{"id":2107822,"date":"2026-08-23T18:57:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T15:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2107822"},"modified":"2026-08-23T18:57:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T15:57:05","slug":"bbc-introducing-announce-live-events-across-the-uk-for-young-artists-after-being-axed-from-reading-leeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2107822","title":{"rendered":"BBC Introducing announce \u2018LIVE\u2019 events across the UK for young artists after being axed from Reading &amp; Leeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bbc_introducing_stage.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">BBC Introducing announce \u2018LIVE\u2019 events across the UK for young artists after being axed from Reading &amp; Leeds<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The programme will span 10 locations with performances, workshops, open mics and panels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Max Pilley<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-23T19:57:05+01:00\">23rd August 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bbc_introducing_stage-696x442.jpg\" alt title=\"Glastonbury Festival 2024 - Day Five\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Georgie &#8220;G&#8221;, Jade Mullings and Kay of GIRLBAND! perform on BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival on June 30, 2024. (Photo by Luke Brennan\/Redferns)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>BBC Introducing\u00a0has announced a month-long\u00a0programme\u00a0of events for emerging artists across 10 UK locations.<\/p>\n<p>The string of shows will take place throughout November, hosting performances, workshops, educational panels, open mic sessions and networking opportunities in Belfast, Bridgend, Gateshead, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham and Sunderland.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0announcement follows the confirmation last month that\u00a0the BBC Introducing Stage had been axed from Reading &amp; Leeds after 18 years.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2008, the festival stage had hosted artists including\u00a0Ed Sheeran and The 1975 early in their careers, and the BBC said it had supported approximately 70 per cent of the British artists appearing across the festivals\u2019 2026 line-up.<\/p>\n<p>A Festival Republic spokesperson told\u00a0<i>NME\u00a0<\/i>that the Canopy stage would host emerging musicians from a wider pool and said\u00a0the decision was made to \u201csupport a more diverse range of up-and-coming artists, who will hopefully go on to headline the festival in years to come\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcQZBqkCEjU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The BBC confirmed that Introducing would continue to work with other festivals, including Latitude and The Great Escape.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Announcing the new\u00a0programme\u00a0of events, BBC Introducing editor Kelly Betts said: \u201cChampioning and nurturing artists and creatives is at the heart of everything BBC Introducing does and so I\u2019m excited that Introducing LIVE will be returning in November for our biggest year yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0programme\u00a0will begin in Bridgend and London on November 5 and conclude with four separate showcases in Leeds on November 28.\u00a0The full list of events is\u00a0below\u00a0and you can find tickets and further information on the BBC Introducing site\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>5 \u2013 Bridgend\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5 \u2013 London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 \u2013 Sunderland\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9 \u2013 Manchester\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 Liverpool\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11 \u2013 Gateshead\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13 \u2013 Belfast\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>18 \u2013 Nottingham\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>19 \u2013 Glasgow\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>28 \u2013 Leeds\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BBC Introducing currently supports unsigned musicians through its Uploader platform, and on 23 local radio\u00a0programmes\u00a0and six national shows on Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network and Radio 3.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The scheme has also expanded into the US with partnerships with college radio programmes in Tennessee, with plans to extend the project into further states in the future.<\/p>\n<p>It has been instrumental in the rise of artists including Sheeran,\u00a0RAYE,\u00a0Olivia Dean, Sam Fender and Loyle Carner.<\/p>\n<p>The network has faced concern over cuts in recent years. 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class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>BBC Introducing\u00a0has announced a month-long\u00a0programme\u00a0of events for emerging artists across 10 UK locations.<\/p>\n<p>The string of shows will take place throughout November, hosting performances, workshops, educational panels, open mic sessions and networking opportunities in Belfast, Bridgend, Gateshead, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham and Sunderland.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0announcement follows the confirmation last month that\u00a0the BBC Introducing Stage had been axed from Reading &amp; Leeds after 18 years.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2008, the festival stage had hosted artists including\u00a0Ed Sheeran and The 1975 early in their careers, and the BBC said it had supported approximately 70 per cent of the British artists appearing across the festivals\u2019 2026 line-up.<\/p>\n<p>A Festival Republic spokesperson told\u00a0<i>NME\u00a0<\/i>that the Canopy stage would host emerging musicians from a wider pool and said\u00a0the decision was made to \u201csupport a more diverse range of up-and-coming artists, who will hopefully go on to headline the festival in years to come\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcQZBqkCEjU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The BBC confirmed that Introducing would continue to work with other festivals, including Latitude and The Great Escape.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Announcing the new\u00a0programme\u00a0of events, BBC Introducing editor Kelly Betts said: \u201cChampioning and nurturing artists and creatives is at the heart of everything BBC Introducing does and so I\u2019m excited that Introducing LIVE will be returning in November for our biggest year yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0programme\u00a0will begin in Bridgend and London on November 5 and conclude with four separate showcases in Leeds on November 28.\u00a0The full list of events is\u00a0below\u00a0and you can find tickets and further information on the BBC Introducing site\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>5 \u2013 Bridgend\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5 \u2013 London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 \u2013 Sunderland\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9 \u2013 Manchester\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 Liverpool\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11 \u2013 Gateshead\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13 \u2013 Belfast\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>18 \u2013 Nottingham\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>19 \u2013 Glasgow\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>28 \u2013 Leeds\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BBC Introducing currently supports unsigned musicians through its Uploader platform, and on 23 local radio\u00a0programmes\u00a0and six national shows on Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network and Radio 3.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The scheme has also expanded into the US with partnerships with college radio programmes in Tennessee, with plans to extend the project into further states in the future.<\/p>\n<p>It has been instrumental in the rise of artists including Sheeran,\u00a0RAYE,\u00a0Olivia Dean, Sam Fender and Loyle Carner.<\/p>\n<p>The network has faced concern over cuts in recent years. In 2023,\u00a0the number of local BBC Introducing\u00a0programmes\u00a0was reduced from 32 to 20, prompting criticism from musicians including\u00a0Sigrid\u00a0and\u00a0Elton John.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/bbc-introducing-announce-live-events-across-the-uk-for-young-artists-after-being-axed-from-reading-leeds-3964245&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bbc_introducing_stage.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News BBC Introducing announce \u2018LIVE\u2019 events across the UK for young artists after being axed from Reading &amp; Leeds The programme will span 10 locations with performances, workshops, open mics and panels By Max Pilley 23rd August 2026 Georgie &#8220;G&#8221;, Jade Mullings and Kay of GIRLBAND! perform on BBC Introducing stage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,78],"class_list":["post-2107822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-nme-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2107822"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107822\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2107822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2107822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2107822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}