Left of the Dial 2025 Festival Performance Opportunity
Annual showcase festival in Rotterdam featuring emerging artists from UK, Ireland, and beyond. October 23-25, 2025.
Left of the Dial is Rotterdam's premier annual showcase festival that has evolved from a scrappy block party into an 'accidentally important' event in the live music circuit. Taking place October 23-25, 2025, the festival focuses on discovering and promoting new artists, particularly from the UK and Ireland, who are ready to break into bigger live music circuits. The festival prides itself on being artist-friendly and low-threshold while maintaining an irreverent, human approach to programming. The event has become increasingly eclectic and expansive in both genre and demographics, featuring everything from indie rock and free-jazz-punk to experimental electronic music and avant-pop. The festival organizers are noted for their transparency about ticket sales, streaming services usage, and their commitment to keeping the event accessible to emerging artists. This year's lineup showcases 14 highlighted acts including experimental artists like Maddie Ashman, noise punk duo Silverwingkiller, avant-pop artist October and The Eyes, and dream pop band Restless Taxis. The festival serves as a crucial stepping stone for artists looking to establish themselves in the European live music scene.