The British Music Embassy Guide Book 2024

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY

GUIDE BOOK

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FOREWORD

Hello and welcome to our new home.

After twelve years at our beloved Latitude 30, three years (if you count the one that almost happened in 2020) at The Courtyard / Cedar St, last Summer it was time to move again.

On a site visit to scope out new venue options in September, there was one very clear and obvious choice - The Backyard at The Sheraton. Moving from a single stage indoor venue to a two stage outdoor venue would not be without its challenges, but SXSW is all about ambition. UK acts make the long and expensive journey to Austin to try to break into international markets, and The British Music Embassy strives to match that ambition.

Two stages means we can offer more opportunities to more UK artists. More acts will play across the week of SXSW than ever before, and for the first time in the beating heart of The Live Music Capital of The World, Austin’s music venue district Red River. The main drag of Red River puts us in illustrious company, nearby two of the city’s key venues for US tours, Mohawk and Stubbs, amongst many others.

Our shows at SXSW have had numerous highlights over the years: Wet Leg, Dave, Jungle, Little Simz, Glass Animals & IDLES to name but a few... And we always go into the festival wondering who will be this year’s stand out acts. Stop by any day this week at 650 East 10th St. to find out.

SELF ESTEEM (SXSW 2022)

UK HOUSE SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 9th

How big brands can win in a changing media environment

Kick off with England v Ireland Rugby Live

UK Advertising takeover – how brands can win through XR, AI and gaming.

ADVenture: An immersive experience - the thrill of riding on the world’s first sustainable motorbike with stunning visuals, brought to you by UK Advertising and Disguise.

Elections and AI: The Great British Fake Off.

8pm onward BME Opening night - networking central with the best new UK music.

Sunday, March 10th

The magic happens where sport, brands and tech intersect

Unveiling the untapped power of fan engagement for brands and e-sports.

Immersive - talk on HBO’s Carrie’s Closet campaign.

Royal College of Arts – student XR Innovation Projects.

Innovate UK – Global Innovation Programme - meet the new UK innovators.

Monday, March 11th

Outstanding case studies, demonstrations - and networking

The Sphere story: how U2 and the Sphere was delivered.

Scaling up without screwing up - success through strategic evolution.

Looking into ‘The Future of Recorded Music’.

Meet Manchester – the UK’s other Great Creative City – learn and connect.

Meet the DBT UK Mission Companies – demos and networking, founders in the House.

Tuesday, March 12th

How creative industries can reinvent places and economies

Digital Human Demo and Discussion.

Peaky Blinders: how a TV hit is transforming the city of Birmingham.

UK Immersive Takeover – British Underground and Arts Council.

Virtual Production Accelerator – the Advertising edition.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 9TH

6:30PM – MIDNIGHT UK HOUSE / BME

OPENING PARTY

OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE

FREE BY RSVP

11:00PM THE LOTTERY WINNERS

10:00PM PAULI THE PSM

9:00PM IZO FITZROY

8:00PM VULVA VOCE

6:30PM INVITE ONLY RECEPTION

SUNDAY 10TH

7:00PM – MIDNIGHT

SPECIAL GUESTS

MONDAY 11TH

7:00PM – MIDNIGHT FIERCE PANDA 30 ×

XTRA MILE 21 SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

11:30PM FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS

10:50PM THE MANATEES

10:10PM ASH

9:30PM SKINNY LISTER

8:50PM NEON WALTZ

8:10PM PET NEEDS

7:30PM CHINA BEARS

7:00PM SIMON WILLIAMS (INTERVIEW)

TUESDAY 12TH

7:00PM – MIDNIGHT ATC-LIVE PRESENTS OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE

11:30PM DIVORCE

10:50PM VLURE

10:10PM LAMBRINI GIRLS

9:30PM FAUX REAL

8:50PM FABIANA PALLADINO

8:10PM HOLLY MACVE

7:30PM ANGÉLICA GARCIA

WEDNESDAY 13TH

1.30PM – 6PM LICKS

OFFICIAL DAY PARTY

FREE BY RSVP

5:20PM DIVORCE

4:40PM DREAM NAILS

4:00PM HOTWAX

3:20PM O.

2:40PM BODUR

2:00PM COSMO PYKE

WEDNESDAY 13TH

7:00PM – MIDNIGHT

BBC INTRODUCING SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

11:30PM FAT DOG

10:50PM SHELF LIVES

10:10PM PORIJ

9:30PM VIJI

8:50PM DO NOTHING

8:10PM NOAH AND THE LONERS

7:30PM COACH PARTY

THURSDAY 14TH

1.30PM – 6PM

OUTPUT BELFAST

OFFICIAL DAY PARTY

FREE BY RSVP

5:00PM ASH

4:00PM ENOLA GAY

3:20PM CONCHÚR WHITE

2:40PM CHALK

2:00PM REEVAH

THURSDAY 14TH

7:00PM – MIDNIGHT

BBC INTRODUCING

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

11:30PM MISO EXTRA

10:50PM CURRLS

10:10PM RACHEL CHINOURIRI

9:30PM NABIHAH IQBAL

8:50PM DRY CLEANING

8:10PM HUMOUR

7:30PM GRUFF RHYS

FRIDAY 15TH

1.30PM – 6PM

CLASH

OFFICIAL PARTY FREE BY RSVP

5:20PM CHARTREUSE

4:40PM UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS

4:00PM HIGHSCHOOL

3:20PM ELENI DRAKE

2:40PM JAMES SMITH

2:00PM LAUREN RUTH WARD

FRIDAY 15TH

7:00PM – MIDNIGHT

BBC INTRODUCING

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

11:30PM JAZ DHAMI

10:50PM TAMERA

10:10PM JESHI

9:30PM HARVEY WHYTE

8:50PM SANITY

8:10PM CRAE WOLF

7:30PM BODUR

SATURDAY 16TH

1.30PM – 6PM

PROPAGANDA

OFFICIAL PARTY FREE BY RSVP

5:20PM COACH PARTY

4:40PM DUMB BUOYS

FISHING CLUB

4:00PM BLEACH LAB

3:20PM ELLIE BLEACH

2:40PM MUI ZYU

2:00PM SPYRES

SATURDAY 16TH

7:00PM – MIDNIGHT THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

11:30PM HOTWAX

10:50PM FRIEDBERG

10:10PM SINKANE

9:30PM GARETH DONKIN

8:50PM ÄYANNA

8:10PM KILLOWEN

7:30PM VICTORIA CANAL

SATURDAY 9TH | 6:30PM - MIDNIGHT

UK HOUSE / BME OPENING PARTY

INVITE ONLY RECEPTION 6:30PM

FREE SHOW (BY RSVP)

SXSW CREDENTIALS GET PRIORITY ENTRY

THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY THE BACKYARD @ DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN (SHERATON)

650 EAST 10TH ST, 78701

THE LOTTERY WINNERS - MAIN STAGE (A), 11:00PM

Tackling mental illness and ADHD in a biographical, chronological story of personal redemption, ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’, the UK Number 1 album from the Lottery Winners, not only topped the Official UK Album Charts but is also the fifth highest-selling first-week album of 2023, selling more copies in the UK than U2 and Miley Cyrus. tristanivemy@gmail.com thelotterywinners.co.uk

PAULI THE PSM - MAIN STAGE (A), 10:00PM

The musical adventure of Pauli Lovejoy (drummer, composer, producer, model, DJ and not least musical director for the Harry Styles tour), Pauli The PSM was born in London to Jamaican parents with Senegalese heritage, and is recognized as one of “The World’s Best Drummers” by The Guardian and Wired. A shape-shifting creative not to be missed. kdeasy@outermostagency.com paulilovejoy.com

IZO FITZROY - MAIN STAGE (A), 9:00PM

Raw, dynamic performances and honest song writing have become the trademark of gospel and blues singer-songwriter Izo FitzRoy. Uplifting harmonies delivered via her powerful lead vocal and jazz tinged keys work, set her apart from contemporaries and have won her play on BBC 6Music, JazzFM, a FIP Selection award, the ‘Heavy Rotation’ feature on NPR in the US and strong support from the likes of Clash Magazine, Indie Shuffle, Mixmag and Blues & Soul who featured Izo as a cover star on her second album’s release.

izofitz@gmail.com

izofitzroy.com

VULVA VOCE & FRIENDS - MAIN STAGE (A), 8:00PM

Vulva Voce is a genre-defying string quartet with a mission to break away from long-held conventions of classical music, presenting audiences with radical and refreshing musical experiences. Vulva Voce will be joined by special guest collaborators for a diverse and dynamic programme. Presented by Classical Unlocked. thea@artists-and.com

vulvavoce.com

THE LOTTERY WINNERS

ARLO

FIERCE PANDA 30 ×

XTRA MILE 21

PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY

SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

MONDAY 11TH MARCH 2024 | 7:00PM-MIDNIGHT

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS

THE MANATEES ASH

SKINNY LISTER

NEON WALTZ

PET NEEDS

CHINA BEARS

THE BACKYARD @ DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN (SHERATON) 650 E10TH ST AUSTIN, TX, 78701

THEBRITISHMUSICEMBASSY.COM

SIMON WILLIAMS (INTERVIEW)

Frank Turner is an English punk/folk singer-songwriter. A fan favourite at festivals including Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds, not to mention a cameo at London’s 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, Turner returns to SXSW with almost two decades of a solo career under his belt.

charlie@xtramilerecordings.com

frank-turner.com

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS - MAIN STAGE (A), 11:30PM

THE MANATEES - ALT STAGE (B), 10:50PM

Hailing from a sleepy town on the south coast of England, The Manatees combine hip-hop samples, funk-inspired bass lines, thrashing guitars and candid lyrics to carve out their soundscape within modern rock.

chris@clubfandango.co.uk instagram.com/themanateesofficial

ASH - MAIN STAGE (A), 10:10PM

A thirty-year career spanning ‘Girl From Mars’, the chart-topping ‘1977’ debut album and the award-winning singles from the seminal record ‘Free All Angels’, Ash return with new album ‘Race The Night’ which is out now via Fierce Panda Records.

pat.carr@remotecontrol.agency / eilidh@eastcitymanagement.com ash-official.com

SKINNY LISTER - ALT STAGE (B), 9:30PM

Crowned “hardest working band in the UK” by PRS and The Evening Standard, British fivepiece Skinny Lister are bringing their high octane and visceral folk punk back to SXSW for the first time since 2015.

charlie@xtramilerecordings.com

skinnylister.com

NEON WALTZ - MAIN STAGE (A), 8:50PM

Hailing from the northern tip of mainland Scotland, Neon Waltz are a four-piece indie band with a rich, melodic sound calling to mind their ‘60s-influenced forebears. Their debut album ‘Strange Hymns’ was released in 2017 to critical acclaim and was followed up by the ‘Bring Me To Light’ and ‘Huna’ EPs.

luis@ignition.co.uk

neonwaltz.com

PET NEEDS - ALT STAGE (B), 8:10PM

Founded with humble bedroom-band beginnings by brothers Johnny and George Mariott only a matter of years ago, PET NEEDS career has been sky-rocketing ever since the release of their acclaimed debut ‘Fractured Party Music’ back in 2021. A punk-rock band not to be trifled with.

charlie@xtramilerecordings.com

petneedsband.com

CHINA BEARS - MAIN STAGE (A), 7:30PM

Whether it’s ripping apart the stage with their misery-anthemic indie or bringing the room to pin-drop silence by singing their songs shoulder to shoulder amongst the crowd, China Bears have gained recognition for their emotive high energy and intimate performances.

chris@clubfandango.co.uk

instagram.com/chinabears

FIERCE PANDA

Fierce Panda is an iconic independent record label which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Head panda Simon Williams treads the beer-soaked dancefloors of the UK’s finest grassroots venues on a weekly basis to discover the UK’s finest musical talent. The label has seen releases by Coldplay, Placebo, Idlewild, Death Cab For Cutie, Ash, Keane, Supergrass, The Walkmen, Desperate Journalist, The Maccabees and Embrace over the years.

fiercepanda.co.uk

XTRA MILE

From small-part time beginnings, releasing the debut albums from Reuben and Million Dead, Xtra Mile has grown considerably to become one of the most respected independent labels in its field. Home to an array of new, emerging artists such as PET NEEDS, Guise, Deux Furieuses and BERRIES as well as more established acts Frank Turner, Skinny Lister, Johnny Lloyd, Crazy Arm and Mull Historical Society.

Specialising in the cross-section of alternative rock, punk, folk, indie and hardcore from the UK and USA and with solid fanbases

on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as across Europe, Xtra Mile is very much a global outfit, with its records available in most countries with record stores.

As we turn 21 this year, 2024 is shaping up to be one of our busiest years as Frank Turner returns to the XM label with his new album after completing his contract at major label Polydor. We’re also working with his band The Sleeping Souls for their own debut album, plus new albums from Skinny Lister, PET NEEDS and working with new signing Hannah Rose Platt.

DIVORCE - MAIN STAGE (A),

11:30PM

Nottingham indie heavyweights Divorce have developed quite the reputation with their unique blend of alt-country sensibilities. Once describing themselves as “Wilco meets Abba”, they’ve attracted widespread praise from The Times, The Independent and The I Paper, as well as becoming mainstays on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music.

ryan@polkadotmusiccollective.co.uk divorcehq.co.uk

VLURE - ALT STAGE (B), 10:50PM

With a certain honesty and a manic vulnerability, VLURE defy the rules, rip up the trends and create new ones. The Glasgow five-piece blur the lines between live electronics, jarring guitars and the performance sensibilities of their postpunk contemporaries. Synth-laden hooks and club-influenced rhythms twist their way around emotionally confronting lyrics. fuzz.chaudhrey@gmail.com instagram.com/vlure.gla

LAMBRINI GIRLS - MAIN STAGE (A), 10:10PM

With inspirations drawn from shit punk to noise rock, Brighton punks Lambrini Girls plan on setting your bin on fire. With a riotous live show in their locker, the three-piece are here to demand safe spaces, promote LGTBQ+ rights, and fuck up anyone who gets in their way.

bradley@singing-light.co.uk instagram.com/lambrinigirlz

FAUX REAL - ALT STAGE (B), 9:30PM

In the spring of 2018, City Slang signed Franco-American brothers Elliott and Virgile Arndt invoked the union of their inner gene genies and gave birth to Faux Real. As they conceived it, Faux Realism combines elements of post-punk, glam rock, and contemporary R&B with a unique sense of humor, boy band tropes, and a forwardthinking approach to modern pop culture. isthisfauxreal@gmail.com isthisfauxreal.com

FABIANA PALLADINO - MAIN STAGE (A), 8:50PM

Fabiana Palladino first broke out in 2017 as one of Paul Institute’s founding artists after her shadowy R&B-influenced spectral pop reached Jai Paul. Releasing three singles in four years, she has caught the ear of critics in her intense quest for pop perfection.

leonwright@parademusic.co instagram.com/fabianapalladino

HOLLY MACVE - ALT STAGE (B), 8:10PM

A heavenly voice couched in spellbinding western noir ballads, with a devastating emotional delivery, Holly Macve explores a dreamlike, pictorial world within her songwriting; English Rose meets Mulholland Drive Lynchian glamour.

johnnybrocklehurst@icloud.com / fiona@ showponymgt.com hollymacve.com

ANGÉLICA GARCIA - MAIN STAGE (A), 7:30PM

Featuring on several New York Times year-end lists, Barack Obama’s annual best-of music list, and NPR’s Tiny Desk, NYC-based singer, songwriter, and pop auteur Angelica Garcia offers up a unique mix of Latin-punk and electronic-pop.

riley@threesixzero.com / tim@ threesixzero.com

instagram.com/angelicagarcia

ATC LIVE

ATC Live are delighted to be back at the British Music Embassy and at SXSW where it all started, 13 years ago. ATC founder Alex Bruford came over to SXSW in the very first week of operations to spread the word on the new agency, and it grew from there. SXSW has always been a great connector of people and talent, and since 2019 we’ve been delighted to be showcasing the best of our new British talent with The British Music Embassy on the ATC Live show.

ATC Live now represent around 450 artists across offices in London, Paris and Glasgow, and partner with USA agency Arrival Artists to provide global representation for our artists. The current roster includes Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, Fontaines D.C., Jungle, The Lumineers, Black Pumas, Cate Le Bon, Faye Webster, Amyl & The Sniffers, Julia Jacklin, Sleaford Mods, Yard Act, Big Thief, Mac De Marco, Japanese Breakfast, Aldous Harding, Squid, Black Country New Road and many more.

atc-live.com

LOS BITCHOS

BPI

Austin – its nice to be back!

Last year’s BME was an eventful week with some off the scale performances backed up by an excellent crew and the amazing sound system provided by Bowers & Wilkins. SXSW is not just about the acts on stage though – the Music Tech part of the BME (UK House) is a massively important showcase for UK companies and we are anticipating great things from this year’s attendees. Back to the music it was great to see so many BME alumni feature in the (BPI organised) Mercury Prize shortlist with Ezra Collective rightly scooping the top prize. This year our BRIT Awards nominations have another impressive collection of talent that have kick started their careers at SXSW – who knows what the future will bring for this year’s artists? We hope you will enjoy the full British Experience at SXSW - please just clear a path for us to Cooper’s BBQ!

Chris Tams BPI

This year’s BME focuses on the (crazy/ shiny/ powerful/ cool) new technologies bringing the music industry into the future. And these aren’t just ‘music tech’ –join us for a deep dive into the ‘best of British’ tech talent and innovative ideas, with verticals into music but also the world of Games, Healthcare, AI, Film, Data, Advertising and more. Our British talent extends way beyond our incredible music exports, with truly world-class companies taking to the stage at UK House, courtesy of the BPI Innovation team. We’re also delighted to see some of our startups make it to the finals of the SXSW pitch competition. We’re looking forward to mindbending talks, dashing around the convention centre racking up tens of thousands of steps, and connecting with some of the coolest people and ideas in the world.

Amalie Briden BPI

OLIVIA DEAN

DIVORCE - MAIN STAGE (A), 5:20PM

Nottingham indie heavyweights Divorce have developed quite the reputation with their unique blend of alt-country sensibilities. Once describing themselves as “Wilco meets Abba”, they’ve attracted widespread praise from The Times, The Independent and The I Paper, as well as becoming mainstays on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music.

ryan@polkadotmusiccollective.co.uk

divorcehq.co.uk

DREAM NAILS - ALT STAGE (B), 4:40PM

Fronted by trans performer Ishamel Kirby, the London four-piece has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most vital bands. Think raw ferocity and rage, but make it addictively ecstatic, Dream Nails are part of a queer, punk counterculture ready to disrupt the world order.

bellaunionmgmt@gmail.com

dreamnailsband.co.uk

HOTWAX - MAIN STAGE (A), 4:00PM

Teenage punk powerhouse HotWax have been ripping up stages around the UK and beyond. They’re forging post-punk, grunge and alternative rock with a rarified live energy that has already won the support of Courtney Love, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beck, Nova Twins, Wolf Alice and Zane Lowe.

mairead@ripitupmanagement.com

clare@ripitupmanagement.com

hotwaxofficial.com

O. - ALT STAGE (B), 3:20PM

Born from improvising with just acoustic sax and drums, O. have experimented with guitar pedals, amps and studio effects units to push their two instruments to their limits. A sound evolved far bigger than the sum of its parts, evidenced by their ever-shifting debut single, ‘OGO’, which was released via Speedy Wunderground.

dan@atcmanagement.com

instagram.com/o.the.band

BODUR - MAIN STAGE (A), 2:40PM

BODUR is here to channel musical art into an exploration of self. The London-born TurkishSri Lankan artist harnesses an alternative electronic soundscape to embrace her dual heritage and layered identities, inspiring a generation of South Asian and Middle Eastern women across the UK.

jenny@rinse.fm

instagram.com/bodurbodurbodurbodur

COSMO PYKE - ALT STAGE (B), 2:00PM

Cosmo Pyke is an English singer-songwriter and multi-discipline artist from London. He gained widespread acclaim for his 2017 EP, ‘Just Cosmo’, which was co-produced with Fraser T. Smith, in association with 70Hz Recordings. The Guardian has described his sound as “a fusion of jazz, 2-tone, Tyler, the Creator and the Kooks.”

cosmopyke.com

leo@onlyyoupublishing.com

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 third 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 2024 which include hosting festival stages

LIME GARDEN (SXSW 2023)

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.

MAGAZINE

FAT DOG - MAIN STAGE (A), 11.30PM

Hailing from south London, the band’s formidable and high-octane live shows have garnered them a boisterous and fervent fan base enraptured by frontman Joe Love. Their debut single ‘King of the Slugs’, delivers a seven-minute beast that traverses genres to harness the wild energy of their live shows.

matt@memphis-industries.com

fatdogfatdogfatdog.com

SHELF LIVES - ALT STAGE (B), 10:50PM

On the face of it, Shelf Lives make catchy, energetic pop songs that bring the abrasiveness and physicality of punk back to a small, cramped house party setting. It’s music so rowdy you can practically feel the sweat on the ceiling and the sound of crushed cans under your feet.

afield1@live.co.uk

shelflives.co

PORIJ - MAIN STAGE (A), 10:10PM

Nothing about Porij is set in stone. The Manchester band surge from show to show, their creative energy moving from rave-infused highs through to delicate songwriting that finds them exposed and open. Patching together club tropes and indie pop elements, Porij move with a chaotic but defined sense of purpose.

chrisbellam@underplay.co.uk

instagram.com/porij_

VIJI - ALT STAGE (B), 9:30PM

Referencing the easy, fuzzy sounds of the ‘90s, Viji is pioneering a new indie sleaze scene. Her debut album, ‘So Vanilla’, is filled with layered guitar melodies that touch on the slower end of Sonic Youth, paired with pop hooks and soulful soliloquies.

instagram.com/vijiwater

david@7smgmt.com

DO NOTHING - MAIN STAGE (A), 8:50PM

Having known each other since childhood, Chris Bailey, Kasper Sandstrom, Charlie Howarth and Andrew Harrison started making music as teenagers living in Nottingham. The four experimented with different names before settling on Do Nothing in 2018. Since then the band have established themselves among an exciting crop of new British bands huddled loosely under the post-punk banner.

mike@flatcapmusic.com

donothingband.com

NOAH AND THE LONERS - ALT STAGE (B), 8:10PM

From personal tracks on teenage love and the experience of toxic masculinity as a trans man, to political blasts at racism, corruption and the climate crisis, punk teens Noah and the Loners capture the zeitgeist of Gen Z. endofthetrailcreative@gmail.com

noahandtheloners.com

COACH PARTY - MAIN STAGE (A), 7:30PM

With over one hundred live shows under their belt in 2023, including support slots for the likes of Queens of the Stone Age and Wet Leg, Isle Of Wight rising stars Coach Party have been a band on everyone’s lips since sharing their much-anticipated debut album ‘KILLJOY’ via Chess Club Records.

jonathan@northernlightsmgt.co.uk

coachparty.ochre.store

OUTPUT BELFAST

THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY

THURSDAY 14TH MARCH 2024 | 1.30PM-6:00PM

FREE SHOW (BY RSVP)

SXSW CREDENTIALS GET PRIORITY ENTRY

THE BACKYARD

@ DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN (SHERATON)

650 E10TH ST AUSTIN, TX, 78701

THEBRITISHMUSICEMBASSY.COM

ASH - MAIN STAGE (A), 5:00PM

A thirty-year career spanning ‘Girl From Mars’, the chart-topping ‘1977’ debut album and the award-winning singles from the seminal record ‘Free All Angels’, Ash return with new album ‘Race The Night’ which is out now via Fierce Panda Records.

pat.carr@remotecontrol.agency / eilidh@eastcitymanagement.com ash-official.com

ENOLA GAY - MAIN STAGE (A), 4:00PM

Tough to pigeonhole, harder to ignore, this Belfast-based Irish noise-punk mob formed in late 2019. Hip-hop inspired vocals that are as uncompromising as the guitars are unforgiving, with rhythm drawing from techno and late ‘70s postpunk heroes. Listed in the likes of NME and Rolling Stone magazine’s notable artists-to-watch lists.

enolagayband.official@gmail.com

enolagay1.bandcamp.com

CONCHÚR WHITE - ALT STAGE (B), 3:20PM

A singer-songwriter from Co Armagh who plays with surreal settings but tangible messages, Conchúr White navigates the dreamlike and the grounded with blissful fluency on the beautiful ‘Swirling Violets’; an allusive and intimate debut that feels unearthly yet instantly accessible.

darrin@fpmusic.org / julie@fpmusic.org

conchurwhite.com

CHALK - MAIN STAGE (A), 2:40PM

Dubbed “the most exciting Northern Irish guitar band in years” by BBC Introducing, Belfast three-piece Chalk formed in 2019 after they met whilst studying film and realised they shared the same musical vision and ambitions. On their debut EP ‘Conditions’, Chalk seamlessly create a stunning, industrial soundscape filled with emotion and life.

newchampionmanagement@gmail.com instagram.com/chalkband

Constantly evolving from her singer-songwriter roots, Reevah has earned tastemaker acclaim, international airplay and streaming support in Ireland, the UK, the USA and beyond. Her instantly magnetic vocal allure adds the midas touch to a sound that will appeal to fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Maggie Rogers, Florence + The Machine and London Grammar.

aine@factionmusic.ie

reevahmusic.com

REEVAH - ALT STAGE (B), 2:00PM

CONCHÚR WHITE (W/SILENCES SXSW 2017)

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 2024.

Join us as Belfast celebrates its biggest year yet at SXSW 2024.

DEA MATRONA SXSW 2023

MISO EXTRA - MAIN STAGE (A), 11:30PM

Born in Hong Kong to a white-British father and a Japanese mother, fast-rising London-based singer, rapper and producer Miso Extra created her moniker from the racism that the artist experienced growing up in the UK. Rapping in both English and Japanese, Miso Extra is a hopeful character who values love and sees insecurities as learning curves for us to push through.

ali@beatnikcreative.com

misoextra.com

CURRLS - ALT STAGE (B), 10:50PM

Formed in 2017, this Brighton-based trio have developed a compelling mix of raw garage-rock, fast-paced punk and sludgy pop that has caught the ear of BBC Radio 6 legends Steve Lamacq, Amy Lamè & Craig Charles, and they’ve even recorded live sessions at the BBC’s prestigious Maida Vale Studios.

bellaunionmgmt@gmail.com

currlsband.co.uk

RACHEL CHINOURIRI - MAIN STAGE (A), 10:10PM

Soon to be one of the biggest artists in the UK, South London indie-queen Rachel Chinouriri hasn’t missed a step since first releasing music back in 2018. A BBC Sound of 2023 nominee, Chinouriri’s long-awaited debut album, ‘What A Devastating Turn of Events’, arrives in May.

de@atlas-artists.com

rachelchinouriri.com

NABIHAH IQBAL - ALT STAGE (B), 9:30PM

Nabihah Iqbal returned in 2023 with ‘DREAMER’, her long-awaited sophomore album released via Ninja Tune. Five years on since the London-born artist, curator, broadcaster and lecturer’s debut ‘Weighing Of The Heart’, ‘DREAMER’ is Nabihah’s rawest and most reflective work to date.

info@nabihahiqbal.com

nabihahiqbal.com

DRY CLEANING - MAIN STAGE (A), 8:50PM

A band committed to moving forwards, Dry Cleaning had their sophomore record, ‘Stumpwork’, already in the writing room before the release of their acclaimed debut, ‘New Long Leg’, triumphantly creating a second album that is even bolder and more expansive than their first.

tim@candy-artists.com

drycleaningband.com

HUMOUR - ALT STAGE (B), 8:10PM

Humour live together in Glasgow and formed across the 2021 lockdowns, writing and recording their material at home, with the music intended as a backdrop to Andreas’ lyrics. Sometimes they’re about letting people down, sometimes they’re about pets dying, sometimes they’re about trying to say something when you don’t have anything worth saying.

james@postelectricartists.com

instagram.com/humour_music

GRUFF RHYS - MAIN STAGE (A), 7:30PM

A titan of the Welsh indie landscape, Gruff has had a rich and varied career. First finding success with The Super Furry Animals, then two stellar albums with Boom Bip as Neon Neon, he’s been a composer of opera and film scores and now as a solo artist. His most recent long player ‘Sadness Sets Me Free’ arrived on Rough Trade in January.

gareth@wichitamgmt.com

gruffrhys.com

PRS FOR MUSIC

Each year, the British Music Embassy (BME) celebrates the rich diversity of the UK music scene. PRS for Music is delighted to return as one of the key partners, alongside our charity arm PRS Foundation, to power this takeover at The Backyard.

For 110 years we have championed our global community of trailblazing songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

Our continued investment into the BME allows us to provide a springboard for emerging artists and our members to showcase their music on an international stage. There is no doubt in our minds that their dedication and passion will leave a lasting impression on audiences and will elevate their careers around the world.

PPL

PPL turns 90 this year, and we are so delighted to be back at SXSW, tapping our nonagenarian toes to the latest brilliant new UK artists showcasing at the British Music Embassy. PPL knows the value of collaboration, and the BME delivers on that in spades – it’s a real team effort across all the partners, each bringing their strengths to the party, to get the show on the road. And a show it certainly is, with artists like Dave, Sam Fender and Self Esteem all veterans of the BME stage. We’ve been supporting the Embassy since it started in 2008, helping our members to grow their earnings

and ensuring they are paid when their music gets played. Without supporting emerging performers to tour, to build their stories, to hone their craft, there will be no music industry in the future. It’s why we are so passionate about getting the brightest British talent to Austin and beyond, providing our support through the BME and the International Showcase Fund. And enjoying some tacos with hot sauce too. But mostly, the music.

DAVE (SXSW 2017)

CHARTREUSE - MAIN STAGE (A), 5:20PM

On their long-awaited debut album ‘Morning Ritual’, Chartreuse have found light in the darkness, sifting through the ruins of an anxious age to find hope. The Black Country four-piece’s defiant refusal to be boxed in means they resist easy definition but offer a shared optimism.

williammorris.uk@gmail.com

chartreuseband.com

UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS - ALT STAGE (B), 4:40PM

A genre-blending electronic alt-pop project fronted by Pete Lawrie Winfield. The band’s name refers to the custom of making mixtapes that will ideally be played over and over “until the ribbon breaks.”

hellojessmills@gmail.com untiltheribbonbreaks.com

HIGHSCHOOL - MAIN STAGE (A), 4:00PM

Potent indie-pop that recalls early Beach Fossils and aspects of The Cure, while channeling elements of The Go-Betweens, the Melbourne-via-London duo’s debut EP, ‘Forever at Last’, is a lo-fi gem, championed by the likes of NME, The FADER, DIY, The Line of Best Fit & So Young.

mail@dalliancerecordings.com instagram.com/_highschool._

ELENI DRAKE - ALT STAGE (B), 3:20PM

Hailing from West London, Eleni Drake is a singer, songwriter and producer whose songs are decorated with a wonderful mixture of indie rock, blues and jazz. Creating unique, vintage and gorgeoussounding ballads, her brooding and moody songs are self-produced and a clear view into her heart.

bradley@singing-light.co.uk instagram.com/elenidrake/

JAMES SMITH - MAIN STAGE (A), 2:40PM

An old soul in a young body, singer-songwriter James Smith was an early starter, scoring his first hit in his teens. Thrust into recording and songwriter camps, Smith has matured his timeless sound by blending new techniques with classic tropes, resulting in something completely individual.

jenny@rinse.fm

instagram.com/jamessmithvocal

LAUREN RUTH WARD - ALT STAGE (B), 2:00PM

Complex emotions, and political taboos drenched in sarcasm, shaken, and poured into a glass battlecry on the psych-rocks — the LRW cocktail. All genders and ages, give ‘MINDSEYE’ and ‘SELF LOVE’ a taste. Ward’s raspy vibrato weaves perspectives that’ll leave an imprint. Feel for yourself this April on their UK/European headlining tour.

gina.orr@gmail.com

laurenruthward.com

CLASH

Amid all the challenges thrown at music media, Clash enters its 20th year with its head held high. Remaining true to our roots in print media we are focussed on delivering four lavish issues in 2024, each containing a quartet of cover stars. The past 12 months have seen the team share intimate stories with Jared Leto, Grammy winner Victoria Monet, enigmatic London iconoclast King Krule, and digital creator Bella Poarch, amongst others.

Yet we’re not afraid to look beyond this. Our website, video feeds, and social media channels offer a minute-by-minute hub for cultural analysis, a pan-genre feast of vivid creativity. Remaining tethered to our foundations in London, we see music in its global capacity, with contributors dialling in from Lagos and Lisbon, New York and New Orleans, Montreal and Manchester. No matter the form, no matter the genre, the long-time commitment to honest, insightful storytelling remains the core strand of our DNA.

NABIHAH IQBAL / THROWING SHADE (SXSW 2016)

THE BRITISH COUNCIL

The UK’s music sector is world renowned with a richness, breadth, diversity and innovation that draws in numerous cultural influences reflecting the diversity of the UK. It’s never been more vital to work together to build international confidence, new connections and opportunities. We’re delighted to be able to support the British Music Embassy this year, alongside a host of UK partners, to secure opportunities for a wide range of UK artists to showcase their talents to industry and audiences from around the world.

Produced by Audio Always, British Council’s Selector Radio is a 2-hour weekly show of the best of UK music, broadcast to over 30 countries globally. Just around the corner from BME at Velveeta Rooms, Selector Presents with Sian Eleri will host an exceptional line up produced by British Underground.

music.britishcouncil.org/ selector-radio

ENOLA

JAZ DHAMI - MAIN STAGE (A), 11:30PM

Britain’s most versatile and soulful Punjabi artist, Jaz Dhami has amassed a huge following since releasing his track ‘High Heels’ in 2012. Born in India and raised in Birmingham, Dhami has developed his songwriting and audience with more than one hundred million streams to his name.

mgmt@jazdhami.com

instagram.com/thejazdham

TAMERA - ALT STAGE (B), 10:50PM

With grandparents each originating from different countries (St Lucia, Nigeria, England and Greece), Tamera’s touch points have always been a melting pot. Her greatest inspiration is her own lived experience and that of others. Harvesting and absorbing the stories and emotions of those around her, there’s a deep empathy to her lyricism and a fluidity to her voice.

maya@moonshyne.com / ashley@moonshyne.com

instagram.com/tamera

JESHI - MAIN STAGE (A), 10:10PM

Jeshi has been creating an enviable legacy of work. Arriving in May of 2022, Jeshi’s debut album, ‘Universal Credit’, was hailed as multidimensional, personal, relatable & humorous. Wowing critics and fans alike it had an undeniable impact.

theooliver@me.com

instagram.com/jeshi__

HARVEY WHYTE - ALT STAGE (B), 9:30PM

A Hackney native self-taught pianist and producer who’s music spans multiple genres; from neo-soul, alternative RnB, hip hop and trap, to jazz and electronic. It’s this versatility, alongside his skills as a producer, that’s put him firmly at the top of the collaborators’ list. In the past year he has worked alongside Footsie, Greentea Peng, KeepVibesNear to name but a few.

lisa@eastcity2.com

instagram.com/harveywhyte

SANITY - MAIN STAGE (A), 8:50PM

SANITY embodies storytelling as an art form, encased within a distinctive blend of hip-hop and jazz. The Birmingham native’s relentless lyricism places her front and centre of a creative new wave defined by embracing fluidity and dismantling categories. Powerful messages are backed by unconventional instrumentals, creating captivating, genre-bending experiences.

dwayne@vmusicgroup.co.uk / katrina@ vmusicgroup.co.uk

instagram.com/SANITYTheMC

CRAE WOLF - ALT STAGE (B), 8:10PM

Multi-lingual MOBO endorsed “drill with a thrill” artist Crae Wolf has brought her incredible stage presence to both Glastonbury and Strawberries & Creem and featured on 1xtra’s Rap Cypher in 2023.

wizdom@mobounsung.com

instagram.com/craewolff

BODUR - MAIN STAGE (A), 7:30PM

Bodur is here to channel musical art into an exploration of self. The London-born TurkishSri Lankan artist harnesses an alternative electronic soundscape to embrace her dual heritage and layered identities, inspiring a generation of South Asian and Middle Eastern women across the UK.

jenny@rinse.fm

instagram.com/bodurbodurbodurbodur

JASMINE TAKHAR

I’ve championed the new music scene for so many years so being able to do that internationally, with the BBC, at such a well recognised festival is a dream come true. This will be my first time hosting at SXSW and bringing all the exciting new talent the UK has to offer is going to be special. I’m big on diversity and I know this year is going to be a monumental moment for many of the acts performing for the first time in Texas and the acts selected from all the introducing shows from BBC Asian Network, 1Xtra, 6music and beyond will make a huge impact with their incredible sounds. It’s always amazing to see the artists we play on the radio connect with new audiences.

I’ve grown up attending, hosting and putting on my own events to help new music thrive so being able to do this on a huge stage along with the BME and BBC Introducing is going to be a highlight for me too. I’m ready to travel across the Atlantic to soak in the atmosphere, meet other creatives, experience all the showcases and discover lots of new acts. It’ll be a year to remember!

COACH PARTY - MAIN STAGE (A), 5:20PM

With over one hundred live shows under their belt in 2023, including support slots for the likes of Queens of the Stone Age and Wet Leg, Isle Of Wight rising stars Coach Party have been a band on everyone’s lips since sharing their much-anticipated debut album ‘KILLJOY’ via Chess Club Records.

jonathan@northernlightsmgt.co.uk

coachparty.ochre.store

DUMB BUOYS FISHING CLUB - ALT STAGE (B), 4:40PM

The brain-child of London-based artists Dan D’Lion and Havelock, Dumb Buoys Fishing Club draw influence from concept-based groups such as Gorillaz and Daft Punk. Sonically, they’re influenced by N.E.R.D and Beastie Boys, using jagged drum grooves and growling bass lines to inject rhythm into every track.

dumbbuoys@gmail.com

dumbbuoysfishingclub.com

BLEACH LAB - MAIN STAGE (A), 4:00PM

Originally from Buckinghamshire, dream pop quartet Bleach Lab organically came together, with their vast and varied influences. With each consecutive EP release - ‘A Calm Sense of Surrounding If You Only Feel It Once’ - the band have experimented without restriction, dipping their toes into unfamiliar genres to solidify their vision. Their debut LP ‘Lost In A Rush of Emptiness’ sees Bleach Lab take another huge step forward, and sets the tone for the rest of their musical career. The album saw the band headline shows across the U.K. and earned praise from DIY, Dork and Upset.

emily@interlandmusic.com / bleachlab.com

ELLIE BLEACH - ALT STAGE (B), 3:20PM

With a penchant for cinematic storytelling, Ellie Bleach’s wry wit and esoteric lyrical style narrates a world of peculiar characters and the strange eccentricities of modern life. Bleach effortlessly crafts an indie-meets-baroque pop sound full of humour and storytelling.

amyealbinson@gmail.com

instagram.com/ellie_bleach

MUI ZYU - MAIN STAGE (A), 2:40PM

Hong Kong British artist mui zyu navigates the tricky territory of ever-changing identity, merging fantasy and folklore to create a stage for self-acceptance and deliverance. On her debut solo album, ‘Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century’, mui zyu explores her heritage and grapples with otherness in knotty electro-pop.

jessi@fatherdaughterrecords.com muizyu.com

SPYRES - ALT STAGE (B), 2:00PM

Spyres have racked up over 1.8M streams on Spotify alone with break-out single ‘Otherside’. Making a name for themselves on stage, Spyres can boast a CV of support slot credentials with The Jesus And Mary Chain, Nothing But Thieves, and The Murder Capital to name but a few. In February 2023 they played their biggest sold-out show to date in front of 600 fans at St Luke’s in Glasgow.

jim@7westmusic.com

instagram.com/spyr3s

HOTWAX FRIEDBERG

HOTWAX - MAIN STAGE (A), 11:30PM

Rounding out the week are hot favourites HotWax. Last year they took their show out on the road with BME alums Royal Blood, including a stop at ACL Live in Austin. 2024 is set to be a huge year for this awesome band, with festival slots already announced at Download, Beautiful Days and Bearded Theory.

mairead@ripitupmanagement.com / clare@ripitupmanagement.com hotwaxofficial.com

FRIEDBERG - ALT STAGE (B), 10:50PM

Austrian native Anna Friedberg, by way of London and Berlin, brings her brand of post-punk-alt-pop to BME with plenty of US experience already, opening for Hot Chip last year. She’s featured on the FIFA soundtrack, BBC’s hit series ‘Normal People’ and will play Great Escape in May.

angus@riverman.co.uk

friedbergmusic.com

SINKANE - MAIN STAGE (A), 10:10PM

London born Sudanese multi-instrumentalist Ahmed Gallab, now based in the US, drops his 8th studio album on City Slang in April. The record, like many of his previous releases, defies genre, pop, funk and disco with a New Yorkesque 70s grit.

taylor@midcitizen.com

sinkane.com

GARETH DONKIN - ALT STAGE (B), 9:30PM

Signed to Secretly imprint Drink Sum Wtr, 23-year-old Gareth Donkin’s music is a stunning mix of instrumental virtuosity and emotional intuition, blending highly sophisticated melodic and harmonic craftsmanship with deeply moving lyrical explorations of longing, desire, and determination.

scott@barkhamcreative.com / jack@soundbitemanagement.com

instagram.com/garethdonkin

ÄYANNA - MAIN STAGE (A), 8:50PM

A LVRN signed Jamaican born, London raised singer-songwriter, Äyanna got her break featuring on a huge track for Spinall, Nasty C and DJ Snake. She dropped the excellent ‘In A Perfect World’ EP for Love Renaissance in September and arrives at SXSW off the back of a fantastic new collab with Mnelia and Tamera (who plays Friday at BME) entitled ‘Girlfriend’.

ayannamanagement2@gmail.com / theodora@lvrn.com

instagram.com/ayanna_

KILLOWEN - ALT STAGE (B), 8:10PM

His breakout track ‘Sober’, a nu-skool garage anthem, dropped in 2023 and has gone on to rack up 6M streams on Spotify alone. The WestLondon rapper and producer has worked with the likes of Arlo Parks and Finn Foxell, and was recently announced for Reading & Leeds 2024.

joel@mixtapemadness.com

tiktok.com/@killowen

VICTORIA CANAL - MAIN STAGE (A), 7:30PM

Indie folk pop songstress Victoria Canal captivates with emotive storytelling in her nomadic musical journey. Honoured with the 2023 Ivor Novello Rising Star award, Canal’s EP ‘WELL WELL’ is a poignant exploration of self-acceptance. Profiled as a Person of Interest, the New Yorker writes “Canal’s ascendant career is built on her ability to unflinchingly capture feelings…”

andrew.leib@redlightmanagement.com

victoriacanal.com

UK SOUNDS BREAKFAST

HOSTED BY PRS FOUNDATION AND PRS FOR MUSIC (INVITE ONLY)

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13TH 10:30 AM– 12:30PM

THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY | THE BACKYARD @ DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN (SHERATON)

650 EAST 10TH ST, 78701

Launching at SXSW 2024, UK Sounds is the new initiative for UK-based music creators looking for information, resources and support to reach audiences and expand their careers overseas. Set up by PRS Foundation in collaboration with several music export organisations and partners, not only does this vital platform highlight and represent the broad range of exciting music from across the UK, but it is also a hub for music industry professionals or organisations outside of the UK looking to connect with export ready UK talent.

Hosted with our SXSW 2024 partners, PRS for Music, the inaugural UK Sounds Breakfast is open to UK showcase presenters, artists funded via PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund and their BBC Music Introducing partnership, alongside key UK delegates and select international delegates for a unique opportunity to network, collaborate and conduct business at this flagship international showcase.

[By invitation only and RSVP essential]

MMF BRUNCH

THURSDAY MARCH 14TH

10:30AM – 12:30PM

THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY | THE BACKYARD @ DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN (SHERATON)

650 EAST 10TH ST, 78701 BY RSVP

Our annual International Manager Mixer @ SXSW will take place on 14th March at the British Music Embassy in the Sheraton, Austin!

The event brings together global leading managers, management companies, live agencies and

other leading music executives. Attendees regularly come from the UK and mainland Europe as well as from our wider network in the US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Please note RSVP does not guarantee entry. Entry is on first come, first serve basis. Arrive early to enjoy the food and drinks provided.

COUNTRY CONNECTIONS, SPEED MEETINGS

THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY | THE BACKYARD @ DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN (SHERATON)

650 EAST 10TH ST, 78701

SATURDAY 16TH 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; brings an event that encourages international delegates from around the world to meet each other.

These 2 hours will offer you 5–8 minute meetings with as many international businesses as we can put in front of you, with quick fire meetings introducing business connections with people and companies from around the globe.

BY RSVP ONLY

universe.com/ccsxsw2024

BME EVENT PARTNERS

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 new 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 and have just hit one million tracks that are now uploaded to BBC Music Introducing. The journey starts with BBC Introducing shows across the UK, the life blood of Introducing at a grass roots level, on BBC local radio, then onto Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6Music, The Asian Network and Radio 3.

Our platform has elevated some on the UK’s most prolific artists such as Loyle Carner, Easy Life, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Aitch, Mahalia, Arlo Parks & 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

BPI

The BPI is the trade association for the UK’s record companies and labels and is the representative voice of British recorded music. The BPI safeguards recorded music through its Content Protection work, tackling digital piracy and counterfeit products, and actively promotes British music and artists at home and around the world, including through the Music Export Growth Scheme, international trade missions, and participation at events overseas, such as SXSW. The BPI encourages innovation by bringing the Music + Tech communities together to create opportunities for mutual benefit, including through its Insight Sessions. It provides market insights and networking with its free training, member events, and its All About the Music yearbooks and other reports. The BPI is home to The BRIT Awards and the Mercury Prize, co-owns the Official Charts and administers the BRIT Billion award and The BRIT Certified Platinum, Gold and Silver Programme.

CHRIS TAMS

chris.tams@bpi.co.uk

bpi.co.uk

BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2022-23 we reached 600 million people. britishcouncil.org/arts

BRITISH UNDERGROUND

Celebrating 23 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 offer help with travel and accommodation for musicians through our relationship with the PRSF International Showcase Fund and provide artist development tools.

britishunderground.net

CLASH

Over the last 20 years, CLASH has grown to become the leading independent UK media brand representing music, fashion and film. CLASH operates globally with acclaimed platforms in print, digital, live events & an award winning creative projects and services division - CLASH Studios. These media platforms deliver powerful messaging and audience engagement for some of the world’s most renowned indie & major labels, artists and brands alike to a global audience of dedicated readers & followers. This year we return to Austin with logistics support from our partners Royal Enfield, Bed Head & Vero True Social.

ROBIN MURRAY Editor-In-Chief

ALEX THOMPSON Managing Director press@clashmusic.com clashmusic.com

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

We are the UK’s department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

We are responsible for:

• Redrawing our rules to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive and consumers are protected.

• Securing investment from UK and international businesses.

• Advising, supporting, and promoting British businesses to grow and export.

• Opening up new markets for businesses by removing barriers and striking trade deals.

• Promoting free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains.

PHIL PATTERSON Sector Specialist / Music

+44 7831 237981

phil.patterson@businessandtrade.gov.uk

EMMA HILL International Trade Adviser / Creative / South East

+44 7779717300

emma.hill@businesandtrade.gov.uk

PETE CHAPMAN International Trade Adviser / Creative / Midlands

+44 7793661339

pete.chapman@businessandtrade.gov.uk

businesandtrade.gov.uk

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

LICKS MAGAZINE

LICKS Magazine is 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 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 selfemployed professional and student musicians of all ages.

theMU.org

PPL

PPL licenses recorded music in the UK when it is played or broadcast, and ensures 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 2023 we paid out £279.6 million to over 165,000 performers and recording rightsholders.

Suzi Ibbotson Suzi.ibbotson@ppluk.com

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

PROPAGANDA

Propaganda is one of the biggest indie brands in the UK, which prides itself in championing the British indie and alternative music scene. It has club nights across the country, a record label and weekly radio show on Kerrang! Radio. Propaganda also promotes live shows and outdoor events. Its resident DJs play at major festivals annually, in a partnership with Silent Disco King. Propaganda Records released Yungblud’s debut vinyl and promoted his first national UK tour. Propaganda is independently owned by DJ Dan who created the brand 21 years ago.

DAN ICKOWITZ-SEIDLER CEO dan@thepropaganda.com

JULES BARRAUD Operations Director jules@thepropaganda.com thepropaganda.com

PRS FOR MUSIC

PRS for Music is a world-leading music collective management organisation representing the rights of more than 165,000 talented songwriters, composers and music publishers around the globe. Headquartered in the UK, it works diligently on behalf of its members to grow and protect the value of their rights. With a focus on innovation and integrity, PRS for Music is redefining the global standard for music royalties to ensure creators are paid whenever their musical compositions and songs are streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed and played in public. In 2022, PRS for Music collected £964m and paid out £836.2m in royalties.

TONY BARTON Director of Writer Relations tony.barton@prsformusic.com

RUPINDER VIRDEE Head of PR, Marketing and Digital rupinder.virdee@prsformusic.com

MAYA RADCLIFFE Senior Creative, Content and Brand Manager maya.radcliffe@prsformusic.com prsformusic.com

PRS FOUNDATION

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, Jade Bird, Ghetts, Shiva Feshareki, Sarathy Korwar, Floating Points, Nadine Shah, The Fanatix, Imogen Heap, IDLES, Kae Tempest, Kojey Radical and Emily Burns.

Set up in 2000, PRS Foundation has given more than £47 million in grants to over 8,900 new music initiatives. 5 out of the last 6 Mercury Prize winners had received PRS Foundation support (including recent winner Ezra Collective) and the charity has supported BRITS, RPS, AIM and Ivors Award-winners.

Widely respected as an inclusive, collaborative and proactive funding body, PRS Foundation supports an exceptional range of new music activity through direct grants to music creators and through support for pioneering organisations, including venues, festivals, promoters and other talent development 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. At SXSW this year, PRS Foundation will launch UK Sounds, a holistic hub bringing together available resources and support for export ready UK-based music creators whilst championing and strengthening UK music’s visibility and presence internationally.

If you’re a UK-based music creator or organisation find out how PRS Foundation can support your new music project at: prsfoundation.com

PRODUCTION PARTNERS

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

+44 1326 370171

jack.kenyon@allen-heath.com

allen-heath.com

ALT

Academy of Live Technology offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and short courses to support the next generation of live experience professionals.

Based on unique industry-integrated campuses on Production Park in West Yorkshire and Rock Lititz, Pennsylvania, the Academy’s respective campuses boast the latest technology, equipment and state-of-theart studios, and house some of the largest global businesses in the industry.

enquries@altech.ac.uk

academyoflivetechnology.co.uk

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

+44 7793 941708

dan@ashdownmusic.co.uk

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

ELATION

At Elation Lighting Inc., we are dedicated to “Empowering the Elite Professional to Create Extraordinary Experiences.” As a market leader in entertainment lighting, our mission is to illuminate stages across the globe with unparalleled quality and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and with offices in Europe (Kerkrade, NL) and Mexico City, we specialise in providing state-of-the-art lighting solutions for concerts, theatres, clubs, and corporate events globally. Our commitment to excellence and passion for enhancing atmospheric experiences are evident in our wide range of products Elation Lighting continues to illuminate the industry with ground-breaking designs and unparalleled customer service, championing a legacy of brilliance and reliability.

For more information, contact us:

+1-323-582-3322 info@elationlighting.com elationlighting.com

DBTECHNOLOGIES

Pure passion for technology.

A strong willingness to bring high-quality systems to the widest base of users. More than 40 years spent developing cutting-edge solutions for the professional audio industry. That’s what dBTechnologies is about.

dbtechnologies.com

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

NATAL

Natal was officially founded in 1965 by British percussionist Alan Sharp and has been championed by the likes of Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones. The use of fibreglass for greater sound projection and rounded hoops that were easier on the hands made Natal percussion instruments popular. Natal continued to flourish in the following decades, extending their product range to include the Fusion series in the early 90’s as well as cowbells, cajons and small percussion in the following years. In 2010, Natal moved into drum kits, attracting drummers like Jamie Morrison, Sian Monaghan, Michael Rennie, Steven G Legend and Oli Wiseman. contact@nataldrums.com nataldrums.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 the Academy of Live Technology (ALT), and dedicated research and innovation centre, XPLOR. JIM FARMERY +44 7540 523173 jim.farmery@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

SOLOTECH

With offices across North America and Europe and a heritage dating back over 45 years, Solotech is one of the leading providers of professional audio, lighting and video for the live production, sales and systems integration markets. The company delivers services around the globe to a diverse and prestigious client portfolio. enquiries@solotech.com

solotech.com

SUBFRANTIC

Based in South London, Subfrantic handles the technical and logistical aspects of event production and touring. They have unique rehearsal and recording facilities (used by some of the biggest names around), and offer tour support including audio, lighting, video, staging, and backline equipment, working with your technicians or supplying their own if needed.

subfrantic.com

DELEGATES

5000 | Andy Inglis 5000mgmt.com

5000 | Hannah Donald 5000mgmt.com

5000 | Elspeth Gower 5000mgmt.com

1.618 Digital Oliver | Kadel immersiveaudiopodcast.com

12on12 | Claudia Moross 12on12.com

235 Music Publishing Lt | April Wright 235musicpublishing.com

4AD | Ed Horrox 4ad.com

5dB Industries Ltd | Gus Robertson 5db.com

7digital | Samantha Sawyer 7digital.com

ADAPTOVATE | David Storrie adaptovate.com

Adrenaline and Endorphin Productions ltd. | Esteban Lecoq aoiesteban.com

Adrenaline and Endorphin Productions ltd. | Aoi Nakamura aoiesteban.com

Adsum Foundation | Gavin Lonergan adsumfoundation.org

AEG / The O2 | Christian D’Acuna theo2.co.uk

AEG / The O2 | Chloe Pean theo2.co.uk

akito limited | | Paul Lane oportobar.co.uk

akito limited | Lucy Cheetham oportobar.co.uk

akito limited | Ross Millar oportobar.co.uk

akito limited | Ruaraidh Sim oportobar.co.uk

akito limited | Mark Bell oportobar.co.uk

akito limited | Nick Simcock oportobar.co.uk

ARTISTS& | Thea Paraskevaides artists-and.com

Arts Council England | Tonya Nelson artscouncil.org.uk

Askew | Eli Crossley askewband.com

ATC Live | Sarah Joy atc-live.com

ATC Live | Stuart Kennedy atc-live.com

AWAL | William Hunt awal.com

AWAL | Matt Riley awal.com

B3 Media | Marc Boothe b3media.net

B3 Media | Jeremiah Brown b3media.net

Barbican Centre | Patrice Robinson barbican.org.uk

BBC | Holly Goodier bbc.com

BBC | Simon Hancock bbc.com

BBC | Fiona Campbell bbc.com

BBC | Miranda Marcus bbc.com

BBC | Nick Kwek bbc.com

BBC | Molly Hart bbc.com

BBC | Paul Sheehan bbc.com

BBC | Shreni Yajnik bbc.com

BBC | Steve Lamacq bbc.com

BBC | Jasmine Takhar bbc.com

BBC | Carwyn Griffiths bbc.com

BBC | Andrew Rogers bbc.com

BBC | Kelly Betts bbc.com

BBC | Millie Carter bbc.com

BBC | Mandeep Mann bbc.com

BBC | Sarah Story bbc.com

Beggars Group | Ruth Barlow beggars.com

Beggars Group | Simon Wheeler beggars.com

Big Indie Records | Rusty Hannan bigindie.com

Big Star Business Management Ltd | Jenny Hart bigstar.biz

Big Star Business Management Ltd | Nick Lawrence bigstar.biz

Birkbeck | Giedre Jaruseviciute bbk.ac.uk

Blackhall Records | Marty Armstrong blackhallrecords.com

Blackhall Records | Christine Armstrong www.blackhallrecords.com

Bloomberg | Matthew Bloxham bloomberg.com

Bloomberg | André-Pierre du Plessis bloomberg.com

BME / Music + Sport | P-C RAE 274industries.com

Bowers & Wilkins | Jack Howells bowerswilkins.com

BPI | Amalie Briden bpi.co.uk

BPI | Leon Neville bpi.co.uk

BPI | Chris Tams bpi.co.uk

BPI | Jo Twist bpi.co.uk

BPI | Toby Leveson bpi.co.uk

British Airways | Steven Terrington ba.com

British Council | Joel Mills music.britishcouncil.org

British Music Embassy / UK House | Thomas Jackson tynesight.co.uk

British Musicians’ Union | Dave Webster themu.org

Buzz Killer Music Ltd | Ross Hamilton buzzkillermusic.com

Cannes Lions | Sophie Nelson canneslions.com

Cardiff Council | Ruth Cayford cardiff.gov.uk

CC Young & Co | Nick Gibbons ccyoung.co.uk

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

Cheerful Twentyfirst | Jules Staveley cheerfultwentyfirst.com

Cheerful Twentyfirst | André Shahrdar cheerfultwentyfirst.com

Cheerful Twentyfirst | Steve Quah cheerfultwentyfirst.com

Crosstown Concerts | Hayley Thompson crosstownconcerts.com

Cutting Edge Group Ltd | Tamsin Dove cuttingedgegroup.com

DDEX | Niels Rump ddex.net

Decca Records | Sam Mumford decca.com

Def Jam | Akosua Scantlebury defjam.com

Department for Business and Trade | Phil Patterson businessandtrade.gov.uk

Department for Business and Trade | Pete Chapman businessandtrade.gov.uk

Department for Business and Trade | Emma Hill businessandtrade.gov.uk

DesignScene Inc | Attila Keskin designscene.com

Durham University | Sue Black linktr.ee/drsueblack

Earth Agency | Lucy Atkinson earth-agency.com

Endless Wonder | Francesco Soragna endlessllp.com

End Of The Trail Creative | Kelly Munro endofthetrailcreative.co.uk

fabric/Houndstooth | Hiroki Beck houndstoothlabel.com fabric/Houndstooth | Rob Booth houndstoothlabel.com

Factory International | Randel Bryan factoryinternational.org

Fiction Records | Jim Chancellor fictionrecords.co.uk

Fierce Panda | Simon WIlliams fiercepanda.co.uk

Fierce Panda | Chris Wilson fiercepanda.co.uk

Fire Records | James Nicholls firerecords.com

FMLY Agency | Jule Konrad fmly.agency

FOCUS Wales | Andy Jones focuswales.com

FORM | Alex Murray formpresents.com

FORM | Daniel Monsell formpresents.com

Forum Meltingpot | Kate Hummel meltingpotforum.com

FUGA Darren | Owen fuga.com

GMCA | Marie Claire Daly greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

GMCA | Rebecca Swarray greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

godisinthetvzine.co.uk | Julia Mason godisinthetvzine.co.uk

Goldsmiths | Clara Guimaraes gold.ac.uk

Green Mind Promotions Ltd | Simon Baker greenmind.co.uk

Green Mind Promotions Ltd | Kirsty Marais greenmind.co.uk

Hand In Hive | George O’Brien handinhive.com

Impressive PR Limited | Melanie Brown impressivepr.com

IWANT | John Gilsenan iwantdesign.com

Jazz re:freshed | Yvette Griffith jazzrefreshed.com

Jazz re:freshed | Justin Mckenzie jazzrefreshed.com

Jazz re:freshed | Alanna Henry jazzrefreshed.com

Jimmyjib Cranes Ltd | Alwyn Davies jimmyjib.com

JKBX | Scott Cohen jkbx.com

JKBX | David Ingham jkbx.com

Key Production | Karen Emanuel keyproduction.co.uk

Killer | Lu Howlett killerartproduction.com

Kollective Neighbouring Rights | Kyle Lee kollectivenr.com

Kouo | Shaan Bassi kouo.io

Last.fm | Matt Clark last.fm

Lewis Silkin LLP | Cliff Fluet lewissilkin.com

LICKS Magazine | Jack Parker licksmag.com

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

Lockwood Publishing | Peter Lovell lockwoodpublishing.com

LoveRenaissance (LVRN) | Tom Jones instagram.com/lvrngram

LSO Live | Becky Lees lsolive.lso.co.uk

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

Magnetic Magazine / Earmilk | Aidan Grant earmilk.com

Marsh | Dominic Longley marsh.com

Marsh | Juliet Birrell marsh.com

Marshall Group | Steve Tannett marshall.com

Marshall Group | Haaris Ali marshall.com

Marshmallow Laser Feast | Robin McNicholas marshmallowlaserfeast.com

Mcox.ed | Kim Cox Mcox.ed

Mcox.ed | Martyn Cox Mcox.ed

Merlin Entertainments | Paul Moreton merlinentertainments.biz

Merlin Entertainments | Megan Wastell merlinentertainments.biz

Merlin | Chris Tarbet merlinnetwork.org

Merlin | Emma Robinson merlinnetwork.org

Metropolis Music | Robert Brady metropolismusic.com

Modern Sky Entertainment | David Pichilingi modernsky.uk

MSE Business Management LLP | David Cushion mse.london

MSE Business Management LLP | Phoebe Pressland mse.london

MSE Business Management LLP | Emily Field mse.london

Music Insurance Brokers | Steven Howell mediainsurance.com

Music Insurance Brokers | Molly Puttnam mediainsurance.com

MusicTeam | Chloe Dagenais musicteam.com

Musiio | Hazel Savage musiio.com

Mute Song Limited | Pepe Jansz mutesong.com

Mute Song Limited | Simon Ballard mutesong.com

Mute Song Limited | David McGinnis mutesong.com

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

News UK | Paul McWhinnie news.co.uk

News UK | Harry Burt news.co.uk

Ninelives Capital | Andrew Michael ninelivescapital.com

Ninja Tune | Mary Davenport ninjatune.net

Nothing Standard | Tristan Wilson www.nothingstandard.co

One House | Kieran Mallon onehouse.com

Openstage | Rob Sealy openstage.live

Orfium | Mark Vermaat orfium.com

Peermusic | Matt Phipps-Taylor peermusic.com

PHA NORTHERN IRELAND | Heather Reid publichealth.hscni.net

Phantom Peak | Nick Moran phantompeak.com

PIAS | Kenny Gates pias.com

PIAS | Jason Rackham pias.com

PIAS | Edwin Schroter pias.com

PitStop Productions | Connor Tracey pitstopproductions.co.uk

Pivotal Economics | Will Page pivotaleconomics.com

PPL | Sarah Wall ppluk.com

PPL | Suzi Ibbotson ppluk.com

PPL | Natalie Wade ppluk.com

PPL | Dan Millington ppluk.com

PPL | Kate Reilly ppluk.com

PPL | Peter Leathem ppluk.com

Production Park | Anthony Forbes productionpark.co.uk

Propeller Group | Ben Titchmarsh propellergroup.com

PRS For Music | Dan Gopal prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Mark Krajewski prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Andrea Martin prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Michelle Escoffery prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Andrea Czapary Martin prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Tony Barton prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Maya Radcliffe prsformusic.com

PRS For Music | Rupinder Thaker prsformusic.com

PRS Foundation | Westley Holdsworth prsfoundation.com

PRS Foundation | Liam McMahon prsfoundation.com

PRS Foundation | Joe Frankland prsfoundation.com

PRS Foundation | Becci Scotcher prsfoundation.com

Quindire Press | Eve Greenwood quindriepress.com

Record Collector Magazine | Oliver Gray recordcollectormag.com

Red 1 Arts | Victor Redwood-Sawyerr red1arts.com

Redferns | Lorne Thomson gettyimages.co.uk

Regular Music | Thomas Mackie regularmusic.com

RoadieMedic | Arun Castro roadiemedic.com

Robb Report | Rachel Cormack robbreport.com

Rock-it Global | Chris Hill rockit.global

Rock-it Global | David Stone rockit.global

Rock-it Global | Travis Medland rockit.global

Rock-it Global | Nick Goulding rockit.global

Rough Trade | Geoff Travis roughtraderecords.com

Rough Trade | Tom Travis roughtraderecords.com

Run! Get Music! | Hywel Evans rungetmusic.com

Runway Agency | Matthew Hanner runwayartists.com

Salt | Doug Imrie saltmusic.io

Salt | Phil Sane saltmusic.io

Score Draw Music | Mark Gordon scoredrawmusic.com

Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) | Robert Kilpatrick smia.org.uk

Sentric Music | Abby Rowe sentricmusic.com

Shoobs / Measure of Music | Christine Osazuwa measureofmusic.com

Sky | Peter Bradbury sky.com

Songtradr | Tom Riley songtradr.com

Sound Diplomacy | Shain Shapiro shainshapiro.com

Sound Roots | Tom Besford soundroots.uk

SoundCloud | Roberto Bua soundcloud.com

SoundCloud | Patricia Meimaroglou Claper soundcloud.com

Sounds Like Publishing | Steven Joyce soundslikepublishing.com

Sounds Like Publishing Ltd | Irma Holmgren Holm soundslikepublishing.com

Soundsphere Magazine | Kofi Smiles soundspheremag.com

Spiracle MGMT | Jules Simon linkedin.com/in/jules-simon-362404

Square One Magazine | Alex Shukri squareonemagazine.co.uk

SRLV LLP | Grant Court srlv.co.uk

SRLV LLP | Adam Stanley srlv.co.uk

SRLV LLP | Stephen Jeffery srlv.co.uk

SRLV LLP | Adrian Lloyd Quilty srlv.co.uk

Statham Gill Davies | Sean Cassidy sgdlaw.com

Statham Gill Davies | Paul Lennon sgdlaw.com

Statham Gill Davies | Talya Shalson sgdlaw.com

Sunrise Entertainment & 84 World | Lucy Edwards lucyedwards.com

TAIT | Martin Green taittowers.com

TAIT | Larner Taylor taittowers.com

TAIT | Alex Crimmens taittowers.com

TAIT | Hilary O’Shaughnessy taittowers.com

terrible* | Tersha Willis terrible.group

The Department (UK) Ltd. | Hamish Jenkinson the-department.co.uk

The Department (UK) Ltd. | Adam Phillips the-department.co.uk

The Lexington | Marcus Harris thelexington.co.uk

The Lexington | Cai Beynon thelexington.co.uk

The Lexington | Julie Symes

The Line of Best Fit | Paul Bridgewater thelineofbestfit.com

The Line of Best Fit | Rich Thane thelineofbestfit.com

The O2 | Alfie Jefferies theo2.co.uk

The Orchard | Chris Manning theorchard.com

The Rock Revival | Jonah Osborne therockrevival.co.uk

The Rock Revival | Cian McGivern therockrevival.co.uk

The Rodeo Mag | Elinor Jones therodeomag.com

The Rodeo Mag | Johnny Rogerson therodeomag.com

The Tent | Lou Doye ldpresents.com

This is Beyond | Zahava Abend lemiami.com

TikTok | Fred Bhat tiktok.com

Tileyard Music | Charlie Arme tileyardmusic.co.uk

Tileyard Music | Nicole Blair tileyardmusic.co.uk

Times | Will Hodgkinson thetimes.co.uk

Tokentraxx | Tommy Danvers the1andonlytommyd.com

Trans& | Max Siegel transand.online

Tuesdays Artists | Phil Jones tuesdays-artists.com

Tulip Mortgage Services | Stefan Tofield tulipmortgages.com

Un:Hurd | Alex Brees unhurd.co.uk

Un:Hurd | Paul Trueman unhurd.co.uk

Universal Music Group | Glenn Cooper universalmusic.com

Universal Music Group | Casandra Strauss universalmusic.com

Universal Music Group | Gillian Hobson universalmusic.com

Universal Music Group | Judith Luscombe universalmusic.com

University of South Wales | Lucy Squire southwales.ac.uk

University of Westminster | Steve Greenfield westminster.ac.uk

Virgin Label Services | George Dalziel virginmusic.com

Virgin Music | David Laub virginmusic.com

Wales Millennium Centre | David Massey wmc.org.uk

Westminster Law School/The Soho | Poly Guy Osborn westminster.ac.uk

Y Royalties | Louis Cotterhill yroyalties.co.uk

YM&U GROUP | Andy Elms ymugroup.com

YMU Business Management | Lisa Scully ymugroup.com

YMU Business Management | Limited Daniel Fethers ymugroup.com

BRITISH MUSIC @ SXSW 2024

BRITISH MUSIC PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEADER:

Phil Patterson for The Department of Business and Trade

PARTNERS:

Chris Tams for BPI

Krishna Mistry, Neil Semple & Lara

Purser for DBT

Sarah Wall for PPL

Rupinder Virdee for PRS Foundation

Grace Croucher for The Ivor Novello Academy

Joel Mills for The British Council

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

P-C Rae

PRODUCTION:

Production Park

SubFrantic

CAMPAIGN DESIGN & BRANDING:

Dan Wilkin & Gina Taylor at Deadeye

Design

UK PR:

John Nolan for PPL

US PR & MARKETING:

Jeff Kilgour, Brendan Bourke & Amy

Tremmel for The Syndicate

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Thomas Jackson for Tynesight

BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY EVENT PARTNERS:

Chris Wilson for Fierce Panda & Charlie Caplowe for Xtra Mile

Sarah Joy & Alex Bruford for ATC Live

Millie Carter, Kelly Betts, & India

Gilmore for BBC Music

Mark Gordon & Brendan McGoran for

Output Belfast

Becci Scotcher & Westley Holdsworth for PRS Foundation

EVENT PARTNERS CONTD:

Rusty Hannan & Jack Parker for Licks

Alex Thompson & Robin Murray for CLASH

Jules Barraud & Dan Ickowitz-Seidler for Propaganda

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATION

Allen & Heath, ALT, Ashdown, Bowers & Wilkins, Elation, Marshall, Martin, Natal, Shure, Solotech & Zildjian.

SPECIAL THANKS:

Abbie McCarthy, Andy Rogers, Gary Bales, Paul Sheehan, Mandeep Mann, Steve Lamacq, Carwyn Griffith, Jasmine Takhar, Molly Hart, Shreni Yajnik at BBC; Nicky Rapley & Kate Middleton at Bray Leino; Joe Frankland & Hannah Bashir-Eviston at PRSF; Rachel Nicholson at ALT; Dan Bennett at Solotech; Dan Hewitt at AIM; Eshan Gopal for the BPI; Tom Sweet & Kate Burwell at The British Council; Rupert Daniels, Tendai Chetse, Rosa Estevez, Pete Chapman, Ameeta Virk, David Moody, Emma Hill, Kate Wilkinson, Rosamund O’Neill, Ann Gordon and Crissy Pascual at DBT; Rob Hanlin & Kayla Cullen at Downright Austin; Bailey Johnson at Dobil; Cliff, Sarah and The Right Round team; Hannah M and Mary Wilson in Housing, Devlin Sherlock, Danny Salas-Porras, Francesca Ghizzoni, Nate Cross, Connor Tester, Julie Couchman, Stacie Cline, Elizabeth Newton, James Minor, Neil Minocha, Peter Lewis, Una Johnston, Rowland Swenson, Lee Cheves & James Morales at SxSW; Scott Oso Barr; Angie & Blake Olson.

CAMPAIGN CREDITS

If you could design your own design agency

What do you really want from your design agency? Smart ideas? Great design that can slug it out in the real world? Straighttalking, no-nonsense communication?

Sleeves up, anything’s possible attitude? A ton of talent you can rely on when things get tough? People you like and trust? Well, step right this way…

2018.

deadeyedesign.com

Art directing the British Music Embassy at SXSW since