BBC Music Introducing North East 2023 - Tips

Monday 9 January 2023





 In the new year there are always talk about new music and new artists that will become huge this year. We’ve seen this in 2022 which new names becoming forces in the industry that we would not have even batted an eyelash at in 2021. The same goes for 2023 as BBC music has given us a list of ten upcoming artists that have the potential to make it in the industry this year. Make sure you check these artists out if you have not already as they will be gracing your social media and music streaming platforms this year! 


  1. The Peevie Wonders 


    1. This indie rock band formed in 2022 has already set their foot in the door through 3 single releases. Because of this, they have headlined the BBC Introducing Stage at Waves Festival Sunderland. They continue to work to dominated 2023 with more single releases and festival lineups. 

  2. Tom A. Smith 


    1. This 18-year-old singer songwriter has already had a great start in the industry from support Elton John, playing the Leeds Festival, and writing music with Miles Kane. He is set for 2023 with plans to write more music and enter more festival slots! 

  3. Headcage 


    1. This rock metal band has had frequent BBC Radio 1 play due to their summer single Side by Side. They plan to achieve more frequent play in 2023 through live shows and an EP release. 

  4. Just B 


    1. This hip-hop artist has already impacted the local rap scene through a variety of single releases. He continues to aspire to impact the rap scene through releasing a debut album in 2023. 

  5. Schak 


    1. This dance artist has a huge lead into 2023 due to his release, Moving All Around having immense radio play and going viral online. He is now signed to a label and plans to release new music throughout 2023. 

  6. Sarah Johnsone 


    1. This rising inde artist has major success since her debut single Tonight. Her and her band plan to release a variety of singles to promote their upcoming EP release in 2023. 

  7. Eve Cole 


    1. This teen singer-songwriter had an amazing 2022. From receiving the Alan Hull award and playing the BBC Introducing Stage at Waves Festival, she plans to continue this success with more single releases and headling shows. 

  8. India Arkin 


    1. This indie singer songwriter also had an amazing 2022 from frequent radio play to being the first ever unsigned artist release under HMV’s 1921 Records. She tells BBC she plans to release more music and play as many live shows as possible. 

  9. Hannah Robinson 


    1. This indie singer-songwriter already has released a variety of singles like Nineteen and Hypnotised. She plans to release an EP in 2023 and play live shows that she already has set. 

  10. Lauren Amour 


    1. This pop singer is the final artist in BBC’s top 10. She already has received awards for her music and has achieved TikTok popularity. She plans to continue this popularity by releasing new singles throughout 2023. 


Written by Sydney Masih

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