MORE than 30 emerging artists will be showcasing their talent at this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals.

BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens has announced the new artists who will perform on the BBC Music Introducing stages at the events, held across the August Bank Holiday weekend.

This year marks 10 years of BBC Music Introducing hosting stages at Reading and Leeds, with the likes of Jake Bugg, Florence and The Machine, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Slaves and George Ezra all having received support early in their careers.

This year will see the following perform:

Avenoir, Brooke Bentham, Honey Arcade, Moses, Olly Chamberlain, Phundo Art, Plaza, Rale, Scott Quinn, Sugarman, The Golden Age of TV and TOUTS will take to the BBC Music Introducing stage in Reading on Friday, August 25, before performing at Leeds on Saturday 26th August.

Cassia, Colouring, Dan Stock, Ider, Island, KOYO, Pale Waves, Playing House,Sœur, Too Many Ts, Verschieden and Will Sin For Love will appear at Reading Festival on Saturday, August 26, before they’re welcomed to the BBC Music Introducing stage at Leeds Festival on Sunday, August 27.

Alibi, Anna Straker, Chroma, Deadset Dream, Ginger Snaps, Honey Lung, Low Island, Mosa Wild, Penguin, Queen Zee and The Sasstones, Rock Bottom Risers, and The Pale White will play at Leeds Festival on Friday, August 25, before featuring at Reading Festival on Sunday, August 27.

And fans are being warned to expect surprise performances each day at both festivals...


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Huw said: “Reading and Leeds is a huge deal for music fans and playing it is an even bigger deal.

"BBC Music Introducing is a really exciting part of the festival now, showcasing new talent that’s breaking through and championed by the shows that nominate them to play.

"You will see something new and awesome every time you stop by.”

With more than 460,000 tracks uploaded to the BBC Music Introducing Uploader and 170,000 artists registered since its launch in 2007, BBC Music Introducing supports and propels emerging artists onto the national stage through BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music, Radio 3, Asian Network and World Service.


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BBC Music Introducing also provides up-and-coming artists with broadcast opportunities on television and online, as well as the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases.