A woman with a headband sings into a microphone.
Free

20 Sep 2025

BBC Introducing Panel

Come and get involved in the BBC's platform for emerging talent, meet fellow artists and get advice on submitting your own music.

Event Details
Date 20 Sep 2025
Times 4.15-5.30pm
Location Loading Bay

BBC Introducing Leeds and Sheffield host a panel of discussion with brilliant emerging artists whose music and lyrics are inspired by their hometowns in Yorkshire.

Come and get involved in the BBC’s platform for emerging talent, meet fellow artists and get advice on submitting your own music. Host Emily Pilbeam’s guests include Chiedu Oraka, Kenzo Jae and Joe Smith from Polite Bureaux.

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BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.

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