The Excite network is proud to present the nominated artists for 2025! These acts, chosen by our member organizations, now have the chance to take their music beyond their home countries. With partner festivals across Europe prioritizing their top picks, the final lineup is a puzzle of talent, opportunity, and logistics.
Every year, Excite connects emerging artists with international opportunities, offering them the chance to play at some of Europe’s most exciting festivals. The process starts with nominations from our member organizations, followed by a careful selection from our partner festivals. From there, it’s all about making the pieces fit – balancing artist availability, festival needs, and travel logistics to create the most impactful matches, the goal is to create the best possible matches and deliver unforgettable live experiences.
For 2025, we’re thrilled to present a diverse lineup of nominees, spanning genres and countries, all set to make waves beyond their borders. With acts from Belgium, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ukraine, and Wales, the Excite circuit remains a launchpad for the next generation of international talent. Stay tuned for updates as the final selections take shape, and get ready to discover your new favorite artist!
Excite Class of ’25:
Affaire (BE), Ben Ellis (UK), Bloed (BE), Brosie (DE), Danefae (DK), Grundeis (DE), Jonas Ringtved (DK), Laguna (NL), Marged (UK), Merry (DK), Nathan Misra (UK), Postman (UA), Sheebaba (LU), Velocity Made Good (NL), Wolfschmidt (SE).