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. This year Ireland is the focus nation, with 21 acts from north and south of the boarder.

The like's of Ram's Pocket Radio, Cashier No. 9, Mojo Fury, Lafaro and Foy Vance will join southern acts including We Cut Corners, Fionn Regan, Lisa Hannigan, Hello Moon,Toby Kaar and many more at the. The four day showcase this Wednesday.

Past acts that took part in the showcase festival include And So I Watch You From Afar, Cathy Davy, Fight Liek Apes, Imelda May, Delorentos, the Answer, The Coronas, Villagers, Republic of Loose and many more.