Article: published on 26 June 2026

BBC Introducing will be launching a series of major new partnerships designed to strengthen talent development in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Working closely with organisations and key leaders across each nation, these partnerships will create new pathways for emerging artists, supporting their journey from hometown shows to some of the UK's biggest stages, including Glastonbury.

These new alliances build on the success of BBC Introducing's partnership network in the North East with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, The Fire Station, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Tees Music Alliance and Generator.

Together they've created a pipeline that nurtures artist development, supports long-lasting creative careers and champions the region's vibrant music scene.

BBC Introducing will work collaboratively with venues, educators, promoters and cultural organisations across Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to give artists opportunities from their first local show to national exposure on some of the UK's most iconic stages.

In Northern Ireland, Introducing will connect with Glasgowbury, Oh Yeah Centre, The Limelight Belfast, Shine, The Nerve Centre and ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall | Ulster Hall to strengthen support for artists in Northern Ireland and raise the profile of BBC Introducing locally. This collaboration launches with a new programme of BBC Introducing showcases in Northern Ireland.

There was also a BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow and, new to this year, a BBC Introducing stage at SWN Festival in Cardiff. More details will be announced on the Scotland and Wales partnerships.

BBC Introducing will continue to support up-and-coming artists at festivals across the UK and internationally with stages and curated lineups at festivals including Eurosonic, SXSW Austin, SXSW London, The Great Escape, 6 Music Festival, C2C: Country to Country, Radio 1's Big Weekend, Boardmasters, Latitude, Y Not Festival, Isle of Wight festival, Truck Festival, Kendall Calling, Green Man Festival and many more.

BBC Introducing's flagship music discovery event BBC Introducing Live will also return in November with showcases, song writing camps, feedback centres and open mics across various locations including London, Sunderland, Leeds, Liverpool, with more to be announced in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.