British Music At SXSW 2019: Guide

1 in every 8 albums sold worldwide is by an artist from the UK.

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CONTENTS Foreword Conference Sessions & B2B Schedule Music Schedule British Music at SXSW Presents with Funnel (SUN) DIY SXSW Showcase with DIT (MON) ATC Live SXSW Showcase with The BPI (TUE) British Music at SXSW Presents (WED) BBC Music Introducing SXSW Showcase with PRS Foundation (WED) International Showcase Fund Output Belfast (THU) BBC Radio 6 Music SXSW Showcase with AIM (THU) British Music at SXSW Presents (FRI) BBC Music SXSW Showcase with PPL & PRS For Music (FRI) British Music at SXSW Presents (SAT) BBC Radio 1 SXSW Showcase with PPL & PRS For Music (SAT) Conference Sessions & B2B Events External Showcases & Panels British Music @ SXSW Partners Supersize Art British Music Delegates Campaign Credits

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CONTENTS

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FOREWORD With much of the world reverting back to bygone days of nationalism, protectionism and trade disputes, the importance of exporting culture and encouraging experiences that bring us together hasn’t been this important for several generations.

Music has the power to make a positive contribution to everyone’s lives, it has the power to heal, to make us laugh and cry, to make us feel but probably most importantly, it encourages us to do it with each other.

At the very centre of this capability is British music.

It’s been there since before any of us were born and with proper care, attention and well thought out initiatives it will stay that way.

One of those initiatives is The British Music Embassy, a companion of SXSW since before I can remember.

It’s why we at ATC jumped at the chance to work together this year, it represented an opportunity for us to celebrate music, British music and the role of BME. Alex and everyone at ATC are delighted to be presenting Georgia, Black Midi, Fontaines D.C., Ezra Collective, SOAK and Lucia on Tuesday night and are excited at the prospect of discovering further new British talent throughout the rest of the week.

The British Music Embassy @ SXSW brings you more of the great talent that this island has to offer. Taking it to the heartland of Texas couldn’t be better.

Brian Message

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FOREWORD

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CONFEREN

SCHEDULE

FriDay 8th 8pm - 10pm

ADVERTISING AND INTERACTIVE MISSIONS

tuesDay 12th 9:30am–11am

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS

Welcome Reception in association with LUSH

Digital Catapult’s ‘Music Meets Tech Networking Breakfast,’ in association with AIM

FERRIS & SYLVESTER 8:00PM // FEMME 9:00PM

12pm - 4pm

SaturDay 9th

ABBEY ROAD RED TALK

9am - 5:30pm

4:30pm–5:30pm

PROMOTE UK AND DIT AT SXSW 2019

UK MUSIC PRESENTS

The UK’s Brand and Marketing day at SXSW 8pm - 1am

FUTURE ART AND CREATIVE CULTURE AND IMMERSIVE MISSION LAUNCH PARTY YOLA 9:00PM // ALGOBABEZ 10:00PM

SunDay 10th 10am - 6pm

FUTURE ART AND CULTURE ART AND INNOVATION LAB 1.0

How do we maintain the UK music industry’s global success after Brexit?

WednesDay 13th 10:30am – 12:30pm

COUNTRY CONNECTIONS ‘It’s a Small World’ speed meetings

ThursDay 14th 10:00am – 12:30pm

INTERNATIONAL MANAGERS BRUNCH Hosted by the Music Managers Forum (Invite Only)

monDay 11th

FriDay 15th

LUSH PRESENTS

BUSINESS NETWORKING – INTERNATIONAL ROUNDTABLES

10am–6pm

John Robb In conversation

10:30am – 12:30pm

BRITISH MUSICCONFERENCE EMBASSY • SCHEDULE

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MUSIC SCHEDULE

Sunday 10th 7:30pm–11pm

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS In association with Funnel FATHERSON 10:30PM // THE DESERT 9:40PM // ALEX FRANCIS 8:50PM // CURSE OF LONO 8:00PM

monday 11th 8pm-2am Official SXSW Showcase

DIY MAGAZINE PRESENTS In association with DIT SPORTS TEAM 1:00AM // SPECIAL GUESTS 12:00PM // WHENYOUNG 11:00PM // ANTEROS 10:00PM // THE NINTH WAVE 9:00PM // WILLIE J. HEALEY 8:00PM

tuesday 12th 8pm-2am Official SXSW Showcase

ATC LIVE PRESENTS In association with The BPI GEORGIA 1:00AM // BLACK MIDI 12:00PM // FONTAINES D.C. 11:00PM // EZRA COLLECTIVE 10:00PM // SOAK 9:00PM // LUCIA 8:00PM

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MUSIC SCHEDULE

Wednesday 13th

Friday 15th

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS

THE JOY FORMIDABLE 5:30PM // THYLA 4:40PM // THE DUNTS 3:50PM // ORCHARDS 3:00PM // SAINT PHNX 2:10PM

ELDER ISLAND 5:30PM // HUSKY LOOPS 4:40PM // WESTERMAN 3:50PM // MINKE 3:00PM // HÆLOS 2:10PM

8pm - 2am Official SXSW Showcase

8pm - 2am Official SXSW Showcase

BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING PRESENTS

BBC MUSIC PRESENTS

In association with PRS Foundation

HER’S 1:00AM// THE COMET IS COMING 12:00PM // BAD SOUNDS 11:00PM // DYLAN CARTLIDGE 10:00PM // ANNABEL ALLUM 9:00PM // FERRIS & SYLVESTER 8:00PM

2pm - 6pm

ANOTHER SKY 1:00AM // BIG JOANIE 12:00PM // SAM FENDER 11:00PM // GRACE CARTER 10:00PM // GEORGIA 9:00PM // THE HOWL & THE HUM 8:00PM

Thursday 14th 2pm - 6pm

OUTPUT BELFAST PRESENTS

2pm - 6pm

In association with PPL & PRS for Music

Saturday 16th 2pm - 6pm

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS

THE BRUMMIES 5:30PM // JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS 4:40PM // FATHERSON 5:30PM // THE SNUTS 4:40PM // BRISTON MARONEY 3:50PM // JOSHUA BURNSIDE 3:00PM // ISLAND 3:50PM // HARKIN 3:00PM // ROE 2:10PM PENELOPE ISLES 2:10PM 8pm - 2am Official SXSW Showcase

8pm - 2am Official SXSW Showcase

BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC PRESENTS

BBC RADIO 1 PRESENTS

In association with AIM

THE AMAZONS 1:00AM // EASY LIFE 12:00PM // CELESTE 11:00PM // ANTEROS 10:00PM // BOY AZOOGA 9:00PM // APRE 8:00PM

THE BLINDERS 1:00AM // NOVELIST 12:00PM // TRUDY & THE ROMANCE 11:00PM // SQUID 10:00PM // THE PEARL HARTS 9:00PM // PENELOPE ISLES 8:00PM

In association with PPL & PRS for Music

MUSIC SCHEDULE

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SAM FENDER   BME 2018

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SUNDAY 10TH

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS IN ASSOC WITH FUNNEL 7:30PM – 11PM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

We are a disruptive music company dedicated to the discovery, development and marketing of music. Working with artists & professionals across genres in a smart & financially efficient way, our ‘Shared Outcome Model’ reduces costs associated with artist development while maintaining world class quality.

We are launching the first phase of our B2B Digital Marketplace at SXSW Interactive which connects and manages artists and professionals to help to create and market their product. We are also very excited to be introducing two acts from our fabulous roster.

Our UK-wide live circuit is part of our commitment to developing artists partnering with some of the best indie promoters. Our first US circuit launches later this year. funnelmusic.com

FATHERSON

10:30PM

THE DESERT

9:40PM

ALEX FRANCIS

8:50PM

CURSE OF LONO

8:00PM

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SUNDAY

FATHERSON Kilmarnock’s favourite sons are no strangers to BME, playing a spectacular show for us in 2015. Father son’s third L.P. ‘Sum of All Your Parts’ arrived last year on Sony imprint Easy Life. The record sees the band return to the youthful innovation of their early days without losing the honest alt-rock sound they have become famous for.

michael@amodernway.com fathersonband.com

THE DESERT Formed in Bristol in 2016 The Desert are gaining rapid attention with their blistering, bitter-sweet, dark-pop world. Via Funnel Music, the release of their haunting debut single ‘Just Get High’ gained immediate attention and received praise and airplay on the major BBC stations and the Apple Music Chill List. Huge anticipation looms as they craft their debut LP.

david@funnelmusic.com thedesertofficial.co.uk

ALEX FRANCIS Having opened for the likes of Mel C, Sting, Alanis Morissette and The Stereophonics, Alex Francis has firmly established his pop credentials on the European live circuit. His track ‘Free’ has over 100k spins on Spotify and has had 2 x New Music Friday features on the platform in Germany.

davidsteele@hitonemusic.com alexfrancismusic.com

CURSE OF LONO Curse Of Lono’s cinematic blend of harmony-laden Americana and gothic alt-rock, owes as much to The Doors and The Velvet Underground as it does to more contemporary artists like The War On Drugs and Wilco. The band recently received the Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award at the UK Americana Awards.

felix@fatfox.co.uk curseoflonoband.com SUNDAY

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MONDAY 11TH

8PM – 2AM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

DIY

PRESENTS IN ASSOC WITH DIT

SPORTS TEAM

1:00AM

KING NUN

12:00AM

WHENYOUNG

11:00PM

ANTEROS

10:00PM

THE NINTH WAVE

9:00PM

WILLIE J HEALEY

8:00PM

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MONDAY

SPORTS TEAM

SPORTS TEAM Injecting guitar music in 2019 with a bravado often left in the ‘90s, and possessing an arsenal of indie hits that could become classics, this six-piece want to inspire devotion and community. stuart@goodlifemusic.co facebook.com/sportsteamband

KING NUN Signed to Dirty Hit, a label with the Midas touch, with strong support from Jack Saunders on Radio 1 as well as DIY Magazine and with bangers like ‘Chinese Medicine’ in their set list, King Nun look set to break in 2019. glen@kyotomusic.co.uk kingnun.com

WHENYOUNG From Limerick via London, and imbued with the infectious charm of a classic indie gang, but laced with the multi-faceted fruits of a lifetime spent soaking up all the culture they can get their hands on, Whenyoung are a band to invest in. clare@planamanagement.com whenyoungband.com

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ANTEROS Serving up neat slices of classic indie pop, this London quartet evoke the sound of No Doubt at their best, the poppy end of The Cure’s output, The Cardigans and of course quintessential British indie-pop band Blur. stefano@prolifica.co.uk anterosofficial.com

THE NINTH WAVE The band arrive at SXSW on the back of a short run with whenyoung and a great night with Chvrches at the SSE Hydro. Their sound is part post-punk, part goth and definitely boundary pushing and they are a band that thrives on the creative freedom that the Glasgow scene affords them. hamish@kingdommgmt.com theninthwave.online

WILLIE J HEALEY Oxford’s next breakthrough indie act in waiting, Mr. J Healey recently released a fantastic E.P. entitled ‘666 Kill’ for The Macabees boys’ Yala! imprint. Rather more introspective than his occasionally sparkling debut the year before, but he wears the Neil Young-esque melancholia well. tim@cannibal.ltd facebook.com/williejhealey

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DIY Previous generations have had their influencer brand and, over the last fifteen years, DIY has become the music discovery media platform for a new generation of artists and fans who are still passionate about music.

DIY is the UK’s largest free magazine dedicated to music and - more importantly - to supporting emerging artists as a music discovery brand. We have an international following of 1m+ a month (over 500,000 on social media alone), reinforced by a national presence led by our print magazine, which boasts distribution at over 250+ outlets, including Rough Trade NYC and Austin’s own Waterloo Records. DIY also offers an ongoing programme of regional live events - such as their recent Do It Yourself tour, which aims to offer advice and support to young people wishing to enter the music industry - and hosts stages at festivals like The Great Escape and Liverpool Sound City where we help to showcase great new acts.

We are also increasingly active in promoting artists overseas, with our team attending events like ESNS, Mad Cool, Pohoda and Reeperbahn, as well as US festivals such as New Colossus and SXSW. diymag.com @diymagazine

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIT continues to support UK artists and companies through our Music trade missions and events around the world as well as MEGS (Music Export Growth Scheme) and ISF (International Showcase Fund), schemes that provide opportunities for artists’ International development through grants (up to £50K) that offer tour and showcasing support. It is wonderful to continue that support here at the British Music Embassy again at SXSW and working alongside our friends at DIY Magazine to open another great week of official night time SXSW showcases, bringing some great new acts from the UK. The evening will offer you your first opportunity in Austin to see Sports Team, King Nun, Anteros, The Ninth Wave, Willie J Healey and Ireland by way of London’s whenyoung up close and experience some of the magic that the British Music Embassy has become known for!

Music is GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland

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DIY | DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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TUESDAY 12TH 8PM – 2AM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

ATC LIVE

PRESENTS IN ASSOC WITH THE BPI GEORGIA 1:00AM BLACK MIDI

12:00AM

FONTAINES D.C.

11:00PM

EZRA COLLECTIVE

10:00PM

SOAK 9:00PM LUCIA 8:00PM

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TUESDAY

GEORGIA

GEORGIA Bold? Tick. Infectious? Tick. Confrontational? Tick. A completely solo project, Georgia’s work is as mind-blowing as it is impressive.

With the dizzying ‘Started Out’, her first release in over three years, playlisted by BBC Radio 1, the world awaits the Londoner’s next move. kellykiley@roughtraderecords.com georgiauk.com

BLACK MIDI After a mere 14 months of existence, and with only one single out, Black Midi have already generated a huge amount of hype. Live shows by the Londoners are a revered, highly sought after spectacle, while the band remains mysterious with very little social media output. Their updated take on mathy post-punk is mesmerising, unpredictable, complex, dark and raw. bertiegibbon@roughtrademanagement.com pj@roughtrademanagement.com calumsager@roughtrademanagement.com

FONTAINES D.C.

The most in demand act at this year’s Eurosonic conference, Fontaines D.C. will surely be the band to decimate the British Music Embassy at SXSW this year. Their blistering debut album will be released through the excellent Partisan label very soon. trevordietz@gmail.com fontainesband.com

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TUESDAY

EZRA COLLECTIVE At the vanguard in the resurgent UK Jazz scene, Ezra Collective marry the delicate technicalities of jazz with afro beat and hip-hop in an sound that’s unmistakably London. The band have sold out Ronnie Scott’s twice before a spectacular sold out show at Koko towards the end of 2018. management@ezracollective.com ezracollective.com

SOAK Mercury nominated skateboarder Bridie Monds-Watson played two absolutely spellbinding sets for us at BME back in 2015. Fast forward four years and she’s in to a second album campaign (‘Grim Town’ is out April 26) with Rough Trade and a long awaited to our house in Austin is finally a reality. jake@triplemanagement.com steve@triplemanagement.com soakmusic.co.uk

LUCIA With the sweetness of bubblegum-pop, the swagger of classic college rock, widescreen ambition and gritty grunge, Lucia have won the hearts of fans, critics and fellow artists with just a couple of releases and a few years of relentless touring. This is modern rock ’n’ roll driven by instinct alone. The perfect soundtrack for a teenage dream. luciamusicx@gmail.com facebook.com/luciamusicx

TUESDAY

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THE BPI The outstanding heritage and global reputation of British music fuels demand for our artists overseas and helps to shape positive perceptions of the UK as a thriving creative economy. The BPI is delighted to be back with the British Music Embassy and its partners at SXSW, as the premier showcase for the next generation of exciting British talent building fanbases around the world. We work closely with ATC Management on our Music Export Growth Scheme and we are delighted to see alumni of that scheme performing at this showcase of some of their exciting new artists. ATC have a proud heritage of managing some of the most exciting and innovative artists in the UK and we’re sure you will be amazed by this year’s line up.

ATC LIVE We are an independent, artist-focussed agency founded in 2011 and dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible. The agency represents a wide range of artists including The Lumineers, Mac DeMarco, Alma, Shame, Big Thief, Sleaford Mods, Shura, Princess Nokia and Whitney.

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THE BPI | ATC LIVE

EZRA COLLECTIVE

WEDNESDAY 13TH 2PM - 6PM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS

THE JOY FORMIDABLE

5:30PM

THYLA 4:40PM THE DUNTS

3:50PM

ORCHARDS

3:00PM

SAINT PHNX

2:10PM

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THE DUNTS

THE JOY FORMIDABLE Having recently supported The Foo Fighters, The Joy Formidable are currently touring their most recent album ‘AAARTH’ released last Autumn. Despite being four long players into their career they haven’t lost any of that youthful vigour that intersperses Top of The Pops main stage indie with occasional blast beats. peter@deckstar.com thejoyformidable.com

THYLA Brighton’s post punk experts Thyla have announced the release of their eagerly anticipated debut EP What’s On Your Mind out 1st February. Tipped for big things throughout the last twelve months, the rising four piece found themselves spotlighted amongst NME’s 100 Essential Acts for 2018 and Stereogum’s top bands of 2018. faulklawstudios@gmail.com thyla.co.uk

THE DUNTS Storming the Glaswegian scene and beyond, The Dunts are quickly becoming one of Scotland’s hottest exports. Formed in late 2016, the young quartet are demanding attention with their unique ‘council punk’-branded sound. United by an undeniable ferocity and tongue-in-cheek sensibilities, The Dunts are Rab Smith, David McFarlane, Colin McGachy and Kyle McGhee. jim@lost-management.com thedunts.co.uk

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WEDNESDAY

ORCHARDS Described as a “glittery gateway drug” and combining left-field experimentation with startlingly prescient pop sensibilities, Orchards eclectic influences range from Everything Everything and Bloc Party to Dua Lipa and The Mars Volta. Their hugely fun, energetic live show is where things really come alive, though. orchardslive@gmail.com orchardslive.com

SAINT PHNX Glaswegian rockers and sibling duo Saint PHNX bring stadium-ready choruses, persistent riffs, and a big helping of attitude to the stage with every show. Drawing influence from Imagine Dragons and Kasabian, they perform with as much energy as a full band. Their highly anticipated debut album will be released this April. marc@finegroupent.com / alistair@allegro-mgmt.com saintphnx.com

WEDNESDAY

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WEDNESDAY 13TH 8PM – 2AM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING PRESENTS IN ASSOC WITH PRS FOUNDATION ANOTHER SKY

1:00AM

BIG JOANIE

12:00AM

SAM FENDER

11:00PM

GRACE CARTER

10:00PM

GEORGIA

9:00PM

THE HOWL & THE HUM

8:00PM

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WEDNESDAY

BIG JOANIE

ANOTHER SKY Named after an Emily Dickinson poem, frontwoman Catrin Vincent’s haunting vocals are the highlight of this captivating London four-piece. With tonnes of support from BBC Music Introducing, BBC Radio 1 and 6Music, there’s an intrigue to this band that is only satisfied live. theo@smilingpolite.ly underneathanothersky.com

BIG JOANIE Formed in 2013 and influenced by the likes of Nirvana and Riot Grrrl, Big Joanie are a black feminist punk band formed to make powerful music and raise the visibility of black punks. Bold, defiant, and full of conviction, must-listen debut album ‘Sistahs’ was released in 2018. bigjoanieband@gmail.com facebook.com/bigjoanie

SAM FENDER Describing his 2019 BRITs Critics’ Choice win as “absolutely crackers”, North Shields’ very own Sam Fender has come a long way since impressing his now manager in a local pub with original material five years ago. A nominee on the BBC Sound of 2018 poll, Fender’s lyrics tackle issues such as mental health, toxic masculinity, and more. info@odmanagement.co.uk samfender.com

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WEDNESDAY

GRACE CARTER With support from BBC Music Introducing in London and the South, Grace Carter, with her stripped back, soul-searching pop anthems, finished third on the BBC Music Sound of 2019 poll. Get the tissues ready, tears are near guaranteed after witnessing this incredible singer-songwriter live. ben@tapmgmt.com facebook.com/itsgracecarter

GEORGIA Bold? Tick. Infectious? Tick. Confrontational? Tick. A completely solo project, Georgia’s work is as mind-blowing as it is impressive.

With the dizzying ‘Started Out’, her first release in over three years, playlisted by BBC Radio 1, the world awaits the Londoner’s next move. kellykiley@roughtraderecords.com georgiauk.com

THE HOWL AND THE HUM Self-described kings of the miserable disco, The Howl and The Hum have had ample support from BBC Music Introducing in York and North Yorkshire, culminating in a stellar performance at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2018. With lyrics abundant in depth, emotion and imagination, this quartet are not to be missed. adrianjollymusic@gmail.com, howlandhumband@gmail.com thehowlandthehum.com

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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 and Folk Alliance International. Up to £5,000 is available as a contribution to travel, visas, accommodation, and per diems. This year the International Showcase Fund has supported 41 UK artists to showcase at SXSW. Our most recent evaluation revealed that for every £1 of International Showcase Fund investment, artists generated an additional £8.90 in revenues.

“PRS Foundation have helped a tremendous amount. I wouldn’t be able to afford to bring the band out here without it. It’s vital to be honest.”

– LA Salami, 2017 grantee and performer The International Showcase Fund is a partnership between PRS Foundation, Department for International Trade, British Underground, Arts Council England, the Musicians’ Union, PPL, Creative Scotland, Wales Arts International, Arts Council Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Invest NI, in association with PledgeMusic.

International Showcase Fund artists at SXSW 2019: Joe Armon-Jones, Nerija, Novelist, Oscar Jerome, Puma Blue, Thyla, Warmduscher, Yussef Dayes, LUCIA, The Ninth Wave, Boy Azooga, Gallops, Kidsmoke, Trudy and the Romance, Black Midi, Flohio, Sarah Tandy, Westerman, Dylan Cartlidge, Jealous of the Birds, Joshua Burnside, ROE, Fatherson, The Snuts, Art School Girlfriend, Willie J Healey, SEAZOO, ALGOBABEZ, Stylo G, LAFAWNDAH, Squid, Eliza Shaddad, Ferris & Sylvester, Honey Lung, P Money, Jammer, Shorty, Sports Team, Novo Amor and The Blinders.

To find out more and apply, go to prsfoundation.com Twitter: @PRSFoundation Instagram: @prsfoundation Facebook: @PRSForMusicFoundation

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INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE FUND

GRACE CARTER

BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING BBC Music Introducing is the BBC’s platform supporting unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar musical talent across the UK. From uploading tracks online, artists can be supported by their local show teams across the BBC Local Radio network, national stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2 and 6 Music, and be placed on festival stages such as Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and here at SXSW. Running for over eleven years, Introducing has supported artists such as Ed Sheeran, Florence + The Machine, George Ezra, Little Simz, The 1975, and many more. It has become an essential tool for emerging artists to get their music played on the radio and noticed by the industry; the three day BBC Music Introducing Live event in November 2018 saw thousands of people hear from hundreds of musicians and industry experts alike about life in the music industry.

BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING

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THURSDAY 14TH 2PM – 6PM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

OUTPUT BELFAST PRESENTS

THE BRUMMIES

5:30PM

JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS

4:40PM

LOUIS PRINCE

3:50PM

JOSHUA BURNSIDE

3:00PM

ROE

2:10PM

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THURSDAY

JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS

THE BRUMMIES Hailing from Birmingham AL, by way of Nashville TN, The Brummies have created one of last year’s most immersive and adventurous rock albums, ‘Eternal Reach’. It is a musician’s album, distinguished by inventive arrangements, lush melodies and straight-to-tape production. info@sandboxmgmt.com thebrummies.com

JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS Naomi Hamilton has been making waves in the indie music scene since her debut EP ‘Capricorn’, recorded while studying English and Creative Writing at Queen’s University, Belfast. 2016 saw a serendipitous SXSW performance that would ultimately lead to her signing with Canvasback/Atlantic (alt-J, The War on Drugs) with consistent support from BBC Radio 1, 6music and NPR. declan.legge@bigspacestudios.co.uk jealousofthebirdsmusic.com

LOUIS PRINCE The moniker of Nashville artist Jake McMullen. Influenced by 50’s and 60’s Jazz, French New Wave cinema and the stream-of-consciousness literary styles of Jack Kerouac and Joseph Conrad, his excellent album ‘Thirteen’ feels more like a product of the Beat Generation midcentury Greenwich Village than of Nashville Music City. amber@outofofficemgmt.com louisprince.com

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JOSHUA BURNSIDE Northern Irish experimental folk songwriter and producer Joshua Burnside is something of a regional anomaly. With a brooding, powerful sound echoing artists of places afar and times long gone, his enthralling craft defies local comparison in striving towards an aesthetic as much visual as it is sonic. Balanced with a diverse palette of sounds, Burnside deftly blends alt-folk and elements of the Irish folk song tradition with South American rhythms and Eastern European influences, whilst introducing synthetic and found-sounds, synths, loops and crunching beats to create a stormy world that shifts and swirls perspective like a lingering lucid dream. lyndon@chamionsoundmusic.com joshuaburnside.com

ROE Winner of ‘Best Emerging Artist’ at the 2018 Northern Ireland Music Prize, ROE is 19-year-old multi-instrumentalist from Derry, Roisin Donald. Laying down her unique brand of self-styled “Grumpy Electro-Pop”, she is currently about to head on tour with Snow Patrol, opening for the band on their UK arena tour. music@primitivesound.co.uk roeofficial.com

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BELFAST Belfast is increasingly recognised as a creative and dynamic city and Belfast City Council is committed to energising those working in ďŹ lm, television, music, digital content and immersive technology propel their businesses to new heights.

From Game of Thrones to David Holmes, innovative virtual reality to Van Morrison, Northern Ireland and its capital city of Belfast consistently creates and inspires. At times turbulent, and often outspoken, this creative narrative has powered 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 2019.

Belfast celebrates it’s longstanding Sister City relationship with Nashville Tennessee at SXSW 2019, and our Output Belfast Party will welcome some very cool surprise guest artists from Music City alongside our homegrown Belfast artists and bands.

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THURSDAY 14TH 8PM – 2AM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC PRESENTS IN ASSOC WITH AIM THE BLINDERS

1:00AM

NOVELIST

12:00AM

FLOHIO

11:00PM

SQUID

10:00PM

THE PEARL HARTS

9:00PM

PENELOPE ISLES

8:00PM

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC

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THURSDAY

NOVELIST

THE BLINDERS Raucous and politically aware, The Blinders are the loudest thing to come out of Doncaster since Jeremy Clarkson. Debut album ‘Columbia’ blew socks off in 2018, and after years of relentless touring, Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens are counted among the fans of this enigmatic, raw, and honest three-piece. mark.payne@theredcase.com theblindersofficial.com

NOVELIST Nominated for the 2018 Mercury Prize for debut album ‘Novelist Guy’, Novelist is completely self-written, self-produced and selfreleased. In fact, there’s very little conventional about the South Londoner’s approach, evident both in the lack of features on the record and his mesmerising live performance. manager4novelist@gmail.com facebook.com/novelistgrime

FLOHIO With genre-defying production and intelligent, fast-paced lyricism, Flohio’s music is both powerful and poetic. 2018’s ‘Wild Yout’ EP was a huge statement of intent; gritty, rampant and assertive – you sense Flohio’s role as a vital voice in the UK rap scene has only just begun. giulia.ferrazzi@gmail.com facebook.com/flohio

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SQUID Unique in the best way possible, Squid hooked early admirers including Steve Lamacq with their fresh and propulsive sound.

Signed to Domino Records, and ready to blow eardrums apart with their post-punk, this five piece are sure to get your tentacles moving. tash@hoofmgmt.com facebook.com/squiduk

THE PEARL HARTS Unleashing debut album ‘Glitter And Spit’ on the world in early 2018, The Pearl Harts are an uncompromising and forthright duo based out of South East London. With support from BBC Music Introducing and 6Music, their stomping drums and heavy blues driven guitars are best taken in live. gary.walker@monotoneinc.com thepearlharts.com

PENELOPE ISLES Fronted by brother/sister duo Jack and Lily Wolter, Penelope Isles create hypnotic, dreamy pop that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. With support from BBC Music Introducing in the South and paired with luscious harmonies and endearing guitar riffs, you can feel the beach in the sounds of this Brighton-based group. bellaunionmgmt@gmail.com penelopeisles.com

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BBC 6 RADIO MUSIC The home to music curators including Lauren Laverne, Mary Anne Hobbs, Gilles Peterson, Cerys Matthews, Marc Riley, Iggy Pop and the legendary Steve Lamacq, BBC Radio 6 Music is the place for music of an alternative spirit on the BBC. It is currently the UK’s biggest digital-only station with over 2.3 million listeners and home to the annual 6 Music Festival. The station has been pivotal in its support of many artists early on in their careers, including Courtney Barnett, Sons of Kemet, Kojey Radical, Slaves, White Denim and Field Music, plus Idles who performed a rip-roaring set at SXSW last year for 6 Music. Whether it is iconic alternative music from the past or ground-breaking music from today, there is a place for it on 6 Music.

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AIM The sheer breadth and variety of British independent music, which consistently produces some of the most exciting and innovative acts on the world stage, makes it the perfect fit for SXSW. This year we’re delighted to be partnering once again with BBC Radio 6 Music and the legendary Steve Lamacq, bringing you a massively diverse and talented group of acts for our SXSW 2019 showcase.

We can’t wait to see the artists taking to the stage, and to find out what the future holds for them.

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2PM – 6PM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS

ELDER ISLAND

5:30PM

HUSKY LOOPS

4:40PM

WESTERMAN 3:50PM MINKE 3:00PM HÆLOS 2:10PM

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ELDER ISLAND There is magic in Elder Island’s music and perhaps a little witchcraft.

Trying to pin the Bristol trio’s sound down is pointless because the usual pop rules don’t apply. Textures matter as much as melodies.

Genres bend and blend. Electronics rub shoulders with odd instruments. Katy Sargent sings as though casting a spell. ross@wholeent.com elderisland.com

HUSKY LOOPS Signed to Danger Mouse’s 30th Century imprint, and featured on FIFA’19, Husky Loops make smart outsider pop. Their brand of intelligent indie is of the kind that you’d expect to open for David Byrne, which they did in Prague last summer. clare@planamanagement.com huskyloops.com

WESTERMAN DIY tipped Will Westerman is a left field songwriter who challenges expectations of what a solo male singer songwriter is supposed to be in 2019. He has an intelligent sound, making music that weaves soft, warm electronics into folk songs about self-acceptance. chris@blueflowersmusic.com westermanofficial.com

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MINKE Sitting at a very modern meeting point between indie and R&B, Minke first came to attention with the Paul Garred (Kooks) co-written song ‘Gold Angel’. Fast forward to 2019 and she’s just dropped the triumphant ’Too Late’ which points to a very bright future indeed. seth@thisfiction.com thisisminke.com

HAELOS HÆLOS are Dom Goldsmith, Arthur Delaney, Lotti Benardout and Daniel Vildosola out of London. In 2016 their debut record, Full Circle, peaked at #1 and #2 in the UK electronic charts and saw them play shows across the globe. 2019 brings new music with their sophomore album, ‘Any Random Kindness’ (out May 10th). Catch them on the road this year. jessica.lord@redlightmanagement.com haelos.com

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8PM – 2AM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

BBC MUSIC

PRESENTS IN ASSOC WITH PPL & PRS FOR MUSIC HER’S

1:00AM

THE COMET IS COMING

12:00AM

BAD SOUNDS

11:00PM

DYLAN CARTLIDGE

10:00PM

ANNABEL ALLUM

9:00PM

FERRIS AND SYLVESTER

8:00PM

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HER’S Prepare to be transported to a happier time; the sun bright in the sky and a drink in hand – that’s where Liverpool’s Her’s are going to take you. Last year’s debut album ‘Invitation To Her’s’ was at the dreamy end of dream pop and established the duo as kings of feel-good. mick@heistorhit.com, martin@heistorhit.com thatbandofhers.com

THE COMET IS COMING The self-proclaimed soundtrack to an imagined apocalypse, King Shabaka, Danalogue and Betamax Ohm make up London’s The Comet Is Coming, and their infectious blend of jazz and psychedelia earned them a Mercury Prize nomination in 2016 for debut album ‘Channel The Spirits’. Hold on tight and be prepared to be transported to another galaxy. kerstan@funkyflymusic.com thecometiscoming.co.uk

BAD SOUNDS Brothers Ewan and Callum Merrett front this funk-laden, gamechangingly groovy and devilishly danceable five-piece from Bath. A euphoric mishmash of genres and coated in delightful harmonies, debut album ‘Get Better’ was released in the summer of 2018 and was lauded by critics and fans alike. hide@riverman.co.uk realbadsounds.com

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DYLAN CARTLIDGE Take a slice of hip-hop, add a sizeable dollop of indie and finally sprinkle some funk and even then you’re just beginning to get to the bottom of Dylan Cartlidge’s sound. Single ‘Wishing Well’ was named Introducing’s Track of the Week on Radio 1 in December 2018, holding the Middlesbrough maestro in good stead for things to come. david@halftimemusic.co.uk facebook.com/dylancartlidgemusic

ANNABEL ALLUM Annabel Allum’s combination of uncompromising vocals and fuzzy indie hooks with a generous dose of on-stage charisma and a relentless touring schedule has led to a truly pulsating live experience. A BBC Music Introducing session at Maida Vale already under her belt, Allum’s music is best consumed live. ach@killing-moon.com aannabel.com

FERRIS & SYLVESTER

A clever combination of blues, folk and rock & roll paired with the dreamiest of harmonies will leave you utterly transfixed by Ferris & Sylvester. Already turning heads with millions of streams and support from BBC Radio 2, 6Music, and BBC Music Introducing in Devon and Cornwall, 2019 is theirs for the taking. connor@airmtm.com ferrisandsylvester.com

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BBC MUSIC Officially launched in 2014, BBC Music is the home for all music output across the BBC including Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network, it also organises some of the UK’s most treasured live music events, including Radio 1’s Big Weekend, BBC Proms, 6 Music Festival, Live in Hyde Park for Radio 2 and more. It’s responsible for the BBC’s coverage of major UK festivals including Glastonbury and T in the Park, and oversees the work of BBC Music Introducing, the platform supporting emerging talent across the country.

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PPL AND PRS FOR MUSIC PPL and PRS for Music are proud to be partnering for the ďŹ rst time with BBC Music, Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens for this evening’s show. SXSW is a pivotal platform that can showcase new and established acts to the global music community, and this presents an incredible mix of music (from folk and blues to psychedelic rock).

PPL and PRS for Music are passionate in their support and celebration of performers and songwriters and this is a fantastic opportunity to display the freshest of British talent.

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SATURDAY 16TH 2PM – 6PM LATITUDE 30, 512 SAN JACINTO

BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW PRESENTS

FATHERSON 5:30PM THE SNUTS

4:40PM

ISLAND 3:50PM HARKIN 3:00PM PENELOPE ISLES

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FATHERSON Their second show of the week at BME and what a way to round out our daytime programming for SXSW 2019. Classic Scottish indie rock in all the right ways, Fatherson bring the sound of Glasgow’s Barrowlands to Austin on a Saturday afternoon in March. michael@amodernway.com fathersonband.com

THE SNUTS Already a cult sensation in their Scottish homeland, THE SNUTS have built their burgeoning reputation on the road, with shows rapidly growing in scale and style since the beginning of 2018. Their formula is refreshing, deeply sincere and most importantly, ready to take on the world. They’re an act whose songs and manifesto have all the all-encompassing credentials to follow in the footsteps of Oasis and Arctic Monkeys as the next great, British guitar band. callum@touchdownmanagement.com facebook.com/thesnutsofficial

ISLAND This Frenchkiss signed London alt-rock quartet make darkly twisting music topped with shimmering melodies. They have come up the right way with their live history charting a trajectory from selling out tiny 150 cap venues to doing 800 tickets at the Scala. ali@beatnikcreative.com islandislandisland.com

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HARKIN Katie Harkin is an English musician and songwriter originally from Leeds. She is best known as a founding member/songwriter of Sky Larkin and as a touring member and collaborator of Courtney Barnett, Sleater-Kinney, Waxahatchee, Kurt Vile, and Wild Beasts. ian@partisanrecords.com facebook.com/harkathon

PENELOPE ISLES Like breaking open a rock to discover a crystal inside. Shimmering, intimate and beautifully destructive. Siblings Jack and Lily make music that reveals a curiosity and sensitivity to the world around them. The four-piece from Brighton have a sound that unfolds both dramatically and softly. Their debut LP ‘Until The Tide Creeps In’ is out this month on Bella Union Records. For the lovers of early Arcade Fire, Grandaddy and Mogwai. bellaunionmgmt@gmail.com penelopeisles.com

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BBC RADIO ONE PRESENTS IN ASSOC WITH PPL & PRS FOR MUSIC THE AMAZONS

1:00AM

EASY LIFE

12:00AM

CELESTE

11:00PM

ANTEROS

10:00PM

BOY AZOOGA

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THE AMAZONS Hailing from Reading, and with a blistering top 10 debut album to their name, The Amazons mean business. BBC Music Introducing alumni, the four-piece were named on the BBC Sound Of 2017 poll, and also have a Maida Vale session and performances at some of the UK’s biggest festivals under their belts, including Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds. alex@gravitymgmt.com theamazons.co.uk

EASY LIFE Proud to be genreless, Leicester’s Easy Life take influences from jazz, grime, indie, punk and much more. The irresistible ‘Nightmares’ was the BBC Music Introducing Track of The Week on BBC Radio 1 in October 2018, and with their alluring hooks and laid-back charm, there’s little doubt Easy Life can bop all the way to the top. ollie.slaney@icloud.com easylifemusic.com

CELESTE With fans including Radio 1’s Annie Mac and Phil Taggart, Celeste first caught the attention of the music world with 2016’s stunning ‘Daydreaming’. ‘The Milk & Honey’ EP shortly followed, and with her trademark soaring, soulful vocals over crashing drums, Celeste’s music oozes both charm and maturity. de@atlas-artists.com facebook.com/celestewaite

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ANTEROS Serving up neat slices of classic indie pop, this London quartet evoke the sound of No Doubt at their best, the poppy end of The Cure’s output, The Cardigans and of course quintessential British indie-pop band Blur. stefano@prolifica.co.uk anterosofficial.com

BOY AZOOGA With influences from across the musical spectrum, there is no risk of two Boy Azooga tracks sounding alike. Fronted by the multitalented Davey Newington, the Welsh groups rise began with the gloriously groovy and maraca-laden ‘Face Behind Her Cigarette’, with debut album ‘1, 2, Kung Fu’! released to acclaim last year. boyazooga@gmail.com boyazooga.co.uk

APRE After meeting at Ealing Chess Club a few years ago (yes, really), Apre released their debut EP ‘Drum Machines Killed Music’ last year.

With support from BBC Music Introducing in Kent and Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, this duos shimmery indie is guaranteed to get heads bopping. Checkmate. chrisbellam@underplay.co.uk facebook.com/apreband

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BBC RADIO ONE BBC Radio One is the BBC’s flagship popular youth music station, broadcasting to millions across the country and home to some of the biggest names in UK entertainment and music including Greg James, Nick Grimshaw, Clara Amfo, and more. It’s also the first place to hear some of the biggest tracks and newest artists, whether it be through Radio One’s daytime playlist, Future Sounds with Annie Mac, renowned for playing host to musical heavyweights debuting new singles, or through the weekly BBC Music Introducing show, hosted by new music stalwart Huw Stephens, featuring the brightest talent from every pocket of the UK. Live music is at the core of Radio One, with Maida Vale sessions featuring across the evening shows, as well as the legendary Live Lounge and major events both home and abroad, including DJ sets live from Ibiza, and the annual Radio One’s Big Weekend, attracting thousands of young people to a differing UK location for an epic two day festival.

PPL AND PRS FOR MUSIC PPL and PRS for Music are delighted to be partnering once again with BBC Radio One and Huw Stephens for tonight’s gig, putting a spotlight on some incredible British talent. BBC Radio One has curated a stellar line-up for the show and this is an exciting opportunity to showcase some of the most hotly-tipped home-grown talent (from the Welsh Music Prize-winning indie-pop of Boy Azooga, to soulful Brighton artist Celeste). Performing at SXSW in front of the international music community is a huge deal for many artists; and both PPL and PRS for Music are passionate in their support of nurturing such emerging performers and songwriters.

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Friday 8th 8pm - 10pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

ADVERTISING AND INTERACTIVE MISSIONS

WELCOME RECEPTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH LUSH The UK’s Department for International Trade in partnership with Promote UK, The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising and Lush welcome guests to launch the UK presence at SXSW 2019.

Don’t miss our official welcome to Austin and exclusive performances at SXSW by roots folk duo Ferris and Sylvester and the unique synth heavy, electro-pop sound of FEMME. Refreshments and light bites are served.

Saturday 9th 9am - 5:30pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

UK BRAND AND MARKETING DAY

CAN HUMANITY AND CREATIVITY CONQUER DIGITAL MISTRUST AND DELIVER GROWTH? A UK PERSPECTIVE The British Music Embassy features the best and brightest British talent from across the advertising, marketing, creative and tech sectors who take on the challenges of brand trust and business growth. Hear the latest ideas from leading UK players who set the pace of discussion around ethics, creativity and technology.

Karmarama, System One, BBH, Hey Human, Imagination, Crowd and guests provide a unique British perspective on trust and brand engagement. Meet, listen and debate over breakfast and lunch.

9.00am – 10.15am 10.40am – 11.15am 11.30am – 12.05pm 12.15pm – 12.45pm 1pm – 2pm 2pm – 2.35pm 2.35pm – 3.10pm 3.10pm – 3.50pm 3.50pm – 4.30pm 4.30pm – 5.10pm 5.10pm

YOGA TO BRITISH ANTHEMS BREAKFAST AVAILABLE GOOGLE & SPECIAL GUEST - HOW HAS GOOGLE HELPED IN YOUR MISSION TO HELP HUMANKIND? SPECIAL GUEST FORESIGHT FACTORY - WHAT DO BRANDS NEED TO BE AWARE OF WITH BREXIT AND GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY? NETWORKING LUNCH HEY HUMAN - USING NEUROSCIENCE TO MAKE ADVERTISING MINDKIND™ SYSTEM ONE - CAN ADVERTISING HEAL A DIVIDED WORLD? KARMARAMA - PUTTING THE MAGIC BACK INTO HUMAN HANDS IRIS - AUGMENTED AI: HOW THE FUTURE OF CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING IS MAN AND MACHINE CROWD - FINDING THE HUMANITY WITHIN TECHNOLOGY NETWORKING IPA EVENT

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FUTURE ART AND CREATIVE CULTURE AND IMMERSIVE MISSION LAUNCH PARTY Saturday 9th 8pm - 1am Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND, BRITISH UNDERGROUND AND ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL This year across the landscape of Austin and SXSW, Future Art and Culture showcases art, tech and innovation through digital installations, VR and AR experiences and panels on books, business and Algorave. Join the presenters for drinks, food and music to celebrate the launch of the programme and meet the AHRC Immersive Mission delegates from the Creative Industries Clusters and Audiences of the Future programmes.

FUTURE ART AND CULTURE ART & INNOVATION LAB 1.0

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Sunday 10th 10 am - 6pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

LUSH PRESENTS

Monday 11th 10am - 6pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

Lush invent, manufacture and retail fresh handmade cosmetics. Since 2011 they have been actively working with artists and musicians as part of a 25 year history of cultural, social and historical activism.

Lush Presents is a media force built from a series of real world cultural events, focusing around activism, film, music and books. Two years ago, Lush launched their own VOD platform - Lush Player - bringing together many voices that make up the melting pot of cultural activity that is Lush.

Following already established partnerships with Louder Than War, The Quietus, Rough Trade Books and presenting exclusive content from counter-cultural icons such as Nirvana, Patti Smith and Pussy Riot.

In 2019 Lush are producing and distributing films into cinemas, forming partnerships and interactions with events across the globe, publishing books, LPs and podcasts, presenting events and actions on high streets and in festival fields.

Lush is excited to be participating at SXSW 2019, where we will be highlighting a selection of our musical, cultural and brand experiments. Onstage, post-Punk icon John Robb and others will be in conversation with leading figures in counter culture, activism and campaigning.

Lush will be discussing the future of digital storytelling and showcasing their latest tech-lead experiments, alongside a brand new tech X retail experience pop-up, fresh from Tokyo.

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JOHN ROBB IN CONVERSATION

11am

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

12pm

ART AS AN ACT OF REBELLION

1pm

ORIGINS WITH PHILIP AGNEW

2pm

UNITED STATES OF DIVERSITY

3pm

REGENERATION NOW! KEY STONE SPECIES PRESENTATION WITH SIMON CONSTANTINE

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JOHN ROBB IN CONVERSATION

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BRITISH MUSIC AT SXSW

Tuesday 12th 9.30am – 11.00am Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

PRESENTS DIGITAL CATAPULT’S ‘MUSIC MEETS TECH NETWORKING BREAKFAST’ IN ASSOCIATION WITH AIM

AIM (Association of Independent Music) and Digital Catapult represent two parallel communities in music and technology that share common traits. Both are rich with innovation, entrepreneurship and energy - a sense of the curious and a healthy disregard for the status quo. The power and value in our partnership that brings these two communities together has been clear from the outset. Now in its second year, this partnership has fostered real and direct collaboration and experimentation across a whole range of businesses and services at the cutting edge of culture, technology and business.

ABBEY ROAD RED TALK Tuesday 12th 12pm - 4pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

Abbey Road Red will produce an enlightening afternoon of three Red Talks and a networking lunch. The talks will explore the most influential trends in music creation, distribution and consumption by the very founders and experts that are shaping our music future: Artificial intelligence and its influence across the recording chain from music making through to listening – forget fear, we must understand how its inevitable contribution will shape and influence our music making and experiences.

The second coming and permanent presence of immersive content and augmented reality in our everyday lives and how technology is going to scale and deploy these experiences.

A focus on the spatialisation of audio from the Abbey Road Red Spatial Audio Forum, explaining how spatial audio will enter the music production chain and how we will listen to it in the future.

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PRESENTS HOW DO WE MAINTAIN THE UK MUSIC INDUSTRY’S GLOBAL SUCCESS AFTER BREXIT? Tuesday 12th 4.30pm - 5.30pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto

Michael Dugher (CEO, UK Music) (Chair) Damian Collins MP (Chair, UK House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee) Julie Elliott MP (Member, UK House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee) Peter Leathem (CEO, PPL) Nigel Elderton (Chair, PRS for Music) Vanessa Reed (CEO, PRS Foundation) The UK’s influential Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee and senior music industry executives will consider the international implications, challenges and opportunities for music and talent development following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

B2B EVENTS AT THE BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY COUNTRY CONNECTIONS: “IT’S A SMALL WORLD” SPEED MEETINGS Wednesday 13th, 10.30am – 12.30pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto Networking event coordinated by DIT and the international Music Export Offices from UK, Canada, NZ, Ireland and Australia, that encourages international delegations to meet each other. As many 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 world.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SESSIONS During these two hours we will offer you 5 – 10 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 world.

INTERNATIONAL MANAGERS BRUNCH HOSTED BY THE MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM BRUNCH Thursday 14th March, 10.00am – 12.30pm Latitude 30 512 San Jacinto Blvd.

Sponsored by Songtrust and Amuse. Invite only.

Managers are invited from across entire our international network from the UK, EU, US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. MMF Manager Mixers have run for the past six years in various locations including Coachella, Reeperbahn, Bonnaroo, ADE, SXSW, The Great Escape, Midem and Liverpool Sound City and attract over 100 international attendees, creating a good mix of high profile artist managers from across the globe.

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BUSINESS NETWORKING – INTERNATIONAL ROUNDTABLES Friday 15th March 10:30am – 12.30pm Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto Blvd.

This networking session will bring together delegates and companies from across the globe to discuss hot topics affecting the industry, build networks and develop business relationships and opportunities.

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BRITISH UNDERGROUND MUSIC SHOWCASES SUNDAY 10TH 10PM – 2AM THE MAIN II, 603 RED RIVER ST. ALGORAVE: LIVE CODING PARTY DORIEN SCHAMPAERT BYRKE LOU. SCORPION MOUSE

ALEXANDRA CARDENAS CO34PT ALGOBABEZ RENICK BELL

OUTERNATIONAL UK JAZZ OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE WITH JAZZ RE:FRESHED

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EXTERNAL SHOWS AND PANELS

Thursday 14th 11am – 12pm Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon H

KEYNOTE:

SHIRLEY MANSON & LAUREN MAYBERRY

Join vocalist Shirley Manson and singer-songwriter Lauren Mayberry for a Keynote Conversation in association with PRS Foundation’s Keychange programme. Shirley Manson is lead vocalist of criticallyacclaimed, alternative rock band Garbage. Lauren Mayberry is a singer-songwriter and front-woman of the Scottish electronic pop band Chvrches.

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Lauren Mayberry

Vanessa Reed

Friday 15th 12:30pm Venue / Room TBC see schedule.sxsw.com for details

#YOUTOO? CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Vanessa Reed (PRS Foundation CEO), DJ Target, Shirley Manson, Richard James Burgess The music industry’s track record in equality is now a regular topic of conversation. But where does responsibility lie when it comes to building on this progress and creating a more inclusive industry? Hear from leading artists & industry execs on what we can do as the next generation pushes for change.

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PARTNERS ABBEY ROAD Abbey Road is the world’s most famous recording studios & the birthplace of stereo. Home to countless landmark recordings & pioneering advances in audio technology, the studios launched Abbey Road Red in 2015 – Europe’s first music technology incubator. The team works with the brightest minds in music technology and academic research, to investigate early stage emerging technologies and co-develop innovative new products.

abbeyroad.com

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. Now in its 19th 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.

Jude McArdle - Membership Manager

jude@musicindie.com

Paul Pacifico - CEO

paul@musicindie.com

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives through distributing public money from the Government and the National Lottery, via Grants for The Arts, an open access fund. We support a range of activities across the arts, including all music genres, to help us achieve our mission of great art and culture for everyone.

+44 (0) 845 300 6200 artscouncil.org.uk

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AWESOME Awesome Merch makes custom merchandise and print for all kinds of people, all in-house, and ships all over the world. With two locations across two continents (Leeds, UK and Austin, TX, US), we’ve created more than 65 million custom items since our inception in 2005. Born from the DIY music scene, we’ve grown to now work with some of the best independent labels and international artists.

Luke Hodson

luke@awesomemerch.com +1 512 521 8571 Charlotte Hodson

charlotte@awesomemerch.com +1 512-412 0601 awesomemerch.com

BBC MUSIC BBC Music is proud to support British music across our television, radio and digital services. We are very excited to base ourselves at the British Music Embassy for 4 nights, broadcasting 24 acts across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6Music and our network of 38 BBC Music Introducing shows across the UK. Our new music initiative BBC Music Introducing launched in 2007 and leads the way in supporting the best emerging talent across the UK. With over 580,000 tracks uploaded and upwards of 210,000 artists registered, BBC Music Introducing provides a network dedicated to supporting new UK talent locally and nationally across BBC radio, television and online. BBC Music Introducing also offers the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases in the UK and internationally. Big name artists including Florence + the Machine, Slaves, Little Simz, Blossoms and James Bay all received BBC Music Introducing support at the start of their careers.

We’re delighted to have BBC Music returning to SXSW in 2019 to showcase more fantastic emerging British talent at the British Music Embassy with our partners.

bbc.co.uk/music

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.

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BPI The BPI champions the UK’s recorded music industry, safeguarding the rights of its members and of the artists, performers and label members of collecting body PPL. The BPI’s membership consists of hundreds of independent labels and the UK’s three ‘majors’, which together account for 85 per cent of legitimate domestic music consumption and 1 in 8 albums sold around the world.

The BPI promotes British music overseas through its trade missions and the Music Exports Growth Scheme. It provides insights, free training and networking events with its award winning Industry Training, Innovation Hub, Insight Sessions, WidsomWednesdays events, and reports. The BPI administers The BRIT Certified Awards, co-owns The Official Charts, organises The BRIT Awards and BRITs Week, and is also home to The Mercury Prize.

chris tams

chris.tams@bpi.co.uk

BRITISH UNDERGROUND Celebrating 18 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 and create playlists and videos and produce new music radio shows for British Airways in-flight entertainment system.

britishunderground.net

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to our economy. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

Phil Patterson

phil.patterson@trade.gov.uk +44 (0) 7831 237981

Chris Hurne

chris.hurne@trade.gov.uk +44 (0) 7876 006625

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LUSH Lush invent, manufacture and retail fresh handmade cosmetics and have a commitment to working with artists and musicians, activism and culture.

Their own VOD platform, Lush Player, merges voices from their melting pot of cultural activity, activating partnerships with Louder Than War, The Quietus and Rough Trade Books presenting exclusive content from counter-cultural icons such as Nirvana, Patti Smith and Pussy Riot. In 2019 Lush are producing and distributing films into cinemas, publishing books, records, podcasts and presenting events.

Lush is excited to be partnering with SXSW 2019 to showcase musical, cultural and technical experiments. Onstage, John Robb will be in conversation with leading figures in counter culture; and alongside will be curated panels with global leaders in activism and campaigning. Lush will be discussing the future of digital storytelling and showcasing their latest tech-lead experiments, alongside a brand new tech x retail experience pop-up, fresh from Tokyo.

uk.lush.com

KILIMANJARO LIVE Kilie are now firmly established as one of the UK’s leading independent national promoters 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 festival interests. The British Music @ SXSW music consultant for SXSW 2019.

info@kililive.com kililive.com | kilimanjarolive.co.uk

PPL PPL is the music licensing company which works on behalf of over 100,000 performers and record companies to license recorded music played in public and broadcast across the UK. We represent independent and major labels together with performers, ranging from emerging artists through to established musicians and festival headliners.

PPL operates an international royalty collection service helping members to get paid when their music is played not just in the UK but across the globe.

Keith Harris

+44 (0) 7768 118760 keith.harris@ppluk.com Dan Millington

+44 (0) 7726 600696 daniel.millington@ppluk.com

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Sarah Mitchell

sarah.mitchell@ppluk.com Sarah Wall

+44 (0) 7850 898808 sarah.wall@ppluk.com

PRODUCTION PARK Production Park is a community of studios, businesses and educational facilities all working together to create live events services. We have class leading production rehearsal facilities in London and also at our huge campus in Wakefield, which is home to our 20+ companies, including the multi-award winning stage set design and manufacturers; Brilliant Stages, and the renowned Backstage Academy which provides unparalleled degree level courses and experience in the Live Events Industry.

Ant Forbes

+44 (0) 7816 654828 ant@productionpark.co.uk productionpark.co.uk

PRS FOR MUSIC PRS for Music represents the rights of songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK and around the world. As a membership organisation it works to ensure that creators are paid whenever their musical compositions and songs are streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed and played in public. With over 100 representation agreements in place globally, PRS for Music’s network represents over two million music creators worldwide. In 2017, 6.6 trillion performances of music were reported to PRS for Music with £717m collected on behalf of its members, making it one of the world’s leading music collective management organisations.

amy.field@prsformusic.com prsformusic.com

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PRS FOUNDATION PRS Foundation is the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development. Since 2000 PRS Foundation has given more than £32 million to over 6,700 new music initiatives by awarding grants and leading partnership programmes that support music sector development. We support a huge range of international opportunities across all music genres including showcasing, residencies and our EU funded Keychange initiative.

At SXSW we host a showcase with BBC Music Introducing at the British Music Embassy, taking place this year on Wednesday 13th March. Keychange hosts a Keynote with Shirley Manson and Lauren Mayberry on 14th March, and our CEO Vanessa Reed chairs the ‘#youtoo? Creating a More Inclusive Music Industry’ panel on 15th March. Our International Showcase Fund has supported 41 of the UK artists performing at SXSW, and in partnership with BBC Music Introducing, PRS Foundation has supported another 4 artists to showcase. We also host annual workshops before SXSW to help UK artists and delegates plan their trip.

Bhavesh Patel

+44 (0) 7809 621475 bhavesh@prsfoundation.com

Maxie Gedge

+44 (0) 7789 778778 maxie@prsfoundation.com

Vanessa Reed

vanessa@prsfoundation.com @PRSFoundation

prsfoundation.com

THE MUSICIANS UNION We are a globally-respected organisation which represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the music business. The organisation works to assist its members throughout their professional careers and beyond.

Horace Trubridge

+44 (0) 7977 990354 horace.trubridge@theMU.org theMU.org

UK MUSIC UK Music is the umbrella campaigning body representing the collective interests of the UK’s commercial music industry. Its members are AIM, BASCA, BPI, FAC, MMF, MPG, MPA, Musicians’ Union, PPL, PRS for Music and the UK Live Music Group.

UK Music represents the music industry on the Creative Industries Trade and Investment Board, established following a sector deal with the UK Government in 2018.

Tom Kiehl - Deputy CEO & Director of Public Affairs +44(0)20 3713 8454 tom.kiehl@ukmusic.org ukmusic.org

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Che Lingo

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SUPERSIZE ART

supersizeart.com @SuperSizeArt

This is not a 45RPM single. This is a painting. A massive painting.

This is British SuperSize artist Morgan Howell. Yes, his actual job is to paint giant versions of seven inch singles- but he will only depict any song once.

His art is owned by Blur, Johnny Marr, The Kinks, Neil Diamond, Ian Brown and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. He is coming to SXSW. See his work exhibited at the BME. These works have to be seen to be believed. A visual soundtrack of our lives.

With thanks to British Airways for logistical support & transportation

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DEADEYE DESIGN

Creative direction & branding @ SXSW 2019 deadeyedesign.com

DELEGATES 4AD Ed Horrox 4ad.com 4AD Clotilde Bayle 4ad.com ADA Howard Corner 4ad.com AEG/The O2 Christian D’Acuna theo2.co.uk AI Music Gareth Deakin aimusic.co.uk AI Music Inderjit Birdee aimusic.co.uk Akala Akala akala.moonfruit.com Algorave Joanne Armitage algorave.com Amazon Music Chris Helsen music.amazon.co.uk Amazon Music Elise Cobain music.amazon.co.uk Amazon Music Chris Helsen music.amazon.co.uk Amazon Music Thomas Hannan music.amazon.co.uk Amazon Music Chris Koegen music.amazon.co.uk Apple Beats 1 Millie Riley applemusic.tumblr.com/beats1 Apple Beats 1 Matt Wilkinson applemusic.tumblr.com/beats1 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Joanne Wright artscouncil-ni.org Association of Independent Music (AIM) Jude McArdle musicindie.com Association of Independent Music (AIM) Paul PaciďŹ co musicindie.com ATC Live William Church atc-live.com ATC Live Alex Bruford atc-live.com ATC Management Rasmus Damsholt atcmanagement.com Audio Network Jay Greenwood Audionetwork.com Audio Networks Matthew Hawn Audionetwork.com AWAL Zoe Warshaw awal.com AWAL Matt Riley awal.com 88

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AWAL Paul Hitchman awal.com AWAL Silvia Montello awal.com Awesome Merchandise Jonny Hodson awesomemerchandise.com Awesome Merchandise James Lyall awesomemerchandise.com BAM + We Are Golden Hannah King we-are-golden.com | bamlibrary.co.uk | theinfiniteus.com BBC Rowan Bridge bbc.co.uk BBC James Stirling bbc.co.uk BBC Kelly Betts bbc.co.uk BBC Dan Roberts bbc.co.uk BBC Huw Stephens bbc.co.uk BBC Steve Lamacq bbc.co.uk BBC Kevan Long bbc.co.uk BBC Simone Lombardi bbc.co.uk BBC Carwyn Griffith bbc.co.uk BBC Adam Hudson bbc.co.uk BBC Chris Price bbc.co.uk BBC DJ Target bbc.co.uk BBC Frederick Botham bbc.co.uk BBC Terry O’Leary bbc.co.uk BBC Peter Linney bbc.co.uk BBC Tom Billington bbc.co.uk BBC Rachel Byrne bbc.co.uk BBC Ben Begley bbc.co.uk BBC Fergus Dudley bbc.co.uk BBC Andrew Rogers bbc.co.uk BBC Aled Jones bbc.co.uk BBC David Farrell bbc.co.uk Beggars Group Simon Wheeler beggars.com Beggars Group Ruth Barlow beggars.com DELEGATES

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Belfast City Council Brendan McGoran belfastcity.gov.uk Believe Ben Rimmer believemusic.com Believe Malena Wolfer allpointsmusic.com Bella Union Simon Raymonde bellaunion.com Bella Union Abbey Raymonde bellaunion.com Big Scary Monsters Records Kevin Douch bsmrocks.com Big Scary Monsters Records Emily Scoggins bsmrocks.com Big Sync Music Eddie Walker bigsyncmusic.com Big Sync Music Harry Morris bigsyncmusic.com Big Sync Music Andrew Stafford bigsyncmusic.com Bird & Bird Phil Sherrell twobirds.com BME / Mandelbaum / Music + Sport P-C Rae 274industries.com Bredy Farm Abigail Charlesworth bredyfarm.com Bredy Farm Charles Harris bredyfarm.com British Council Joel Mills music.britishcouncil.org British Musicians’ Union Tracey Trubridge theMU.org British Musicians’ Union Horace Trubridge theMU.org British Phonographic Industry Chris Tams bpi.co.uk British Underground Crispin Parry britishunderground.net Busk in London Kate Jones buskinlondon.com Caroline International Dominic Louth carolineinternational.com Caroline International Andrew Smith carolineinternational.com Caroline International/Fiction Records Jim Chancellor fictionrecords.co.uk CD Baby Steve Cusack cdbaby.com Clash Magazine Grant Brydon clashmusic.com Clash Magazine Sophie Moriarty clashmusic.com Clash Magazine Simon Harper clashmusic.com ClicknClear Chantal Epp clicknclear.com Clintons Nicky Stein clintons.co.uk 90

CNN International Alex Nelson CNN.com Cooking Vinyl Rachel Stoewer cookingvinyl.com Crosstown Concerts Paul Hutton crosstownconncerts.com Crown Stef Pascual highfivesdigital.com DIT Hannah Austin gov.uk/dit DIT Emma Hill gov.uk/dit DIT Priya Sohanpaul gov.uk/dit DIT Phil Patterson gov.uk/dit DIT Chris Hurne gov.uk/dit DIT Mike Bartley gov.uk/dit DHP Family Scott O’Neill dhpfamily.com DHP Family Daniel Ealam dhpfamily.com Digital Catapult NI Nigel McAlpine digicatapult.org.uk Distiller Music Neil Greenberg distillermusic.com Distiller Records Kali Bradford distillermusic.com DIY Louise Mason diymag.com DOLCE Matthew Lawrenson dolceldn.com Domino Publishing Company Paul Lambden dominopublishingco.com Dream Diary Olsi Rama facebook.comdreamdiaryrecords End of the Trail Creative Kelly Munro endofthetrailcreative.co.uk Epidemic Sound Heather Connaughton epidemicsound.com EQ Music Geri Sciame eqmusicblog.com EQ Music Raj Rudolph EQMusicBlog.com Facebook Anna Higgs inkfactoryfilms.com Festival Flyer Thomas Jackson TyneSight.co.uk Fire Records/Fire Films James Nicholls firerecords.com FOCUS Wales Andy Jones focuswales.com FOCUS Wales Neal Thompson focuswales.com FOCUS Wales Sarah Jones focuswales.com FOOTER

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Funnel Music Alex Pilkington funnelmusic.com Funnel Music Ric Yerbury funnelmusic.com Funnel Music Joss Yerbury funnelmusic.com Funnel Music David Steele funnelmusic.com Funnel Music Rich Salt funnelmusic.com Future Artists Mark Ashmore futureartists.co.uk GetOnMusicMedia Jason Carter getonmusic.co.uk Global Media & Entertainment Nick Russell global.com Goldstein Imogen Pring goldsteinmusic.com Hand In Hive Tristan Wilson handinhive.com Hand In Hive George O’Brien handinhive.com Hardwick & Morris Ella Luby hardwickandmorris.co.uk Heavenly Recordings Daisy Goodwin heavenlyrecordings.com Heavenly Recordings Jeff Barrett heavenlyrecordings.com Heist or Hit Martin Colclough heistorhit.com Heist or Hit Mick ScholeďŹ eld heistorhit.com House of Commons DCMS Committee Damian Collins gov.uk House of Commons DCMS Committee Julie Elliott gov.uk House of Lords UK Lord David Watts gov.uk Ice Thorsten Sauer iceservices.com Ice Rob Daynes iceservices.com Ice Ben McEwen iceservices.com Impressive PR Melanie Brown impressivepr.com Independent Venue Week Sybil Bell independentvenueweek.com Independent Venue Week Charlie Rickard independentvenueweek.com Indietronica Sarah Puttock indietronica.org Inhibit Eve Greenwood inhibitcomic.com Island Records James Talbut islandrecords.co.uk ITB Steve Zapp itb.co.uk 92

Jazz re:freshed Adam Moses jazzrefreshed.com Jazz re:freshed Justin Mckenzie jazzrefreshed.com Jazz Re:freshed Yvette GrifďŹ th jazzrefreshed.com Jeepster Recordings Kay Heath jeepster.co.uk Juicebox Live Luke Hinton juiceboxindie.com Just The Type Lisa Durrant justthetype.wordpress.com K7 Media Keri Lewis Brown k7media.co.uk Key Music Management Richard Jones keymusicmanagement.com Kilimanjaro Live Steve Tilley kilimanjarolive.co.uk Killing Moon Achal Dhillon killing-moon.com Kobalt Nick Robinson kobaltmusic.com Kobalt Will Hunt kobaltmusic.com Kobalt Nicola Hedden kobaltmusic.com Last.fm Simon Moran Last.fm Laughing Dog Music Gail Cooke laughingdogmusic.co.uk Live Nation Thomas Bownes livenation.com Live Nation Jonny Owen livenation.com Live Nation Steph Van Spronsen livenation.com Love Thy Neighbour Andy Rossiter lovethyneighbourmusic.co.uk Lush Andrew Paine uk.lush.com Lush Nuala Davies uk.lush.com Lush Sophie Porter uk.lush.com Lush Simon Emmerson uk.lush.com LUSH Paul Williams uk.lush.com Merlin Christopher Tarbet merlinnetwork.org Merlin Tom Deakin merlinnetwork.org Metropolis Music Robert Brady metropolismusic.com Metropolis Music Andy Robbins gigsandtours.com Middlesbrough Town Hall Lorna Fulton middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk 93

MIDiA Research Zach Fuller midiaresearch.com Miller Insurance Services Martin Goebbels rtworldwide.com MSE Business Management Lottie Prosser mse.london MSE Business Management David Cushion mse.london Music Ally Patrick Ross musically.com Music Ally Paul Brindley musically.com Music Confidential Susan Butler musicconďŹ dential.biz Music Insurance Max Robertson musicinsurance.net Music Managers Forum UK Annabella Coldrick themmf.net Music Sales Group Marcus Wise musicsales.com New Found Sound/O Axis Derick Mackinnon whatisoffaxis.com Ninelives Capital Andrew Michael ninelivescapital.com NumberEight Chris Carey mediainsightconsulting.com One Inch Badge Lisa Simpkins oneinchbadge.com One Inch Badge James Mckeown oneinchbadge.com Paperchain Rahul Rumalla paperchain.io Peermusic Nigel Elderton peermusic.com Penn Street Promotions Phil Oldcorn pennstreetpromotions.co.uk Penn Street Promotions Andrew Hillier pennstreetpromotions.co.uk Philip Cook Music Philip Cook philcookmusic.com PIAS Jason Rackham pias.com Pocklington Arts Centre James Duffy pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Pocklington Arts Centre Janet Farmer pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Point Of Departure Richard Machin podrc.tmstor.es Polydor Records/Universal Music Group Luke Ferrar polydor.co.uk Popped Music Elena Jimenez poppedmusic.co.uk PPL Peter Leathem ppluk.com PPL Keith Harris ppluk.com PPL Sarah Wall ppluk.com 94

PPL Sarah Mitchell ppluk.com PPL Dan Millington ppluk.com Prager Metis Mark Carter pragermetis.com Primary Talent International Matt Bates primarytalent.com Propaganda Dan Ickowitz-Seidler thepropaganda.com Propaganda Jules Barraud thepropaganda.com PRS For Music Amy Field prsformusic.com PRS For Music Martin Maguire prsformusic.com PRS For Music Nigel Elderton prsformusic.com PRS Foundation Vanessa Reed prsformusicfoundation.com PRS Foundation Bhavesh Patel prsformusicfoundation.com PRS Foundation Maxie Gedge prsformusicfoundation.com Push Entertainment Lawrence Williams pushentertainment.com Record of the Day Sam Shemtob namepr.co.uk Red Bull Tom Dodd redbull.com Reed Smith Gregor Pryor reedsmith.com Reed Smith Nick Breen reedsmith.com Regular Music Thomas Mackie regularmusic.com Regular Music John Stout regularmusic.com RFL Records Rhonda Perry rflrecords.com RFL Records Kevin Perry rflrecords.com Rock It Cargo Nick Goulding rockitcargo.com Rock it Cargo David Stone rockitcargo.com Rockin’ Good News Rupert Orton prbpresents.com Rough Trade Records Geoff Travis roughtraderecords.com Rough Trade Records Jeannette Lee roughtraderecords.com Sandpiper Jo Bonney sandpiperuk.co.uk Score Draw Music Mark Gordon scoredrawmusic.com Selbourne Justin Kitson selbornechambers.co.uk 95

Sentric Music Simon Pursehouse sentric.ms SixtyFour Music Nick Payne sixtyfourmusic.com SJM Concerts Luke Temple gigsandtours.com SJM Concerts Chris Wareing gigsandtours.com SJM Concerts Tom Henderson gigsandtours.com Sky James Stevens sky.com Spitfire Audio Harri Pittard spitfireaudio.com Spitfire Audio Toby Gale spitfireaudio.com Spotify Laura Wing spotify.com SRLV Adrian Lloyd Quilty srlv.co.uk SRLV Grant Court srlv.co.uk SRLV Adam Stanley srlv.co.uk Stage Enterprises Phil Sant omnifone.com Strange Place/Marshall Arts Iggy Amazarray strangeplaceconcerts.com Streemliner Andy Carne streemliner.com Stunt Girl Management Suzi Ireland libralibra.co.uk Swan Turton Julian Bentley swanturton.com Swan Turton Stuart Barry swanturton.com SXSW Nathalie Candel nathaliecandel.com Thame Town Music Festival CIC Anne Dunne thametownmusicfestival.org The Line of Best Fit Jen Long thelineofbestfit.com The Orchard James Moodie theorchard.com The Rattle Jon Eades therattle.co The Times Will Hodgkinson thetimes.co.uk Ticketmaster Christopher Taylor ticketmaster.co.uk Ticketmaster Sarah Slater ticketmaster.co.uk Ticketmaster Bonita McKinney ticketmaster.co.uk Ticketmaster Ged Skelding ticketmaster.co.uk TIR Music Mark Bounds tirmusic.com 96

Trainer Shepherd Phillips Melin Haynes Chris Phillips tspmlaw.com Trainer Shepherd Phillips Melin Haynes Mike Shepherd tspmlaw.com TuneCore Nathan Barley Phillips tunecore.co.uk UK Music Michael Dugher ukmusic.org UK Music Tom Kiehl ukmusic.org Universal Music James Healy umusic.co.uk Universal Music Damien Ojeanson umusic.co.uk Universal Music Gary Knox umusic.co.uk Universal Music Glenn Cooper umusic.co.uk Universal Music Andy Davies umusic.co.uk Universal Music Marc Robinson umusic.co.uk Upcoming Hip Hop Nicola Davies upcominghiphop.net VDC Group Chris Keats vdcgroup.com Vochlea Music George Wright vochlea.co.uk Warner Music Ophelie Sfeir wmg.com Warner Music Duncan Hammond wmg.com Warner Music Tracy Gardner wmg.com Warp Records Will Theakston warp.net Wiggin Alexander Ross wiggin.co.uk Wilful Publicity David Sullivan wilfulpublicity.co.uk YM&U GROUP Andrew Wansell ymugroup.com

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CAMPAIGN CREDITS British Music Partnership Project LeaDer

Venue

Partners

US PR & Marketing

Phil Patterson for The Department for International Trade Jude McArdle & Robert Kraushaar for AIM Dan Roberts, Kelly Betts & James Stirling for BBC Music Chris Hurne for DIT Chris Tams for BPI Sarah Wall for PPL Amy Field for PRS for Music Tom Kiehl for UK Music

Creative Direction Deadeye Design Ltd

Production

Ant Forbes for Production Park

Consultants

Steve Tilley for Kilimanjaro P-C Rae

Special Thanks

Ahmad Kalantar & Keivan Keshvari for Latitude 30 Jeff Kilgour, Marni Wandner & Amy Tremmel for The Syndicate

Photography

Thomas Jackson for Tynesight

British Music Embassy events partners

Luke Hodson for Awesome Merchandise Ross Graham for Music Business Support Programme Joe Frankland and Bhavesh Patel for PRS for Music Foundation Rupert Vereker for DIY Huw Stephens & Steve Lamacq

Technical consideration

Allen & Heath, Ashown, Blackstar, Masters of Maple, Roland, Shure and Tannoy.

Production Park Stage Crew: James Luckett, Krystian Joachimiak, Dom Trotter, Sam Wilkinson and Steve Davies at Subfrantic, Bro. Blake Olson, Abbey Masciarotte, Chase Martin & Graham Hendry at Musictribe / Turbosound, Léon Phillips & Jon Jannaway at Allen & Heath, Sahir Hanif at Masters Of Maple Drums, Kirsten at Zildjian, Brooke Giddens and Corey Lorentz at Shure, Dan Gooday at Ashdown, Rod Reusch & all at Saturday Night Lights, Toby Leveson, Millie Carter, Tom Billington, Matt Fincham, Carwyn Griffith, Andy Rogers at BBC, Vanessa Reed, Maxie Gedge & Winnie Sandy at PRSF, Keith Harris & Peter Leathem at PPL, Paul Pacifico and Gee Davy at AIM, Crispin, Katie & Ronan at British Underground, Neil Semple, Mike Bartley, Sue Bishop, Tim Crouch, Debbie Adler, Mila Hursey, Clare Risman, Karen Holden, Haileigh Meyers, Emma Hill, Pip McEvoy, Pete Chapman, Pesheya Swift, Priya Sohanpaul at DIT, Conrad Bird and Sarah Anderson GREAT team, Casper Mills, Elizabeth Newton, James Minor, Lee Cheves, Peter Lewis, Shelley Lamon, Una Johnston, Rowland Swenson & James Morales at SxSW, Zabby and all the staff at Latitude 30.

Brent, we’ve got a nice cold Guinness waiting for you sir.

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