 45 talented artists from Overijssel and Gelderland will present their music at various venues, including Poppodium Metropool, Theater Concordia, and Café Rocks. Admission to the showcase festival is free.
Additionally, there will be a music conference on Saturday, April 5, where artists can connect directly with bookers, managers, programmers, and producers. Tickets for the conference are available in advance, and the full program for the Booster conference will be announced in early 2025. Buy your ticket now with an early-bird discount!
Showcase Festival
During the showcase festival on Saturday, April 5, you will discover new artists at various venues in Enschede. The festival offers a unique opportunity to see the most promising acts from the Eastern Netherlands. Previous participants include artists such as Jeangu Macrooy, NONCHELANGE, and CLOUDSURFERS. The 2025 showcase selection will be revealed on Wednesday, February 5, at the Metropool Enschede music café, and this line-up reveal is free to attend.
Music Conference
The Booster Festival music conference offers an extensive program of workshops, seminars, and feedback sessions. Artists can expand their network and gain valuable insights from experienced music industry professionals. From business to creative topics, everything is covered. Booster brings professionals and artists closer together and provides an accessible platform for talent development.
This year, an extra day will be added to the Booster Festival on Friday, April 4. More information on this will follow soon. Curious about the Booster Festival? Check out the website.
photo: Anne-Marie kok