The British Music Embassy 2023

B RITISH MUSIC E M BASSY

Bowers & Wilkins has been a key part of the music industry for over 50 years. Our commitment to reproducing sound exactly as the artist intended has made us a favourite among musicians, producers and music fans alike. Our speakers and headphones can be found in some of the most prestigious locations around the world, including Abbey Road Studios. We’re immensely proud of this heritage – and we’re equally proud of our long-term relationship with the BPI, through which we champion both music creation and the artists bringing their craft to music fans all over the world.

bowerswilkins.com

FOREWORD

The British Music Embassy (BME) is a brilliant example of how the music industry and government have come together to promote the very best of UK music to the World. Thanks to all the Partners that have come together to make this happen in 2023.

The UK presence and the BME has become an institution here at SXSW and has been running for 15 years. In that time we’ve helped to introduce artists such as Amy Winehouse, Sam Fender, Idles and many others onto the global stage. I was struck that after last years BME was done and dusted, no fewer than four of the acts that were on the stage here in Austin were nominated for Mercury awards, and Wet Leg went on to win breakthrough artist and best group awards at the BRIT’s last month, alongside two Grammy’s!

And it’s not just the artists on the stage that should take a bow, we’re also showcasing our world class production expertise with partners such as Production Park, Marshall and Bowers & Wilkins.

As a life-long supporter and music fan myself, I’m personally really looking forward to seeing how the BME partnership can continue to help take amazing bands and artists from small Indie venues in the UK (like the Portland Arms, my local venue in Cambridge) onto even greater success in the global music market.

Rupert Daniels, Director Service & Skills, Department for Business & Trade, HMG

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

UK HOUSE

SATURDAY MARCH 11TH

11AM – 6PM

CREATIVE CONVERGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY

METAVERSE, IMMERSIVE, CREATECH, ADVERTISING AND SPORTS TAKE THE STAGE.

SUNDAY MARCH 12TH

10AM – 5PM

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACROSS XR, BRANDS, CLIMATE AND THE METAVERSE BRANDING, XR STORYTELLING, CLIMATE, REAL ESTATE AND METAVERSE.

MONDAY MARCH 13TH

10AM – 6PM

MANCHESTER: HOW TECH, MUSIC AND CREATIVITY MAKE A GREAT CITY

MEET THE FACES BEHIND THE UKS BIGGEST REGIONAL CREATIVE TECH ECOSYSTEM.

TUESDAY MARCH 14TH

9.30AM – 6PM

TECH-DRIVEN NEW CULTURES AND HOW BIG BRANDS CAN DELIVER ON BIG ISSUES

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY WITH INSPIRING EXPERTS FROM ACROSS THE SECTOR.

SATURDAY 11TH –

TUESDAY14TH, MARCH

10AM – 6PM

EXPLORE THE IMMERSIVE DEMONSTRATIONS IN THEEXPERIENCE ZONE AND MEET CREATORS BEHIND THEM.

TO SEE THE FULL UK HOUSE PROGRAMME:SCAN ME BME

WEDNESDAY MARCH 15TH

10AM – 12:30PM

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE FUND BRUNCH

THURSDAY MARCH 16TH

10AM – 12:30PM

SONGWRITERS ON THE RED CARPET – WHY THE IVORS MATTER / BRUNCH & PANEL

SATURDAY MARCH 18TH

10AM – 12:30PM

COUNTRY CONNECTIONS SPEED MEETINGS (BY RSVP)

BME @ THE COURTYARD, 208 WEST 4TH ST

THEBRITISHMUSICEMBASSY.COM

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SATURDAY 12TH | 8PM – 12PM

THE B RITI S H M U SIC E M BA S SY O PE N ING NI G HT

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

FREE SHOW (BY RSVP) / SXSW CREDENTIALS GET PRIORITY ENTRY

11:15PM | DEX DJ

A digital human and cutting-edge DJ who seamlessly blends Unreal Engine technology with electrifying dynamic performances, she pushes the boundaries of music and technology and provides an unforgettable experience for audiences around the globe. Dex is working on a new album with her first track to be released April 1st. Get ready to dance with the future!

denise@sumvivas.com // dexdjx.com

10:30PM | WARMDUSCHER

These post-punk snarlers are returning to SXSW to kick off their debut North American headline tour which will see them play six dates across the USA and Canada.

karey@westorg.com // warmduscher.co.uk

9:40PM | BROOKE COMBE

Less than a year after playing her first show at Glasgow’s King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Brooke Combe is eating up ground on the UK’s live scene with an impressive collection of arena support slots and a sold-out headline tour to her name.

alfie@modernsky.uk // instagram.com/brookecombe

8:50PM | LOW ISLAND

Tucked away in their Oxford studio, UK band Low Island have been carefully honing a unique combination of stirring electronics, explosive indie and infectious pop across 2 albums and a host of EPs. It’s a balance they’ve been devotedly fine-tuning over the years, releasing everything on their own label, Emotional Interference.

napsugar@made.no // lowislandmusic.com

8PM | TYSON

Born and raised in London - via Stockholm, Spain and (briefly) New York - to a deeply musical family, singer Tyson had an unusual upbringing on the road. Whilst Tyson’s music draws from these experiences, the outcome is a celestial, interplanetary R&B that is both reflective and futuristic.

hannah@ladiesmusicpub.com // tyson.club

SUNDAY 12TH | 7PM –

THE B RITI S H M U SI C EMBA S SY P RE S E N TS

IN ASSOCIATION WITH SONGBITS

9PM | MAX COOPER 3D/AV

Max Cooper has carved a unique space as an audio-visual artist with a science PhD added to an international reputation as a leading electronic musician. His work carries an emotional resonance & sensory immersion, often focusing on humanity’s place in the world. He merges electronic music & visual art with scientific inquiry through installations, live performances, immersive audiovisual experiences, digital media & award-winning music videos. james@thewildseeds.com // maxcooper.net

7:30PM | CLASSICAL FOR THE NOW

A collective of dynamic and virtuosic musicians showing us what classical can look like in today’s world. Expect the familiar and the unfamiliar. Artists include AyseDeniz Gokcin and Fuse ensemble, directed by Aurora Mendez and presented by ARTISTS& in anticipation of their official classical showcase on the 16th at Esther’s Follies.

thea@artists-and.com // artists-and.com

MAX COOPER

MONDAY 13TH | 8PM – 2AM

MA RSHALL

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

1AM NOISY

12AM DEAD PONY

11PM KID BOOKIE

10PM RED RUM CLUB

9PM PANIC SHACK

8PM GEN AND THE DEGENERATES

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

DEA D P ON Y

NOISY

Noisy is what Noisy does: a three-piece hybrid of hooks, beats and escapism. Formed on the south coast of England in Worthing, they take the spin-the-bottle sensibility of the playlist generation and make something new entirely: the sound of hip hop, D&B, and the eternal swagger of the Happy Mondays rolled into one intoxicating whole.

matt.ash@rawpowermanagement.com

theworldnoisy.com

DEAD PONY

The sonic aggression of Dead Pony is matched by a no-nonsense attitude and infectious battle-ready choruses. The band released their debut EP ‘War Boys’ in 2022 through LAB Records. The last twelve months have been a whirlwind for the young band, from selling out their first headline show instantly to playing world-renowned TRNSMT Festival to touring with The Maine, Twin Atlantic and The Mysterines.

aimmi@machinamgmt.com deadponyband.com

KID BOOKIE

Starting out playing guitar in local South London bands, Kid Bookie later turned his interest to hip hop. Now with four albums to his name, Bookie boasts a nomination for the first ever MOBO’s ‘Best Alternative Act’ award and has collaborated with artists such as Corey Taylor and Dot Rotten.

steve.tannett@marshall.com kidbookie.com

RED RUM CLUB

Liverpudlian sextet Red Rum Club return to SXSW for the second year running. With three albums and a bucket-load of sold-out headline tours to their name, you can expect a real show full of indie alternative bangers.

georgeredrumclub@gmail.com redrumclub.com

PANIC SHACK

Romi, Sarah, Emily, and Meg were fed up with music being a ‘members-only club’. Armed with brash, witty lyrics and killer hooks, Panic Shack crashed through the UK music scene with a tidal wave of earcrunching noise. Immediately building up a reputation for their raw, unapologetic live shows and off-kilter songs, they prove that DIY does it better.

adam@clwb.net

instagram.com/panicshack

GEN & THE DEGENERATES

Degenerates by name and by nature. This band is a riot of anthemic rock and aggression that brings swagger, charm and presence to the stage making them one of the most memorable emerging live bands on the vibrant British rock scene.

steve.tannett@marshall.com

genandthedegenerates

MARSHALL

We are hugely excited to be returning to SXSW this year, this time as official sponsors of the Monday night at the British Music Embassy. SXSW, along with the British Music Embassy, allow artists fantastic opportunities to showcase their unique talents to a brand new audience.

Performing at the Marshall Showcase on Monday evening will be the incredibly unique and talented Kid Bookie, the unpredictable and exciting Gen and the Degenerates, Glasgow’s finest Dead Pony, Liverpool sextet Red Rum Club, Welsh punks Panic Shack

and South Coast Genre Mixologists Noisy. Expect nothing short of an outstanding evening of brilliant new music.

Supporting new talent is fundamental to what we do. Whether supporting endorsers with amplifiers and drum kits, signing artists to our label and booking agency or welcoming musicians into our recording studio, artists come first. Working with SXSW and the BME couldn’t be a better fit given their unwavering support for new music, which goes back to the very heart of the Marshall ethos.

TUESDAY 14TH | 8PM – 2AM

ATC-LIVE

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

1AM MANDY, INDIANA

12AM BALMING TIGER

11PM SANS SOUCIS

10PM THE GOA EXPRESS

9PM THE GOLDEN DREGS

8PM ISHMAEL ENSEMBLE

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

SA NS SOU CIS

MANDY, INDIANA

Fire Records’ experimental Mancunians Mandy, Indiana have appeared at Pitchfork Paris and have toured with BME faves Idles and Wet Leg. The band have been lauded by the likes of Stereogum (Best New Band 2021) and Pitchfork (Best Single 2021) and were described by Paste as “an exhilarating darkness for the bold to brave.”

tash@hoofmgmt.com

mandyindiana.bandcamp.com

BALMING TIGER

Balming Tiger describes themselves as a ‘multinational alternative K-pop band’ with a desire to create an impact globally and represent the younger generation of today’s society. Aiming to further popularize Asian culture throughout the world, each artist in this ensemble expresses a different artistic identity and energy, as well as a wide range of versatility.

gclef@drdr.ac // balmingtiger.com

SANS SOUCIS

Sans Soucis makes music that invigorates the soul, combining elements of Congolese rumba, classic Italian songwriting, electronic R&B and alt-pop sounds. Born out of a desire to reconnect with the uninhibited joyfulness and authenticity of childhood that all of us lose as we grow older, their music is a radical act of reclamation.

caspar@houseofus.co.uk sanssoucismusic.com

THE GOA EXPRESS

Teenagehood and a genuine love for alternative music united The Goa Express, from the industrial towns of Burnley and Todmorden and adopted by Manchester. Brothers James Douglas Clarke (Guitar + Vocals) and Joe Clarke (Keys), along with Joey Stein (Lead Guitar), Naham Muzaffar (Bass) and Sam Launder (Drums) all contribute to a fuzzy wall of diverse sound, becoming harder to pin down their constantly evolving, psych-umbrella’d rock and roll.

bertie@atc-live.com

facebook.com/thegoaexpress

THE GOLDEN DREGS

Founded in Falmouth, Cornwall in 2013, The Golden Dregs is the project of Benjamin Woods, a songwriter and producer currently residing in South London. In among the personal reflections on the loss of innocence and inferiority, Woods spins subtly interweaving narratives about survival, desperate acts of violence, loss and the limitations of community in the face of rapacious gentrification.

matt@endoftheroadfestival.com

thegoldendregs.com

ISHMAEL ENSEMBLE

Future Jazz of the finest order. Pete Cunningham’s brainchild, Ishmael Ensemble have performed multiple Maida Vale sessions and been named Guardian album of the month. An explosive new force in UK Jazz and unlike anything else you will see or hear at SXSW.

mike@darkartsmanagement.com

ishmaelensemble.com

ATC LIVE

We’re an independent artist booking agency dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible for our artists. We represent more than 400 artists and we have a team of 30 staff across offices in London, Glasgow and Paris.

The agency represents a wide range of acts including PJ Harvey, The Lumineers, Squid, Snail Mail, Amyl & The Sniffers, Black Pumas, Jamie Webster, Fontaines DC, Mac De Marco, Murkage Dave, Big Thief, Kiefer Sutherland, Metronomy Surfbort, Nick Cave and Black Country, New Road.

It was so good to finally be back at BME last year after a few years away and to showcase 30+ clients from the ATC Live roster across Austin’s legendary club stages. SXSW ‘23 will surely build on the steps the live music business took last year, whilst we got back to something akin to normality, and we have another fantastic cohort of showcasing artists that we can’t wait to introduce to the world.

atc-live.com

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE FUND

PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund offers vital support for artists, bands, songwriters and producers based in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who have been invited to play an international showcasing festival or conference such as SXSW, A3C, Eurosonic, Womex, Reeperbahn Festival and Folk Alliance International.

Up to £5,500 is available as a contribution to travel, visas, accommodation and per diems. This year the International Showcase Fund has supported more than

35 UK artists to showcase at SXSW. Our most recent evaluation revealed that 91% of supported artists reported a clear business outcome from their showcase. The International Showcase Fund is a partnership between PRS Foundation, Department for Business & Trade, British Underground, Arts Council England, the Musicians’ Union, PPL, Creative Scotland, Wales Arts International, Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland.

Instagram: @PRSFoundation

Twitter: @PRSFoundation

Facebook: @PRSforMusicFoundation

BELLAH

LICKS MA GAZINE PRESENTS

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

5:30PM ALASKALASKA

4:40PM BROOKE COMBE

3:50PM LIME GARDEN

3:00PM PRIMA QUEEN

2:10PM JAZ KARIS

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

FREE SHOW (BY RSVP) / SXSW CREDENTIALS GET PRIORITY ENTRY

B ROO KE COM BE

ALASKALASKA

South-London experimental Pop, weaving elements of Jazz, Chillwave and perhaps even a bit of post-punk. Lucinda DuarteHolman and Fraser Riley have combined to create something truly attention grabbing that defies convention.

jangular1@gmail.com

alaskalaskamusic.com

BROOKE COMBE

Less than a year after playing her first show at Glasgow’s King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Brooke Combe is eating up ground on the UK’s live scene with an impressive collection of arena support slots and a sold-out headline tour to her name.

alfie@modernsky.uk

instagram.com/brookecombe

LIME GARDEN

Lime Garden are a four-piece band from Brighton (UK) jumping over genre boundaries to create a sound that is uplifting yet somehow laid-back. They achieve this neat trick by harnessing catchy melodies and earworm hooks into a nonchalant net of lo-fi sounds, which is then sprinkled with a dry-wit to bring their world to life.

kev@distrikts.com

instagram.com/limegardenband

PRIMA QUEEN

Prima Queen’s love story is one which cinema could only aspire to. The magic of their ethereal, guitar-driven sound is built not on romantic love, but something immeasurably stronger: female friendship. “It’s the best feeling in the whole world to see someone really belting out our lyrics at a show.” Resonance, above all else, is what Kristin and Louise are striving for.

dan.mordente@redlightmanagement.com instagram.com/prima__queen

JAZ KARIS

South London songstress Jaz Karis grew up in church choirs, and began performing from the age of seven when she started playing the piano and singing for anyone who would listen. Occupying a space between R&B, soul, amapiano and afropop, the singer is a fiercely independent artist.

jazkarismusic@gmail.com instagram.com/jaz_karis

LICKS

With two covers, one devoted to the UK and Ireland and the other to North America, LICKS Magazine is dedicated to showcasing the most exciting emerging artists from either side of the Atlantic. We’re delighted to be back at the BME for the second year running with a line-up filled with some of our favourite artists!

Our full team is in Austin for SXSW this year ready to tell all

about our plans for 2023 which include hosting festival stages in the UK and the US, building an environmentally sustainable model for our live gigs and releasing our most widely distributed magazine to date.

If you want to hang out for some margaritas and tacos to hear all about us you can reach out to Jack Parker, our Editor-In-Chief, at jack@bigindie.com.

WH LUNG

PRS FOR MUSIC

SXSW celebrates the convergence of the best of those pushing boundaries in tech, film, music, education, and culture. PRS for Music is pleased to be returning this year to champion our exceptional members while strengthening PRS’s footprint in the USA. For seven years, as part of the British Music Embassy (BME) and alongside our charity arm PRS Foundation, we’ve powered an annual event to showcase the best in British talent.

We are supporting emerging artists and creating long-term opportunities for PRS members.

These showcases are another springboard for music creators such as Joesef, Los Bitchos, Nova Twins, Sam Fender, Self Esteem and Walt Disco whose performances in Austin have all been a part of establishing the UK’s presence at SXSW.

We can’t wait to see what magic happens at The Courtyard this year!

Andrea Czapary Martin, CEO, PRS for Music

WALT DISCO

CON SEQUENCE

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PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS

Regarded as one of the best new hard rock bands in the UK, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs return with their fourth studio album, ‘Land of Sleeper’ which promises another “gloriously horrible morass of pummelling drums and doom-laden riffs.”

bradley@singing-light.co.uk pigsx7.com

DREAM WIFE

A band with a reputation for a ferocious live show and championing bodily autonomy, BME 2017 alumni Dream Wife have built a cult following of fans and can boast two LPs and a support slot with The Rolling Stones.

tim@candy-artists.com instagram.com/dreamwife

LOW ISLAND

Tucked away in their Oxford studio, UK band Low Island have been carefully honing a unique combination of stirring electronics, explosive indie and infectious pop across 2 albums and a host of EPs. It’s a balance they’ve been devotedly fine-tuning over the years, releasing everything on their own label, Emotional Interference.

napsugar@made.no lowislandmusic.com

GIRLI

Matured, reinvented and refusing to be pigeonholed, girli’s new era is an anthem for the misfits and misunderstood. “I contain multitudes. I’m so many things at once and that’s the energy I want people to feel when they listen to my music.”

adam@eastcitymanagement.com girlimusic.com

FOLLY GROUP

On stage, Folly Group is the sum of drums, percussion, bass, guitar, vocals and a sampler. Elsewhere, Folly Group is an amorphous creative entity, encompassing a group of friends whose practice spans various disciplines. Folly Group is a way to mess with form, structure and signifiers. Folly Group attempts to interrogate the job of the band; it’s an allergic reaction to stasis and complacency.

mike@flatcapmusic.com facebook.com/follygroupcomms

SOAK

Probably the best skateboarder appearing at BME this year, Bridie Monds-Watson also knocks out a fine tune or two too. Their Mercury nominated debut came in 2015, the same year as SOAK first wowed the room at Steve Lamacq’s SXSW Showcase. After another stellar show in 2019 we are delighted to have them back at our house in 2023.

mariela@distancemgmt.com

soaksoaksoak.com

AUSTIN’S BEST HOMETOWN VENUES

by Consequence

As the largest independent pop culture publication on the Internet, Consequence knows the importance of championing the communities that help the music scene thrive. So while there are plenty of places to catch a show during SXSW, we recommend hitting up these Austin landmarks to get a true taste of the city’s hometown greatness.

1. The Courtyard - We’re not just saying this because BME’s showcase is here, we swear. Formerly Cedar Street Courtyard, this revitalized openair venue with sky box viewing feels like a secret escape right off West 4th.

2. Cheer Up Charlies - Always fun and unique, this cherished space with tiny indoor and wide open outdoor stages is an Austin institution known for its funky vibes and creative vegan cocktails.

3. Empire Control Room and Garage - Once an auto shop and now an outdoor-indoor venue separated by a chill patio space, Empire celebrates its 10th anniversary as a year-round club this year.

4. Historic Scoot Inn - “Historic” is in the name for a reason. One of the oldest continuously-operating bars in town, the backyard venue and deck make it a quintessential Austin concert experience.

5. Mohawk - With an intimate indoor space and outdoor venue with tiered vantage points, there’s ample reason Mohawk is one of the city’s most acclaimed and beloved music venues.

Enjoy these choice local haunts this SX, and check out Consequence as we continue to celebrate hometown favorites all year round.

MMF ACCELERATOR

To paraphrase Jay-Z: not all artists are business people, but all artists operate as businesses.

And never more so than today. Which is why the roles and responsibilities of the music manager have never been so important - and why there’s such an increased interest in what a modern day manager actually does.

Representing more than 1,350 UK managers, the MMF (Music Managers Forum) is committed to helping our community succeed and ensuring the talent they represent can flourish.

Our work encompasses everything from groundbreaking funding programmes (Accelerator), industry-leading research (Dissecting The Digital Dollar), strategic partnerships (our growing range of business Associates), events including a long-running Awards show (the Artist & Manager Awards), training, and campaigning for a fairer and more transparent industry.

In 2022, we even published a new book: The Essentials Of Music Management.

Although UK-based, we retain strong links with music management organisations throughout the

world, and especially in North America. Recent keynote speakers at our AGM have included Ty Stiklorious (John Legend, Charlie Puth) and Post Malone’s manager, Dre London.

In Austin we will be looking to expand those connections with our annual SXSW International Music Managers Brunch, as well as hosting a panel session that will drill into the urgent need to overhaul how songwriters are paid when their works are streamed. Taking place on Tuesday (14th March), this will feature MMF Chief Executive, Annabella Coldrick, AMRA’s Tomas Ericsson, former Hipgnosis CCO Amy Thomson and CMU’s Chris Cooke.

POPPY AJUDHA

O U T P UT B ELFA S T @ SXSW

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

5:30PM FAR CASPIAN

4:50PM CHERYM

4:10PM LEMONADE SHOELACE

3:30PM WYNONA BLEACH

2:40PM DEA MATRONA

2:10PM JUNK DRAWER

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

FREE SHOW (BY RSVP) / SXSW CREDENTIALS GET PRIORITY ENTRY

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FAR CASPIAN

Far Caspian is the project of Irish singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Joel Johnston who chooses to record with a DIY approach - recording, playing and mixing everything himself. Live, close friends join Joel to turn the project into a full band, resulting in driven and upbeat performances. This exciting sound was reflected in sold-out shows on the band’s first EU and UK tours.

sam@futuresoundgroup.com farcaspian.org

CHERYM

Cherym are an Irish three-piece, consisting of Hannah Richardson (she/ her), Nyree Dawn (they/them) and Alannagh Doherty (she/they) who are traveling all the way from Derry to Austin with their brand of fearless pop punk rock. “An ear for a killer pop melody and a knack for a vocal harmony earworm” - NME

cherymofficial@gmail.com

instagram.com/cherymofficial

LEMONADE SHOELACE

Lemonade Shoelace aims to load up the senses with colour, rich melodies and textures of sound that embrace the last 50 years of popular music. The tracks are written, recorded and produced entirely in a small home studio by one person, delivered in a classic yet futuristic style. A native of Newcastle, Co. Down, Lemonade Shoelace is a visual artist as much as a musical one.

newchampionmanagement@gmail.com

instagram.com/lemonade_shoelace

WYNONA BLEACH

Mixing alternative rock, shoegaze and power pop, Wynona Bleach are a 5 piece from Belfast, NI. Wynona Bleach’s hotly anticipated debut album ‘Moonsoake’ was released in 2022. ‘Moonsoake’ was recorded with Bill Ryder-Jones in an abandoned factory in Portugal where the band hauled an entire recording studio from Belfast, almost immediately after completing a short tour with Alice in Chains.

info@wynonableach.com wynonableach.com

DEA MATRONA

Formed in Belfast by school friends Mollie McGinn and Orlaith Forsythe. The band developed their act by harnessing the energy of classic rock legends, as well as a contemporary flair from Tame Impala. With their hard-hitting riffs and musical intensity they have established a rare, sensational sound – gritty and real but loaded with melody and style.

aidanshortall@gmail.com deamatrona.co.uk

JUNK DRAWER

Incorporating the imprint of krautrock, post-punk, and psychedelia, Belfast’s Junk Drawer’s intuitively loose and idiosyncratic brand of indie rock mines anthems from their crate-digging tendencies. Featuring four multi-instrumentalists & vocalists fluid in their roles, they’re driven by the harmony and discordance that comes from a sibling creative rivalry at the helm and remain one of the most dynamic, exciting bands you’ll catch live.

brianconey@gmail.com

junkdrawerbelfast.bandcamp.com

BELFAST

Belfast is increasingly recognised as a creative, innovative and dynamic city.

And we’ve got ambitions to go much further, so Belfast City Council is committed to energising and supporting those working in film, television, music, digital content and immersive technology to propel their businesses to new heights.

A newly designated UNESCO Creative City of Music, the city is home to a diverse music scene and acts, from harpists to counter-culture punks, to rock, ravers and outstanding traditional music. At times turbulent, and often outspoken, our narrative powers a wealth of talent across the creative digital sector.

Our region produces a wealth of creative and entrepreneurial talent, and with the support of Belfast City Council’s Output Belfast initiative, we continue to develop and excel within the global creative and digital industries.

The Output Belfast event will showcase the cream of new musical and interactive artists and companies that make up the Northern Ireland delegation at SXSW 2023.

Join us as Belfast celebrates its biggest year yet at SXSW 2023.

THURSDAY 16TH | 8PM – 2AM

BB C IN TRODUCING

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

12AM OBONGJAYAR

11PM MIRAA MAY

10PM BELLAH

9PM YAZMIN LACEY

8PM SIPHO.

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

OBONG JAYAR

OBONGJAYAR

Authentic and soulful, Nigerian born Londoner Obongjayar experimentally merges traditional Nigerian sounds with electronics in an explosive fusion. Already brushing shoulders with UK stars like Giggs, Jorja Smith, Dizzee Rascal and Dave, his sound effortlessly melts into different genres. Emphatically one to watch.

theo@sept.com

obongjay.ar

MIRAA MAY

The Algerian-born, Tottenham-based singer takes inspiration from the north London streets where she grew up, and from the friendships and the experiences of a life lived. Celebrated for her candour, Miraa released her debut EP ‘The Beginning’ in 2014. It, alongside a handful of raw and soulful live performances, attracted the ears of legendary producer Salaam Remi who produced her second, cult favourite EP, N15.

wvrs.only@gmail.com

instagram.com/miraa_may

BELLAH

One of NME’s 100 Essential Artists for 2023. Bellah’s success was catalysed by her COLORS recording of ‘Evil Eye’ leading to co-signs from SZA, Tems and Ella Mai. Reflecting on transformative and eye opening experiences from her womanhood in her music, Bellah’s innovative, emotionally charged sound has crowned her the ‘Princess of UK R&B’. You could be looking at the genre’s next big star.

kenny@sonitusmgmt.com

instagram.com/ibebellah

YAZMIN LACEY

East London Soul artist Yazmin Lacey entrances listeners with her dreamy, uplifting voice. After a chance encounter got her on Gilles Peterson’s Future Bubblers back in 2018, Lacey went from writing music in her bedroom to releasing a trilogy of EPs, selling out shows in just 2 hours, and clocking up over 4.2 millions Spotify streams with standout track ‘Something My Heart Trusts.’

amy.frenchum1@gmail.com yazminlacey.com

SIPHO.

One of the UK’s most exciting new artists whose music connects with people from all walks of life. His commanding vocals, emotional depth and addictive hooks have earned him, a slot on Later with Jools Holland, a NME’s ‘Ones to Watch 2022’ nod, and continued support from Radio 1 & 6Music. As demonstrated beautifully on the BBC Introducing stage at Latitude 2022, SIPHO’s presence will make you stop and stare.

kieran@localism.club instagram.com/siphotheizm

BBC INTRODUCING

To be able to travel to Austin Texas with the BBC for SXSW is a great opportunity. This is my first time coming to SXSW, and growing up in a tough environment, I never dreamed I’d have a career where I could fly across the Atlantic to show off the best of the UK Music scene. Im so excited to be around other creatives and take in the

atmosphere. I’m looking forward to experiencing all the festival has to offer. Being at the BME I can’t wait to see all the talent not just from the BBC Introducing showcase but all of the other partners.

Theo Johnson, Presenter of BBC Introducing on 1Xtra

BPI

After an excellent restart to SXSW in 2022, it’s great to be back once again in Austin at the world’s premier live music event. This year is BPI’s 50th Anniversary and all through those 50 years we have been at the forefront of exporting British Music. We are particularly proud of being one of the partners in the British Music Embassy – a vital first international step in many UK Artists careers. We are very proud that two acts from

SXSW 2022, Nova Twins and Wet Leg, have gone on to have great success and both have picked up multiple nominations for the BPI organised BRIT Awards 2023.

We are delighted to be back in Austin for what will be another phenomenal event showcasing the best new talent that the UK has to offer. Many of the acts you will see here will go on to tremendous success, and we are rightly proud to do our part in helping them there.

RED RUM CLUB

FRIDAY 17TH | 2PM – 6PM

FOR M PRES ENTS

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

5:30PM DREAM WIFE

4:40PM HAMISH HAWK

3:50PM SANS SOUCIS

3:00PM TYSON

2:10PM WARMDUSCHER

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

FREE SHOW (BY RSVP) / SXSW CREDENTIALS GET PRIORITY ENTRY

DREAM W IFE

DREAM WIFE

A band with a reputation for a ferocious live show and championing bodily autonomy, BME 2017 alumni Dream Wife have built a cult following of fans and can boast two LPs and a support slot with The Rolling Stones.

tim@candy-artists.com instagram.com/dreamwife

HAMISH HAWK

With the release of Heavy Elevator in 2021, Edinburgh-based Hawk established himself as a writer of heartfelt, headstrong, unashamedly literate songs to stimulate both pulse and psyche. The songs were filmic and romantic, blending wit, wisdom, resignation and beauty with a kind of skeptical joie de vivre, delivered in a rich baritone that has drawn comparisons to everyone from Jarvis Cocker to Scott Walker.

james@postelectricartists.com hamishhawk.com

SANS SOUCIS

Sans Soucis makes music that invigorates the soul, combining elements of Congolese rumba, classic Italian songwriting, electronic R&B and alt-pop sounds. Born out of a desire to reconnect with the uninhibited joyfulness and authenticity of childhood that all of us lose as we grow older, their music is a radical act of reclamation.

caspar@houseofus.co.uk sanssoucismusic.com

TYSON

Born and raised in London - via Stockholm, Spain and (briefly) New York - to a deeply musical family, singer Tyson had an unusual upbringing on the road. Whilst Tyson’s music draws from these experiences, the outcome is a celestial, interplanetary R&B that is both reflective and futuristic.

hannah@ladiesmusicpub.com

tyson.club

WARMDUSCHER

These post-punk snarlers are returning to SXSW to kick off their debut North American headline tour which will see them play six dates across the USA and Canada.

karey@westorg.com

warmduscher.co.uk

FRIDAY 17TH | 8PM – 2AM

BB C IN TRODUCING

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

1AM STEAM DOWN

12AM ENGLISH TEACHER

11PM JESSICA WINTER

10PM CRAWLERS

9PM KADEEM TYRELL

8PM EDIE BENS

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

STEAM DO WN

STEAM DOWN

Founded by multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Ahnansé in London in 2017, artist collective Steam Down is truly unique. Connecting musicians through generating spontaneous sonic soundscapes reflecting their city lives, they have quickly turned into a household name in London’s jazz scene. Exploring ‘Afro-Infinitism’ their warm Jazz has graced 6Music and Radio 1, and thrilled crowds at BBC Introducing’s stage at Glasto.

info@kaiyamilan.com | steamdown.co.uk

ENGLISH TEACHER

English Teacher are an art-punk foursome from Leeds. From meeting at university and performing their first gig together in Leeds, to crushing Glastonbury last year for BBC Introducing, English Teacher’s voyage of self-discovery has received support from 6Music, Radio 1 and landed them on The NME’s 100: 2022. This young rising post-punk band rolls with life’s punches and brings joy every step of the way.

alex@dead-sound.com

instagram.com/englishteacherband

JESSICA WINTER

Fresh from a run with Rebecca Black, Jessica Winter brings her unique blend of 80s, trap and indie to SXSW 2023, a musical universe first formed during lengthy childhood hospital stays. Jessica has an impressive catalogue of writing / production credits for others, including Polish Pop icon Brodka and Gorrilaz. After investing more time in her own music she ended up opening on Death Grips’ EU tour and from there Jessica Winter’s outsider pop career was up and running.

caroline.trout@redlightmanagement.com

jessicawinter.tv

CRAWLERS

This Liverpool gang’s shared dream recently came true when they supported their childhood heroes, My Chemical Romance, on the band’s UK comeback tour. Smashing their live performance at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2022, collecting BBC Introducing’s Track of the Week for ‘Come Over (again)’ and Clara Amfo’s Hottest Record for ‘Too Soon’, their eventual takeover of Rock is inevitable.

alfie@modernsky.uk | crawlersband.com

KADEEM TYRELL

Flying the flag for a new wave of British R&B, Kadeem has collaborated with homegrown talent like Shae Universe, Baker Aaron and fellow BBC Introducing artist p-rallel. His naturally expressive music and velvety voice have racked up over 4 million streams. Through BBC Introducing’s support Kadeem was proudly welcomed to play tracks from his debut album ‘As Time Goes By’ on BBC 1Xtra’s R&B with DJ Ace show.

shikaylakay@gmail.com

instagram.com/kadeemtyrell

EDIE BENS

Made in Wales and raised on a farm, Edie Bens found inspiration from the artists her Dad used to play in the car, from Dolly Parton to Bruce Springstein. BBC Introducing championed her singles ‘Therapist’ and ‘Cashmere Sweater’ on Radio 1 and Edie has gone on to collaborate with Josh Scarbrow and Jonny Coffer, known for their work with Arlo Parks and FKA Twigs.

peter.mcgaughrin@redlightmanagement.com instagram.com/ediebens

THE IVORS ACADEMY

2022 was a big year for The Ivors Academy - we increased access to musical careers through our development programmes, campaigned for the rights of songwriters and composers and provided even more events, support and advice to our members.

Mercury Prize winner, campaigner and our Chair, Tom Gray, is on a panel at this year’s SXSW focusing on streaming and the issues that come with it both in the UK and the US. We’re here to fight for the rights of

songwriters and composers and it’s important they are paid and treated fairly.

The British Music Embassy is known for showcasing the UK’s best up-and-coming talents; past Ivor Novello winners who’ve graced the stage include Little Simz, Sam Fender, The 1975, Celeste and Rag ‘N’ Bone Man to name a few. We can’t wait to add more stars to the list at The Ivors this May.

AIM

AIM (The Association of Independent Music) is the not-for-profit trade body exclusively representing the UK’s independent music sector, which makes up a quarter of the recorded music market.

Now in its 22nd year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses

in the world to self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. AIM promotes and supports this exciting and diverse sector globally and provides a range of services, commercial opportunities and practical help to members, enabling them to innovate, grow and break into new markets.

THE B RITISH MU SIC EMBAS SY PR ESENTS

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

5:30PM REDOLENT

4:40PM VENBEE

3:50PM YOUTH SECTOR

3:00PM TAMZENE

2:10PM STRAWBERRY GUY

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY @ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

FREE SHOW (BY RSVP) / SXSW CREDENTIALS

GET PRIORITY ENTRY

VEN BEE

REDOLENT

A lean into nostalgia supported by a decade of developing their sound, their debut EP MBMFON stands as a culmination of the Edinburgh five-piece. Fronted by brothers Robin and Danny Herbert, alongside drummer Andrew Turnbull, bassist Robbie White, and Alice Hancock providing live samplers, Redolent find themselves searching for that joyous feeling found in retrospective glances that signify moving towards better things.

james@postelectricartists.com facebook.com/redolentband

VENBEE

Venbee is a rising 22-year-old artist and songwriter having a breakout moment out with her drum & bass tinged songs. Venbee dropped her track ‘Messy In Heaven’ late in 2022, a collaboration with drum & bass producer Goddard where she reimagined the son of God in a modern club predicament, reaching #3 in the UK Singles chart.

laurielee@wednesdaymgmt.com

instagram.com/venbee.music

YOUTH SECTOR

Brighton-based Youth Sector is a coiled spring of urgency and unpredictable energy, lyrically offering a sense of catharsis for the confusion of modern adult life. Taking influence from art school greats DEVO and Talking Heads, the quintet twist everyday narratives into music that is upbeat, full of energy and with irresistible choruses you can’t help but sing along with.

sally@futuresoundgroup.com

youthsectorband.com

TAMZENE

Tamzene is a singer, writer and multiinstrumentalist hailing from the coastal town of Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands. Inspired by everything from the beauty of the rugged landscape to the local cèilidh bands and the powerhouse vocals of her mum’s favourite artists, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, her music is timeless yet contemporary.

adrian@decisive-management.com tamzene.com

STRAWBERRY GUY

A one-man impressionist painting majestic soundscapes, Strawberry Guy blends truthful lyrics with lush arrangements to conjure new emotive worlds. Inspired by composers of the Romantic period and classical artists of the 1800s, his wonderland music moves like a Monet painting where arpeggios dance between meadows of dazzling dynamics and dramatic key changes.

andy@melodic.co.uk instagram.com/strawberry_guy

BB C IN TRODUCING

SPOR TS TEAM

VLURE

Vlure defy the rules, rip up trends and create new ones. With honesty and vulnerability, they make you feel things - the way music should. The Glasgow five piece blur the lines between live electronics, jarring guitars and the performance sensibilities of their post-punk contemporaries. Their show is an intense, yet life affirming experience, as seen at their sold out recent BBC Introducing Live At The Lexington gig.

vlureglasgow@gmail.com

facebook.com/vlure.gla

ROBOCOBRA QUARTET

A Belfast collective mixing Punk Rock, Jazz improvisation and Spoken Word, and closely supported by Gemma Bradley at BBC Introducing in Northern Ireland, Robocobra Quartet have played Latitude and Glasto for BBC Introducing. A phenomenal show, it foreshadowed their future success. In 2022 they won Best Album at the NI Music Prize with ‘Living Isn’t Easy’.

joeyedwardsfoh@gmail.com

robocobraquartet.co

THE ORIELLES

Hailing from Manchester, The Orielles bonded as teenagers over their shared love of 90s alternative US influences like Sonic Youth and Quentin Tarantino. They learned their instruments on the road and the band have spent the past few years polishing their sound with a steady string of singles, earring them a slot for BBC Introducing on Radio 1’s Big Weekend and on R1’s Indie Mixtape.

damianmorganmusicmgmt@gmail.com facebook.com/theorielles

SPORTS TEAM

Since their first EP ‘Winter Nets’, Sports Team have gone from strength to strength as they’ve established themselves as one of the UK’s most loved indie bands. Out of the gate the band demanded attention from fans and media alike with strong early buzz from live shows translating into impressive press and radio support. Early single ‘Kutcher’ was named Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record in the World’, trademark track ‘Camel Crew’ was declared Noisey’s 10th best song of 2018 and EP cut ‘Beverly Rose’ won 6Music’s Steve Lamacq’s Roundtable. scott@brightantenna.com sportsteamband.com

QUEEN MILLZ

Leicestershire’s very own Queen Millz’s music is an expression of growing up in a musical house filled with reggae, R&B, hip hop and house. Combining musical talent with natural confidence, Queen Millz is an explosive all-rounder ready to take on the world. She’s loud, she’s unruly, and she doesn’t care about the rules.

tyrone84@gmail.com

instagram.com/queenmillzofficial

HEARTWORMS

A powerful artist pushing back at preconceived notions of fragility for a female musician, fuelled by her experiences of doubters, racism and sexism through her musical journey, and which have only made her stronger. Heartworms have landed a rightful place on NME’s 100 for 2023 and support for single ‘Retributions Of An Awful Life’ from Lamacq on 6Music and Jack Saunders on Radio 1.

alex@atticusmgmt.com

instagram.com/heartwormsband

PPL

PPL has supported the British Music Embassy since it was established in 2008, helping create a vital platform for over 450 UK artists to launch their international music careers including AJ Tracey, Arlo Parks, Celeste, Dave and Sam Fender. Each year we are blown away, be it by a furious punk set,

a raucous grime show, or a soulful singer/songwriter –performances which have made the British Music Embassy the go-to destination at SXSW. 2023 will be a year to be reckoned with – we are excited to be back in Austin at The Courtyard, celebrating the UK’s best new music on the world stage.

SXSW MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE

IN THE SXSW PROGRAMME

PANEL “BUILDING A HEALTHY TOURING MODEL”

MAR 13, 2023, 4:00PM – 5:00PM CT AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 18AB

WHILST IN AUSTIN: THE MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE

The Mental Health Hotline (MHH) offers free, confidential, aroundthe-clock assistance with any mental health issue whatsoever. Call 866903-3787 anytime to reach a trained professional who can offer guidance, counselling, and more resources if need be. Give us a call now, or feel free to https://mentalhealthhotline. org, which is loaded with helpful information and external links.

WHILST IN UK: MUSIC MINDS MATTER

Whatever you’re going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Music Minds Matter is Help Musicians’ dedicated mental health support line and service for the whole UK music community. If you work in music and are struggling to cope or know someone who is, talk to us. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music. We’re here to listen, support

and help at any time. You can also explore online resources, personal stories, guidance from professionals and further organisations offering support on Music Minds Matter Explore.

www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk

FURTHER READING

The Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) is a global group of specialist professionals offering their support to individuals and groups working in the music business. 2023 sees the release of Touring and Mental Health: the Music Industry Manual, a comprehensive health guide to support touring artists, crew, their teams and their families (March 2023, Omnibus Press).

www.touringmanual.com

www.musicindustrytherapists.com

THE MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM (MMF)

have re-published The MMF Guide To Mental Health 2021 in partnership with music charities Music Support and Help Musicians.

themmf.net/mental-health/

UK IMMERSIVE TAKEOVER

PRESENTED BY FUTURE ART AND CULTURE

In partnership with Arts Council England, British Council, Futures Lab, BFI, British Underground

TUESDAY MARCH 14TH

Joel Mills - Director, Music, British Council

Karen Palmer - Immersive Director and XR Exhibition Presenter

Claire Mera-Nelson - Director, Music, Arts Council England

Irini Papadimitriou - Creative Director, Future Everything

From intimate immersive experiences to large-scale spectacular events, music, art and tech production requires a breadth of cross-disciplinary working to bring together the best talent and skills. International collaboration offers an opportunity to explore and learn with global partners leading

to new networks and groundbreaking creative frontiers. This discussion explores best practice in international working including research and mapping. We will also address approaches to collaborating across cultures including sources of funding and support.

4.30PM

Meet the hosts and participants of the UK Immersive Takeover including producers, directors, curators, funders and collaborators for networking drinks and live music from very special UK guests.

Presented by Arts Council England, British Council, Futures Lab, BFI, British Underground

2PM | EXPLORING INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN ART AND TECH

3PM | RISTBAND/MIROSHOT VR LIVE PERFORMANCE

- 6PM | UK IMMERSIVE TAKEOVER PARTY

B2B EVENTS

THURSDAY MARCH 16TH

10:30PM – 12:30PM

BUILDING GLOBAL RECOGNITION OF SONGWRITERS - WHY THE IVORS MATTER

Brunch & Panel, Hosted by The Ivors Academy and sponsored by Bowers & Wilkins, Credits Due and Veva Collect

Every award-winning record has a song and songwriters that should get the same recognition. In the year when the Grammy’s includes its first songwriter award, this panel discusses the importance of increased songwriter recognition,

accurate credits and data along with the people behind the award that all songwriters say they want – an Ivor Novello.

Hosted by Graham Davies CEO of the Ivors Academy, including Tom Gray (Ivors Academy Chair and Gomez), Autumn Rowe (Grammywinning songwriter), Nigel Elderton (peermusic) and Andrea Czapary Martin (CEO, PRS for Music).

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY

@ THE COURTYARD

208 WEST 4TH ST, 78701

CONNECTIONS –‘IT’S A SMALL WORLD’

SATURDAY 18TH MARCH 10:30AM - 12:30PM

SPEED MEETINGS

Networking event co-ordinated by BME partners, Sounds Australia, CIMA, Music from Ireland, and the New Zealand Music Commission; bringing you an event that encourages international delegates from around the world to meet each other.

During these two hours we will offer you 5–8 minute meetings with as many international businesses as we can put in front of you in the time available.

These quick fire meetings will facilitate introductions and broker business connections with people and companies from around the globe.

BY RSVP ONLY

www.universe.com/ccsxsw2023

PARTNERS

ACCELERATOR / MMF

Since its inception in 1992, the Music Managers Forum (the MMF) has worked to educate, inform and represent UK music managers, as well as offering a network through which managers can share experiences, opportunities and information.

Our membership stands at over 1,300 managers based in the UK, representing well over 4000 music-makers with global businesses. Current MMF initiatives include:

The Accelerator Programme for Music Managers - a groundbreaking funding and skills initiative launched in partnership with YouTube Music, Arts Council England and the Scottish Music Industry Association

Dissecting The Digital Dollar - a series of publications to help artists and their managers better understand the economics of the streaming business

#LetTheMusicMove a campaign with the FAC to push government to address the additional bureaucracy and costs on EU touring postBrexit

The FanFair Alliance campaign to reform the UK’s secondary ticketing market

The Economics of Streaming – a research campaign on the economic impact and long-term implications of streaming on the music industry

The MMF is a founding member of UK Music, the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA), the Council of Music Makers (CMM) and Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment (LIVE).

Annabella Coldrick, Chief Executive of the MMF will be speaking at Getting Songwriters Paid - Fix the Leaky Pipes! at Austin Convention Center Room 18AB, March 14, 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Annabella Coldrick | Chief Executive +44 7967 806543

annabella@themmf.net

themmf.net

AIM

AIM is the not-for-profit trade body exclusively representing the UK’s independent music sector, which makes up a quarter of the recorded music market. AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses in the world to selfreleasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music.

ben@aim.org.uk aim.org.uk

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives. We support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries, and we invest public money from government and the National Lottery to help create these experiences for as many people as possible across the country.

artscouncil.org.uk

BBC INTRODUCING

At BBC Music Introducing, our sole purpose is to push forward a new wave of unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar UK talent.

BBC Introducing is for everyone. We are a collective of creatives, music-lovers, DJs, producers, and visionaries with the same aim - to give artists a platform to reach higher and thrive. We are all about authenticity and supporting artists because we believe in them.

We are dedicated to giving new artists career-propelling opportunities, coming up to one million tracks (and counting!) uploaded to BBC Music Introducing. The journey starts with BBC Introducing shows across the UK on BBC local radio, then onto Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6Music, The Asian Network and Radio 3.

Our platform has elevated some of the UK’s most prolific artists such as Nao, Loyle Carner, Celeste, Slowthai, Easy Life, Lewis Capaldi, Prospa, Aitch, Mahalia, Idles, Arlo Parks and Self Esteem.

bbc.co.uk/introducing

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Belfast City Council provides a specialist, supportive environment to energise the creative digital sector in the City. From large scale Hollywood productions to exciting new digital start-ups, record labels and artists, the convergence of these industries is driving innovation and propelling new economic growth in the City.

Brendan McGoran | mcgoranb@belfastcity.gov.uk www.belfastcity.gov.uk

THE BPI

This year celebrating its 50th anniversary, the BPI is the representative voice of over 500 independent labels and the three major record companies across the UK, safeguarding the rights of its members and of the artists, performers and label members of collecting body PPL. Taken together its membership accounts for 85% of legitimate domestic music consumption and 1 in 10 streams globally.

The BPI promotes British music overseas through its trade missions, participation at major events like SXSW, and the Music Exports Growth Scheme. It also runs The BRIT Awards, is home to the Mercury Prize and co-owns the Official Charts Company with ERA.

bpi.co.uk

BRITISH UNDERGROUND

Celebrating 22 years helping musicians and music-makers navigate and succeed at international music showcases. Since our first UK showcase at SXSW in 2002 (featuring Elbow and Oxide and Neutrino) we have learnt a huge amount about the international showcasing landscape and have worked with some amazing world-class talent. We mainly focus on music outside the mainstream – from folk and hip-hop to metal and beyond –and produced an amazing grime showcase for Team GB at the Rio Olympics. We are funded by Arts Council England and other public agencies and our offices are in the Musicians’ Union in Oval, London. We offer help with travel and accommodation for musicians through our relationship with the PRSF International Showcase Fund and provide artist development tools including exploreinternational.co.uk. We also host a touring cultural exchange between the UK and Brazil called Bass Culture Clash, create playlists and videos, and produce new music radio shows for British Airways in-flight entertainment system.

britishunderground.net

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

The Department for Business & Trade is the UK’s international trade department.

Our Vision is to champion open and fair global trading that drives growth, creates better jobs and higher wages, and improves living standards in the UK and around the world.

Our Mission is to:

• Negotiate trade deals and open up markets.

• Give our exporters the tools, support and opportunities to succeed through global trade and drive investment.

• Build a global appetite for British goods and services.

• Promote choice and value for UK consumers.

• Improve international trading standards and fight unfair trading practices.

Neil Semple | Creative Content Lead | +44 7818 011905 neil.semple@trade.gov.uk

Phil Patterson | Music Specialist | +44 7831 237981 phil.patterson@trade.gov.uk gov.uk/dit

THE IVORS ACADEMY

The Ivors Academy is the UK’s independent professional association for music creators. We represent and champion a diverse, talented community of songwriters and composers. We are a self-funded notfor-profit organisation, relying on the continued support of our members and partners to carry on our work. The Academy is known internationally for The Ivors and The Ivors Composer Awards. An Ivor Novello Award is the pinnacle in the career of many songwriters and composers.

ivorsacademy.com

KILIMANJARO LIVE

LIVE’s UK national promoter of the year 2022 - working on acts across a wide range of genres in venues ranging from small clubs to arenas and beyond - as well as a developing portfolio of outdoor interests. We have been The British Music @ SXSW music consultants since 2009, and will be represented at BME through our subsidiary FORM this year.

info@kililive.com

kilimanjarolive.co.uk

LICKS MAGAZINE

An inclusive new music magazine known for its bold features, introspective interviews, and innovative photoshoots. Our community of designers, writers, and creatives works closely with artists to produce a digital and physical magazine in addition to promoting unique and electrifying live events in the UK and the USA.

LICKS delivers diversity, innovation, and great taste in music.

Jack Parker | Editor-In-Chief | +44 777 526 0966

jack@bigindie.com

licksmag.com

THE MU

The British Musicians’ Union represents over thirty-one thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music business and has campaigned on behalf of its members since the organisation was established in 1893. As well as negotiating on behalf of its members with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services for self-employed professional and student musicians of all ages.

theMU.org

PPL

PPL licenses recorded music in the UK when it is played in public or broadcast, and ensures that revenue flows back to our members. These include independent and major record companies, together with performers ranging from emerging musicians to globally renowned artists. In 2022 we collected £244.9 million while also distributing money to 165,000 performers and recording rightsholders.

Dan Millington | Dan.Millington@ppluk.com

Kate Reilly | Kate.Reilly@ppluk.com

Natalie Wade | Natalie.Wade@ppluk.com

Sarah Wall | Sarah.Wall@ppluk.com ppluk.com

PRS FOR MUSIC

The PRS is one of the world’s leading music collective management organisations representing the rights of over 160,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers around the world. Headquartered in the UK, it works diligently on behalf of its members to grow and protect the value of their rights. PRS for Music ensures that creators are paid transparently and efficiently whenever their musical compositions and songs are streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed and played in public. In 2021, 27 trillion performances of music were reported to PRS for Music with £677.2m paid out in royalties to its members.

Tony Barton | Head of Writer Relations | Tony.Barton@prsformusic.com

Fabienne Leys | Head of North America Member Relations |

Fabienne.Leys@prsformusic.com

Danielle Reginiano | Marketing Executive – Events & Sponsorships

Danielle.Reginiano@prsformusic.com

Maya Radcliffe | Senior Editor and Content Manager | Maya.Radcliffe@prsformusic.com

Rebecca Webster | Senior PR and Communications Manager |

Rebecca.Webster@prsformusic.com

prsformusic.com

PRS FOUNDATION

Since 2000 PRS Foundation has given more than £44 million to over 8,500 new music initiatives. 9 out of 12 Mercury Prize 2022 nominees had received PRS Foundation support (including the winner Little Simz) and the charity has supported BRITS, RPS, AIM and Ivors Award-winners.

PRS Foundation supports outstanding talent from all backgrounds, covering the whole of the UK and all genres, with grantee success stories including Little Simz, Wolf Alice, Dave, Sam Fender, Years & Years, AJ Tracey, Anna Meredith, Yola, Glass Animals, Ezra Collective, Jade Bird, Ghetts, Sarathy Korwar, Nadine Shah, Imogen Heap, IDLES, Kae Tempest, Kojey Radical and Emily Burns.

PRS Foundation supports an exceptional range of new music activity, from commissions to international showcases and residencies, through direct grants to music creators and through support for pioneering organisations. PRS Foundation founded the Women Make Music fund, co-founded global gender equality initiative, Keychange, and most recently launched the POWER UP initiative to tackle anti-Black racism in music.

Joe Frankland | CEO | joe@prsfoundation.com

Becci Scotcher | Senior Grants & Programmes Manager | becci@prsfoundation.com

Westley Holdsworth | Grants & Programmes Manager | westley@prsfoundation.com prsfoundation.com

SONGBITS

Founded by the Sheffields (Trident Studios: Beatles, Queen, David Bowie) in collaboration with Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), SongBits reinvents the modern day fan club, empowering artists to build real partnerships with their fans. Offering artists new revenue with faster payouts than streaming, SongBits is a one-of-a-kind solution already adopted by major artists.

songbits.com

BME PRODUCTION

ALLEN & HEATH

Since 1969 Allen & Heath has set the tone of audio technology. Combining their British audio pedigree with a culture of continual innovation and a mission to keep doing it better, Allen & Heath has become the mixing console of choice for touring bands and venues across the globe.

Jack Kenyon | jack.kenyon@allen-heath.com

+44 1326 370171

allen-heath.com

ASHDOWN ENGINEERING

The Ashdown story starts in 1997, but even in those early days, company founder Mark Gooday could’ve already easily been described as a bass amp veteran. Gooday has racked up awards and plaudits for his pioneering approach and now has his sights set on even loftier aspirations with Meters Headphones.

Daniel Gooday | Managing Director | dan@ashdownmusic.co.uk +44 7793 941708

ashdownmusic.com

BOWERS & WILKINS

Bowers & Wilkins is a world-renowned British audio brand, widely revered for making some of the finest loudspeakers and audio products available.

This dedication to audio excellence has seen Bowers & Wilkins build a loyal fan base of music lovers, including the professionals who know music best, from Oscar-winning composers and Grammy-winning artists to the biggest recording studios in the world, such as Abbey Road and Skywalker Sound.

Jack Howells | jack.howells@masimo.com

bowerswilkins.com

EM

EM Acoustics is an independent British manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems. Celebrating 21 years in 2023, our products combine precision engineering and robust build quality to deliver topclass performance all the way through the demand curve, backed up by one-to-one customer support for the life of the product.

emacoustics.co.uk

MARSHALL

Marshall has a vibrant and dynamic history within the music industry and is celebrated by some of the greatest artists in the world. Catapulted from humble beginnings in Hanwell, London, Marshall is now a global music brand that offers guitar amps, drums, label and agency services, a state of the art recording studio and more.

marshall.com

MARTIN

Martin by Harman is a leading manufacturer and distributor of stage and architectural lighting and effects fixtures. It is owned by Harman International Industries, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.

martin.com

PRODUCTION PARK

A curated community of studios, technology and talent, based in Yorkshire and London, UK. We work collaboratively to create outstanding live experiences and entertainment for global audiences. Production Park exists to shape the future of the industry, investing in the next generation through Backstage Academy, and dedicated research and innovation centre, XPLOR.

Karl Tempest-Mitchell | +44 7710 682573

karl.tempest-mitchell@productionpark.co.uk productionpark.co.uk

SHURE

Shure has been making people sound extraordinary for nearly a century. Founded in 1925, the Company is a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, performance, and durability. We make microphones, wireless microphone systems, in-ear monitors, earphones and headphones, conferencing systems, and more. For critical listening, or high-stakes moments on stage, in the studio, and from the meeting room, you can always rely on Shure.

Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. We have nearly 40 manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

shure.com

DELEGATES

235 Music Publishing Ltd | April Wright | 235musicpublishing.com

4AD | Amy Krawczyk | beggars.com

5dB Industries Ltd | Gus Robertson | 5db.com

7digital | Paul Langworthy | 7digital.com

Abbey Road Studios | Karim Fanous | abbeyroad.com

Abbey Road Studios | Jeremy Huffelmann | abbeyroad.com

Abbey Road Studios | Isabel Garvey | abbeyroad.com

Accenture Song | Jon Wilkins | karmarama.com

adam&eveDDB | Les Binet | adamandeveddb.com

AEG Presents UK venues | Christian D’Acuna | theo2.co.uk

AIM | Ben Wynter | aim.org.uk

AIM | Gee Davy | aim.org.uk

Alexander Whitley Dance Company | Alexander Whitley | alexanderwhitley.com

AlgoRhytm | Justin Thorne | instagram.com/algorave

AlgoRhytm | Ruslana Torne | instagram.com/algorave

Alice Camera | Vik Kumar | alice.camera

Alice Camera | Vishal Kumar | alice.camera

Amplead | Sam Passlow-Thomas | amplead.com

Amplead | Crisi Taylor | amplead.com

Amplead | David Hamilton | amplead.com

Amplead | Gavin Barnard | amplead.com

Amplify | Alex Wilson | weareamplify.com

Amplify | Jonathan Emmins | weareamplify.com

AnalogFolkGroup | Matt Dyke | analogfolk.com

Anything is Possible | Mark Raymond | aip.media

Anything is Possible | Sam Fenton-Elstone | aip.media

Arts Council England | Paul Glinkowski | artscouncil.org.uk

Arts Council England | Claire Mera-Nelson | artscouncil.org.uk

Arts Council England | Laura Dyer | artscouncil.org.uk

Asian Arts Agency | Jaswinder Singh | asianartsagency.co.uk

Association for Electronic Music | Silvia Montello | associationforelectronicmusic.org

ATC Live | Clemence Renaut | atc-live.com

ATC Live | Skully Sullivan Kaplan | atc-live.com

ATC Live | Alex Bruford | atc-live.com

ATC Live | William Church | atc-live.com

Audiomob | Brigid Judge | audiomob.com

AudioSalad | Tom Deakin | audiosalad.com

Audoo | William Mills | audoo.com

Audoo | Ryan Edwards | audoo.com

AWAL | Will Hunt | awal.com

AWAL | Matt Riley | awal.com

Backstage Academy | Lisa Brook | backstage-academy.co.uk

Baroness Music | Stephanie Van Spronsen | baronessmusic.co.uk

Bazaarvoice | Eleanor Simpson | bazaarvoice.com

BBC | Kieran Clifton | bbc.co.uk

BBC | Laura Ellis | bbc.co.uk

BBC | Alan Moloney | bbc.co.uk

BBC | Nick Kwek | bbc.co.uk

BBC Introducing | Kelly Betts | bbc.co.uk

BBC Introducing | Fuzz Chaudhrey | bbc.co.uk

BBC Introducing | India Gilmore | bbc.co.uk

BBC Introducing | Theo Johnson | bbc.co.uk

BBC Introducing | Andrew Rogers | bbc.co.uk

BBC Introducing | Claire Bynoe | bbc.co.uk

BBC Introducing | Carwyn Griffith | bbc.co.uk

BBC Radio Scotland | Vic Galloway | bbc.co.uk

BBD Perfect Storm | Jason Foo | bbdperfectstorm.com

BCVR Immersive | Chris Reading | bcvr.io

BCVR Immersive | Scott Marshall | bcvr.io

BearJam | Catherine Humphreys | bearjam.co.uk

BearJam | James Hilditch | bearjam.co.uk

Beatport | Helen Sartory | beatport.com

Beep Digital | Justin Barrow | beep.digital

Beggars Group | Simon Wheeler | beggars.com

Believe | Ben Rimmer | believe.com

Believe | Malena Wolfer | believe.com

Believe | Ryan Boyce | believe.com

Believe | Alexander Kennedy | believe.com

Believe | Pete Beck | believe.com

Bella Union | Simon Raymonde | bellaunion.com

Bella Union Artist Management | Abbey Raymonde | bellaunionmanagement.com

Big Indie Records | Richard Hannan | bigindie.com

Big Scary Monsters | Kevin Douch | bsmrocks.com

Big Star | Nicholas Lawrence | bigstarbiz.co.uk

Bird & Bird LLP | Phil Sherrell | twobirds.com

Black Sparrow | Zara Tisma | blacksparrowpresents.com

Black Sparrow | Kat MacKenzie | blacksparrowpresents.com

Black Sparrow | Georgina Hart | blacksparrowpresents.com

Blackstar Amps | Ollie Clubb | blackstaramps.com

Blitz Hire Ltd | Sam Skipper | blitz-rigging.co.uk

BME / M+S / Kilimanjaro | P-C Rae | 274industries.com

BME / UK House | Thomas Jackson | thebritishmusicembassy.com

BMG | Darbi Donaldson | bmg.com

Bowers & Wilkins | Jack Howells | bowerswilkins.com

Bowers & Wilkins | Giles Pocock | bowerswilkins.com

BPI | Toby Leveson | bpi.co.uk

BPI | Amalie Briden | bpi.co.uk

BPI | Leon Neville | bpi.co.uk

BPI | Chris Tams | bpi.co.uk

Britannia Row Productions | Lisa Santos Hannan | britanniarow.com

British Council | Tom Sweet | britishcouncil.org

British Council Music | Joel Mills | britishcouncil.org

British Musicians’ Union | Dave Webster themu.org |

British Underground | Crispin Parry | britishunderground.net

British Underground | Tomomi McMaster | britishunderground.net

Bucks Music Group | Simon Platz | bucksmusicgroup.com

Cadence Solicitors LLP | Chris Phillips | cadencellp.com

Cadence Solicitors LLP | Michael Shepherd | cadencellp.com

Candy Artists | Helena Watmuff | candy-artists.com

CC Young & Co | Ben Hockett | ccyoung.co.uk

CC Young & Co | Chris Tyrrell | ccyoung.co.uk

CCDS | Erin Pritchard | ccds.hope.ac.uk

Centtrip | Freddy Greenish | centtrip.com

Charles James & The Rise | Charles O Donnell | charlesjamesandtherise.bandcamp.com

Charles James & The Rise | Catherine Jennings | charlesjamesandtherise.bandcamp.com

Cheil Connec+ | Ian Millner | cheilconnect.com

Clash | Elinor Jones | clashmusic.com

Clintons | Berkeley Edwards | clintons.co.uk

Clintons | Tom Frederikse | clintons.co.uk

Clue Records | Scott Lewis | cluerecords.myshopify.com

CLUNK Magazine | Felix Bartlett | clunkmag.com

CLUNK Magazine | Kieran Webber | clunkmag.com

Clwb Ifor Bach | Adam Williams | clwbmusic.cymru

CMU | Chris Cooke | completemusicupdate.com

CMU | Alex Lee Thomson | completemusicupdate.com

Communion Records | Angelica Denniston | communionmusic.co.uk

Crack Magazine | Luke Sutton | crackmagazine.net

Crack Magazine | Jake Applebee | crackmagazine.net

Crack Magazine | Duncan Harrison | crackmagazine.net

Creative Scotland | Jamie Houston | creativescotland.com

Creature London | Dan Cullen-Shute | creaturelondon.com

Crosstown Concerts | Hayley Thompson | crosstownconcerts.com

Cutting Edge Group | Tamsin Dove | cuttingedgemusicgroup.com

Decca Records | Rachel Holmberg | decca.com

Deezer | Adrian Binns | deezer.com

Deezer | Nigel Harding | deezer.com

Department for Business & Trade | Emma Hill | gov.uk/dit

Department for Business & Trade | Phil Patterson | gov.uk/dit

Department for Business & Trade | Neil Semple | gov.uk/dit

Desert Daze | Laura Oates | desertdaze.org

Deviate Digital | Stef Pascual | highfivesdigital.com

DHP Family | Anthony Lockwood | dhpfamily.com

DHP Family | George Akins | dhpfamily.com

DHP Family | Joshua Ward | dhpfamily.com

Digital Catapult | Nigel McAlpine | digicatapult.org.uk

Distrikts | Kevin King | limegarden.bandcamp.com

DMS Vinyl | David Summers | discmanufacturingservices.com

Domino Publishing Company | Paul Lambden | dominopublishingco.com

End of the Trail Creative | Kelly Munro | endofthetrailcreative.co.uk

Factory Studios | Jon Clarke | factorystudios.co.uk

Factory Studios | Mike Hill | factorystudios.co.uk

Fiction Records / Virgin Artist Label Services | Jim Chancellor | fictionrecords.co.uk

Fire Records | James Nicholls | firerecords.com

FOCUS Wales | Andy Jones | focuswales.com

FOCUS Wales | Sarah Jones | focuswales.com

FOCUS Wales | Neal Thompson | focuswales.com

Folded Wing | Raeph Powell | foldedwing.co.uk

Folded Wing | Karen Pearson | foldedwing.co.uk

Folded Wing | Pippa Brown | foldedwing.co.uk

FORM | Alex Murray | formpresents.com

FORM | Daniel Monsell | formpresents.com

FUGA | Craig May | fuga.com

FUGA | Helen Barrass | fuga.com

Future Artists | Mark Ashmore | futureartists.net

Futuresound Events | Andy Smith | futuresoundgroup.com

Futuresound Events | Joe Hubbard | futuresoundgroup.com

Futuresound Group | Colin Oliver | futuresoundgroup.com

Futuresound Group | Sam Robson | futuresoundgroup.com

Futuresound Group | Sally Bryant | futuresoundgroup.com

Futuresound Group | Arron Hutchinson | futuresoundgroup.com

Futurist | Geraldine Wharry | geraldinewharry.com/

Galia Digital Ltd | Kate Baucherel | galiadigital.co.uk

Gamely | Hazel Reynolds | gamelygames.com

Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events | Craig McVeigh | ghostwriter.events

Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events | Carl Bathgate | ghostwriter.events

Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events | Victoria Smith | ghostwriter.events

Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events | Aoife Niblock | ghostwriter.events

Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events | Ade Dovey | ghostwriter.events

Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events | Molly Doyle | ghostwriter.events

Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events | Gemma Shamah | ghostwriter.events

Global | Justin Sanders | global.com

Global | Nick Russell | global.com

Global | Jo Mccrostie | global.com

Glucose Music | Ant Klein | glucosemusic.com

God Is In The TV Zine | Julia Mason | godisinthetvzine.co.uk

Good Karma Club | Abbie McCarthy | @goodkarma_club

GSC Solicitors LLP | Justin Goldspink | gscsolicitors.com

GZ MEDIA | Paul Bibby | gzmedia.com

Hand In Hive | Tristan Wilson | handinhive.com

Heavenly Recordings | Daisy Goodwin | heavenlyrecordings.com

Hill and Gully Records | Ayanna Witter-Johnson | ayannamusic.com

hipgnosis songs | Amy Thomson | hipgnosissongs.com

Holy Moly Management | Simon Rix | youthsectorband.com

Ignis | Stephanie Whitaker | ignis.co.uk

Impressive PR | Melanie Brown | impressivepr.com

Ingrooves | Nick Roden | ingrooves.com

Invest In Manchester | Kate Temperley | investinmanchester.com

Isolar Records | Bruno Felgueiras | linktr.ee/isolar_records

Ivors Academy | Graham Davies | ivorsacademy.com

Jamie MacMillan Photos | Jamie MacMillan | jamiemacmillanphotos.com

Jazz re:freshed | Yvette Griffith | jazzrefreshed.com

JOY. Concerts | James Mckeown | joyconcerts.com

JOY. Concerts | Tom Dunne | joyconcerts.com

JOY. Concerts | Kiaya Pequin | joyconcerts.com

Just The Type | Lisa Durrant | justthetype.co.uk

K7 Media | Keri Lewis Brown | k7media.co.uk

Kate Alderton | Kate Alderton | dreamfishingsociety.com

KD | Kelly Dawson | kinneirdufort.com

Kilimanjaro Live | Peter Thomsen | kilimanjarolive.co.uk

Kinneir Dufort | Merle Hall | kinneirdufort.com

KNR | Mike Stinton | kollectivenr.com

KxKn Management | Nick Knowles | kxkn.management

Last.fm | Simon Moran | last.fm

Last.fm | Michael Horan | last.fm

Lastman Music | Kelly Bush | lastmanmusic.com

Lastman Music | Ian Brenchley | lastmanmusic.com

Leaning Forward Ltd | Tom Dolan | leaningforward.com

Lee & Thompson | Mark Stafford | leeandthompson.com

Lewis Silkin | Cliff Fluet | lewissilkin.com

LICKS Magazine | Aaron Watts | bigindie.com

Little Big Music | Nathalie Blue | lb-agency.net

Live Cinema UK | Kate Wellham | livecinema.org.uk

Live Nation | Tom Bownes | livenation.co.uk

Live Nation | Maddie Arnold | livenation.co.uk

LMA | Adam Perry | lma.ac.uk

LMA | Simon Jones | lma.ac.uk

Lockjaw Records | Lesley-Anne O’Brien | lockjawrecords.co.uk

LSO Live Ltd | Mark Lees | lsolive.lso.co.uk

LSO Live Ltd | Rebecca Lees | lso.co.uk

Lux Aeterna | Rob Hifle | lavfx.com

Lux Aeterna | Paul Silcox | lavfx.com

Magnopus | Sol Rogers | magnopus.com

Marketing Manchester | Kate Trasler | marketingmanchester.com

Marketing Manchester | Ryan Maley | marketingmanchester.com

Marshall Amplification | Steve Tannett | marshall.com

Marshall Amplification | Peter Capstick | marshall.com

Marshall Amplification | Joel Manan | marshall.com

Marshall Amplification | Sanah RoyChowdhury | marshall.com

Marshall Amplification | Craig Glover | marshall.com

Marshall Live Agency | Stuart Vallans | marshall.com

Maxim | Maxim Jago | maximjago.com

Mercury Studios | Alice Webb | mercurystudios.co

Merlin | Ryan McWhinnie | merlinnetwork.org

Merlin | Emma Robinson | merlinnetwork.org

Merlin | Chris Tarbet | merlinnetwork.org

Meta | Anna Higgs | inkfactoryfilms.com

MG Empower | Maira Genovese | mgempower.com

MindPortal | Ekram Alam | mindportal.com

MNRK | Phil Jones | mnrk.com

Mrs Benz | Eloise Singer | singerstudios.co.uk

MSE Business Management LLP | Emily Charles | mse.london

MSE Business Management LLP | Ella Luby | mse.london

MSE Business Management LLP | David Cushion | mse.london

MSE Business Management LLP | Phoebe Pressland | mse.london

Music Industry Therapist Collective | Tamsin Embleton | musicindustrytherapists.com

Music Managers Forum UK | Annabella Coldrick | themmf.net

Mute Song | David McGinnis | mutesong.com

Mute Song | Simon Ballard | mutesong.com

Mycenae House & Gardens | Mark Johnson-Brown | mycenaehouse.co.uk

LSE | Will Page | lse.ac.uk

NEON | Deepa Mann-Kler | discoverneon.com

Ninelives Capital | Andrew Michael | ninelivescapital.com

NME | Sophie Williams | nme.com

NME Networks | Benedict Ransley | nme.com

Now Wave | Gareth Butterworth | nowwave.co.uk

Oh Yeah Music Centre | Charlotte Dryden | ohyeahbelfast.com

Open Data Institute | Jack Hardinges | theodi.org

Openstage | Rob Sealy | openstage.live

Openstage | Grant Tilbury | openstage.live

Orange Amplification | Ella Stomark | orangeamps.com

Orange Amplification | Charles Cooper | orangeamps.com

Oversight Board | Thiago Oliva | oversightboard.com

OUH | Søren Kudsk-Iversen | hornsofplenty.co.uk

Oxfordshire County Council | Gemma Hefferon | oxfordshire.gov.uk

Peermusic | Nigel Elderton | peermusic.com

PIAS | Jason Rackham | pias.com

PIAS | Adrian Pope | pias.com

Picture This Productions | Charlotte Mikkelborg | picthisproductions.com

Point Blank Music School | Robert Cowan | pointblankmusicschool.com

PPL | Peter Leathem | ppluk.com

PPL | Kate Reilly | ppluk.com

PPL | Natalie Wade | ppluk.com

PPL | Sarah Wall | ppluk.com

PPL | Dan Millington | ppluk.com

Preloaded | Oscar Swedrup | preloaded.com

Press On Vinyl | David Todd | futuresoundgroup.com

Propaganda / TEG Europe | Dan Ickowitz-Seidler | tegeurope.com

Propaganda / TEG Europe | Julien Barraud | tegeurope.com

Propeller Communications | Kevin Benz | propeller-communications.co.uk

Propeller Communications | Tom Rose | propeller-communications.co.uk

PRS For Music | Dan Gopal | prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Tony Barton | prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Danielle Reginiano | prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Maya Radcliffe | prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Rebecca Webster | prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Andrea Czapary Martin | prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Rupinder Virdee | prsformusic.com

PRS Foundation | Joe Frankland | prsfoundation.com

PRS Foundation | Becci Scotcher | prsfoundation.com

PRS Foundation | Westley Holdsworth | prsfoundation.com

PRS Foundation | Alison Williams | prsfoundation.com

Psychedelic Alpha | Josh Hardman | psychedelicalpha.com

Qumin | Arnold Ma | qumin.co.uk

Qumin | Tom Nixon | qumin.co.uk daoinsights.com

Reality+ | Christopher Morrison | realityplus.org

Red Bull | Patrick McGuire | redbullrecords.com

Redferns | Lorne Thomson | lornethomson.com

Rees Bradley Hepburn (RBH) | Mark Butcher | rbh.co.uk

Rees Bradley Hepburn (RBH) | Kevin Bishop | rbh.co.uk

Rematch STM Ltd | Richard Ayers | sevenleague.co.uk

Roadie Medic (Uk) | Arun Castro | roadiemedic.com

Rockit Global | Nick Goulding | rockit.global

Rockit Global | Christopher Hill | rockit.global

Rockit Global | David Stone | rockit.global

Run! Get Music! | Hywel Evans | rungetmusic.com

Sarah Lipman Mgmt | Sarah Lipman | sarahlipmanmgmt.com

Score Draw Music | Mark Gordon | scoredrawmusic.com/home

Scottish Music Industry Association | Ronnie Gurr | smia.org.uk

Scottish Music Industry Association | Robert Kilpatrick smia.org.uk

Scruff of the Neck | Maisie Woodford | scruffoftheneck.com

Scruff of the Neck | Joe Cockburn | scruffoftheneck.com

Scruff of the Neck | Mark Lippmann | scruffoftheneck.com

Seeker Music | Andrew Amos | seekermusic.com

Shakespeare Sisters | Hillary Shakespeare | Shakespeare-sisters.com

Shakespeare Sisters | Anna Elizabeth Shakespeare | Shakespeare-sisters.com

Shakster Records | David Wheelhouse | shaksterrecords.co.uk

SI Partners | Shaun Meadows | sipartnersglobal.com

Silverink | Gavin Kearney | silverink.com

Sky UK Ltd | Peter Bradbury | sky.com

Slack City x totallyradio | Daniel Nathan | totallyradio.com

So Young | Cameron West | soyoungmagazine.com

Sofar Sounds | Adam Jackson | sofarsounds.com

Songkick | Michael Baskerville | songkick.com

Songkick | Sarah Jones | songkick.com

Songtradr | Tom Riley | songtradr.com

SoundOut | Grace Hammond | soundout.com

SoundOut | David Courtier Dutton | soundout.com

Southbank Centre | Adem Holness | southbankcentre.co.uk

Speedy Wunderground Ltd | Pierre Hall | speedywunderground.com

SQN | Claire Ritchie | sqn.agency

Square One Magazine | Alex Shukri | squareonemagazine.co.uk

SRLV LLP | Grant Court | srlv.co.uk

SRLV LLP | Steve Jeffery srlv.co.uk |

SRLV LLP | Adrian Lloyd Quilty | srlv.co.uk

SRLV LLP | Adam Stanley | srlv.co.uk

Statham Gill Davies | Sean Cassidy | sgdlaw.com

Statham Gill Davies | Talya Shalson | sgdlaw.com

StoryFutures | William Saunders | storyfutures.com

Storyfutures | Amanda Murphy | storyfutures.com

Subvertical Ltd | Timo Baker | timobaker.co.uk

Sum Vivas Ltd | Denise Harris | dexdjx.com

Sum Vivas Ltd | Rob Sims | sumvivas.com

Sure Valley Ventures | Barry Downes | surevalleyventures.com

Swan Turton LLP | Stuart Barry | swanturton.com

Swan Turton LLP | Julian Bentley | swanturton.com

SXSW | John Badcock | sxsw.com

Sync Vault | Jessica Paine | syncvault.com

TA Music | Tim Arnold | timarnold.co.uk

Talent Republic | Anne Batz | talentrepublic.co.uk

Talent Republic | Jason Rowlett | talentrepublic.co.uk

Terrapinn | Gregory Hitchen | terrapinn.com

Thame Town Music Festival CIC | Anne Dunne | thametownmusicfestival.org

The Agency Partnership | Blair Metcalfe | theagencypartnership.com

The Agency Partnership | Daria Chernyshenko | theagencypartnership.com

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland | Joanne Wright | artscouncil-ni.org/music

The Cabinet Office | Gareth Rhys Williams | gov.uk

The Dead Rabbit | Liam Craig | thedeadrabbit.com

The Economist | Howard Tunnicliffe | economist.com

The Economist | Oliver Morton | economist.com

The Guardian | Mark Beaumont | theguardian.com/profile/mark-beaumont

The Invited | Kristin McGuire | studiomcguire.com

The Ivors Academy | Tom Gray | ivorsacademy.com

The Social Intelligence Lab | Jillian Ney | thesilab.com

The Trials of Cato | Polly Bolton | thetrialsofcato.com

The Trials of Cato | Tomos Williams | thetrialsofcato.com

The Trials of Cato | Robin Jones | thetrialsofcato.com

The Wild Seeds | Max Cooper | maxcooper.net

Tickle Global | Gareth Owen | jointickle.com

Tickle Global | Joe Martin | jointickle.com

TikTok | Sheema Siddiqi | tiktok.com

Times | Will Hodgkinson | thetimes.co.uk

Tysers Insurance Brokers | Ltd Tim Thornhill | tysers.com

UK Music | Jaime Njoku Goodwin | ukmusic.org

Un:Hurd | Alex Brees | unhurd.co.uk

UnEarthed | Stephen Stewart | factory42.uk

UnEarthed | Jamie Davies | factory42.uk

UnEarthed | John Cassy | factory42.uk

UNiDAY | Joseph Lailey | myunidays.com

UNiDAYS | Juandre Bekker | myunidays.com

Universal Music | Marc Robsinon | umg.com

Universal Music | Group Glenn Cooper | universalmusic.co.uk

Universal Music | Casandra Strauss | umg.com

Universal Music | Guillermo Ramos | umg.com

Universal Music | Andy Davies | umg.com

University of Leeds | Connor Scott-Gardner | catchthesewords.com

VCCP | Julian Douglas | vccp.com

VDW Music Group | Marion Van Der Wees | instagram.com/vdwmusicgroup

Velocity Global | Sarah Fern | velocityglobal.com

Virgin Atlantic | Shai Weiss | virginatlantic.com/

Virgin Music Group | Dominic Louth | carolineinternational.com

Virgin Music Group | Andrew Smith | umg.com

Virgin Music Group | Edward Scott | umg.com

Virgin Music UK | George Dalziel | carolineaustralia.com.au

Virgin Music Group | David Laub | umg.com

Warner Chappell Music | Kamil Latorre | warnerchappell.com

We Are Golden | Hannah King | we-are-golden.com

YMU Business Management | Karen Donald | ymugroup.com

YMU Business Management | Andy Elms | ymugroup.com

YMU Business Management | Daniel Fethers | ymugroup.com

YMU Business Management | Julie Symes | ymugroup.com

YMU Business Management | Lorraine Cocks | ymugroup.com

BRITISH MUSIC @ SXSW 2023

BME PROJECT LEAD/PRODUCTION MANAGER:

Phil Patterson for The Department of Business & Trade

PARTNERS:

Ben Wynter & Bob Kraushaar for AIM

Chris Tams & Amalie Briden for BPI

Krishna Mistry, Lara Purser & Neil Semple for Dept. Business & Trade

Sarah Wall for PPL

Danielle Reginiano for PRS for Music

Graham Davies & Cathy Mulloy for The Ivor Academy

Paul Bonham for MMF Accelerator

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

P-C Rae

PRODUCTION MANAGER:

Ant Forbes

VENUE PRODUCTION:

Production Park

SubFrantic

CAMPAIGN DESIGN & BRANDING:

Deadeye Design

MUSIC CONSULTANTS:

Steve Tilley, Peter Thomsen & Dan Monsell for Kilimanjaro / FORM

UK PR CO-ORDINATOR:

Toby Leveson for BPI

US PR & MARKETING:

Jeff Kilgour & Amy Tremmel for The Syndicate

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Thomas Jackson for Tynesight

BAND BIOS:

Fanchon Dehillotte, Jack Parker, India Gilmore, Ceri Ashcroft

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY EVENT PARTNERS:

Alex Bruford for ATC Live

Kelly Betts, Fuzz Chaudhrey & India

Gilmore for BBC Music

Mark Gordon & Brendan McGoran for Output Belfast

Steve Tannet & Stuart Vallens for Marshall

Westley Holdsworth for PRS for Music Foundation

Rusty Hannan & Jack Parker for Licks

Ben Kaye for Consequence of Sound

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATION

Allen & Heath, Ashdown, Bowers & Wilkins, EM Acoustics, Ivison, Lowden, Martin Professional, Marshall, Natal Drums & Shure

SPECIAL THANKS:

Jack Howells & Giles Pocock at Bowers & Wilkins; Andy Rogers & Katie Crooks at BBC; Joe Frankland & Becci Scotcher at PRSF; Gee Davy at AIM; Lucy Bannatyne at BPI; Rupert Daniels, Rosa Estevez, David Moody, Jamila Saidi, Emma Hill, Kate Wilkinson, Rosamund O’Neill at The Dept. for Business & Trade; Alex Coombes at Marshall; Annabella Coldrick at MMF; Devonte Sherlock, Charni Silk, Nate Cross, Connor Tester, Julie Couchman, Rachel Rodman, Caitlin Wilcox, Stacie Cline, Elizabeth Newton, James Minor, Neil Minocha, Peter Lewis, Una Johnston, Rowland Swenson & James Morales at SxSW; Scott Oso Barr; Angie & Blake Olson at Dimension Pools.

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