The British Music Embassy, SXSW’s venue for break-out UK music stars, has today announced its line-up of the best new British music.
The bill of highly tipped artists include Wet Leg, Priya Ragu and Yard Act as well as BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year 2021 Self Esteem and YouTube star Strawberry Guy.
Running across 12 showcases, it promises to be a triumphant in-person return for one of SXSW’s most renowned destinations.
The full line-up includes:
Anna B. Savage, Baba Ali, Baby Queen, Beauty Sleep, CHERYM, CMAT, Dani Larkin, Eliza Shaddad, Ferris & Sylvester, Fur, Gallus, George Riley, Hamish Hawk, Hamzaa, Harleigh Blu, Jamie Webster, Jelani Blackman, Jockstrap, Joesef, Katy J Pearson, King Hannah, The Lathums, Liz Lawrence, Los Bitchos, Low Girl, Low Hummer, Mace The Great, Maisie Peters, MEMES, Moonchild Sanelly, Nova Twins, Penelope Isles, Poppy Ajudah, Priya Ragu, Red Rum Club, Roe, Ruth Lyon, Self Esteem, Sinead O’Brien, Steam Down, Strawberry Guy, Talk Show, Walt Disco, Wargasm, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Wet Leg, W.H. Lung, Wood Burning Savages, Working Men’s Club and Yard Act
The British Music Embassy’s 12 showcases run from Saturday 12 March to Saturday 19 March, split between four day-time and eight night-time shows. It is also the British Music Embassy’s biggest ever presence at SXSW. In 2022 the Embassy has moved from a 250-person venue to the 700 capacity Cedar Street Courtyard.
Baby Queen said: 'I’ve never been to Texas before so this is going to be a totally new experience for me and I’m so excited to be playing at such an iconic festival that champions new music. I think this year’s line-up will be one to remember!'
Joesef said: 'I think it's any musicians dream to play shows in America, so getting to stop off at SXSW in between playing New York and LA really feels mad to me, canny wait to rep the East End of Glasgow in Texas.'
Sinead O’Brien said: 'Appearing at the British Music Embassy sees our first trip to the US for SXSW - a milestone event. It’s a huge opportunity; making our first marks in America. At SXSW we aim to build new relationships with publishers and international bookers. We appreciate all the support from partners and funders assisting our showcase.'
Strawberry Guy said: 'America has always been somewhere I’ve wanted to visit, but never had the opportunity to do so. I feel so over the moon that the first time I’m going is to play SXSW and The British Music Embassy! It feels so magically surreal that I’m finally going to live my dream and meet old and new fans over there… Me and my band cannot wait. See you soon America.'
Walt Disco manager Hamish Fingland, Bounse MGMT said: 'I remember dropping Walt Disco at the bus stop to the airport for their flight to SXSW 2020 just as the opportunity got taken away from them so they never ended up getting on the bus. With PRS Foundation and MMF Accelerator help we can now go across the water and show America The World of Walt Disco.'
