Ram's Pocket Radio are just one of the many acts performing at next years Eurosonic Noorderslag in the Netherlands, it has been announced.

Now in its 26th year, the Eurosonic Noorderslag has become one of Europe’s largest showcase festivals and will include 260 up-and-coming acts alongside a conference with 100 panels, keynote speakers, interviews and meetings.

The first UK and Irish acts to be announced for Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 are; God is An Astronaut (IE), Lisa Hannigan (IE), The Cast of Cheers (IE), The Minutes (IE) and Rams' Pocket Radio (UK).

Eurosonic Noorderslag takes place from Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th January 2012.