BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING SXSW SHOWCASE WITH AIM (FRI

FRIDAY 20TH 8PM - 2AM

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ CEDAR STREET COURTYARD, 208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING

PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH AIM

BESS ATWELL 8PM - 8:40PM LIZ LAWRENCE 9PM - 9:40PM JORDAN MACKAMPA 10PM - 10:40PM PORRIDGE RADIO 11PM - 11:40PM KOKOROKO 12AM - 12:40AM MARSICANS 1AM - 1:40AM

BESS ATWELL Bess released her ‘Big Blue’ EP in May 2019. After picking up two playlist slots from BBC 6 Music, she embarked upon a summer of festival appearances and forays into mainland Europe. About to complete her sophomore album, Bess has just concluded a European Tour with City & Colour which included two sold out shows at the London Palladium. jonathan@northernlightsmgt.co.uk bessatwell.com

LIZ LAWRENCE Liz Lawrence makes polished pop music which has earned her accolades across the UK as well as in Warwickshire where she grew up. Her most recent album ‘Pity Party’ had lots of radio support from Lauren Laverne, Huw Stephens and Jack Saunders, and landed the coveted spot of BBC 6Music Album of the Day. colin@biglifemanagement.com lizlawrencemusic.co.uk

JORDAN MACKAMPA A timeless troubadour, Jordan resides in Coventry UK, but is originally from the DRC. No stranger to life on the road, SXSW marks the beginning of a forty date US / EU run. His wonderful album ‘Foreigner’ was released March 13 via AWAL. charlie@highfi eldmusic.co.uk jordanmackampa.com

PORRIDGE RADIO Porridge Radio started as the bedroom project of its frontperson Dana Margolin, and grew into a four-piece band with a huge following at their bases in London and Brighton and beyond. They’ve supported the likes of Soccer Mommy, Alex G, Goat Girl, and Sorry. Their debut album ‘Every Bad’ is out in March and has already received support from Huw Stephens. contact@modrecords.co.uk porridgeradio.com

KOKOROKO KOKOROKO are a young, eight-piece band led by trumpeter Sheila Maurice-Grey. Their sound is powered by a seismic horn section, rooted in West African rhythms and infl uenced by life in Inner London. With their name translating to ‘Be Strong’ from Urhobo, KOKOROKO are here to make a powerful political impact through the medium of Afrobeat. kokorokocollective@gmail.com kokorokomusic.co.uk

MARSICANS Marsicans are a four-piece band from West Yorkshire whose music has skyrocketed in the last year. They performed on the BBC Music Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds Festival in 2019, were featured on Later… With Jools Holland in November, and earned a place on the Guardian’s 50 New Artists For 2020 list. They’ve been signed to Killing Moon for their forthcoming debut album. rob@shamdog.com marsicans.co.uk

BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING

Huw Stephens, Presenter of BBC Music Introducing on BBC Radio 1, and host of the BBC Music Introducing showcases at SXSW “We’re big champions of new music at the BBC. Seeing as we are at SXSW, at the essential new music festival in the world, we had to be here. Over the years we have introduced Florence and the Machine, Little Simz and Sam Fender to name a few at our showcases. It’s always a highlight being here, seeing artists we’re proud to play on the airwaves, connect with a new audience. In case you’re wondering, there are around 36 Introducing shows on the BBC network, with programmes on Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6Music and the Asian Network that also refl ect the new artists. Together, and at festivals like SXSW, we can help artists make an impact with their bold, brilliant music.”

AIM

2020 is set to be a vintage year for the British Music Embassy! And AIM are thrilled to be partnering on Friday’s BBC Music Introducing showcase, bringing some incredibly exciting new talent to the world stage. BBC Music Introducing is a crucial platform for up-and-coming performers making their name and a natural fi t with AIM, given our commitment to supporting grassroots artists and independent music businesses getting to the next stage. We have an awesome line-up of diverse performers from around the UK representing the melting pot back home. As well as a platform for homegrown talent, the British Music Embassy is a real hub of activity with networking events and talks and we can’t wait to see Cedar Street Courtyard in full swing. Bring it on! Aim.org.uk