Eurosonic 2026 is about to begin, and the Italian delegation—coordinated by ICE – Italian Trade Agency and involving Regione Puglia – Puglia Culture (within the framework of Puglia Sounds, the regional music system development project), Regione Emilia-Romagna (through the music export activities of Emilia-Romagna Music Commission, in collaboration with Ater Fondazione), Assomusica, Rete Italiana World Music and Sicily Music Conference—is pleased to invite you to take part in a rich programme of events taking place in Groningen from 14 to 17 January.
Europe Calling is the title of the manifesto for this 40th edition: a call to the unique identities that define us and bring us together.
A key moment in the programme will be Thursday 15 January, with Meet the Italian Music Industry – Networking and Taste of Italy, an event entirely dedicated to the Italian music market. Hosted at Het Concerthuis from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, the event offers the opportunity to meet around 20 Italian music companies and professionals, fostering connections, dialogue and new international collaborations. The event, which required prior registration, has received such a high number of requests that, at the time of writing, registration is no longer available. However, you may still contact bruxelles@ice.it to coordinate with ICE the possibility of getting in touch with Italian music industry professionals.
The Apulian delegation
The Apulian delegation—committed to promoting projects that spread Apulian musical culture thanks to a specific public call that encourages participation in international music fairs—in addition to the Puglia Sounds staff, is made up of record labels, booking and management agencies, festivals, and artists.
AltreMenti Labs
Giovanni Paolo Ferrara (Project Manager) – Acquaviva delle Fonti (BA) – Italy
commerciale@altrementilabs.it
AltreMenti Labs is an organisation based Southern Italy, active in live music promotion and production services. In four years it has produced over 150 concerts in Italy and abroad, spanning genres from post-punk and alternative rock to classical music. Its flagship project, Distorsioni Fest, has welcomed more than 7,000 attendees from 13 countries across three editions, becoming a reference point for alternative music in Southern Italy. AltreMenti also supports a roster of artists through record productions and international touring.
altrementilabs.it – instagram.com/altrementi_labs_aps
Django Music
Simone Manchisi (Agent & Festival booker) – Bari (BA) – Italy
info@djangomusic.it – 0039-3758287733
DJANGO MUSIC SRL has evolved into a trusted partner in the music industry, promoting artists at leading clubs and festivals across Italy and internationally. The company offers comprehensive services, including artistic consulting, communication, and promotion, leveraging a vast network within the Italian and global music scene. The aim is to promote the artists followed by the agency (Seun Kuti, Alborosie, Mellow Mood, C’mon Tigre, Quantic, Dub Fx, ADF etc) for a new path on undiscovered cultural venues, promoters, contexts for a new panorama.
djangomusic.it – instagram.com/djangomusic_it
è group – Italysona
Giuseppe Marasco (Director) – Crucoli (KR) – Italy
info@italysona.com
At ESNS 2026, Italysona (label and promoter) supports and produces quality “independent and emerging” music, exporting the excellence of Elettromascarimiri, Sud Sound System, Après la Classe, Kamafei, Sossio Banda, and numerous festivals. Its mission is to consolidate Puglia’s cultural ecosystem through international booking and innovation. Its catalog, blending tradition and modernity (Rondaelettrica, Taranta Sona), serves as a bridge to the European industry to generate economic and social growth in the region.
italysona.com – facebook.com/italysona
Mosho
Andrea Capurso (PR) – Acquaviva delle Fonti (BA) – Italy
amministrazione@mosho.it
Mosho Agency is an Apulia-based organisation working in live promotion, artist management and music publishing. Built on years of experience in the independent music sector, it produces concerts and original formats and supports a diverse roster through its label Mosho Dischi. With a strong focus on rock in all its forms, while spanning multiple genres, the agency works with both Italian and international artists, developing releases, touring strategies and cross-border collaborations, and connecting Southern Italy to wider European networks.
mosho.it – instagram.com/moshoagency
Sud Sonico
Ludovico Esposito (President) – Muro Leccese (LE) – Italy
sudsonico.associazioneculturale@gmail.com
The project involves activities aimed at strengthening and developing our European network and consolidating our position in the Netherlands, following the launch of the collaboration between Sud Sonico and Stichting Nederlandse Muziek Export (https://www.bumacultuur.nl/event/dutch-music-export/). In particular, the aim is to strengthen the positioning of AVANT Festival as a cultural tourism event and a platform for innovative capacity-building for young local and international music operators. Sud Sonico is also registered to ICE Agency event.
sudsonico.it – instagram.com/sudsonico
showcaseS
Gabriele Poso, January 14 Oosterpoort – ESNS 2026
Gaia Rollo, January 16 USVA – ESNS 2026
(Courtesy of Lucrezia Cantelmo)
On the showcase front, Italy takes centre stage with a diverse and highly impactful presence. Representing Puglia, percussionist and producer Gabriele Poso will open proceedings on 14 January with a showcase at Oosterpoort Kunstpunt at 11:00 pm. Gaia Rollo will then take to the stage at USVA on 16 January at 10:10 pm, fresh from the release of her debut solo album ‘Something Is Changing at Home’.
They will be joined by many other Italian artists and bands, including Alex Fernet, Coca Puma, Evita Polidoro, Gaia Banfi, Glazyhaze, Il Mago del Gelato, Kodaclips, Laura Agnusdei and Sink. The full list of Italian showcase artists is available here.
Food Sound System by Don Pasta
On 16 January, the House of Europe will host an experience that brings together culture, sound and conviviality. From 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Italy will be both told and tasted through the legendary Food Sound System by Don Pasta, described by The New York Times as “one of the most creative food activists”. This unmistakable performance blends vinyl records, cooking and storytelling, alongside artists and music industry professionals from the Italian delegation and ICE. Representing Puglia, the agencies and associations AltreMenti Labs, Django Music, è group – Italysona, Mosho and Sud Sonico will be present, ready to share visions, flavours and sounds from a territory in constant motion.
