BBC Music Introducing’s flagship music discovery festival – BBC Music Introducing LIVE – is returning in November.
For the very first time, it will take place across the UK and across 3 days, and will be touching down in Newcastle on Friday 4th November to celebrate and showcase the region’s unique and thriving electronic music scene.
BBC Music Introducing LIVE will see an array of live gigs, masterclasses, practical workshops, talks and Q&As take place across the UK. As part of this, BBC Radio 1 DJ Jaguar will headline a House and Techno Rave at The Lofts in Newcastle. Supported by up and coming local DJs including Jonny Burn, Jesse Santos, Eurasia, LWY, Ellie Scougall, Oli Morgan & EU4RIQH, the event will celebrate and showcase homegrown talent and help audiences get to know more about the region’s booming underground musical landscape. Tickets are available at the link here.
Now in its 15th anniversary year, BBC Music Introducing has been dedicated to discovering and supporting new music since 2007. It gives up-and-coming artists broadcast opportunities on BBC radio, television and online, alongside the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases.
Big name artists including Ed Sheeran, Florence + the Machine, Little Simz, Celeste, Sam Fender, Mabel, Aitch, Raye, Arlo Parks, Loyle Carner, The 1975 and Chvrches all received BBC Music Introducing support at the start of their careers. Recent BBC Introducing success stories include Wet Leg and The Mysterines who have both achieved UK Top 10 albums in 2022 so far.
Kelly Betts, Editor, BBC Introducing says: “BBC Music Introducing LIVE is one of the fastest growing and most exciting events in the calendar for any young artist or creative, and I am so proud to be taking it right across the UK this year. There are some incredible DJ’s coming out of Newcastle right now and our goal with BBC Music Introducing Live is to provide emerging musical talent across the nation the opportunity to build profile and awareness as they take their next step in their careers”.
