GRONINGEN (CelebrityAccess) – The Supervisory Board of ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), an organization that showcases emerging European music talent, music festivals, and a conference, has appointed Anna van Nunen as their new General Manager (GM). Nunen has extensive experience in the festival world and a significant knowledge of innovation and sustainability, making her a valuable addition to the team.
She grew up in and around Groningen and has a deep passion for the music and entertainment sectors, bringing a wealth of expertise to her new role. Nunen’s appointment is effective from 18 March, succeeding Dago Houben, who announced his departure last June. Frans Vreeke temporarily filled the position in the interim.
Nunen founded Innofest, a platform where sustainable enterprises can test their innovations at Dutch festivals, and was also the Commercial Director of Greener Power Solutions, a pioneer in clean mobile battery power at events. Nunen also founded the lobbying platform ‘Ik Lobby’ and actively participates as a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator at events such as ESNS, Amsterdam Dance Event, and Dutch Design Week.
Nunen said, “Having grown up in Groningen and with a big heart for the music sector, it is a huge honor to start working as Director at Eurosonic Noorderslag. I am eager to strengthen the conference and festival with the team. In the coming years, I want to ensure a future-proof organization and a rock-solid positioning of ESNS in Europe.”
Jeroen van Erp, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ESNS, said: “ESNS is entering a new phase, one that requires new leadership. As a Supervisory Board, we are very pleased with the appointment of Anna van Nunen as director. With her background in the festival world, experience in sustainability, and the start-up world, she embodies what we stand for – Always looking for new talent and new developments where inclusivity and sustainability are of paramount importance.
