British Underground

Showcasing outstanding UK music, art and immersive technology to international industry audiences.

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

Only 3 days left to apply to talk at the first-ever @SXSW London conference in June 25.

SXSW say, "Be bold, think big and bring unexpected ideas at the forefront of technology, creativity, arts & business to inspire our community" Apply to talk now:

https://t.co/wZFDkod4JN

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

Think you know Folk? ‘The Broadside Hack’, directed by British Underground’s Crispin Parry and made in collaboration with
@BroadsideHacks founder Campbell Baum is screening at WOMEX 24 in Manchester next week.

Read more: https://t.co/SJ3fyYJLdz

[UK in Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺 @ukinaustralia]

🎵 @auBritish's iconic British Music Embassy is returning to @SXSWSydney this week with acts by artists with links to the UK and conversations with the industry’s leading minds across 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 at the intersection of music, arts and technology.

Info at https://t.co/mbV9eLPGVa

[British Council Arts @BritishArts]

📻 Get ready for the sound of the UK, SXSW Sydney!

🙌 This week, SXSW is home to amazing UK artists across genres and we're supporting the @britishmusicbiz together with @BPI_music, @biztradegovuk, @B_Undergr0und and Marshall to share the noise!

🔗 https://t.co/WfB3wFJdSE

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

Just 1 week away from the Horizons Regional stage at #WOMEX celebrating diverse music from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland/Alba and Cymru/Wales. Join us 🎶

24/25/26 October
@alberthallmcr
Tickets from £15
8.30pm

https://t.co/LZBSTWV182

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

Sign up for @folkalliance early bird pass access:

British Underground return to Folk Alliance International, the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community, taking place in Montréal Feb 2025

Register for first tier passes today:
https://t.co/qxIIK8KYjP

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

Get ready for @AMERICANAFEST with BU's Americana Panorama playlist: https://t.co/EvE6T75wWU

Immerse yourself in soulful ballads to foot-stomping sing-alongs featuring @iamyola , Pete Seeger, Hank Williams, Crooked Still, Dusty Springfield, Sierra Ferrell & more 🤠

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

The Horizons stage line up at WOMEX 2024 is here:

Look forward to @BalimayaProject @GweniferRaymond Strange Boy, Córas Trio, Amy Laurenson @gnossmusic @CerysHafana @nfamady_kouyate @RioghnachSings @honeyfeetmusic live in MCR this Oct 🌍

more at https://t.co/iOaiXvKfCW 🔗

[Joel Mills @joelvmills]

WOMEX is hosted by Manchester this October and @BritishMusic_ is supporting a cohort of Global Music Leaders to be part of a development programme with networking, mentoring sessions, and to attend @womex via @BrighterSound.

[WAI Cymru Wales @WAICymruWales]

Welsh artists announced for WOMEX 2024

WAI, @TyCerdd_org and Manchester Music City are proud to reveal that the artists selected to represent Wales on the Horizons stage at WOMEX this year will be @CerysHafana and @nfamady_kouyate

Read more here: https://t.co/W1h4TgRfev

[English Folk Expo @englishfolkexpo]

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Festival passes for WOMEX 24 are now on sale!

This is a once-in-a-life chance to experience the Worldwide Music Expo in MCR - ft a vibrant mix of over 50 global music artists across 5 venues🌍

Secure your festival pass for #WOMEX24! 👉https://t.co/qD1CLvQaaT

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

@sxsw 2025 in Austin is open for business. Are you submitting a proposal?

Visit the link below for application tips, guidance and more:

https://t.co/QU5lbu2WHb

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

Need help with your application? Check out the @folkalliance Official Showcase Application Tutorial:
https://t.co/ZbHtih8Iqr

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

Calling all folk music-makers - the @folkalliance International 2025 official showcase submissions are open.

Apply to be one of 160 acts performing in Montreal to crowds of agents, DJs, promoters, labels, venues, organisations, and more:

https://t.co/xN7vY3E1MT

[British Underground @B_Undergr0und]

UK or Irish filmmakers, apply to @BFI London Film Festival🎥

https://t.co/qqx5HZZnVy

[Joel Mills @joelvmills]

This is a great showcase support initiative and helped support a number of fantastic UK XR / immersive projects to showcase @sxsw alongside @ace_national @B_Undergr0und @BritishMusic_ support via Future Art and Culture programme.

[PRS Foundation @PRSFoundation]

📢We're excited to launch our new collaborative initiative UK Sounds, supporting & championing UK artists, creators & businesses on the global stage + connecting international industry reps w/ UK talent!

➡️Find out more: https://t.co/aCkUuCzIhP
@PRSforMusic

[Adam Cole @adamcole_studio]

🏆 Kiss/Crash is an audience award winner @sxsw ‼️

#sxsw #sxswfilmtv #xr #ai #aicinema @claudasaur

[Anagram @weareanagram]

4/7
Thanks to the Future Art and Culture programme, produced by @B_Undergr0und and @ace_national with partnership support from the @BritishCouncil for supporting our trip. Huge thanks to our co-producers Floreal, and supporters @Meta VR For Good,@LeCNC , French Television (cont)

[Anagram @weareanagram]

1/7
Wow. What a festival. Thanks so much to everyone that came to try our preview of 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘦. The project isn’t finished yet, so showing it at SXSW was the first time it had seen the eyes of anyone outside of our team, let alone a whopping big audience.