THE GOOD SHOWCASING GUIDE
A living resource by British Underground to help you navigate international stages, build industry connections, and
elevate your career on the world stage
New Music Edit: March 24
From Fabiana Palladino’s sultry soulful tones to the “maximum madness” of Fat Dog, British Underground’s March New Music Edit playlist curates a selection of the UK’s exciting emerging sounds.
Jazz re:freshed Outernational returns to SXSW with an outstanding live showcase
With a queue all night round the block at the Velveeta Room in Austin, Jazz re:freshed Outernational hosted their 8th live music showcase at SXSW featuring UK Jazz acts Chelsea Carmichael, Richard Spaven, NeOne the Wonderer, Kyra, Ebi Soda and Sultan Stevenson.
UK studio Hatsumi's Soul Paint wins XR experience competition at SXSW 2024
UK studio Hatsumi’s project SOUL PAINT wins the XR experience competition at this year’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
British Underground announce three UK showcases at SXSW
Celebrating 22 years hosting UK showcases at South by Southwest (SXSW) from Amy Winehouse to Stormzy, British Underground announces three curated nights of music as part of the official SXSW Music programme.
British Underground launch Future Art and Culture 2024
British Underground and Arts Council England together announce the eighth Future Art and Culture at the international festival of tech and innovation, South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW).
Jazz re:freshed Outernational announce line up for 8th edition of SXSW showcase
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, pioneering grassroots jazz organisation Jazz re:freshed partner with British Underground for the 8th edition of the showcase at SXSW.
Art + Quantum computing: The Future Art and Culture podcast
Learn about AI with Karen Palmer, AI Thought Leader, XR award-winning Artist and storyteller from the future.
New Music Edit: February 24
From R&B to alt-rock, press play on New Music Edit Feb 24, British Underground’s genre-defying monthly soundtrack.
REMIX Summit: The next generation of Future Art & Culture
Dzifa Benson, Comfort Arthur, Jeremiah Brown and Marcus Joseph present at the REMIX Summit 2024.
Sian Eleri announces SXSW line-up: Porij, Chiedu Oraka, Eleni Drake, Rory James & more
Sian Eleri hosts Selector Radio, diving into the vibrant world of SXSW and the Selector Presents showcase, which British Underground produces at SXSW 2024.
Art + AI: The Future Art and Culture podcast
Learn about AI with Karen Palmer, AI Thought Leader, XR award-winning Artist and storyteller from the future.
Apply: International Showcase Fund
Are you a music maker showcasing internationally in 2024-25? Apply for the International Showcase Fund now.
Art + VR: The Future Art and Culture podcast
Explore VR with Luke Ritchie, Chief of Strategic Partnerships at Reactional Music and Creative Technology Advisor at San Francisco Symphony about the intersection of Art and VR.
Preparing for SXSW music showcasing with PRS
Connecting with our partners, managers and emerging music talent, BU were amongst some of the people and organisations in the UK music industry prepping to showcase at SXSW.
The call for WOMEX 24 is now open.
The call for WOMEX 2024 is now open.
The Missing Thread: Somerset House
BU’s Almass Badat visits The Missing Thread at Somerset House
New Music Edit: Jan 24
New Music Edit: December 23
From R&B to alt-rock, press play on New Music Edit Feb 24, British Underground’s genre-defying monthly soundtrack.