Radio 1 announced this week a great opportunity for an undiscovered artist or band to perform and record their first ever Live Lounge in their daytime show with Clara Amfo. This is a once in a lifetime chance to take part in such a prestigious music display.
ANNOUNCEMENT
We’re launching Radio 1’s Live Lounge Introducing, giving a brand new artist a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform in the world famous @BBCR1 Live Lounge on @claraamfo‘s show
All the details & how to apply here https://t.co/Zxv3aTWCSf pic.twitter.com/hp3PJAk1xn
— BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra & Asian Network Press Office (@BBCRadio1PR) March 2, 2021
To take part, an emerging act has to upload one and it’s best original track to the BBC Music Introducing Uploader or tag an existing track in the uploader as ‘Live Lounge’. There is a one week window to do so, starting at 10am Saturday 13th March and closing on Saturday 20th March at 11.59pm. All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of experts, including Introducing alumni artists, Radio 1 Dj’s and producers, who will then select the best five tracks and ultimate winner. The encouragement from BBC can’t be missed: “This is your heads up – get prepping!” The winner will perform in Live Lounge and will be filmed and aired on BBC Radio 1, “and you could share the same stage as the likes of Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles and Jorja Smith – to name a few”. Chosen act will be heard by millions of listeners.
Come through new newwwww. * *mastering every single one of these instruments isn’t necessary. https://t.co/pYxoYClWUK — Clarbie (@claraamfo) March 2, 2021
Since launching in 2007, BBC Music Introducing has played a significant role in the careers of many artists. Head of Radio 1 – Aled Haydn Jones says: “Music has always been at the heart of Radio 1, and now more than ever, it’s imperative that we are a key part of the artist’s journey right from the very beginning. It is part of our purpose to help nurture and develop new talent, so we felt now was the perfect time to launch this project in partnership with BBC Music Introducing, helping to propel some of the UK’s best undiscovered acts onto a national stage as we begin to emerge from what has been an incredibly tough time for the industry.”
Clara Amfo adds: “The Live Lounge has always been a source of some truly magical moments for established artists at Radio 1 over the years, so this is an exciting opportunity for box fresh artists to be a part of it! Introducing has been a constant space of discovery for our new faves, so I can’t wait to see who this search uncovers and welcome them on to the show!”
Clara has been hosting Live Lounge since 2015 when she took over from Fearne Cotton. She gives upcoming artists great advice with regards to submitting their music: “Approach it as you would for any performance: You need to do it like it’s gonna be your last. Pick a song that truly shows the best of you and a song that makes you feel good. The best performances I’ve always enjoyed from an artist are songs that serve them first. I’m sure you’ve got your crowd-pleasers, no matter how big your fanbase is, but for me it’s about the song that makes you feel the best. Because I think that will play into your performance. Serve yourself first”.
Before you enter read the full terms and conditions on Radio 1 website.
