Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Beautiful Groningen in the Netherlands hosts acts from all over Europe for 3 days every January, for the Eurosonic festival.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
It may share a name with your granny, but Vera is the place to come for rock n roll in Groningen!
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Repping for Scotland, it's Emeli Sande and our friend Rene, who read her her own lyrics in dutch.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Flying the flag for BBC Introducing - it's Rams Pocket Radio from Northern Ireland. Playing live on Huw's Saturday afternoon show, live from the Eurosonic festival hub: De Oosterport.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Huw chatted to indie's new chart stars in a kids play area. As you do!
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Indie rock playtime...
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
They talked gigs, hotel breakfasts and, er, bags of sick...from the comfort of Huw's actual hotel bed. Cosy.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
As you can see, she just loves it.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Lucy puts aside her hatred for the stuff long enough to pose with some real dutch cheese, and Huw.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Lucy looks a bit more at home in one of Groningen's many record shops, while Huw does his best Sherlock impression.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
You don't even need to talk to someone to get a tasty croquette in Groningen. Just drop your money in and choose your food.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Representing Sweden...Sound Of 2012 duo Niki & The Dove, in an arty pose with Huw.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Huw hanging with 2 members of Nottingham indie popsters Dog Is Dead backstage at Eurosonic.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Sandwich, check. Crisps, check. Banana, check. Not exactly magnolia lillies and fijian spring water, but definitely does the job!
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Christmas may be over, but its always the right tmie of year for a tree made of bike parts and glitter balls.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
It was a bit of a squish. And only had one bed in it!
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Representing France....Francois & The Atlas Mountains with Huw in a romantique pic backstage in Groningen.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Representing Ireland...Funeral Suits ready for their Eurosonic gig, or possibly a footie match?
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Repping for Italy, UK, and a bit of Austria and Mexico - the most international band we met!
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Squelchy beat duo Baconhead met Huw before their set at Eurosonic. In a cleaning cupboard. Complete with toilet cleaner and playing cards (well you never know when you might need them).
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Representing Belgium...5 piece band School Is Cool, rocking the specs and gloves look. Huw could be the 6th member!
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!
Representing Luxemburg...electronic wunderkind Sun Glitters and Yves, new music DJ from Luxemburg public radio.
Huw met some of Europe's hottest new music talent at the annual Eurosonic showcase festival. As well as the bands, loads of festival bookers come to Groningen, the Netherlands to look out for acts to fill the line ups at the summer festivals - so expect to hear more from this lot!