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Reading and Leeds have dropped BBC Introducing for a new ‘nepo baby stage’. Where does it leave DIY artists?

As R&L replace the BBC’s unsigned artists stage with one filled with rock scions and a Simon Cowell boyband, many are decrying disappearing opportunities for grassroots acts

The Guardian - UK

Sam Smith partners with BBC to discover new talent for UK residency

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The Independent UK

Sam Smith and BBC launch search for new artists to open singer’s shows

A BBC Introducing panel will shortlist entries, with Smith personally selecting the final 10

The Independent UK

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Sam Smith and BBC search for new artists to open singer’s residency shows

Artists will be able to upload their music to the BBC Introducing Uploader from Wednesday July 29 until Wednesday August 5.

Evening Standard

Only The Poets frontman says axing Reading’s BBC Introducing stage is 'such a shame'

Tommy Longhurst says scrapping the BBC Introducing stage at Reading Festival removes a vital launchpad for new artists.

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“I've spent 20 years of my life learning how to be good at music. To hear someone get rewarded so quickly for something made by AI is just so disappointing”: BBC Introducing under fire for featuring artist that uses AI

Plus, Paul McCartney adds his contribution to silent AI protest album

MusicRadar

Charli xcx and Neil Young to Juan Atkins and the Asian underground: what to see at Glastonbury

There are more than 3,000 performances to choose between at this year’s giant pan-genre jamboree. From pop A-listers to underground ones-to-watch, here are our picks

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Myles Smith wins BBC Introducing award ‘on path to stardom’

The singer has seen his single Stargazing reach number four in the charts this year, and he is about to tour with Ed Sheeran.

Evening Standard

Elton John brands BBC Introducing cuts ‘a worrying step’ for up-and-coming artists

Elton John has branded the cuts affecting BBC Introducing “a worrying step” that shows a “neglect of musicians”.

Evening Standard

Mapped: Inside the Glastonbury 2023 site

A full guide to the 1000-acre festival site

The Independent UK

Full EuroVillage line-up includes global stars, past winners, and 2023 performers

The entire EuroVillage lineup is finally here

Liverpool Echo

Talented Lanarkshire singer songwriter is crowned BBC radio's Scottish Act of the Year

A star-studded panel of judges has awarded the coveted prize to Lanarkshire musician Terra Kin

Daily Record

Derry's Wood Burning Savages call out 'instability' in new single

"We're seeing a workforce at the end of their tether"

Belfast Live

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival lineup, tickets and all you need to know as it returns to Manchester

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival is returning to Manchester this weekend

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

BBC Introducing: broadcaster confirms cuts to regional new music radio shows

BBC Introducing, which unearths emerging musicians and has supported artists from Ed Sheeran to Holly Humberstone, will be cut from 32 to 20 shows

The Independent UK

It might have produced James Bay, but BBC Introducing is still worth saving

Grim rumours are swirling of cuts looming over the BBC’s talent-hunting radio shows. Without them, Mark Beaumont warns, British music will struggle to evolve

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester Music Commission ‘deeply concerned’ over BBC plans to cut local radio funding

The group has spoken out about plans that could have 'dire implications for grassroots music

The Independent UK

BBC revise proposed plans to reduce local radio programming following ‘feedback’

It comes three months after the corporation proposed plans for local radio stations to share more content and broadcast less programming.

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The Guardian - UK

‘A fundamental blow’: anger over threat to BBC Introducing music discovery platform

Fans and bands fear regional network that helped launch careers of Ed Sheeran and Little Simz will be cut back as BBC confirms changes to schedules

The Independent UK

Music organisations share ‘grave concerns’ over future of BBC Introducing

Plans confirmed by the BBC include local stations sharing content and broadcasting less programming unique to their areas.

Belfast Live

Watch Derry band Lavengro perform 'Lonely This Christmas' on BBC Introducing

Mud's perennial Christmas classic gets a revamp from the Derry band

Chronicle Live

Huge Sunderland 'Waves Festival' announce full-line up as it prepares to take over city centre venues

Waves Festival is returning to Sunderland on November 5, with six of the city's favourite venues playing host to some of the best and brightest emerging artists

Liverpool Echo

The Heavy North announce UK tour - how to get tickets

The Liverpool six-piece have announced their biggest tour to-date to celebrate the launch of their debut LP

The Guardian - UK

Billie Eilish, Sam Fender and chest hair bras: Friday at Glastonbury – in pictures

From stars such as TLC and Sleaford Mods to eccentric festival punters in their underpants, we give a glimpse into Glastonbury’s first big day

The National (Scotland)

Award-winning Scottish rapper on why youngsters shouldn't go through 'nonsense' he did

GLASGOW-BASED rapper Bemz describes winning the BBC Introducing Scottish Artist of the Year award a few weeks ago as a blessing but in some ways…

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