As Dave Fanning, Jenny Huston and Dan Hegarty return to our Dublin studios, we reminisce on a fantastic three days spent in Groningen, The Netherlands as we broadcast live from EuroSonic 2012 and checked out some amazing homegrown and international talent.

Although we saw some wonderful European acts from countries such as Norway, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, England and Sweden to name but a few, it would be remiss of us not to give special kudos to the 21 Irish acts who traveled - with the help of Culture Ireland and First Music Contact - to represent Ireland at the festival. A special mention must also go to James Vincent McMorrow, who was honoured with an European Border Breakers Award on Wednesday the 11th January 2012 at a televised awards ceremony presented by the legendary Jools Holland.

So, to the following acts, we salute you.

Bitches With Wolves
Cashier No.9
Emmett Tinley
Fionn Regan
Foy Vance
God is an Astronaut
Hello Moon
Funeral Suits
James Vincent McMorrow
Lisa Hannigan
La Faro
Jape
Mojo Fury
Ram's Pocket Radio
Squarehead
The Cast of Cheers
The Minutes
Thread Pulls
Toby Karr
Wallis Bird
We Cut Corners

The following photos are a mere glimpse of what 2fm saw and heard at EuroSonic. Listen back to our broadcasts from Thursday and Friday on the RTÉ Radio Player now and immerse yourself in the best music that Europe has to offer....


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Cashier No.9 in studio with Dave Fanning and our Dutch hosts Henk and Martin...




Cashier No.9 in studio...




The Funeral Suits on stage in the beautiful Huize Maas venue in Groningen...