Richie Sampson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Thanks for playing Richie Sampson & Soul Kinda Wonderful 's music on youre show in Leicester.
The song is "What did I do (the bestanardo step)
Richie 07746118402

Harry Page (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing is a leading light in allowing new artists & bands to be more accessible and is a pivotal point of contact when trying to grow your brand.

Si Roxby (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

BBC Introducing is one of the most important platforms in the UK for giving new artists and musicians an opportunity to reach a much wider audience and getting feedback from peers and professionals. It's a wonderful resource fuelled by the passion and good will of those who listen to the extraordinary amount of tracks submitted each week. Music is for everyone, it's the greatest communication in the world and BBC introducing embraces this whole-heartedly. Thank you to everyone involved, you are the backbone of many up and coming artists.

Rosette Cribben (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

I love BBC Radio Nottingham, especially BBC Introducing, and the Dean Jackson radio show, he is a Great DJ. An amazing host, who actually listens and gives artist an opportunity to be heard. He always makes sure that he gets all the right information from the artist so the listener’s can home in on there home page or websites, such as Spotify, Soundcloud, TikTok, and YouTube, or any other music sites they are associated with.

I have been very lucky to have four of my songs played which included
1. My Angel - 2018 2. Upside Down - 2019 3. Is It Nearly Summer Time - 2019
4. I Am A Woman - 2020. Recently I got a mention for my new coronation novelty song called - KIng Charles The III - Your Majesty which was mentioned on the 4 May 2023.

I have just recently put out a song about losing someone close. My partners father died recently, his mum and dad were very close and were together for 64 years. They knew each other from the age of 14. I wanted to create a nostalgic love song. Which I called “ I REMEMBER YOU”. It is on my Soundcloud account, which will be going on my YouTube Channel Rosette Cribben very soon. It is a bit of a sad sentimental song. I really hope BBC Introducing will play this song at the end of the month, on my BBC introducing upload music site. Because This is one of the songs I actually wrote from my heart. Uncortunately, I cannot upload it yet. Because I recently uploaded two others, so I have to wait until the end of the month to upload any more. But you can listen to it on my Soundcloud account🎶🎶😀👍🏻 soundcloud.com/user808624636/tracks

The song is called “I REMEMBER YOU”.

Thank you again. For giving me the opportunity to get my songs heard. Especially to Dean Jackson, who is a great radio host. Also to his great team. He definitely should be on TV now, as A TV host. Because he treat’s everyone in the music industry the same, he really shows a keen interest in what you are doing, and what your about. Keep creating a great show. I will be listening in. 👍🏻🎶🎶🎶👏

Rosette Cribben 😀🎸🎶🎶

Leon Winder (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I’ve had my first radio plays and income via BBC Introducing and fresh on the net (under previous aliases) and more recently had a write up on one of my songs (XS - Siren).

It would be a massive shame if BBC Intro and Fresh On The Net disappeared as it’s an incredible platform for both exposure and for finding out what new sounds there are going around.

Laetitia Alexandratos (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

BBC Introducing Manchester allows our local and diverse music scene to amplify relevant voices whilst strengthening community, well-being and social resilience. As a local musician, I witness countless collaborators and fellow creatives progressing in the music industry since being played on BBC Introducing such as Sahala, Meduullaa, Renee Stormz, Altosounds, Conor Michael, Sarah Angel, Freequency3, Karis Jade and many more. BBC Introducing truly act as a network for a wide array of creatives to support each other, collaborating and celebrating their early-career milestones, with musical messages reflecting the mosaic of generations and identities in Greater Manchester. In short, it is culture, and culture is immutable.
Laetitia Alexandratos, aka Trees.R.Good

Citizen Servant (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC Introducing is a vital service, championing homegrown, local artists.
Andrew Marston and the team at Hereford & Worcester Introducing do a terrific job for the local music community and have been incredibly supportive towards my music and countless others 🙂
Best wishes, Citizen/Servant

Mark Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

Introducing is of great importance. There should be more never mind the axing the programmes. Why can't the bbc listen to its public.

Makeup (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

Having my first song played on BBC introducing when I was starting my musical journey at Coventry university was a huge boost to my confidence. "Exposure" that's genuine is incredibly hard to come by for new and small artists and for there to be no cost involved at all is a welcome change to the norm. Small shows like introducing are the backbone of the UK music scene and without them it wouldn't be as good as it is today.

Julia Leyland (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Having our songs shared with a wider audience is a great opportunity; not everyone is comfortable or able to attend gigs and the medium of radio is brilliant for inclusivity

Jamie Berry (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

We are a local band and recently appeared on BBC Introducing Oxford with Dave Gilyeat. It’s the most important step in reaching our core local audience. The platform helps us not only share our music, but discover what’s happening in the area and sometimes find artists to collaborate with. We can’t imagine losing this.

The Manifest (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

As musicians, we have been fortunate enough to have the support of our local BBC Introducing in Suffolk.
Without the backing from stations like BBC Introducing, many artists like ourselves would struggle to find a platform to showcase their talents.
BBC Introducing Suffolk and other BBC Introducing stations across the UK are the backbone of the music industry, providing a vital platform for new artists to be discovered and heard. They offer a fantastic opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their music, and this has been instrumental in helping to launch many successful music careers.
I cannot thank the team at BBC Introducing Suffolk enough for their support and for giving us the chance to share our music with a wider audience. They have been an incredible partner in our music journey so far, and we are grateful for their continued support.

To all the musicians out there, I would encourage you to reach out to your local BBC Introducing station and get involved. It could be the start of an incredible journey and lead to some amazing opportunities
Best regards,
The Manifest

Simon Li (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Opportunities, let alone free ones, are truly thin on the ground for Artists at the start of their career. More times than not they are scammed under the guise of ‘great exposure’ by unscrupulous agents. ‘Pay to play’ or variations thereof continue (hello Spotify). The BBC should be helping the Arts and the local and wider communities. Not everything that has value can be measured solely in Pound notes.

Louise Bennett (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I am writing now as an armchair listener and music lover, but in my twenties I was lucky enough to be both a featured musician and occasionally work on the Humberside show. Alan Raw, Katy Noone, John Anguish - honestly the nicest, most supportive folk you could ever meet. They're so hard working and passionate. Having been gigging musicians themselves, they just 'get it' and their enthusiasm is infectious. Plus they're pretty amazing at what they do too - friendly presentation, well produced shows, a wonderful variety of acts and incredible live sessions. It seems so sad that many large organizations seek to make cuts at a ground level - an utterly irreversible action! Please BBC, let's keep nourishing our musical landscape / industry in the right way. Keep the roots, let the music flourish.

Matthew Abercrombie (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

While general manager of the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts in Stowmarket, we hosted many BBC Introducing Live events.
An excellent way of giving young, upcoming and talented artistes an opportunity to try out material in a live environment, in a safe space and with the chance of some radio exposure thrown in,
They were/are terrific evenings, full of hope & joy.
BBC Introducing has become a really vital tool in the progression of young musicians and must be cherished & fostered as part of the ongoing battle against the reduction of Arts & Culture in education and wider society.

Abi Moore (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire have given me a platform for many years during my music career and their support has been pivotal.
In 2023, there is virtually no other way for unsigned artists (who don't have massive budgets for song pluggers) to get major radio play without our local BBC Introducing stations.
The industry has changed irrevocably in the past 5-10 years and BBC Music Introducing's value for getting independent music to the right people is beyond measure. Supporting these stations IS supporting creative talent in the UK. Without them, it's another spanner in the works for creatives and musicians as a whole.
It feels as if the only way for artists to get heard now is to pay their way to the top, which wipes out the majority of creatives from the game.
Music should be inclusive and starts at grassroots level.

Abi Moore (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

In 2023, there is virtually no other way for unsigned artists (who don't have massive budgets for song pluggers) to get major radio play without our local BBC Introducing stations.
The industry has changed irrevocably in the past 5-10 years and BBC Music Introducing's value for getting independent music to the right people is beyond measure. Supporting these stations IS supporting creative talent in the UK. Without them, it's another spanner in the works for creatives and musicians as a whole.
It feels as if the only way for artists to get heard now is to pay their way to the top, which wipes out the majority of creatives from the game.
Music should be inclusive and starts at grassroots level.

ellie robinson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

im in an emerging band and bbc introducing is the main platform for us!

Marshall Pinsent (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

This is vitally important resource and launch pad for new music.

Nigel Morris (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

I’m actually a parent of two artists who have featured in various guises on BBC Introducing and have seen from up close how important this route has been to encouraging, nurturing, celebrating, sharing and publicising new and overlooked talent. Two people close to me have developed confidence and ambition with the support of BBC Introducing and now make their living from their talents. No short-term commercial interest has shown a comparable commitment. The BBC is better than this sad decision would suggest.

Maggie Da Costa (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

Always great to find out about local artists and follow their music in local venues. I've learnt about some amazing local talented musicians who have hugely benefitted from the opportunities to have their music introduced to the wider public. It's a great platform for them, and a great place to hear new music.

Elliott Morris§ (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Intro gave me many early opportunities in my career and continue to promote my music. Introducing also documents local music scenes around the country, and will create a fascinating archive of grassroots, 'folk' talent.

Jude Forsey (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As a young new artist I really appreciate my tracks being played on BBC Introducing and the local radio.

jesse turner (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

are you looking for new material ?

Paul Jones (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

We love all BBC Introducing DJs

Will Hessey (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Back when I started making music, there was only one DJ (Stephen Foster) on local radio that would support local acts by playing their latest tracks and having them on his show. Since the introduction of BBC Introducing, that support for grassroots musicians has been able to develop and grow rapidly, as have the opportunities for young musicians to get their music heard via such a prestigious outlet. Any plans to get rid of ‘Introducing’ would be a grave error, and yet another nail in the coffin for the music industry.

Rachel Gill (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC Introducing is such an important pipeline not just for musical talent, but also presenting and production talent. At a time when the BBC is trying to reach 'Across the UK' more than ever, it makes no sense at all to cut these shows that are vital hubs for the music scene in towns, cities and regions all over the country. A hugely short-sighted move that will have a devastating affect on the UK's music scene as a whole.

Lisa Black (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

I love listening to BBC Introducing shows on BBC Sussex in my car, sometimes BBC Solent and on 6 Music at home. Love discovering new music. I adore small venue 'black box' gigs (hate souless stadium gigs), so love going to see bands I like across the South Coast - wouldn't have heard of half of them without BBC Introducing.

Andrew Higgins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC Introducing has played a large number of my songs over the years and I have really valued its support: helping me with imposter syndrome and giving me motivation and resolve to keep writing and performing. I doubt I would have a distribution arrangement and profile on Spotify, Youtube and other streaming outlets, were it not for BBC Introducing. Its been a fantastic outlet for creativity across all genres and needs to be nurtured, not culled! Andrew Marston for BBC H&W is especially brill, but same goes for all the presenters and staff involved.

PLEASE, PLEASE BBC...listen to your audience.

Dennis Tonks (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

I am a regular Saturday evening listener and appreciate the various artists and music played. I must say that my favorite artist played is Steve Carey the local butcher. He writes and sings some wonderful songs (a very talented man).
My favorite song is 'Fool that I Am' - lovely lyrics and a nice relaxing tune -BRILLIANT.
I now play Steve's music on Youtube and am looking forward to his next release.
I recommend this to anyone - ENJOY.

Keni O'Neill (Listener)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

I listen to the West Yorkshire regularly as it gives me access to a wide range of music & performers who I would otherwise not hear. Emily Pilbeam has a wide range of knowledge and adds to the programme.

Deborah Rose (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC introducing regularly play my music and support my new releases. I’m so grateful for the airplay and love chatting with the team there. It’s a fantastic way to be inspired by new artists too, Long live BBC introducing !

( Deborah Rose )

Gajane Grigorjana (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

It’s ridiculous to take this away from artists and people who want to hear the new artists!

Kevin Wrench (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC Introducing is pretty much the last bastion of hope for any unsigned, unheard artist in the UK.

I don’t believe there has ever been a time so bleak for aspiring artists; a time where manufactured major label acts completely & utterly dominate the airwaves. Once upon a time we had DJ’s who helped break artists by playing them on regular rotation, now when you switch on most stations you end up drowning in tedious nostalgia or listening to the latest overhyped manufactured clone spewed from an endless monotonous production line. DJ’s used to inform the public of what was new and exciting but now they mostly pander to the nostalgia junkies or the major labels..

Radio stations should be doing more, NOT LESS! to highlight and push original music. Artists have already seen the lion share of their revenue from gigs being eaten up by unoriginal tribute or covers merchants & now it appears that funding is to be cut for the final decent thing left to original artists in the UK. We may as well just all give up!

My last band travelled to Abbey Road studios to master our debut EP, but our biggest thrill was hearing our music played on our local BBC Introducing show with Andrew Marston. I’m currently working on new material with a new band & one of the biggest things I’m looking forward to is sending it in to BBC Introducing & hopefully getting a bit of airplay. So please PLEASE, I beg of you, for the sake of hope & all those tremendous folk at BBC Introducing, please don’t take that away from us.. If you do what’s the actual point in creating anything genuine or original? We may as well just join the rest of the clones & start churning out the nostalgic hits of yesteryear.

Bringing down the curtain on BBC Introducing & the support network that creates for original artists will effectively kill any chance of ever getting anywhere in the music industry for the majority of original musicians in the UK..

BBC Introducing is the legacy of the likes of John Peel, please don’t let it die.

Joseph Delaney-Stone (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC Intro is massively important to the local music community. W had our first ever radio play through BBC intro and their support means everything to small and un-signed acts.

To loose this would simply be devastating to local and upcoming artists who struggle to compete for air time on bigger stations.

Elizabeth Hambling (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

I think this is so important !!
Please keep helping local initiatives to enable musicians to reach an audience and inspire us all.

Nic Rutterford (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

As everybody knows, BBC Introducing is massively important to help upcoming artists get heard at a time when it's becoming harder for them to get gigs to be heard due to music venues up and down the country closing down. With a little research, anyone can find popular artists who owe the BBC Introducing network their thanks for helping get heard. Rather than risk the ongoing success of such a successful formula, I would like to know how I can support it personally. E.g. the network doesn't really support my area on the West Dorset coast - let's grow the network and make it better and stronger than ever.

Elliot Hawkins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

I’ve been the drummer for Essex-based rock band Myopia since we formed around five years ago, and Jake gave us our first ever radio play. He’s been brilliant to us ever since we started and his passion for supporting and promoting local music is unrivalled. We need local Introducing and people like Jake to stay on our airwaves for as long as possible to give small acts that vital exposure we all so desperately want and need.

Alan Babington (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC INTRODUCING IS A VITAL PLATFORM TO FIND NEW BANDS AND ARTISTS FIR ALL OF US.

James Willetts (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

Introducing in Shropshire gave me my first ever radio play and they've continued to play my songs ever since then.

Imposter syndrome is rife amongst budding creatives, and making headway in music can feel like an impossible task at times.

Having your song played on the radio, especially through a historic establishment like the BBC is such a positive reinforcement, and it really gave me the validation to keep writing.

From that first solo song that got aired I went on to form a band called Adult Play and have been playing gigs regularly. The momentum keeps going.

As a country that can be so proud of its arts and culture, I think we should do everything we can to keep supporting brave creatives, no matter where they are.

Peter Rowe-Blackman (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

As a band struggling to break through, it is ever more challenging but to lose the opportunity that BBC introducing gives would be devastating

Where would radio be without all of the acts that got a foot up thanks to BBC Introducing?

It will close yet another door for many but also start to seriously impact the music choice for the listener

Laine Rose (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

I am really sad to hear that this station has to be closed. It helps people in the community who are in their homes for various reasons. They may just be out of work or they may be disabled, lonely or depressed.
I myself have been delighted to listen to my local butcher, Steve carey, singing his emotional songs.This local service far outweighs any national broadcasting and I hope you can use this recommendation to fight to remain on air.

Andy Carson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Been a backbone of grassroots music not just Manchester but whole of the BBC. No other programming where you can hear so many different genres of music on one show... all new and fresh.

The country is being told hospitality is dying... killing off BBC introducing will mean another platform less to feed bands to venues for people to go and see.

Wouldn't it be easier to pay realistic salaries to Lineker etc? Would fund all regions in one go.

Brigit McWade (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lancashire with William Wolstenholme

The support of our local BBC Introducing team has been invaluable for getting us radio play, both by the team and nationally on 6Music and Radio One. Without them, my band would not have had the profile to secure great gigs and reach new audiences.

Reece Ritchie (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

I work as an in house promoter at a venue in Manchester which fairly regularly hosts BBC introducing showcases. These live events are a great chance for bands to put themselves in front of music fans and support local grassroots venues. To loose shows such as this would be heartbreaking for Manchester's musical community.

India Jane (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

Abbie's support has been incredible. It has given me so much confidence in what I'm making. There isn't anything comparable that could replace introducing and to lose it would mean losing access to so much diverse talent.

Sean Eliazah (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Getting recognised by, and played on your local BBC Introducing show is one of the first validation milestones a musician like me strives for.
For me it has been an exciting journey and now it has opened the door to daytime rotation on BBC Leicester.
I really hope that it is with us for future young artists like myself.
BBC Introducing keep up the good work, and to the powers that be Hands Off!

Will Hadwen (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Despite the fact that I live in London, one of the reasons I love BBC Introducing is that eventually the good stuff feeds through to national radio (I'm originally from Lancashire). I'm passionate about good new music from anywhere & everywhere, and in today's economic climate, it's more important than ever to give a chance to those who don't have any promotion budget whatsover. So don't cut it, please.

Alison Rowberry (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

BBC is a great way to discover new wonderful talent as well as a way of being discover an important part of what we pay our licence fee.

Daniel Drury (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Great show which I listen to avidly every week, either live on FM or afterwards on BBC Sounds. Have heard about loads of great new artists/bands this way - one of my favourites being Stornoway, also Willie J Healey, Mandrake Handshake, Rhys Lewis, etc. etc. Dave Gilyeat is a great presenter, very likeable and engaging, and Liz Green is a very able producer and stand-in presenter. Before Dave, Tim Bearder was a brilliant presenter of the programme too.

Reuben Jordan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Norfolk with Kitty Perrin

too good to go

Andy Mappouras (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

When it comes to radio play there's nothing more legit than bbc, so knowing they support me and other local artists had made all the difference in terms of confidence and the drive to carry on when (as most artists) feel that old "imposter syndrome" creeping in.
Throughout the years introducing have kept me on track and making sure each song I make is up to a certain standard, and on top of that, the guys and girls there are amazing people who do their best to encourage. Without this show I probably wouldn't know my own worth in all honesty!

Bez Happy Mondays (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

It is so disappointing that the BBC introducing service is facing cuts. It is a platform that up and coming artists need. It is a bad move to abolish the services and shows.

Paul Booth (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

BBC Introducing continues to play a vital part in keeping me in touch and informed of the local music scene and wider community. I love the way it champions new artists and it also compliments what I listen to each day on BBC Radio 6 . I listen to York and also Teesside frequently and am also thrilled to find a new artist or venue through their coverage.

David Moss (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing Three Counties has been absolutely amazing at helping me to get my music out there. I’ve been producing for a number of years, but have never had my music played on radio (as far as I know) until I sent some tracks to the team at BBC Introducing and they asked me to do a 10 minute mix.

Since this aired I’ve seen my number of followers increase and have had some amazing feedback from others in the scene. A huge thank you to Kian & the team for supporting me and other up and coming artists - this is a really valuable thing they are doing and I hope it can continue.

Matt Mereport (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

As a solo artists and as a member of many bands over the years, BBC Introducing in WY (and FOTN for that matter !) have been a primary source of radio plays and more importantly generating interest in the local scene. BBC intro WY play an eclectic selections of music that it's actually hard to imagine being played on any other radio station / show. The quality of the music is so high that its hard to understand why some of the local artists are not huge acts already. This music would be simply be lost in an otherwise London-centric music scene and the local element of BBC introducing creates a thriving local scene that allows acts to grow locally without having to relocate. This is such a great resource it would be and act of unbelievable stupidity to lose it. If anything we should be pouring more into similar schemes. Whatever happens in the future, thank you for the help !

Emma Denney (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

I have been so lucky to have had my music played multiple times on both BBC Intro Solent and Surrey/Sussex. Steph from Solent has been particularly supportive of my journey so far, and it’s meant so much to me and has given me a much needed confidence boost to have that kind of exposure and validation. I hope BBC Introducing remains the incredible institution that it is!

Heather Wastie (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

My band produced its debut album in early 2022 and all but one of the tracks have been played on Introducing in Hereford & Worcester. This has not only endorsed the quality of our material but has enabled our music to be heard by thousands of new listeners. Each Introducing programme broadcasts, features and profiles musicians in their local area, advertising gigs to people who live in that area and giving local musicians a boost. If the number of programmes is reduced, this greatly dilutes the benefit to musicians for whom promoting their work is already an uphill struggle. Presenters, and therefore the programmes, will have less of a connection with the artists they feature, and far fewer artists will be featured. I feel strongly that this is a bad idea!

Katy Alex (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

I am an artist from Liverpool and have benefited massively from the support BBC Introducing has offered me over the last 9 years. Without the help of my local BBC Introducing show with Dave Monks I believe I would never have reached BBC Radio 1, having two plays on the main show currently. Being based in the North West, Dave's show is fundamental in helping artists like myself be discovered by the main BBC Intro show, not to mention the countless gigs I've done as part of BBC Intro showcases in my hometown. Seeing the local shows disappear would be truly awful.

David Ivall (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

We have had so much support from Christian at BBC Introducing in Sheffield over the years, numerous plays, interviews and coming in to record a live session, opportunities that we would not have had otherwise.

The shows provide such great exposure for unsigned and emerging bands, it would be a real loss to the UK music community if these shows were no longer funded.

Tom Sokolyk (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing is such a key part of the music scene in the East Midlands and does an incredible job supporting so many artists.

James New (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

There are so few avenues to build an artist’s fan base and bbc introducing has been such an important one for so long.
Without it so many new artists (especially those outside of London) would not have found their audience

Jack Sandi-Edwards (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Introducing was the only viable way to grow an audience. Without Introducing, bands would have to limit themselves creatively and make short goofy choruses appropriate for TikTok. Many of the pathways artists can take to grow and be heard cost them their creativity, BBC introducing is the exception.

From a listeners point of view I've found many new bands through the festival stage, Instagram and radio. Bands go from less than 1000 monthly listeners to TV shows or touring Europe thanks to the exposure it gives them.

Madelyn Marcoe (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

introducing is essential to the independent music industry

Nicky Kirk (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC Introducing is an essential part of the radio network, providing a platform from otherwise unheard acts to promote their music to a wider audience. It is an essential cultural signpost and its loss would be a sorry loss for music fans and artists alike.

Nicky

Henry Stone (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Go Subscribe on BBC Sounds
Introducing is awesome.

Rachel Williams (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

I think BBC introducing in our region is essential. I’m a massive 6 Music fan and love Jericho Keys show. His great recommendation about local band Dead Letter came via Lauren Lauren waxing lyrical about his support for the band. Have since been to see some of Jericho’s events so wonderful to see and hear live music being kept local.

Samara Osei-Asibey (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

It gives artists facing barries an equal opportunity to get their work shown.

Morgan L (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

BBC Introducing is a vital resource for upcoming artists, especially in this day and age. With the amount of new music that's uploaded to streaming platforms (such as Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple Music) daily, it's virtually impossible to get recognition through these platforms without sheer luck. Alongside this, the revenue small artists make from streaming platforms is next to nothing. BBC Introducing has been a beacon of hope for the UK music industry, as it provides a pathway for musicians across the country to introduce their music on a wider local, and even national, scale - completely free of charge. Many artists would not be where they are today without this amazing platform, and to deny so many more up-and-coming artists the opportunity to showcase their work to their communities would be shameful.
BBC Introducing is integral to the future of the music industry. We need to save it.

Ben Mills (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

There is no greater feeling as a striving and emerging artist than to receive an email informing you that one of your tracks will be played on BBC Introducing. Then hearing it for the first time, usually with enthusiastic and supportive introductions, is a real 'moment' on the journey that provides fuel for all the struggles ahead.
The programmes also give you an invaluable perspective on the range and quality of other unsigned artists in your area and reassurance that someone out there - the BBC - has got your backs.
Grass roots music is the future. There are few platforms or even venues that have the means to offer support and publicity. BBC Introducing WM are it. Thank you!

Elliott Clarke (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

As a listener and a live sound engineer, BBC Introducing has been integral in my search for new, grassroots music to enjoy and also, to work with - and has provided a springboard for the careers of some incredibly talented friends and colleagues.

There is nothing else to rival it in the UK, in terms of scale and authority/trust. These local-to-national networks nurturing homegrown talent, are the purest forms of BBC output, in which I personally take the most pride.

Elliott Clarke (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

As a listener and a live sound engineer, BBC Introducing has been integral in my search for new, grassroots music to enjoy and also, to work with - and has provided a springboard for the careers of some incredibly talented friends and colleagues.

There is nothing else to rival it in the UK, in terms of scale and authority/trust. These local-to-national networks nurturing homegrown talent, are the purest forms of BBC output, in which I personally take the most pride.

Chris White (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

We need bbc introducing for new artists

Xena Frailing (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

It's important for artists to have access to opportunities like this and not let it get dismantled.

sophie tomlin (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

bbc introducing has given so many up and coming artists a platform to share their creativity with listeners, it’s such an important part of our music communities. this cannot and will not be the end!!!!

Alex Orosa (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

From my first band in my teenage years, to my current musical project Valetta, BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire has always been so incredibly supportive of my music. For myself and so many other artists, coverage on BBC Introducing has given us a massive boost. Thank you for your continued support!

Alex Shaper (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Such an staple in UK culture and without it we would not have half the artists we have today. We should be proud of this platform and it cannot be taken away.

We must save our local BBC's!

Liam Holister (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

So, so important for rising new musical talent. So many amazing artists got their first break through BBC Intro. To get rid of it would be a disaster!

Emilie Lonkvist (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

As a radio plugger, it is so clear to see the multitude of ways BBC Introducing is imperative to helping out new/smaller artists. We consider it one of the fundamental corner stones in building up new artists in our roster who get a chance to perform with BBC Intro and have also discovered more wonderful music through the events (as I'm sure countless other industry people have as well e.g. A&R, managers etc). I will also forever be a personal fan of BBC Introducing for all the amazing artists I have discovered through it e.g. Sam Fender!

Hannah Edwards (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC Introducing is such an important part of radio and getting artists heard. It is such great exposure for talented artists is a brilliant chance for artists to be heard!

Taking away BBC Introducing takes away amazing opportunities for artists to be enjoyed!

Jo Hart (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

We can not let this be taken away, the BBC intro is so important to the new artists coming through. Look at today in the top 100 release how many have come from BBC Intro and you will see that the majority of them have

WE MUST SAVE THE BBC INTRO AND OTHER LOCAL RADIO SHOWS.

Lucy Michael (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Such an important platform for new artists! It's my favourite way to find and support new, local music.

Carlos Posada (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

To lose local BBC Introducing shows would be such a massive loss to the UK music scene. Local BBC Introducing shows provide a platform for new artists' work to be heard, and for their work to then filter through from a regional to national level. And they do that in a way that doesn't require you to be well-connected or part of some elite network, but just by uploading your music to be listened to by local presenters, all of whom put so much love and dedication into making sure that music of all genres gets a platform.

For our band Low Island, Dave Gilyeat and his brilliant team at BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire gave us our first ever interviews and live sessions on the radio. We were then lucky enough for that to lead to festival opportunities, national airplay, interviews and sessions on Radio 1 and 6 music. Without the support of Dave and his team, none of that would have happened.

The local shows are an essential gateway for the promotion and development of emerging/alternative talent, and have created such a brilliant network of industry professionals, artists and fans who support one another from the business side of the music industry right through to the creative side. It is exactly the kind of thing the BBC should be putting MORE funding into, not less. No other big corporate platform will ever support the work of new/regional talent in the way that BBC Introducing has done - the BBC should be incredibly proud of that and protect it at all costs.

David Weldon (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

You've got some great presenters, BBC. But, what would they present if artists like Arlo Parks, Self Esteem, Celeste, and Wet Leg hadn't been discovered?

It makes me wonder if any of the decision makers at BBC HQ know what differentiates the brand from its rivals. The BBC produces *great* content and the local Introducing shows are a shining example of that. If you must change anything, find some relevant infrastructure to showcase them on rather than watering them down!

Rob Romaine (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Introducing Lincolnshire is brilliant. It has supported me with radio play on many occasions and every presenter has always given so much time before and after each song to mention the little description I add to each upload. This happens as much as possible for every artist and it's also a great way for me when I listen to discover new artists from my local area. I am always so grateful to it, it's a brilliant buzz and I have got to know presenters at the station and have the privilege of being on weekly shows more because of radio plays through introducing and the show sending introducing artists to producers in the week to allow them to be played even more!

EJ Imho (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson from BBC Introducing, East Midlands has been such a massive help in my journey as an artist! Got my first ever airplay from him and was also able to discover and connect with other artists in the area! Being new to the music scene in Nottingham, this was very important to me and I'm super grateful! Thanks Dean!

Shivonne Pamire (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

I absolutely love this show. Love listening to up and coming artists. Nice for them to have a platform for people like me to hear their music.

A* presenter.

Would be a huge loss to take this show off air.

OneDa E (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

BBC introducing has played a vital part in my career. Without BBC introducing most of the opportunities I have received would not have been possible.

Taking away BBC introducing or cutting it down in the way that has been proposed will gravely affect artists that have talent but no money or connections into the industry. It will reduce the voice of artists and will reduce diversity in music scene at grassroots level which is needed.

Connor Maynard (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Please keep up the good work!

Graham Dawson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in The Channel Islands with Tim Hunter

A great way to showcase local talent - please keep this important show on the air

Claire Dawson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in The Channel Islands with Tim Hunter

I love listening to our new local artists and it’s a big stepping stone for them. Please keep up the great work 🙏

Nik Booty (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Norfolk with Kitty Perrin

I am a promoter and engineer in Norfolk, and never would have found half of the artists I listen to and book for shows if kitty wasn’t doing this, it is a crucial element to our music scene as I’m sure it is to a lot of other communities all over the country

Simon Ellis (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Hi. Please can you advise on how i can help keep BBC Intro. Going? I think the service is VITAL for up-and-coming bands: grassroots is The KEY To showcase bands who are dedicated and talented! This is Ref: KITE THIEF ( Bristol) who asked their fsns for help. Which i will happily do. I support this platform 100%! As last year i attended quite a few Bristol and welsh shows: in smaller venues. Music is my life and would be devastated if BBC intro was dissolved. It would be an absolute shame. I really feel for newer bands right now. The industry struggling to get back on its feet , after the pandemic restrictions. Kind regards. Simon.

M H (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

You played my brothers band in the London Introducing show and it gave them a huge boost at the time. Thank you.

Paul Sawyer (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC Introducing have supported many of my tracks which has been a huge boost to my profile over the years and provides the opportunity for so many new artists to have their music exposed to a wider audience.
It would be a disaster if BBC Introducing was dropped.

Amelie Callcut (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I've been a listener up until now, but BBC Introducing has allowed for many younger artists to start their career in the music industry. Recently, the competitive nature of the music industry has meant that it is much harder to even get heard online or anywhere, though BBC Introducing perfectly annihilates this issue.

We need this to remain in order to sustain the music environment with fresh, young artists who have a continued passion for the art which music is.

Adam Clarkson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean and the team have given so many brilliant musicians their first chance. Without it, we'd be in the hands of pluggers and press agents and that completely destroys a whole social/economic group over night. Music is and should be for everyone and talent needs a break based on talent not salary or background. This is so important. This is what the show is about.

For me, as a young musician, I was given my first air play and went on to do two sessions with Dean.

Thank you Dean and thank you BBC introducing Nottingham.

Pete Buckle (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

We must have respected outlets for the wealth of young talent we have. Surely this is a national asset that is worth getting behind?

Dax Liniere (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC Introducing Live is a fantastic event and without the radio show, the event won't exist either! That would be a very sad day for UK music.

Steve Axtell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I have been going to BBC Introducing gigs at the Purple Turtle in Reading for about 6 years now. It has helped give me a real insight into the depth of talent that exists in Reading and surely every other town in this country. Before the pandemic the gigs were weekly. Now that Alex West has started to present the radio show, he has become fully involved in the gigs, integrating the artists played on the show. They are now monthly but the quality is even greater, with a more diverse range of genres showcased. I am so grateful to the BBC for putting these on over the years.

Declan Knapp (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Jake and the team have been supporting my music for the last couple of years and it’s massively helped my career as well as my creative drive to do more. It’s also pushed me to go out and do things in the community I wouldn’t have done otherwise.
My music has been featured on Radio 1 because of the Essex team and I can’t thank them enough!! Let’s keep giving artists a chance and not lose this service!

Ellie Odurny (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Supporting Grassroots music venues and artists is crucial to the success of the UK's thriving music scene. Without local stations to support, promote and nurture new talent, there will be so many missed opportunities for so many people. BBC Introducing has been a key player for such a long time to help bring local talent to listeners and support new artists. To lose this vital exposure would be such a shame, and a huge disservice to the people who dedicate their time and resources to support local music.

Richie Lewis (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I'm both an artist and listener. The chance to not just upload but to listen and discover artists you might never otherwise hear of is essential to not the artists but for the culture of the UK.

A thriving arts is essential to any aspiring country. The introducing service is essential for those who are not able to rely on a fallback plan, or have the financial support of others.

All art is increasingly becoming the preserve of those with privilege and BBC Introducing, as the national broadcaster has a responsibility to help redress that balance, in any way that it can.

Millie Katana (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Since I was 15 years old bbc introducing has championed and supported my band. At 16 we played at the introducing stage at Glastonbury and they have continued to champion us every year of our career since. We are fiercely independent artist but without bbc introducing and the relationships we’ve built through the years with our local introducing shows hosts and producers, our music would not be on the radio. And this would be the same for soo many independent artists in the UK. It’s a need for artists to have a space that takes nothing from them but gives them incredible exposure and opportunity’s in return, it is soo rare in this industry to have this sort of exchange and without it I really fear that, incredible acts are going to go unheard, or even worse out of desperation to be heard they sign a record deal that takes all of their rights away from them. It’s important to keep all of these local stations because without them, how are new artists going to break, without a record label?. PLEASE DON’T GET RID OF INTRODUCING!!!

Darion Collins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I do not agree with this decision as this is preventing upcoming artists from sharing their music with the world. It is really difficult to release and share music out into the world, especially if you're a local artist with not a lot music released, so BBC introducing is one of the platforms that allows new artists to showcase their talents and start them off on a journey to create a name for themselves.

Samuel Maloney (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

This programme is one of the greatest platforms for upcoming musicians in the UK. The fact that the BBC has even considered to just pull the plug on it just makes me sick, as it shows that the BBC does not care about new artists that are the future of the music industry.

Craig Harris (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

BBC Introducing has helped many of fresh musicians get their voice heard to the public. Young musicians will struggle to get their foot in the door. Keep BBC introducing alive across the board to help the music industry.

The music industry made £4 Billion for the economy in 2021 alone. It's not just waste of time. It's a professional business with hard working people involved.

AJ Ford (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

BBC introducing is the best way for young artists to boost their career. the music industry makes £4 billion a year so it's a great career opportunity for young artists that may t have many connections. I think that getting rid of this would push the governments idea that we don't need creatives and i think that's not right. music brings people together and its needed in this society.

Evie Farquharson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Removing BBC introducing will remove many oopertunitites for young musicians and students who aspire to break onto BBC introducing. BBC introducing is on of the few accsesible remaining platforms left for artists to have a breakthrough.

Sam W (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

BBC introducing is a great way for upcoming bands and artists to get their music out and be noticed.

Gabriel Brown (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I am very unhappy about this decision, so unhappy in-fact that steam came out of my ears and i ran 15 laps around the ceiling. Gritting my teeth as i write this letter to you, the BBC, who should be ashamed that you have taken away young musicians rights to be heard and or seen. I have appreciated the introducing programme for years and believe it to be an important part of British music. Save our introducing.

Owen Kennedy (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

It's a good way for young/upcoming artists to put themselves out there.

Ollie Butler (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I appreciate the BBC introducing platform because I think that it is a good place for new artists to become recognised.

Louis Devonshire (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean and the team are the absolute backbone of the grassroots community, providing bands such as ourselves the opportunity to not only showcase our music but to enable all budding talent to get the recognition it deserves. From radio time to festival slots, Dean adds a personal touch to the music industry that's been somewhat lost over the years. It would be a huge disservice to music industry as a whole to be rid of bbc introducing and the people like Dean that work so hard and tirelessly to keep the music scene alive.

To Dean and the team, we forever thank-you for your support over the years and hope it may continue. X

Jack Smith (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

I love bbc introducing so much, they helped me discover loads of local bands and Michaela is always a pleasure to listen to

Sam Ronchetti (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

I really like hearing the local talent and up and coming music

Sam Endicott (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

BBC introducing is absolutely incredible, It’s always great to hear new people and there songs and ideas. It’s insane how many people like myself get inspired by them. It’s a whole community and it’s amazing what talented people are out there.

Becky Peters (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

BBC Introducing has not only helped me as an artist, being able to share my music, but hearing other artists has been so inspiring for me and has inspired and would inspire more artists to come to influence them to start creating music and widening their choices of music genres they listen to, bbc introducing brings new artists to the bbc local radios, which help support their local areas, and it also gives them a platform to be able to express themselves, their music and love for it.

Fiona Robertson (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC Introducing is such an important show and should definitely be protected. My band has been on there and Melita has been so supportive!

Jack Smith (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

BBC introducing is one of the most important shows of local areas - giving us chances to get into the industry and be heard by local people - with potential to be heard higher up the chain. Michaela and Simon are such great hosts too.

Emma Aspin (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

We can not lose BBC introducing
- it’s vital for listeners to find new music & a brilliant outlet for new artists!

Anna Griffin (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

The region needs this and it needs Dean!

Ellen Jewell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I love listening and discovering new music especially live and there are so few places to do this especially on TV. This would be taking away valuable opportunities for musicians, venues and listeners and prevent building careers for artists and taking away money for venues. Things have been challenging enough over the last few years.

J Bee (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

The BBC introducing and in particular for me the East Midlands show is a vital method of reaching new audiences and getting my music heard. It is so encouraging. when tracks get played and I am sure for all artists it boosts confidence and self belief in what they are doing. It seems to me that all introducing regions have a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgable team. A suggestion I would like to make is to see a method of sharing music across regions as artists start to break out of their region with gigs etc. But I shout loud - A FINE AND ESSENTIAL SERVICE THAT NEEDS TO CONTINUE!

Amy Spencer (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Please keep on supporting BBC Introducing shows! They are the backbone of many new artists' careers. We need it to keep going strong.

Abel Kaluba (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Hi,

I'd just like to share some words around all the great work that the BBC Berkshire team do.

There have been so many opportunities to meet new artists in the area, network, and find valuable information about the latest industry news – all thanks to the dedication of their team.

I'll always appreciate everything that the BBC Radio Berkshire team does.

Thanks,
Abel (4BEL)

Declan Wiseman (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

We have such a thriving music scene in the North East and it is vital to support our up and coming artists however we can. In a world where we all listen to music on Spotify or similar, we need to champion our local acts.

Ashley Spindler (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

The only time I really recieve air play is through BBC introducing. Like most artist I'm working with a very limited budget so no big ad campaigns etc.Its a life line for us independent artist.

Jack Lintorn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

Abbie's BBC Introducing Show in Kent has given me a platform which I never thought I'd receive. From playing my tracks on her show, it's opened up more doors for me than anything else. I wouldn't be where I am now without the support of BBC Intro Kent and Abbie!

Mark Elphinstone (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

It's a big part of what makes up the community of music here in Oxford, which is diminishing each year. Also, our track was first featured on this show! It's highly valued and must not disappear.

Darren Sweet (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

The introducing format has enabled me to find new bands and music which I would never have discovered before. It's enabled me to support local bands, music and venues, spending my money on areas I wouldn't do if I didn't have this service. As a license payer I'm more than happy for my money to support local bands and venues and feel that currently the bbc does an exceptional job providing an outlet for this industry.
Please don't worsen your service.

Jonathan Hubbard (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Hi, I am a local music promoter and BBC Berks is so important to our music heritage and culture for bands, promoters and listeners. Please keep this service 🙏

Sam Barker-Poole (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

As a musician, BBC introducing has been an amazing platform for my bands (and everyone elses) to get an important boost into the limelight and for many, their first radio play. Following this the shows and sessions put on are a real asset to the grassroots music community and have been the big break for many acts.

It would be a huge shame to see it go.

David Maul (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

There is no other platform like BBC Intro and is one of the few that allows people to be able to get on the air without paying for a plugger! A small but important step in the progress of any artist.
It also gives a sense of creditable to anyone who is chosen to be played and supported.
I urge the BBC to reconsider and re-evaluate their position.

Gary Roach (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

You must be mad and deranged to want to eradicate such a superb and worthy nationwide local music community production all for the sake of cost cutting !!!

Peter Moore (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I’ve had a few tracks played on Dave’s show and the exposure has really helped my band, Mid Air, get noticed (and gigs).
It’s really important to the local scene and to unsigned bands - it’s one of the main ways I hear about new bands and gigs.

Maxx Jay (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

This radio show is the only show to play one of my songs, and has showcased some incredible talent. So many artists got a start because this show gave them some air time and the drive that comes from hearing your music on the air for the first time has made so many of us continue to pursue our art.
BBC introducing is one of the most valuable tools to local artists and makes them feel like they're getting somewhere from all their hard work.
This show, and all of the other Intriducing shows are my generation's equivalent to something like John peel taking a chance on a new artist.
Not all of us get to know the incredible feeling of having hearing your own work on the radio, but the ones who do will never forget it and that is so important.
Anyone can put a song on spotify or YouTube or soundcloud.
But hearing these DJs introduce your song and knowing that there are people in their cars and at work listening to it is something that cannot, and should not be replaced or taken away

Barricane Band (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Actually it’s Oxford with Dave Gilyeat! We’re grateful for the chance to get radio play and people listening to our music and our story and it’s such a treasure tapping into local live music and discovering all the other local bands and artists near us. People have come to our gigs after listening so it’s super important.

Rosy Piper (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Actually it’s Oxford but for some reason it’s not on the list!

It’s awesome. A real celebration of all the music coming out of my area. And if I like one I can easily go to a gig.

Theo Sheldrake (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Local radio, it’s bbc introducing shows are key to the artists that create and build up the music of its county. It’s given loads of artists their breakthrough, and is a platform for them to showcase their talent and skill to the whole area they live in. It personally boosted my confidence, which has led to big outcomes for me such as getting a play on radio 1. Music is the lifeblood of Suffolk, and it is vital that we continue to hear all the new wonderful and amazing talent that out county has to offer. There’s something brilliant about local community, which is why it’s important that we keep it, and don’t axe it off in order to focus on bigger, more national stations. Local is legendary, and we need to keep it dat way!!

Manisha Cooper (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I love listening to new up and coming local artists..The South West particularly Cornwall is often left out and so to reduce the areas runs the risk of increasing competition for new artists

Emma Hunter (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I think to close BBC Introducing radio shows would be a complete blow to the music industry. Where else do we have an impartial platform to get started? There is nothing like the thrill of hearing your own song on the radio for the first time. We need to invest in the next set of musical legends by supporting grassroots music. It’s a hard business to get into, please don’t make it more challenging BBC.

David Richardson (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Without this platform singers would not get the opportunity they should for their voices and song lyrics to be heard.

Tim Day (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

This is the kind of thing the BBC does that other services can’t do.

Chloe Lorentzen (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

Rebecca has been such fabulous support to me over the last couple of years (just like Ellen Ellard before Rebecca). BBC Introducing is such an important part of any artist starting out to have someone who listens to hundreds of new songs by unsigned artists and for them to pick yours out. The affirmation that you are on the right lines is so crucial at this stage and Rebecca has been so amazing in that respect. She's often dug back in to my old uploads and given them a play on air. It's really hard to imagine the terrible impact it will have on young, upcoming artists like me if BBC Introducing undergoes such massive cuts. Music is what we do best as a country. Losing the most important step for artists launching a career is going to be catastrophic.

Kaiju Blue (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC Introducing Hereford & Worcester and Andrew Marston have always been so supportive to us with airplay & advice; we can't thank them enough!

We hope the show & BBC Introducing H&W in its current form continues to go from strength-to-strength, offering opportunities and much-needed hope for new up-and-coming artists ambitious about developing their music and reaching wider audiences, with a clear pathway for reaching the ears of national BBC Radio, especially for those not lucky enough to have access to the bigger UK cities.

As someone else has commented, 'If it ain't broke, please don't fix it'.

MELONYX Duo (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson (BBC Introducing East Midlands) has been such a massive support of us since the beginning of our journey as MELONYX and also either side of this journey as individual artists in our own right.

He has championed our new music on many occasions and also given us performance opportunities which in turn have led to further opportunities. This support has been so appreciated and is something we feel is so important for many artists. We know Dean and BBC Introducing East Midlands continuously provide a platform for many emerging local artists.

We hope this long continues and as always send much love to Dean and The Beat team for the continued support!

Mila Todd (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Dave Gilet and his show have played many of my band and solo songs , his show has helped local artists collaborate, led to countless opportunities and is essential to the Oxford music community because it makes us all feel worthy and connected and helps boost every artist's belief in themselves

Louise Richardson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

An essential outlet for up and coming talent to be heard

Mason Tonks (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean has always been a great friend and always gave me words of encouragement during the early days of making music through to now.

Jane Edmondson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

As someone who has submitted to BBC Introducing and has been lucky enough to be played on their London shows, I am sad that there might be a partial cull. The presenters put a lot of effort into introducing each track and emerging artist, the shows outside of London host so much exciting talent and considering some of the past stalwarts of British music and how they came to the fore through this exposure and the loyal followers it generates, we can't expect to have the same evolving diversified music scene if we are to cut the cord to accessing it in its entirety. Radio should always be about unearthing the new and respecting what's been before. Another way of saying it: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'.

Axel Bagenal (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

This would be a massive blow to independent, upcoming and regional music in the UK. As a country with a fantastic legacy of fresh and exciting artists, we must support BBC introducing as an important grassroots musical institution

Linn Kristin Maeland (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

Bbc Introducing is such a special and important place for new artist, to gain more listeners and get wider exposure, it’s so sad if that opportunity goes away for up and coming artists, I honestly believe this platform is the nr 1 uk platform where emerging artist can rly show off their potential and create a career for themselves, bbc introducing is crucial for the journey for new artists and it would be a a shame to see that fade away. As an artist myself I’ve appreciated getting my music aired and seen by a new audience and also discovered some of my new favourite artist by listening, such as Brooke Comb!
I beg and plead that bbc introducing will Stay afloat!!

Mike Bandoni (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

The BBC Introducing network is vital for grassroots music and the next generation of artists. We already have a government that couldn't care less about the arts, I think it's an absolute disgrace that the BBC would even consider scrapping this scheme to save money. We need to be providing more support for new musicians and creatives; not removing it!
If there is a petition to save BBC Introducing, please share with us all so we can get behind it.
I remember when the BBC was discussing closing 6 Music. I was part of that campaign too and on that occasion, we were successful and we all managed to save 6 Music. Let's do the same again with this. Without 6 music, I would not have had many of the opportunities and airplay I have had to date. Long live BBC Introducing.
One last point, BBC Introducing is also a great stepping stone for those moving into broadcasting. Again, we can't deprive the next generation of DJs and broadcasters of these opportunities!

Mike Bandoni (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

The BBC Introducing network is vital for grassroots music and the next generation of artists. We already have a government that couldn't care less about the arts, I think it's an absolute disgrace that the BBC would even consider scrapping this scheme to save money. We need to be providing more support for new musicians and creatives; not removing it!
If there is a petition to save BBC Introducing, please share with us all so we can get behind it.
I remember when the BBC was discussing closing 6 Music. I was part of that campaign too and on that occasion, we were successful and we all managed to save 6 Music. Let's do the same again with this. Without 6 music, I would not have had many of the opportunities and airplay I have had to date. Long live BBC Introducing.
One last point, BBC Introducing is also a great stepping stone for those moving into broadcasting. Again, we can't deprive the next generation of DJs and broadcasters of these opportunities!

Brighton Makwedza (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

I am a music artist from Leeds who uses elements of freestyle in my compositions. I recently auditioned on Britain's Got Talent and was successful. According to the ITV Presenters, I should be going live in 2023.

I have content across all of my social media platforms and you can easily find me by searching "Grimzino" on Google.

Amaya Lopez (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC introducing and Fresh on the net provide an invaluable service and much needed support to new artists when they need it most. It makes it possible to connect these artists to local audiences and must be protected!

Andy Crowe (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean and his team have been an amazing support to so many artists and friends of mine throughout the years. A great show with great local artists.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have Deans support on his show in both my previous bands and also with my current solo project and always massively appreciate any feedback I get when one of our tracks have received airplay.

The local East Midlands scene would not be the same without Dean and The Beat team.

Georgia Lawrence (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I like to hear songs that are not just pushed because it has millions of plays but because it resonates with the local presenter of the show. It’s alot more interesting than listening to a mainstream radio station and it gives independent artists a chance to connect with people they couldn’t have on a regular campaign release. Working in the industry myself I love that this is still going and want it to thrive as we need more independent support.

Lyndsey Deane (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

Such a moment for local artists to be featured, many have gone on to succeed.

Ayo Adepetu (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

BBC introducing has helped me so much as an artist. Angelle Joseph from introducing Suffolk has been a part of my career since I’ve started, and without her I may have not been the artist I fully, I’m now. She was the 1st to show love to my music and played it on the radio from then my tracks have been playing and I’ve gained so much recognition from radio listeners. Angelle has also helped me get so many shows that boosted my confidence, and made me realise who I am as an artist. Hearing the news about BBC introducing getting cuts it is very upsetting and hopefully it doesn’t happen.

sade Jonns (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

It’s with a giant sigh that this even has to be discussed. . As with all tardy decisions made by upper bbc manager little or no consideration is given to what people really want. You messed up the social media/ instagrams etc. you talk about digital first like you’re the new champions of kool content and now you play with winning shows like introducing. The sheer level of dedication from presenters and team is unrivalled as can be seen from introducing live events. Locally the love that pours in and out of the show is evident. And as a listener I appreciate the spread of music and live sessions. Angelle has brought a tremendous energy to the whole show and clearly is dedicated to having a meaningful relationship with musicians and listeners alike. The outpouring has showed this. Shape up beeb before you try to do chase the emperors new clothes and loose everything. Unique localised music curation and a route to AirPlay is the backbone of inspiring young people to go into music in the first place.

Ade Berry (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Indescribable the amount of support Introducing has given to artists, listeners, venues…whatever we can do please tell us

Fraser Acomb (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

This platform helps push new talent new artists who are fresh with new ideas so by getting rid of this you are limiting creatitvity and fresh work rhink twice !

Hugh Doyle (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Introducing is a tenet of modern British music, don’t let this key pipeline go

Jacob Holroyd (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Alex and Nicky chose my band’s track Hit & Run to be played on the BBC Introducing Berkshire show. I was in the pub with my Dad when it got played and we listened on my phone whilst both elated. It felt amazing and is a very special memory. Forever grateful to Alex and Nicky for the support and the amazing work they put in to support local music in Berkshire.

ilselena J.D (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

I’ve appreciated bbc introducing since the very beginning of my career. I remember when I released my first single at 17 years of age and bbc introducing Kent playing it on the radio. It gave me the boost to keep going and never stop releasing music I love to create. The love and attention I received was amazing, especially from the introducing team. Thank you so much ❤️

Dom Malin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Introducing feels like a place where I can exist and showcase my material to an appreciative audience. It’s been a big part of my process as a musician while creating a community for musicians to connect, network, and collaborate in their local scene.

The encouragement and support provided help artists chase their dreams and celebrate milestones. BBC Introducing has always been a platform to discover unheard musicians and champion all musical backgrounds and classes.

Leonidas Barrett (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I’ve been making music since 2009, on and off, Oxford lacking in opportunities (especially in music) wasn’t providing. Loads of us grew up NEEDING THIS, as other opportunities just didn’t exist. At a time where I was ready to give up and quit, Dave Gilyeat started playing my songs on his show and showing the utmost support for my craft. Since then I was inspired to continue working, I ended up on 1Xtra, selected for Introducing Live Lounge and provided music opportunities to young people within my community who maybe needed this even more than me.

I’m truly grateful for BBC Introducing Oxford (although I’ve never actually been invited in the building for an interview lol) but I appreciate every opportunity and door they have opened for me.

Brandon Crook (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing has provided so many opportunities for my band The Sherlocks, highlights include taking us to America and also playing Glastonbury!

It is a truly incredible platform for upcoming bands, it’s essential to the development of artists.

This scheme needs more support not scrapping. The small artists need support.

Megan Buckley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Northampton with Kerrie Cosh

BBC introducing with Kerrie has provided me with SO many listeners & opportunities. BBC Introducing Northamptonshire is a community of artists, listeners & music lovers who want to support up & coming music - without this artists would struggle, venues would struggle, people would struggle. London radio shows & gigs already seem to take priority to those in the music industry, and yet there is so much unearthed talent outside of London - without these local shows they will remain undiscovered & unappreciated.

Control the Storm (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

We cannot thank Andrew Marston enough!!! Since uploading our music to BBC Introducing he has played our music numerous times, offered us a gig at Lakefest and also introduced us to other artists to collaborate with them.

These opportunities have been huge for us and without the introducing platform would not have happened. It has been a great way for us to gain some exposure we would have struggled to get.

Up and coming musicians need the introducing platform and it will be very sad if out of all the money the BBC makes they cannot prioritise BBC introducing.

Thomas Williams (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

As a member of a band, it must be saved. Selfishly so I can get my own music out there, and so I can keep hearing refreshing music

Theo Breakspear (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I have friends and colleagues in two bands who tour small and medium venues nationally and internationally as a result of being featured on BBC introducing. The jobs and revenues they contribute to pays people's rents and mortgages. If funding is being cut from BBC introducing then I want to see a breakdown of the tax revenues that their artist promotion has generates annually first. I'll eat my drumsticks if they aren't creating way more money for the public purse than they cost.

Tom Wilkie (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

This has introduced me to some of my favourite artists and also helped boost friends and family to promote their own music and built a career in a feild that is notoriously hard to crack! It gives people confidence that they can make one of the most valued arts a go

Jacob Powlett (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Without BBC introducing I wouldn’t have built the confidence I have, met the incredible people I’ve had the chance to meet or have the motivation to keep on at it.
It’s been a pillar of creative hope and calibre for artists around Suffolk and has allowed us all to befriend some of the most incredible, community conscious people this county has to offer. Losing it would be like losing part of the local music communities soul.

John Esplen (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

As part of a music publishing company we listen to Nick Roberts show every week and have signed several artists as a consequence of hearing them played on his show.
The support that he gives not just the local artists, but the local music scene as well has been invaluable and to describe the loss of the radio show as devastating for North-East music would be no exaggeration.

Christine Trowbridge (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

BBC introducing has had a massive impact on the lives of artists and listeners. In this day and age of one size fits all, this is a breath of fresh air. Abbie McCarthy is a wealth of knowledge and perspective that the UK music scene benefits from regularly. Providing this powerful opportunity to new artists is key to keeping diversity alive in music.

Shannon Flynn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

So important to give grassroot level artists opportunities for exposure

Joseph Wilkinson (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

I'm really sad to learn this news. I'm an independent artist and BBC introducing has helped me so much in getting my music out there. My first ever single 'Freedom or This' was picked up by Steph and her team and eventually ended up being played on Radio 2 and by Tom himself on his mixtape. At this time I was young and inexperienced and didn't really know how it all worked, this was the first real and tangible recognition I received and meant so much more to me than 'just a radio play'.

As my career has moved forward, BBC Introducing Solent has continued to support and champion my music as it has for thousands of artists like me. BBC Introducing service and the role it plays in British music culture cannot be overstated. Do we really be in a situation where the only way new music and artists are coming through is via 'who can make the catchiest 15 second dance on TikTok' method or which record label can pay the most to have their artists cherry picked for playlists?

BBC execs if you read this, take a good hard look at yourselves and remember who and what the BBC is for!

Connor Morgans (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

I mainly listen to Adam Walton’s programme on BBC Radio Wales and even though the infrastructure for Introducing is different in Wales to local England I can vouch for its importance. Adam is a musical tastemaker and master wordsmith. It generates so much hype for the artists and creates excitement for the artists. The first time your song is played on the BBC is an unbelievable feeling I’m sure!

Don’t get rid of Introducing

Lee Klaver (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Amazing to see small bands being invited to talk more about themselves and their music

celicia anderson (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

it’s important to support smaller artists and bands, and without BBC introducing those artist might never get the chance to share their music with the public

Vicki Gaffey (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Brilliant show for keeping live music and live music venues alive. Supports grassroots artists which in turn support live music venues such as ours.

Harry Youngs (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Dan pascoe is a star x

Emily Robson brown (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Please don’t scrap this it’s amazing, such a great opportunity for bands and great experience for listeners.

susannah cartwright (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Listening to really talented musicians is one of the joys of life . Not about commerce but about feeding the soul. This service is life enhancing for all .
Giving musicans and audiences opportunities that they otherwise would not have.

Michaela Fedeczko (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I was lucky enough to have one of my remix releases played on BBC introducing. It’s a great show that champions new and upcoming music and local talent. It’s essential!

Jonah Rich (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Amazing show, would be sad to see it go

Justi8n Goodall (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing is a crucial platform supporting and promoting upcoming and diverse artists in a time where there are so many challenges for those wishing to create and release new music. The BBC must continue to run these shows.

Joshua Milton (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Keep please

Kim Farnaby (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

It's so refreshing listening to these channels with real musicians, talented artists that otherwise we wouldn't get to hear. It will be very sad if these avenues to recognition and exposure that so many unsigned artists rely on, were to disappear.

Roy Quinn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

This has been the foundation for many artists as they come into the scene. Not only that but it’s also been a way for artists to meet other artists and collaborate. In times of living crisis etc we need platforms like this to keep the arts going.

john Davies (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

If you shut this down you are ruining so much about the grassroots music industry. these programmes not only give new musicians and songwriters hope, it gives them validation. It also gives them opportunities to be heard by other musicians and local promoters who then give them chances to play live. You are ruining the bedrock and a significant part of the foundation of young musicians and songwriters. It is a disgrace you are even contemplating this.

Thomas Smith (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Without platforms like BBC introducing their would be much less of an opportunity to be exposed to such a wide audience completely for free! Getting a show or getting your tracks played on an introducing show can kick start your music career. Artists need this platform to help get themselves out there!

Eva Cave (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing hosts like Dean Jackson are integral in creating a flourishing community amongst local artists. Theres not a platform out there, at least to my knowledge, that offers this kind of opportunity. Thank you to the East Midlands team for airing my first releases, it’s truly an invaluable show!!

Ali Palmer (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

How can we hear new artists if mainstream comms like BBC don’t even give them a chance?

Karyn O'Donohue (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

It's grassroots at it's best, from the people to the people and giving everyone what they wanted.

Jon Gray (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

We think as a band this platform is incredible and offers such a unique opportunity for up and coming artists radio wise and festival wise! We’re Bristol based and our dream is to one day be played and do a festival via introducing!
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Adrian Banks (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing gave us our first ever Festival show back in 2008 and from then we have recorded and shared music thanks to the local and national introducing shows supporting our band. I would also say that it’s this initial support of our original music helped shape my personal career as a composer which I now do full time. BBC introducing is the backbone of the music programme and is the only way new, especially underprivileged acts can showcase their music to a wider audience. They have my full backing

Alan Griffin (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

This show is key to purpose of BBC music and its role in aiding license payers to hear new music at a grassroots level and boost local music scenes

Gail SE (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

As an artist who has been played on BBC Introducing, and 6Music thanks to Andrew Marston, as well as a listener, gig goer and event organiser who has discovered new music and local artists on these stations, cutting these shows would be an incredible fail, and shocking disregard on the BBCs part for independent music.
Go home BBC decision makers. You're drunk.

Rose Johnson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Music is the fuel for the soul. Taking this away for many people would be such a shame. The BBC introducing platform allows people of all backgrounds cultures and sounds to have exposure.

Paul Ceney (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

It's a much needed platform for new acts and provides and invaluable service bringsj oy to many, the support artists get from being able to be listened to and bring about awareness of their music can enable them to continue creating.

Cath King (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

As a south west independent music venue in Truro Cornwall, we love to champion new music, young artists, and appreciate completely how integral this is to the fabric of society! It is the breeding ground of talent, creativity, and the British music scene! Thank you BBC introducing for being so much a part of that, long may it last!!!

Alexa Coyle (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I work in the music industry as a manager and BBC introducing radio has been an incredibly useful support tool for new artists to gain exposure. It’s also an invaluable discovery tool for my own work - I discover so many new artists and generate work for my clients by listening to bbc introducing. My close friends have had their first ever radio play on bbc introducing and I know how much it’s helped their exposure and confidence in their own abilities as musicians and artists. Axing BBC introducing would be a great loss to the national music industry, especially for new upcoming artists.

stu rowe (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

bbc introducing has been greta to all the artists i have produced and taught over the years

Tom Booth (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing has been an incredible platform for me and my band mates to get our songs played on the radio, but also given us the opportunity to play at multiple festivals which we wouldn’t of dreamed of without their support. To see this disappear would be a great shame.

Olivia Ramsey (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Would be a huge shame to lose this! Cannot happen.

Zach Almond (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

We love BBC! It’s the only hope for grassroots music!

Nocturnal Joe (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

A big thankyou to Dean and the team at BBC introducing East Midlands for showcasing my music to the world. from this I managed to boost up my dj bookings and social media supporters and share my creations to a wider audience, so many thanks for the chance to be featured on the radio.

Regards

Joe

Andy Swann (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Such a great way to hear about local upcoming artists & give them deserved exposure directly to the listening public.
Really enjoy hearing new artists from across the country on tom Robinson's show, that I'd never otherwise get to hear.

Connor Mitchell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

As a promoter, manager, musician this is such a vital platform that cannot be taken away from the grassroot community

Roger Maddocks (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC INTRODUCING is one of my favourite stages at Glastonbury/ Reading etc the acts that come through are excellent

Ben Brockett (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

As an artist it's always been a big morale.booster and special moment to get played on BBC introducing. as a promoter it's been a lifesaver when looking for new acts for our various events. we've made valuable connections that form part of an important community. it's not just the biggest bands that support a variety of jobs and industries either, from studios, to sound guys, videographers, hospitality and more, they all rely on a music scene. not toention the big acts that would never have made it. we must support it for the sake of art as well as because it's an industry where we are still truly world class.

Oren Ford (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Introducing has helped a lot of bands I know get the airing they deserve and introduce many people to new music. It’s a great thing to boost local talent and help bands/artists get the leg up they need

Christa Olsen (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Lots of my favorite music is from small artists who's doing everything on their own, I'd hate to see them lose this huge opportunity to get their music seen and heard by a broader audience.

Nigel Powell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Dave Gilyeat, and Tim Bearder before him, have been an unbelievably important part of the creative life of Oxford and Oxfordshire. Music is the area where we punch way above our weight internationally, and this kind of support at the local level is why!

Anna Colette (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Please don’t 🙁

Lydia Stockbridge (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing is a crucial platform for emerging artists and promoters alike!

Aiste Baltusyte (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

As an aspiring artist, bbc introducing is very important to me

Jos Hurley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

nigel mason (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

great that real music is given a chance by BBC introducing, so many amazing artists in my local area like Desensitised, Mollie Ralph, Marty, Chloe Rodgers, Kezia Gill, Emma Buckley and many more that I love seeing live.
give me these any day rather than the auto tuned stuff in the charts
keep up the good work and giving all the amazing artists who are not on a major labels an avenue for people to hear their voice, as I am friends with a lot of artists I know how hard they work and deserve to be heard by the masses

Jonas Alenicevas (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

simply too important to be scrapped, so many great artists have emerged because they’ve been given a platform on bbc introducing, to take it away makes absolutely no sense at all.

JT Leon (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

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Jon Snape (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

This is the home of new music, and where artists can feel like they're being heard for the first time, the first stamp and seal of being a "real musician" to anyone outside of this amazing industry is getting played on your local BBC introducing station, talking to the amazing people that make this network, makes the industry that bit friendlier, and that bit more special, losing that would be a true casualty

Alex Tilley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Keep introducing alive

Amy Ireland (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Found some of my favourite artists on here! It is an amazing platform helping amazing up and coming talent.

Gillian Ryder (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Hi there! BBC introducing is such an important space for new artists! It would be such a crime to get rid of it. It is unique in its kind and really offers new artists to get visibility in such a tough market. Please don’t shut it down. This would be such a mistake.

Benjamin Conibear (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Our career as a band without the BBC Intro team in and around Devon would be so so different. I'm not even sure we'd still be a band if it didn't exist.

The programmes, events and sessions that we have been involved with have always been a vital cog when releasing music and uploading a song to the site always feels like a milestone moment.

The support and friendship that we have had from the brilliant presents over the years have made me proud to be a part of this country, I hope BBC intro will always be here to nurture artists and inspire creativity.

Lilian Fanthorpe (Listener)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

My sister's a musician, and so over the last year ish I've gotten to know so many more local artists - a lot who have been on BBC introducing - and we know how beneficial it's been for them and the music industry generally. It always gives them a confidence boost that a lot of smaller artists don't always get. Not only is it exposure and a platform for them,
but also it's a platform for all the listeners who want to support them and find new music!!

Cristy Taviner (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I believe it this platform gives artists as opportunity to break in to an already saturated industry.

I listen to a lot of artists that have come though this avenue to this day.

I work on Reading Festival and having the BBC INTRO stage can be the plane to be for live music.

But not only that, for people who want to work in the industry (like me) it provides an opportunity for us, stage managers, sound, lighting engineers, hosts, the list goes on.

I believe it is vital to grass routes avenues in to the industry.

Daniel Brown (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please don’t scrap intro!

Laura Byrne (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

I’ve discovered so many new artists and seen the support my artist friends receive first hand from BBC Introducing - hope we can keep BBC Intro to continue all the good work!

Dan Pelucci-Cope (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

BBC Introducing has been really important for me and all unsigned artists, theres nothing else that compares to this platform for up and coming singers/bands.

Aaron Sweeney (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

As an artist it'd be so sad to see intro go. It's a great platform to get music out there into the local area. Several artists who I chat to a fair bit have gained publicity from BBC intro so to see it go would be tragic.

Jess Hyde (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

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Mel Pereira (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Save BBC Intro! Its so good!

Casey Lim (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

In an exclusive place like the music industry where some artists have a head start from birth, the BBC Introducing scene has always been a truly inclusive place, where any creator, regardless of their background or connections will be listened to. I always say the most valuable thing as an independent artist is for others to just listen in the first place and then share if they like it. It sounds small but it’s often the hardest part. BBC Introducing is this concept on a huge scale. They listen to all submissions and share what they think is good. A simple route to amplifying decent music from all areas and pockets of the UK. It would be a massive, sad shame if this opportunity were to be taken away from tomorrow’s artists and general public. The chance to find your next top fan or your next favourite artist.

BBC - you have been a great part of British history, held up by the British people. Please don’t pull this funding.

Daisy Dorothy (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

It does so much good for the industry.

Jo Hadler (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I have been both an artist and a listener on the South West show. It is an extremely huge part of the Bristol music scene and as Careers manager at BIMM Bristol, we see many students taking great pride in being on the show. It not only gives them a platform, but confidence and belief in their talent and abilities. Without this show, it will be harder for many artists to get heard or gain backing! Getting rid of BBC intro would be a huge mistake and will show that the BBC are not supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. They will only be giving a platform to those who already have money or status. It’s near impossible for musicians to be successful without money, but this will create even more of divide. Where will marginalised musicians be showcased without BBC intro!?

Emmy George (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Norfolk with Kitty Perrin

BBC introducing has helped me so much as an artist getting mine and friends songs out there. It would be devastating for diy musicians to loose this vital part of progressing.

Name Loading (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

BBC Introducing is vital!

David Kittow (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I love listening to the show, massive help to the local community with booking new bands for shows and working with other bands and artists

Stephen Nisbet (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lancashire with William Wolstenholme

These shows are so, so important for up and coming acts. There is no decent alternative that provides the reach these shows provide. If they are lost we will lose so much talent for the music industry. It is one of the main reasons I listen to BBC Radio programmes and the main reason I listen to my local station.

Katy Prince (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC Introducing is an essential avenue for so many up and coming artists - it would be a crying shame to remove that support and exposure at the local level. I've come across so many amazing new artists - keep BBC Introducing going!

Catherine Walker (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Keep bbc introducing going

Martha Bean (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As an independent artist, Dean Jackson and his team from BBC Introducing East Midlands (and Tom Robinson at BBC Radio 6 via Fresh On The Net) have provided me with the opportunity to share my music with a wider audience on a number of occasions.

It's the first place and the most important place I consider sending my new original music to, and I always appreciate their thoughts and comments. Most importantly for me, it gives me the vital encouragement to keep writing and recording! I know this is true of other original artists, too.

What they do is especially important to new artists who simply don't have the budget or PR backing to otherwise get heard.

Without them, the UK music scene would be a very different - and much bleaker - place, I'm sure of it.

Huge thanks to Dean and all of the UK BBC Introducing shows!

Hollie Rogers (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing in Cornwall have been instrumental in helping me build my career. Especially for artists based in the south west, Cornwall in particular, where they may not be able to easily access other industry networking events etc as easily as people based elsewhere in the country, BBC Introducing is a vital support for them.

Mark G (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

From Decca turning down The Beatles to the BBC dismissing David Bowie’s music and personality, rationalised decision-making has always been…sketchy. Music has always needed those with ears close to the beat.

BBC Introducing has brought us Florence & The Machine, Little Simz and Blossoms. Aside from the financial benefits reaped by UK PLC, there is a cultural capital that reverberates across the globe with cannot be measured.

Regionalising BBC Introducing will take away the opportunities afforded by local programming. Talented artists who can’t afford pluggers, PR and management will have less opportunity to demonstrate their skill(s) than those who have money.

If the BBC were to drop their local Introducing shows (whose ears are closest to the ground), I fear that the UK will miss out on hearing artists like those mentioned above. That would be a waste; culturally and financially.

110 Above Festival (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Local BBC Introducing is really important to us at 110 Above. Not only do we get great support from our local teams, be that by being interviewed by the likes of Dean Jackson or by being giving a mention when one of our line up acts are being played on a show. As a festival that prides itself on bringing new music to new audiences BBC Introducing also provides us with a mass of great acts to listen to when we are looking at our line up. Nearly every act that plays at 110 Above will have been given their 1st break by one of the local BBC Introducing teams, giving them the confidence to keep producing new music.

Cameron Muir (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Such an amazing show, j have a number of friends featured and SO MANY more that want to be! I love hearing the new music and new artists

Simon Kobayashi (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

All of BBC introducing has been invaluable to countless acquaintances trying to get their music heard by a wider audience, and I’ve heard many great musicians because of it. Keep up the fantastic work

Helen Marshall (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

Although there are many invaluable indie stations supporting original and new artists, to have the weight of the BBC adding to this with a mainstream broadcast is imperative. The knowledgeable, passionate champions that are the teams behind Introducing, bring local talent to a wider local audience than the indie stations can reach. Their expertise, opportunities offered and support is a mighty foot-up for artists, and the exhilaration an artist feels getting a BBC play can keep them going when it get tough. It keeps me as listener engaged and connected to county artists who I can choose to find out more about and support, which is a connection I wouldn't have in my town without Introducing.

If changes have to be made that we the listeners and artists wouldn't understand, this must be done in consultation with the producers and presenters. The people creating this network of programmes understand how it works and what detriment possible change could have on it's vital cause, and it's success. I understood the role of the BBC was to bring culture to the masses, so unless I'm mistaken they must continue to help this avenue for the British music scene flourish.

Megan Andrews (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

I love hearing acts at early stages and helping them reach the audience they need - music in the UK is already so hard for new artists to get themselves heard

Aaron Juska-Bowes (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing is an Incredible platform for the grassroots scene, losing this critical and significant entity would be a detrimental loss for musicians and art.

The opportunity for anyone to produce creative work that can be heard by audiences throughout the world. The chance to be elevated up to success, is a shining beacon for those who need and have a passion for music for their mental health.

Dean and the team have always done amazing work in the midlands and showcase our brilliant talent through a plethora of methods including festivals and Introducing nights.

Do not let this great empire of creativity to come crashing down.

Believe in art, believe in nurturing talent.

Lydia Coleman (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

As a listener and supporter of grassroots artists I appreciate the role BBC Introducing plays in the growth, opportunities and recognition artists starting out get from these kind of platforms. This support is invaluable and the loss would have a massive impact on the British music industry. There are a variety of artists who owe their success to BBC Introducing and there are many that wouldn't be where there are today without this kind of backing in their early days.

Robin Bennett (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

as well as a musician (Goldrush/The Dreaming Spires/Bennett Wilson Poole) I was a founder of Truck Festival, and each year BBC Introducing Oxford has been an invaluable partner helping to programme new local acts and work together to create the first rungs on the music business ladder for many. Losing this would be a huge mistake on so many levels. Special thanks to Dave Gilyeat, Liz Green, and previously Tim Bearder.

Martin Newton (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

The BBC's regional introducing program have been the live blood of local music scenes for years now. In an idustry that is dying thanks to Covid and Brexit and streaming - stopping the Introducing programs would be a massive nail in the coffin of the is another massive nail in the coffin of our industry. Bands need a way to get heard. Don't do it.

Ronnie Soo (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

As one who follows bands at the grassroots level I believe this platform is vital. I know personally artists/bands who have had exposure on BBC Introducing, and some have since gone on to greater things.
Without such a platform we will be taking a backward step. Only those 'hand-picked' by the 'tastemakers' will get airplay with no place for the little guy.

Tim Bearder (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Individual BBC Introducing shows will never have millions of listeners, they wouldn't be doing their job properly if they did. They are feeder shows, platforms where new emerging artists can find their feet, gain exposure and prove their worth. They have become, what was always missing in the UK's musical firmament - a front to the young, hard to reach and often excluded members of society that we become the BBCs listeners and artists of the future. In time and with investment every UK artist will have had an intricate connection with their local show and a special bond with the BBC as a result. By nurturing new talent we will sowing the seeds for the next generation of global megastars and ensuring that the UK music industry continues to punch well above its weight. This shouldn't be decided by the latest round of cost cutting measures in local radio. BBC Introducing is a cross cutting brand that should permeate the BBC Sounds at every level it is too important to be watered down and forgotten about because it is broadcast at unusual times on unremarkable stations.

Benjamin Johnson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC Introducing has been an essential part of the journey for myself and countless artists that I have produced over the years. To see it disappear will mean that many careers will have ended where they would have once had a real start.

Gemma Cross (Listener)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

BBC Introducing is such a support for artists trying to break into the industry. Local shows champion local talent. It would be a blow to the grassroots sector to lose them.

Travis Alabanza (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

I LOVE this form of media. It makes me feel connected to nee work, budding artists and I love seeing people get their first showing and break on these stations!

Graham Filmer (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I'm actually an artist manager, rather than an artist.

BBC Introducing has been and remains such a vital stepping stone to exposure for our artists and we have enjoyed a great deal of support across the Introducing network. With so few opportunities for emerging artists it would be a crying shame to see this vital part of the UK scene disappear.

Libby Butterworth-Smith (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC INTRODUCING has given Desensitised amazing opportunities. The excitement and pure joy to have been played on radio which then led to bookings and further radio play and to be invited on air for an interview is immense and there is no other platform out there like it for grassroots musicians. These opportunities are what small independent musicians need to be heard in the big leagues, and it helps new genres be given a chance. It supports dreams to be realised. The live shows and pop-ups have been incredible; we have been able to network at these events and have learnt a lot from industry professionals we have met. We are very grateful to Dean Jackson and BBC INTRODUCING, thank you.

James Hester (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I’m lost for words on this. An insane and typically short sighted idea.

Simon Lucas-Hughes (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Bbc introducing has given support to so many artists around Suffolk that otherwise would have struggled to break out of the local scene due to the cost of living and the cost of trying to reach radio on a national level by working with a plugger. They’ve helped break so many artists, it would be awful for the local scenes across the Uk, not just in Suffolk if opportunities like this were to disappear. I would also say that local radio would lose one of its most valuable assets. Chloe, Butch and Angelle who work at BBC introducing are brilliant people and work so hard to make a brilliant show every week, it would be so unfair to see their work taken away!

Shaun Holmes (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Always push upcoming artists plus get involved in the live music scene with BBC Introducing stages at local festivals.

Saskia Sluce (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

As a small independent artist, it was one of the most exciting days of my life when I got my debut single played on bbc introducing by Sarah Gosling- I also love seeing my peers and other small artists getting their chance to be heard on the radio! This would never be possible without introducing- it gives us a glimmer of hope in an ever-changing and increasingly hard to infiltrate music industry.

Joseph Curtis (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

Emily Pilbeam helped me achieve Radio 1 plays and in the process got me my record deal with Nervous Records in NYC. The proposed cuts will kill essential lifelines and platforms for up and coming artists. Emily has been the face of BBC in the local music scene and has put in serious time and dedication to help artists. This would be terrible for the music scene and remove the inspiration provided by local introducing teams across the country.

Kiámo Blu (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC introducing in Cumbria has helped me in so many ways the past two years. From my very first submission to Tom (who no longer works there ) I felt like I was on top of the world because that was the first time my music was played on radio. I even got an opportunity to perform at a festival for the first time (I cried when I found out haha ) that in itself meant so much to me ! It has been a whirlwind of emotions to say the least. Fast forward to now and Emma has shown all us artist so much love and appreciation which motivates us as artist to just keep goin especially in a world that feels like the music industry is over saturated, I feel like what I’m doing has great purpose. BBC introducing is more than just a radio show it’s a movement and a force to be reckoned with. There’s no other feeling in the world that compares to your local community fully supporting your music like BBC introducing does , especially since I’ve never really had that and for that I’m forever grateful ! 💋

Will Grant (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC introducing plays a huge roll in helping develop your local acts into national and global artists. This MUST stay!

Jimmy Torqux (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Introducing has given me the opportunity to get my music on the radio !

Andrew Marshfield (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC introducing plays a very important role in introducing, promoting, championing and supporting up and coming artists. It needs to remain!!

Alasdair Fewell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I have always loved the work they so, championing the artist!

Lyn Lever (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Don't be so shortsighted!
Get these bands highlighted!

Eleanor Chadd (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

So many bands I listen to regularly got their start on BBC Introducing somewhere in the country. This includes a band my cousin is in.
Without the support and exposure that it gives upcoming artists many would have given up on their goals before they became reality.
Not one has gone on to be a top 10 artist but that's not what I care about! Without BBC Introducing music will become stagnant with only the artists with the money to push themselves or the 'look' that big record labels like having the opportunity to have a career in music.

Michael Youe (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I am an artist and an educator working at a Music University in Bristol - BBC introducing is of huge importance to both my colleagues and students.

Carl Alexander (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Too good to lose

Josh Bailey (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Introducing is one of the biggest goals for an artist starting out. A realistic way to get some exposure behind your music. It was amazing for us to hear our first song on a BBC radio show, it meant so much!

Sasha Nelson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

As a listener and an artist, BBC Introducing has always been an imperative source of new music. There are so many incredible musicians who have seen the light of day thanks to Introducing, and although I haven't released any of my own music yet, it's always been comforting to me that BBC Introducing is there to potentially help me further my career. We'd be lost without it.

Elin Allan (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

I have been a musician in Bristol for 5 years and student at BIMM Bristol for 4. Throughout this time I gained so much from BBC introducing. Not just as a listener and an artist, but I volunteered a few times as a broadcasting assistant and I learned so much from the team.

I now work at BIMM Bristol and BBC introducing is such an invaluable resource to my students. To not have it would be a travesty to the arts and community.

Freddie Palmer (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC Introducing has allowed me to grow an audience, to share my work on the radio, to get me played on radio 1 and booked on BBC Introducing stages. It's helped me grow as an artist and person and I don't know where I'd be without the support of bbc introducing in the west!

ruby phyall-davis (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

We need a stable environment to try new music, these shows are the backbone of getting new artists the light that they deserve!

Charlie O’Connor (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

No more cuts to grassroots music - nothing new will ‘come through’ in the British music scene if there’s no places to start left.

Ben Lewis (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC Introducing is a pivotal part of the grassroots music industry. To lose this platform would be an injustice to artists, listeners, radio presenters and the music industry as a whole.

Sam Bennett (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Listening to local acts, selling out small home gigs in little bars, going to festivals and recommending them whilst taking recommends from others. There’s nothing better

viv pickering (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

These shows are so important for the new music scene

Oran Barton (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Essential for the music scene

Stuart Fowkes (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

These shows are absolutely essential to the lifeblood of new music in the UK - for so many it's a first play on the radio, a first taste of success and what keeps artists and bands inspired to carry on with their art through thick and thin!

Olivia Walker (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

I have always enjoyed listening to BBC music introducing and I have discovered many of my now favourite artists from listening. I would be a real shame to see it go and many artists to lose the chance of coming through and expanding their fan base.

Bertie Newman (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I have been played on BBC introducing and it has opened a million doors for me ! Being able to communicate with Jess directly and also through the radio has meant so much to me and my family. Knowing other artists as well who’s first radio play is often introducing, it is not even a question that it is potentially the most important radio for all new artists x

Russ Hepworth-Sawyer (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

This needs to be halted. Frankly the decimation of the BBC is bad enough and needs also halting. However, in a music industry where there are less places for bands to play, and less chance of being heard by those who matter (too much material for any record exec to sift through - the curation BBC Introducing provides for us all is brilliant and is why the UK music scene is still strong and could remain so.

Steve L (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is such an important service being provided to give a platform for people trying to do what they love

Alice B (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

It’s so important be able to have exposure to new artists

Adam Booth (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Great radio community service. I’ve been able to hear lots of local bands which I would otherwise not have necessarily heard, in particular The Native from Plymouth and Haunt the Woods from Cornwall.

Ollie Armstrong (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Such an important platform

Marc Simpkins (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Music and the arts need our full support more than ever, coming off the back of the pandemic restrictions imposed by Brexit, The British isles has contributed more to the world in terms of ground breakingly diverse and original genres of popular music since the ninety sixties than any other country. What do we pay the lincense fee far, John Peel would be turning in his grave!

Johnno Casson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

As a listener BBC Introducing is a wondrous thing, such a diverse range of music for all tastes, it's the gift that keeps giving if you are a music lover like me.

As BBC Introducing had treated me so well as an artist I have done my best to pay it forward, by passing on my experience and support to independent music artists, to help them get their own music heard.

I'm chuffed and proud that I have played a tiny role in helping 100's of new music artists get featured on BBC Introducing and help them have the opportunity to build a career in music.

Salute to the presenters and to the music artists, thanks BBC Introducing.

Johnno Casson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

To a large degree BBC Introducing gave me a solo career and I'm hugely thankful to have had their support. I've no idea what would have happened without this essential institution.
The presenters across the country do an amazing job supporting, championing and featuring new music artists and as a new music lover myself, I have been introduced by them to so many wonderful artists and so much great music.

I also need to give massive thanks to Tom Robinson for his support, when i was named the most played artist ever as 'Snippet' on BBC Introducing on BBC 6 Music by Tom about 8 or 9 years ago (after my songs received about 18 or 19 plays on BBC Introducing) it was truly mind blowing.
To a large degree it helped me rebuild my life and helped give me a voice - it also saved me tbh - as though I was Mr sunny disposition outwardly, inside I was broken and suffering from a deep depression and a lack of confidence, self esteem and dignity, all brought about by becoming ill and having to navigate the cruelty of the benefits system for the first time in my life (which strips you of all those things), and this after I had worked solidly since I was 16.

I'd been house/bed bound for a year before receiving a diagnosis of M.E/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and BBC Introducing helped me rebuild my life and my career, it gave me purpose and belief and massively helped me get my mojo back and write better songs and learn better production and marketing.

I can never say thank you enough for what BBC Introducing locally and nationally - and Tom Robinson in particular - did for me as a music maker, the support lifted me as a writer/producer and alongside loved ones gave me a life again, and it has done that for thousands of others too, the footprint of it's work is simply unbelievable and I think unmatched anywhere else.

BBC Introducing is a massive institution that has done (and does) so much for so many independent music makers, nurturing & supporting so many music careers and I know first hand that so many emerging, independent artists will be lost if it wasn't there.
Forging a career in music is one of the very hardest fields to succeed in, and by succeed I mean making it a job that you earn a manageable wage from every month, and hopefully a meaningful career, quite separate from the fame side of things.

BBC Introducing is an absolute treasure for artists and listeners that I have been proud to have had a very tiny role in as a music artist, as a listener and as a supporter of new music artists.

Big, big thanks

Johnno
xx

Jeanette Courtman (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Great listening. Love these sessions, that enable local artists to have support and recognition.
For equity around the country, it’s important those who often feel disconnected geographically, have the chance to be heard.

Gary Birley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

BBC Introducing in Kent has introduced me to so many incredible artists who I would probably never have discovered if I didn't listen to the show. No other radio station is interested in local talent, they just churn out the same old songs day after day. So many artists will slip through the net without the shows and DJ's who put so much time into discovering them!

William Grant (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC Introducing is such a vital part of the British music industry. I've discovered so many amazing artists through BBC Introducing who I've then gone on to support by buying their music and attending their live shows. It's helped support so many new artists and share their music to the world. Music is so important to London's (and the UK's) cultural identity and BBC Introducing is such a huge part of this.

Tom Brew (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing shows are brilliant with super interesting interviews and great new and upcoming music. Many of my friends have been able to make their goals possible thanks to BBC Introducing gigs and festival stages and it would be such a massive shame to loose the good work they do!

Jack Fuller (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Love the representation the native got from a young age, great up and coming band and representing the south west when otherwise there is little to now shout about out music scene. Love seeing someone who I wentnto school with thrive and flourish

Uchechi E (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lancashire with William Wolstenholme

It is such a great platform for new independent artists and I’m lucky to have gotten a start on the UK music industry through here. It helped kickstart some great achievements for me!

Anita Morley (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

BBC local is essential for local communities. To support and promote local artists and to keep everyone informed about events.

Hannah Rebekah (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

When I first heard about BBC Introducing, I was astounded that such a program existed. I mean, shocked. You just upload your songs, and they might play them?? And people care? I'm American and thought, wow, they clearly value the arts here more than they do at home. I couldn't believe that regular musicians had this brilliant opportunity to get their music heard that didn't require a ton of money.

That year, I was living in England and was given my first ever radio play by BBC Introducing in Suffolk, along with my first ever festival slot at FolkEast Festival, both of which were big milestones to me. I also attended BBC Introducing Live--had an absolute blast, learned a ton, and am still in touch with people I met there that weekend. Truly gutted that the BBC doesn't see how meaningful of a program Introducing is. New artists in the UK have so much more of a chance to get their music heard than in the US, and it's because of BBC Introducing democratizing the process. I truly hope the BBC will listen to the all of these people who've written in and let Introducing continue its valuable work!

When I left the UK, I tried to look for a comparable program in the US but of course didn't find anything.

Victoria Klewin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Over the years Introducing have played my music and interviewed me several times and the thought of it being scrapped is awful. It's a 'way in' for unsigned talent in this country at a time when being a musician is becoming more and more difficult with the obstacles posed by Brexit and the cost of living crisis making it even harder to survive. British music needs initiatives like this to regenerate and diversify. British music is still legendary throughout the world and a significant export. The BBC should be standing proudly behind new music rather than threatening it.

Dawn Johnson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

BBC Introducing is absolutely unique in finding hidden, local gems. It enables young musicians to flex their artistic muscles. It brings new, varied music forward to enrich our lives. It does this by going into communities, interacting with these budding artists, and then providing a free platform for others to hear them. That is PRICELESS. No one else does this. This is the very definition of public service. Why would anyone want to take it away? Please don't. That really would be criminal.

Matt Teague (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

The Southwest gets very neglected by the industry but Daniel has put on many shows for new local acts

Brian Taylor (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I love that new artists like Jamie Yost and The Native get crucial exposure 👍👍👍👍

Jess Woods (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Such an incredibleeee platform for those trying to share their music. The introducing stamp speaks for itself tbh and shows a level of artists maturity for others. Yeh there are other places for artists to send their music to be heard but this is such a long established trusted route with local appeal and feeders Into a larger pool that I don’t think it can be replicated once gone! I really appreciate the different scenes you represent from all over the country. Thank you

Ben D-L (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing has not only helped me to discover loads of incredible artists, but it’s allowed bands I already love to get the recognition they deserve.

Adam Moorby (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lancashire with William Wolstenholme

Introducing has helped me found so many new bands to listen to myself and enjoy, but not only that, it has given a leg up to so many amazing musicians that deserve to be heard but that might have flown under the radar otherwise. It’s a win win fro everyone!

Jess Prosser (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Love hearing the local music, loads of my favourite artists are through bbc introducing. Think it’s such a key way if smaller artist getting out there with support

Emily Worthington (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

yay

Nicky Swann (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is such sad and worrying news.
BBC Introducing is vital, providing a free platform to undiscovered talent, we need it now more than ever before.

Jamie Yost (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing has helped me and so many of my friends get off the ground as Artists. It's such an incredibly influential platform that can really help young Artists break through. Its so important that these shows continue to run for the future of discovery of new music in the industry.

Niamh Shirley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

It's a great opportunity to discover new artists.

Tom Kay (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

BBC Introducing have helped myself and so many other artists all over the country get our music heard to new and bigger audiences.

Without their support I wouldn’t have been able to reach the audience I have reached in the last 15 years.

They mean everything to upcoming artists.

Maureen Aspinwall (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I've been lucky enough to see several bands that are supported by BBC including DYLAN, the Native and the Amazons. They all appear to be innovative and hard-working and have greatly benefitted from the support of the BBC. It would be a shame for the future musicians not to have this assistance.

Tom Booth (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I previously played in multiple local bands that benefited from extensive support from Nick Roberts and BBC introducing.

My first band, Crooked Hands, were supported by Nick with regular plays and an in studio live session. This support really helped to build awareness of the band locally.

My previous band, The Pale White, were supported hugely by Nick Roberts. We were selected to play the introducing stage at Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds in 2017, which was an incredible opportunity that helped build our profile nationwide.

Nick is a hugely important figure in local music and his seal of approval and support, alongside bbc introducing as an institution, is essential for new and emerging artists to reach a wider audience. Without introducing, some of the best emerging music in the UK could remain undiscovered.

Euan Morris (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

BBC introducing us the spine of young musician. They are who make us believe we have a chance. With a big chunk of that gone how can Artist believe that we can live the dreams of our favourite artists

Lily Ward (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

i still remember having my first song played on BBC introducing felt and how it inspired me to keep going with music. I'm so glad I did. From there BBC Intro has helped me with exposure (A&Rs and Spotify pitching has benefitted from that) and with live performance opportunities. It's such a phenomenal and integral part of the BBC that to axe it would be such a big mistake. It's helped boost my confidence and help me take the steps needed to pursue a career that i'm passionate about

Valerie Pruden (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Is the back bone of the supportive music community in Devon and cornwall

Elin Warner (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC Introducing is fundamental to the grass roots music scene and gives a platform to the up and coming artists who don’t usually get a chance to get air play on radio.

J Breheny (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

A great show, that has introduced me to local artists has good interviews and a fun and inclusive approach .

Charlie Noordewier (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

As a musician the southwest always feels disconnected from the rest of the country but our local introducing gives artists the platform to be heard. They were the first to book us for festivals and we wouldn’t be where we are now without them!

Oliver Carr (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

love it

Mia M (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC introducing has introduced me to so many artists, especially my favourite band today and I am so grateful for that. Upcoming artists deserve this kind of platform to be discovered through by new fans

Harry Whitehorn (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Angie Jack (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Excellent platform for up and coming artists. It would be such a shame to lose it.

Amanda Cross (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Love hearing local talent , Steph highlights great venues , local musicians and offers a fantastic future platform! Please consider what the future holds for upcoming artists ! The opportunity to be heard doesn’t come often enough! Funding cuts are tough but there is a responsibility to showcase all music !

Gaz James (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is a tragedy support up and coming

Emily White (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I love how you guys support smaller town bands and musicians of any age starting out!

Tiffany Czech (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Some of my favorite artists got their start on BBC Introducing and future artists deserve these same opportunities….especially those unable to commute/live in London

Chloe Ham (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Excellent platform

Tiffany Czech (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

So many artists that I enjoy got their start with BBC Introducing, future acts deserve to have this chance!

Jack Rawlings (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Bbc introducing keeps the industry going for up coming artists.

Harry Keane (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Save bbc introducing it is vital to the uk music scene

Holly Inchbold (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I have found some of my favourite bands/artists from this platform which I have travelled to see. Also a local band well known at the time played this stage which grew their audience.

Georgia Cornish (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I have listened to introducing shows for as long as I can remember, both locally and national features and countless artists in my playlists and in the national charts can attribute their success in part to these shows and their incredible teams.

Eliza Porter (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

I’ve traveled to see my favourite bands play bbc introducing shows and i appreciate the platform it gives smaller artists (Devon, The Native, The Royston Club)

Joe Wallis (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

A fundamental, vital foundation of music & support for artists. We personally benefited from the support of the amazing Dave at BBC Intro Oxford and so many of our peers did too. To take this away from artists is a travesty. It would be another sad day for grassroots music. Keep the music playing!

Rachel Mullins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

I was so sad to hear of potential cuts to BBC Introducing shows.

Deans show has opened up so many doors for me and so many artists.

It isn’t a case of just releasing our music online, it’s receiving airplay and feedback from trusted industry professionals.

Without BBC Introducing, new artists will struggle to get their music aired as this is truly the best foot in the door to airplay.

Abbie Finn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I was so hyped to get my 1st play from nick on his show. It's been a real boost to me and he's been kind enough to play many of my other songs too. We need BBC introducing, it's so important for upcoming artists like myself and allows listeners to hear a huge variety of new bands. Please keep it!

Daniel Prunty (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

The plays from BBC Introducing are crucial in progressing the underground talent of our ever so growing artist community.

Lola Connor (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

As an artist, the BBC introducing have been super amazing at putting local shows and festivals and it brings communties together to share musical love together! Also giving the oppurtunity for artists to be played on the radio and to perform live sessions. It is a great experience and it should continue.

dean beadle (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

In an industry that is often a closed shop, Introducing offers a way for smaller newer artists to get heard. Crucial for the British music scene and should be safeguarded at all costs

Adam Jesney (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Some people listen to music, some people dance to music, and some people create music. The thrill of getting your tracks played on the radio is an amazing feeling. All the hard work, tireless tweaking, changing, and tweaking again, all seems worth it for your 3 minutes of local fame. Knowing that other people in your area hear the music you have created and they might even like it, is a dream for many artists. Please keep this dream alive! 🙏

Rob Naples (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I play bass in a band and we're always looking for fresh new artists to take on tour with us as support. BBC introducing is so valuable to new and upcoming artists and it's an amazing feeling to hear your own tunes on the radio. The BBC should always have a platform for this, it's so important!!

Emma Reynolds (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I’ve always been passionate about supporting new up and coming artists.
BBC introducing is a vital platform for artists to showcase their music.
It gives them an opportunity to grow and learn and I can’t imagine artists not being able to access something so important.

Clare Cairns (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Please see the comments of @beccyowensmusic as she highlights the importance of BBC Introducing so very eloquently

Ray Coleman (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please don’t take this away the artists need this to get heard

Josie Field (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

New artists need platforms like this from which to launch their careers.

Ryan Manthorpe (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Norfolk with Kitty Perrin

Rave On The Dole have been supported by BBC Introducing since the very beginning of our project. Many of our tracks from our EPs and album have been played by Kitty. This is a vital service that all bands and artists need to help them reach a wider audience! BBC Introducing gave us the confidence to turn from a bedroom project to a fully fledged and now touring band! THANK YOU BBC INTRO!

Amy Owen (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

These shows are so valuable both as a listener and an artist. The opportunities BBC Introducing as a whole provide for artists are simply priceless. Undiscovered talent is of course important to me as a singer songwriter but also for my own listening habits. I want to find new music to listen to and new artists to support and the local BBC Introducing shows are perfect for this.

Jackie Stone (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Thanks

Mark Batson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Please BBC, do not get rid of these shows.
So many artists that we might never have heard of have been brought to our attention via these shows.
E.g. Pet Needs, Jack Britten, Samantics, etc. Etc

David Braime (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

The Introducing shows are a valuable asset for introducing new talent to a wider audience. It would be a shame to lose them!

Ryan Cole (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Dave has been great to my band Desert Storm over the years playing our music.
We enjoy listening to the shows as well as always plenty of good bands emerging.

Trevor Green (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is so important for local artists and also venues to be able to showcase this talent. BBC introducing stage at Glastonbury is also amazing at showing up and coming bands and giving people the opportunity to showcase their talents.
It must be kept!

Holly Burke (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Support your local music!!! Thank you for everything you do.

Nicky Booty (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

For a while, in Berkshire, there has been no music scene. After The Amazons ( a band from Reading who were bought up through Berkshire Introducing) every gig had no attendance, there was no connection and no community within music in Berkshire. Introducing Berkshire, especially in the last year, has created a community where people feel heard, feel connected and valued no matter who they are. Artist or listener. This would not have happened without our local introducing. It takes time, efforts and commitment to create such values within a scene and without local radio these communities will be forgotten. Please do not forget them.

Roz Hayward (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Introducing has been a fundamental part of the music industry, without which, it poses the question how up and coming artists are ever to make a name for themselves. Others like me, passionate about new music and talent have to root through a plethora of garbage wannabes to find those gems we fall in love with and support to success. Introducing is SO IMPORTANT to the music industry and BBC bosses are absolutely crazy to even think about the smallest of cuts to it.

Iain Hester (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Without this sp many artists will go unnoticed. Vital for upcoming artists

Beca Watson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

Please don’t let these die!!!!

Jack Hilditch (Artist)

BBC Introducing from Stoke with Rob Adcock

This show has done so much for local music and thrown some amazing talents into the industry! Please don’t let it die

Mikey Jonns (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

The shows must go on!

Dan Holdsworth (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Without Dean Jackson and his BBC Introducing programme, there is absolutely no way that the bands I have been involved in would have survived as long as they have. The programme gives local artists something to strive for - the hope that something amazing could be around the corner. Save The Beat & BBC Introducing and in the process safeguard thousands of young bands and their hopes.

Sam Paige (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

BBC introducing is a vital lifeline for unsigned artists to get themselves some exposure on mainstream radio and perhaps a foot in the door. As well as forming communities in and around the local music scene.

Jacob Vint (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Bbc introducing is crucial to many young artists across the country to get their work known. I'm here to champion Katie Spencer.

maria peters (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing is the only avenue for independent artists to reach new audiences with their music through mainstream radio. It is vital!

Claire Perkins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

There are so many talented musicians out there - it's difficult enough as it is for them to receive airplay, if these local programs are shut down there will be so many artists missing out. BBC Introducing is currently the platform to aim for to get your music played - if it shurs down many regions I honestly think the platform will become somewhere/something else.

Ross McCal (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC introducing is vital to giving artists in our area a way to reach new listeners and bring people to their gigs who might not just hear about them via a friend or marketing. If we want fresh, diverse, challenging new music, rather than more of whatever is popular in the moment, we need BBC introducing.

Peter Maher (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

BBC local radio, great supporters and a lifeline for the arts in rural communities. Long May it last!

Thomasin Toohie (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

I think this is imperative to be kept.The local music scene is relevant to folk roots and all genres

Cal Foster (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Discovering new local music and new music in general, seeing bands I like make it.

Matt Saxton (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Vital support for unsigned artists so it needs to continue
There is nothing else like it on the radio

Tasha Bloom (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Xx

Charlotte Knott (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

These shows are a great platform for artists to showcase their hard work, and for music fans to find out about the wealth of talent there is in their local area. This will allow people to know who's about and where they're gigging, thus helping the local music scene, as well as pubs/bars etc.

Shannon Lickers (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

BBC introducing is how I've found some of my fave local artists and met amazing friends, from Hyde family jam to bonnieville and everything beyond and in between BBC introducing is in the heart of York's music scene and BBC introducing in general is crucial to the supporting and growth of the UK's music scene while they offer spots on stage at some of the nation's biggest festivals a chance to perform that otherwise local artists would never get

Gwyn Ashton (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

As an independent songwriter and artist these people are invaluable for our industry. Brexit is bad enough but PLEASE keep them on the air, servicing local music.

John Pope (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing is a vital part of the eco-system for self-releasing, emerging and DIY artists, especially in regions beyond the capital. Getting rid of it would be a huge blow to musicians and audiences around the country.

Kevin Jenkins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I think BBC Introducing is the life blood of fresh original music. All musicians need a radio channel to promote their music and the listeners find fresh new music from their local area and then probably go and check out the band/artist in a local venue. So the cycle is a supportive ecosystem. If you take out the local airplay the local music community will die

Stuart McFarlane-Bedford (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

Offers opportunities for new and original music to be heard across many genres.

David Powell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

BBC introducing gives musicians an easily accessible outlet to showcase their talents. To lose it would have a catastrophic impact on the dreams of amateur musicians everywhere and deny them the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience.Perhaps I could mention our local butcher, Steve Carey, whose secondary passion is writing and playing his own songs. Radio Shropshire has helped fuel his dedication and given him the confidence to widen his musical exploration to include like minded enthusiasts. Getting rid of BBC introducing would have a massive impact on him and many others and is surely a decision to be deplored.

Julia Walker (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC introducing keeps grassroots music alive… please don’t take it away from us all, homogenising the industry even more, taking the humanity away from art and music. You have a social responsibility, you have power to do good, have some moral consciousness. Kind wishes.

Darren Mather (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

How else can we get to hear new artists and bands and what they are making?

Steven Fowley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

I put Merseyside but I also listen to many other one's around the country.

Paul Carrera (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

With all the venues closed down, we just cannot lose this last portal to new local music.

Paul Carrera (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

With all the venues closed down, we just cannot loose this may portal to new local music.

Ollie Lockwood (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Plssssss no

David Buzz Buswell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As an upcoming songwriter/ music producer BBC introducing has been an invaluable way of getting my music out to a large audience and it would be devastating to lose it

Leonie Upton (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Introducing is such an important thing for musicians around the country.
The BBC always talks about how important it is to reach local audiences and also young people.
This is the perfect way to do it and it would be the wrong course to cut it back.
The BBC is supposed to be for everyone.
Please do not slash such an important service for musicians, and also for listeners who benefit from the rich talent that emerges from this platform.

Eloise Chambers (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Save bbc introducing!

Zac Spink (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

As the manager of a grassroots music venue, I see from the coalface what an impact these shows make for all acts involved and in turn, the venues.

Supran Rai (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

WTF

Stephanie Booty (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

This show is so important to help fellow creatives and artists! Please keep it going!

Owen Jones (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Introducing is a vital network for upcoming artists who want their voices heard. It's played a part in my career and so many of my friends.

Kerry Worton (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Always love to listen to new artists. They need this platform.

Sharon Watkins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Having Dean Jackson feature my singles on East Midlands BBC introducing has been pivotal in the success of my music!!

Ryan Tolley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

This is very important to support up and coming talent. Please do not take this little bit of help away.

Come you on, the BBC needs more corporate, social responsibility.

Martin Richards (Listener)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

We hear new music and it encourages so many new bands and artists and helps them progress.
BBC -This is vital for young musicians and seems to fly in the face of the need to provide young people with opportunities to progress in to music and other cultural activities.
Please retain this important service

Mike Lloyd (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Loss of local introducing to Worcester is like removing Bethlehem from the bible

Ewan Peace (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

BBC Introducing offers unparalleled opportunities for artists to get their work heard on a world-famous platform.

This is public-service broadcasting in every sense and needs protection!

Ellis Maddison (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

I’ve grown up listening to BBC Music Introducing and it would be a travesty to get rid of local shows.

As an artist as well, BBC introducing is the starting point for so many talented artists that would otherwise go unfound it wasn’t for the show, who take pride in championing underground talent. That’s important.

Jacob Wellfair (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Terrible! Need more funding not less!

Phil Costley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

My names Phil Costley,
I have been gutted to hear the proposed changes to the BBC introducing format.
As an aspiring artist (we are medusa) who has had music played on the Hereford & Worcester show by Andrew and the team it's saddens me to think they won't be around any more.
The exposure and support they show all the artists is amazing and really can be the difference of an artist pushing on or giving up.
To condense from 32 shows to 10 would severely limit the amount of artists who are given that much needed exposure.
This in my opinion would weaken the pool of artists that would push through on the BBC network.
It would make artists go elsewhere to get the air play and would damage the BBC's position as the leader of music in this country.
All of this is not mentioning the teams that work in the stations, people who will loose jobs and incomes at a crucial time.
They are an amazing bunch of dedicated, talented & hardworking people who know there areas music and social scene.
I mentioned the changes to my daughter who's 8, first thing she said was "what about the people who work there?"
Come on BBC, this decision needs a rethink.
It might save money in the short term, but I think it will cost you more in the long term.

NX Panther (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC radio Solent Dorset and Isle of Wight have been key in the development of my music journey along with so many other talented artists and producers I have met, it’s something about the UK music industry those in other countries admire and respect and defines British music culture. Without this I don’t know how DIY musicians will merge and meet with mainstream artists unless they are paying lots to study music at university, which I never did. Closing Introducing would be detrimental in our industry and culture in my opinion. Massive thanks to Steph ❤️

Dave Hartley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

Great show supporting local bands and opening doors that can otherwise stay shut

Becky Davis (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Thanks to BBC Introducing Hereford and Worcester, I have played in different bands over the years that have had radio air time and several gigs. BBC Introducing has a created a community of musicians, without which the country would sadly lack in musical talent and opportunities for local talent to reach an audience. I don’t play much these days, but I have children who play and love music, I hope one day they’ll have the same opportunities to play via BBC Introducing that I had.

Zac Evad (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing enables the cultural diversity which unites this kingdom.

Beccy Owen (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing has provided a series of tangible milestones throughout my career as an independent artist.

It has been and continues to be a vital platform for so much emerging, DIY and experimental music, and a rich resource for audiences to find new talent that lives outside of the mainstream.

The music industry, like the whole arts sector, is becoming more narrow, homogenised and for the privileged. This is a class issue. The BBC Introducing scheme allows for a certain level of democratisation in an uneven playing field, meaning working class musicians like myself have been able to find an audience, and it widens the pool of talent that successfully makes it onto the airwaves. It's existence helps to validate and boost a diverse range of creatives and it NEEDS TO CONTINUE.

I've also really valued the connection with Nick Roberts, the North East presenter, whose enthusiasm and support are part of the vital ecosystem for music in the region.

It's hard enough being a musician in these times. Please let's not let the engagement-obssessed trend in the music industry dictate our creative paths and listening preferences even more than is already the case.

SAVE BBC INTRODUCING.

Phil Thomas (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

No BBC, no. You tried to come for 6 Music some years ago, and saw sense. Now it’s Introducing. Every commentator on here has either benefitted directly from having their work featured on BBC Introducing, or knows someone who has, and I am no different. My mate’s son plays in Bristol’s Oversize who were featured locally and now get airplay on Gideon Coe and other 6Music shows. Introducing Merseyside has filled up my playlists with Nat McCool, The Peach Fuzz, The Mysterines, Bedelia and many others, thanks to the tireless work of presenter Dave Monks, what a hard-working pursuer of new music in and around Liverpool that bloke is. It’s worth saying that commercial stations never resource new music, without Introducing where do these new artists go? Please don’t.

Grace Elliott (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC introducing helped put a friend of mine out there, many of us had appreciated her talent for a long time but with bbc introducing she was able to have her talent appreciated by a lot more than just our school. It would be a great shame for other hidden talents like her to have their voices hidden because they have no way of sharing it with others

Andrew Burgess (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

It seems we are increasingly in an age when music and media are becoming more global and controlled by large corporations. BBC introducing Oxford is really the only way I can stay in touch what is going on in the local music scene. The importance and influence goes far beyond listener count.

Sylvia Godfrey (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lancashire with William Wolstenholme

I think BBC Introducing is tremendously important, it’s motivating and inspiring and made a huge difference to my musician son when he first started on his, now thankfully, just about successful, music career.
Please keep it going to encourage and be a catalyst for, future musicians - especially in these hard and dismal times..

Tim Lovegrove (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

As both a listener and an artist who has been played on the show, Introducing is a great way to get exposure and find other likeminded artists to play shows and collaborate with. It’s invaluable to the local scene!

Francesca Knowles (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing has been the springboard for just about every music project or band I've ever played in. As both a listener and an artist it's an invaluable resource for getting to know the local and national music scene(s), and the very foundation of grassroots music (and therefore pretty much ALL music, as it has to start somewhere!) in the UK. As a country that prides itself so much on its music culture, we'd be so much poorer without it.

Joe Swarbrick (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

My various musical endeavours have been played on some form of BBC Introducing since it was called The Download. The importance of having local experts like Dave Gileat can’t be overstated for the UK music scene. Everyone has to start somewhere and everyone I’m aware of who got anywhere started with BBC introducing.

Clea de Sebrock (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

The BBC intro show with Dave Gilyeat has been invaluable - helped me get signed to record labels and work internationally with collaborators. Due to personal circumstances I now have another career but for upcoming artists who continue you can make it this way… compare trying to go viral on socials.. which is mostly not about the music. The BBC should keep this scheme to maintain a crucial link to young audiences who are no longer passive and think in terms of opportunities like this…everyone is a content creator or artist… BBC intro can give great artists alternative exposure based on the quality of the music.. not the gimmicks super talented but struggling artists have to dredge up to go viral on socials

BBC Intro in Oxford is a uniquely philanthropic scheme for artists which also serves to boost the relevance of the BBC imo

Tim Turan (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

BBC introducing is the bedrock and foundation for up and coming artists. This is where many will get their first broadcast to the wider world. If you take it away what exactly are the alternatives. These programmes are an essential first step for new music that may in due course become global million selling household names. The music industry in the UK has been decimated enough with the pandemic and closure of live music venues. Please don’t bang another nail into the coffin.

Daniel Clear (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I’ve been lucky enough to have featured on BBC Introducing in Oxford and Swindon over the years, as a solo producer, member of Captain Mandate (Wiltshire) and member of Death of Hi Fi (Oxford).

Dave Gilleat was an amazing host and his enthusiasm for the local scene is what has made Introducing in Oxford such a great show. He took a real interest in every artist he met.

I’d really hate to lose this

Tamar Hacham (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

https://freshonthenet.co.uk/2022/07/eclectic-454/
Amen Sela band - Moshe&Tamar. Musa Nahmias from Rhetorical band & Tamar Hacham from Jerusalem(American citizen! My Mom is a director from New York! Marilynn Deutsch Hacham & Have family from Dublin!)

Drew Gallon (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

A great way to hear new music.

Kevin Powell (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Discovered some great new artists and music on here. My go to place for inspiring sounds.

Romy Hedley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

!!!

Mark Johnson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing is way better than that planet rock shite.

Umair Chaudhry (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

BBC Introducing is a vital way for grass roots music to reach wider audiences and a stepping stone for many on the way to success. The closure of BBC Introducing along with grass roots venues would be seriously detrimental to new and emerging talent in the UK, and consequently impact the UK's vibrant music scene

Mark Barnett (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

The BBC belongs to us and supporting up coming talent is a vital part of their remit.
The BBC is the only major exposure between grassroots and mainstream for artists to progress.
Remove this bridge and the BBC has no vital relationship with the music listening public.

Amen Sela (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

https://freshonthenet.co.uk/2022/07/eclectic-454/
Amen Sela - Moshe&Tamar. Musa Nahmias from Rhetorical band & Tamar Hacham from Jerusalem

Maya Stephens (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

It’s sad to think that something that does so much good is to disappear and no longer exist. It’s mad! It’s a no brainer. Keep this going and keep it alive!

Tim Hulme (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

I love listening to new bands and new music. Some of which are now my favourites! If we lose this, how are people ever going to get to hear their next (insert favourite band name here)?

Rokas Ulcinas (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I have been able to see my friends’ hard work pay off and connect them to audiences who enjoy their work. And I’ve been introduced to artists who I love through this platform!

John Kerfoot (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

A fantastic platform for up and coming artists to get their first radio play. Big thank you to Dean Jackson and the team at BBC Introducing East Mids. Kerfo

Rhiannon Smith (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Love listening to new artists so would be a shame to take it away and take local talent away from its rightful spotlight!

David Buzz Buswell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As an upcoming songwriter/ music producer BBC introducing has been an invaluable way of getting my music out to a large audience and it would be devastating to lose it

ian hedley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC6 and BBC Introducing is the John Peel baton holder; it continues his great work of promoting under the radar bands and has been immensely important for us - not to mention countless bands that they have championed that may well not have got the recognition and popularity they deserved. There are around 150,000 grassroots sports clubs across the country; there is no equivalent effort for music as far as I am aware except the BBC, who need to understand their important role in the musical equivalent. Commercial radio won't support this because they are 'commercial', we only have the BBC; yes there are independent supporters of new music but they don't have the same reach. Why is this even happening after so many successful years?

Gary Binns (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC introducing gave my band Cazimi some great exposure in the North East driving our social media following numbers to a high level.

Lucy Hale (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Don’t get rid of one of the best initiatives for unsigned acts in the UK. I know musicians who have been on BBC introducing and it’s kickstarted their career, plus I’ve been introduced to new music that I would never have found otherwise.

C Evans (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

So important to young musicians

Hani Abbasi (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

If there's one field in which Britain is still regarded around the world as being very advanced in, it is the performing arts.

As well as doing an excellent job quality-wise, the existence of BBC Introducing has been absolutely essential in giving a sense of hope to undiscovered musical talent in the UK, especially in such transitional times for the music industry.

Naomi Waterson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

BBC introducing have been key in my music being heard and the opportunity it has brought me I would hate to see these programmes closed down obviously getting your music heard is very difficult on main stream radio, let’s face it unless you are a major artist you have no chance the big artists could sing the phone book and still get heard us smaller artists without the producers on stations like BBC introducing stand no chance so Andrew Marsden and all the other fantastic producers thank you you are amazing and you have believed in us when no one else would give us the time of day the worst thing you could ever do is get rid of pure genius like these people

tom alsop (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

please dont

Liz Gray (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

How will new and interesting independent artists get a break without this team! Please keep going.

Mark Spencer (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Local radio provides a first class listening platform for grass roots artists. Music is the soundtrack to our life, without it we become monotone. Please show you support by completing this questionnaire.

Naz Jahan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

My friend is a wonderful artist, who gained from this brilliant radio station. Please keep it going. Art is important

Michael O'Dwyer (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

An absolute necessity for new Artists. Music is essential for the soul.

Chloe Mercadal (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

BBC introducing has helped so many of my friends !!!

Clare Portman (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Only submitted my music for the first time late last year, and was really humbled by the response at BBC Introducing Hereford and Worcester. Not only is the support and air play really helpful for my music career, the kudos that comes with BBC Music is really great. Please don’t let it come to an end!

Andy Macleod (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

Tory’s are plain cunts

Elliot Fane (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Save BBC Introducing

Josh Finn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

One of the few floor to clouds opportunities for artists. Something that to a certain extent cuts out the need of variables such as contacts, funding, location and let’s the music speak. A system that always felt like a breath of fresh air in an industry that’s kinda sus. Long live BBC intro!

Sarah Dean (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

It’s so important in this crazy world of music, to have someone listening out and supporting local musicians. There’s so much talent out there and only a tiny fraction of great music makers will get the airplay they deserve. Keep up the good work!

dom anca (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

really important!

Colin Mudd (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lancashire with William Wolstenholme

it is important Keep music live keep on introducing essential to keep introducing New and up and coming artists

Rae Elkington (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

C’mon. This is so important!

Micky Blue (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Jake is not only an incredible host but an activist when it comes to championing independent artists. As a duel national of the UK and US I can tell you that there is no program or support for independent artists like BBC introducing in the americas. I’ve been writing huge records for major label global artists all my career and because I don’t have a record deal myself most stations won’t even listen to my songs. And many tell me they are happy to support my music once I have a major label behind me. Jake and his incredible team in Essex helps level the playing field. He works tirelessly to play the best music from indie artists in the area and that is important. The quality of his shows are undeniable. It’s important to give the community unfiltered music. Try to to think of it this way, the major labels are great but the majority of what they put out is processed like food, it’s no longer organic and pure but it helps feed the masses. Think of Jake and his amazing crew in Essex as your local organic farmers, they serve the community raw music that is good for you and musically delicious! Please let them continue to help artists like myself have a voice!

John Parkin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

This service is so valuable and keeps the music industry going by discovering new talent.

Katie Waygoof (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC introducing has been so supportive of my music over the last 5 years. I can’t put into words how much it means to artists like myself when you are recognised. I have had 6 singles featured, this has boosted my confidence as well as given me something to look forward to when working on new material.

BBC introducing is a really important entity, especially for the British music scene! It gives those with low or no budgets a space to feel recognised. They don’t discriminate between those who can spend money on advertising & those who don’t, their gender, sexual orientation, race etc. We are all in the same boat here trying to make music that touches peoples hearts!

Thank you so much for doing what you do Steff & all of the BBC introducing teams. I shall always be grateful and will give my support in any way I can.

- Katie Waygood

Maxwell White (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Many of my friends are in bands that are hoping to be discovered by BBC Introducing

Keith Holt (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

So good to listen to new and rising musical talent. I follow my artists that have featured on local BBC.
It’s important to continue for both listeners and the artists. Music is such a healer!

Miles Blake (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Budget cuts would be detrimental to the prospect of underground/independent artists getting the recognition and support they deserve!

isaac mills (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

BBC Introducing’s current state is a huge benefit to all artists across the uk. Personally it has given me a confidence boost as i was played on bbc merseyside introducing with one of my tracks, which is something i never thought would be possible until i came across the introducing scheme and format. These budget cuts would be detrimental to all artists involved in the UK, and makes it even harder to pursue your dreams within an already crowded market.

Nicholas Abbott (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Discovered some great artists

Jake Field (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

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Stephen Gardner (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing gives a great outlet, hope and encouragement to artists without a trust-fund publicity budget.
It makes our culture stronger

Madison Claridge (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

The UK is and has always been one of the biggest musical powerhouses in the world, and BBC Introducing is at the forefront of supporting, pushing and exposing new artists and professionals to this industry.
The opportunities presented by BBC Introducing have been a crucial part of my, and many others’ careers and losing Introducing will be a massive set back for our country’s culture, lifestyle and the development of our youth.

Nancy Douglas (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

A great way to promote and share local, grassroots talent. An opportunity within reach of local talent to test the water and to be recognised and publicised.
It is a wonderful platform for artists and listeners alike and continues John Peel's legacy of bringing new and unsigned talent into the spotlight. Please keep BBC Introducing going as it is a joy for artists and music lovers everywhere. Thank you

Shirley Emerson (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Keep up the good work-we NEED you!

John Collins (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Local artists get real support from these stations.
They are the grass roots of the music media in this country.
Commercial stations only push out what they’re paid for.

Nic Wells (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

Resist government inflicted cuts to bbc services including bbc introducing which is so important for new musical talents like the wonderful Katie Spencer.

Suzanne Hicks (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

BBC Introducing is wonderful as it allows unsigned talented musicians a chance to shine and introduces listeners to a whole host of local talent. I have found so many wonderful new musicians from listening to the show, please keep it coming.

Gertie Hartshorne (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I have not been on the show myself but love listening to it and so many talented musicians from the area have been showcased and supported. It is a wonderful platform for artists and listeners alike and continues John Peel's legacy of bringing new and unsigned talent into the spotlight. Please keep BBC Introducing going as it is a joy for artists and music lovers everywhere. Thank you

Jim McLaughlin (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

Invaluable resource for programmers

Ade Smith (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please don't let these go

Mike Isaacs (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

I am the Director of the Bristol Music Industry Network. We meet up regularly at Bristol Beacon (formerly the Colston Hall) in Bristol.

Representatives of BBC Introducing have attended meetings in the past. Many of our members are artists and songwriters and have most likely presented their music to you over the years. Artists such as Elles Bailey (Blues/Americana singer/songwriter).

BBC Introducing plays a vital role in identifying and providing a platform for emerging artists. There is little to no money left in the grass roots industry and venues closing every week. Please do not take away this important service too.

Roddy Hankins (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Unbelievable that British talent is being overlooked by the BBC
How many artists would not have been missed if it were not for introducing
Please reconsider

Andy Millicheap (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

It’s a vital service for the music fan and the artist.

Ollie Jamieson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

Submitting my music to BBC Introducing in Cumbria, first with Tom Salmon and now with Emma Linton, is by far the best decision i have made as a music producer. straight out of university they gave me an opportunity to have my music showcased and played on radio when i had no idea how to do so myself. That first experience of hearing your music played on radio is like nothing else and it is Introducing that made this possible for myself and so many other artists. Purely through BBC introducing's support i have had my first local radio play, first play on Radio 1, first festival set and first very nervous live radio interview. I simply cant thank them all enough.

T6MLIN MUSIC (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

It was absolutely amazing to recieve emails from Dean, I have been making my own music for the past 4-5 years, I make my own videos, artworks, website, merch sales etc etc etc and its a real struggle to be heard. When Dean sent me the email to say I have been chosen for the BBC INTRODUCING I was just gob smacked... It really helped me to believe and achieve, one of if not the greatest highlight of my career so far... Independent artists like me who run the whole show by themselves need an extra helping hand sometimes... Dean has been awesome. Much appreciated. Much love. ❤️🌍🎶

Andy Zoutr (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Really appreciate the support and show

Steve Leath (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

I really enjoy introducing, I often have an online search and find out more about the artists Shropshire play, it's a really special service and has literally introduced me to a lot of new music.

Mark Hartley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

In todays musical climate where the industry is completely different the the old conventional way of breaking through for new artists services like this are vital and an incredibly important medium for showcasing new talent. Let's not lose it!

Mark Gibson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

This is essential for the industry.

Jenny Frost (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

I've been involved in various projects with Artists and Andrew has been an incredible support for us all. Hereford needs support from shows like BBC introducing to allow the huge range of talent to be herd and seen. It's not just about the music, it adds so much to someones life, for the artist it adds a different type of confidence and sense of achievement. For the listner it provides a discovery of fresh music and a connection that is so powerful and needed in the world.
BBC introducing has helped so many at the start of their journeys, it's a much needed platform for us all.
They're would be a massive whole without it which would be devastating to so many.

BBC introducing, thanks for your constant and dedicated support, we very much appreciate you.

Jenny Frost

Anna Watts (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

With the help of Andrew Marston and the bbcintroducing team in H&W we have had most of our songs played on the radio over the last 10 years. For musicians that are just starting out as song writers I feel the introducing show is a great incentive to record, download and possibly get their song played on local radio. Thanks team. Hennesea are forever greatful and please BBC let's try and keep this going.

Carolyn Milford (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC Introducing is incredible, it's given a platform to so many artists including Idles. We need to save it. The brand is strong, it has a great reputation, why on earth would you get rid of something that is successful at providing a music specific platform for new and emerging talent. It's one of the few places they can get heard. The stage at Glastonbury festival is also one of my favorites.

Zander Brown (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Nick at BBC Introducing North East has been of enormous help is assisting my band (Not Now Norman ) to be exposed to the public. The show, and Nick himself are a tremendous and absolutely essential part in bringing local talent to notice. Without shows like this new talent would be stuck playing in their own back new talent is essential to the industry and it is essential they get the support they need.

Andy Edwards (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

This country is known all over the world for it's music. This is because we have always innovated in the areas of new music. BBC Introducing is the jewel in the crown of UK new music. This industry is becoming more and inaccesible to those from less privileged backgrounds. BBC Introdusing provides young musicians with a fair and democratic first step into the music world, and has produced some of our finest artists to emerge in the last few years. BBC Introducing works. LEAVE IT ALONE!

Joshua Elkington (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Having my music play on BBC Introducing is always the main goal for a new release and is integral to paving the way for further opportunities. It's also where I find out about acts myself! Will be devastating to lose it

Lizzie Couves (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

The support, exposure, uplift, opportunity and testimonial offered by BBC Music Introducing helps thousands of emerging and artists to grow their reach, audiences and fanbase.
BBC Music Introducing is a vital component of grassroots music, enabling artists without funding to make and elevate original music which feeds the development of music in the UK. Without this, the music industry would be much less colourful, creative and progressive. As a nationally renowned company, the type of support that the BBC can offer through the Music Introducing network is unlike that of any other organisation. It would be a huge loss to the arts and the music industry to lose this.
My band was offered so many opportunities from our local BBC Introducing, from radio plays, radio interviews, live video performances at the radio studio, festival appearances and gigs.
This exposure was not only concentrated in our county but also extended to other regions and national exposure, through recommendation from BBC Introducing Oxfordshire. Without this, our band would not have reached new ears and regions, leading to more gig offers and opportunities throughout the country.
Making and sharing new art builds confidence, creativity and joy. This is essential for a thriving society. So many people, both artists and audiences, build lifelong friendships through supported art. Communities grow and strengthen. I have experienced first hand the confidence that BBC Music Introducing gives to new artists, it helps people to find happiness and fulfilment.
Without happiness and fulfilment, life is empty.
Please keep BBC Music Introducing going, it’s the little we have left.

David Dodds (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing has helped raise my profile in the UK Techno scene.

I am really grateful that BBC introducing has given me the opportunity for my music to be heard by more people & gaining more of a following in the UK Techno scene

Matthew McKennan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

We need BBC Introducing to get to know new talent and keep the culture alive!

Judith Jayes (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson is a legend. His radio show is excellent and he also hosts a live show approximately every 3 months in Nottingham showcasing new acts from around the region which are excellent. I have also enjoyed BBC Introducing stages at festivals and feel it would be a very bad idea to axe these shows

Helen Moorhouse (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

I love to listen to new up and coming artists ,see what's going on in music, how it's evolving. Been to festivals and always visit the BBC introducing stage which ever region we r visiting. New artists need this opportunity to connect to general music lovers, not just the higher music judges of industry. It's the public who buy the concert tickets and downloads .

sue oke (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

wow to think this essential piece of multi regional programming could no longer exist is heartbreaking and would create a void that is difficult to fill.I listen to Jess most weekends on bbc radio London and the amount of artists she has introduced me to is phenomenal. Without Jess and her show and all the other regional shows everyone loses out, the listeners the artist and the music industry. People don't want to be spoon fed and told what's new and what's trending loads us still want to discover pure raw undiluted talent for ourselves and bbc sounds is the place to discover it.

Eve Cole (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing has been vital in my progress as an artist. Features on the introducing radio show has allowed me to play at festivals such as Waves, and gain a wider audience outside of my home city, Sunderland. I am incredibly grateful for the outreach BBC Introducing gives small artists and there truly is nothing like it.

Roger TaQuin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

I’ve had 6 of my tracks played on the radio and if it wasn’t for that I probably wouldn’t be still going.
It is also the best place to find new music

Please do not cut these shows we need new music

Hannah West (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Please keep this show!

Liam Poole (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

As an artist, BBC Introducing has always been an incredibly supportive platform, I have had the good fortune to be invited on a number of times to be interviewed & to perform. This has helped create a fanbase & has lead to many gig opportunities also. Aside from that, I have become fans of countless local artists & count many as friends & collaborators. It is a community hub for people interested in music & would be a huge loss for the next generation of artists trying to get themselves heard.

Mat P (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please keep this going. It brings a lot of joy to our world.

Ella Rosa (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

BBC introducing is an incredibly valuable outlet to musicians who are trying to share their music to a wider audience. The work they do is so important for both musicians and listeners. I am so thankful for the amount of artists I have discovered thanks to BBC introducing.

Jay Davies (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

A “Chance”

I’ll be standing and headlining for creativity and local talent throughout the year

Create solutions instead of harbouring lost ideology’s

Don’t be left in the past.

Tom Purwar (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

WARNING - LONG AND PASSIONATE POST

I am a guitarist based in Nottingham and have been in a few bands that have had BBC Introducing support over the years.

The thought of a UK cultural and music scene without the local BBC introducing teams seems unthinkable and extremely saddening to me. The support they give for up and coming talent and future professional/ touring artists trying to break their way into the industry is truly invaluable - music is not a meritocracy and there is a massive skew both financially and in terms of exposure to the listening public towards already established artists. BBC Introducing is truly one of the only ways to get your music heard and garner industry attention.

Dean Jackson of BBC Introducing East Mids has become somewhat of a legend in the local music scenes for the unwavering support he has shown local artists. He put on a showcase show last night in Nottingham that I was involved in as part of Katie Keddie band which was absolutely fantastic. We would never have had opportunities like last night without BBC Introducing

I truly hope BBC Introducing lives on and isn’t eroded by a political and economic system that doesn’t value the arts anywhere near enough.

Tom Purwar

James Symonds (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Raw Talent as it was, Introducing it became was an essential part of my journey as a musician. Allowing opportunities to publicise and hone our craft. Introduce us to the professionalism and technical requirements of broadcast. Opportunity to meet fellow artists and techies.

It’s something more than public broadcasting, it’s a nursery pool for the next generation of musician. Thank you Alan, Katie, John and the rest of the team, old and new

Matt Carter (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

My band 'Dynamo Hum' was played on BBC Gloucestershire and BBC Bristol around 2010-2011 and I still remember us all getting so excited after receiving the email saying when our tracks would be played. It was also hilarious for us because our drummer and bass player's names were read out wrong so we played that clip back many a time afterwards for a laugh :).

You guys do amazing work on basically no budget and you provide a vital service for artists that wouldn't otherwise be heard.

Please don't let this vital service go, keep it going long into the future!!!

Thank you

Adam Sullivan (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

Love Shakk’s show! He’s showing everyone how talented Teesside is and it’s so so important because since the 90’s Teesside has been swept under the rug a bit. Once over people came from far and wide to experience Teessides music scene.

Alex Perks (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Save it for Big image.

Mick Butler (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

Please do not take the buzz of being played on live radio away from young artists finding their feet.
So much can be learned by just going through the sending in music process.Introducing is essential,refreshing and a bloody good listen.
I will always be grateful for the plays I've had on those wonderful shows...Fight your corners!
X SICKY

Bev Urquhart (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

It would be so so sad to see this go. I listen to many new artists and it's a way to find local artists that I like and then support and watch them further their careers. I believe it's really difficult for musicians to get recognised and this is a way for them to be noticed.
BBC should definitely keep this one!!!

Pete Willow (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

I many places (and certainly round here), the local music scene is a fantastic community of mutually supportive people who don't rely on the Simon Cowells of this world to determine what's good to listen to. There are a lot of musically creative geniuses out there - and I'm just not just thinking of the folk circuit - who are largely ignored by mainstream media. Locally based music outlets on BBC Radio go a long way to compensate for this and offer great opportunities, not just for the artists but also for the audiences to enrich their lives and engage in home-grown cultural expression. Local radio play lists have become more and more same-y over the years but shows like this prove that there is a place for diversity and originality. Let the market dictate and popular culture becomes draband greh

David PIPKIN (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I find it an irreplaceable resource of new and underground artists

Carden Mucklin (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

BBC introducing is absolutely monumental in supporting young or new artists and bringing new music to new people. It is a great accessible and supportive foundation for any emerging artists to gain exposure and contacts in the indistry.

Jonni Slater (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

I've had airplay on BBC Introducing a few times over the years (under various band names), firstly with Dean Jackson in the East Midlands, later with Sam and Rich in Bristol and the south west. This is such a valuable platform for under-the-radar musicians and songwriters, giving some a route to national radio, others a valuable local boost. It's just the kind of opportunity that a publicly funded broadcaster should be offering

Andy Wynes (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

Introducing is important as otherwise how to new unestablished artists get a foot in the door. The music industry is really only interested in money not the music and they dictate what the listeners hear

Frank Scott (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

A great place to hear new music, recommended to me by TIGY.

Chris Malla (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Losing Introducing would be tragic to a grassroots scene that is already being hit from all sides. We need to take a stand

Victor Oluwatowoju (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I owe a major amount of my career to the support that bbc introducing have shown me, I don’t think I would be close to where I am without that support. Being an upcoming artist there’s not many places you can bank on that will give you the platform that BBC introducing gives to allow unseen artists like me to get their shine and whatever the result of this issue is I want to say thankyou to everyone that has made it possible for this to run.

Eddy Durnan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I've been exposed to so many amazing artists via BBC Introducing. Long may it continue!

Neil Olley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

Had a lot of support through BBC Introducing since playing music with my son. It’s given us hope and a good chance at growth

Kyle Olley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Introducing is one of the most important group in the UK it really helps up and coming artists get the airplay and new ears on them. So many artists have been boosted into stardom and supports on bigger artists tours. It HAS to stay

Susy K (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Getting airplay on BBC Introducing Scotland & BBC1Xtra have been amazing opportunities as an emerging artist, and I've also been introduced to some fantastic artists in my local area and genre that I wouldn't have heard of is it wasn't for BBC Introducing.

Owen Gorman (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I think its great for supporting and giving the local band hull scene a platform and exposure

Luke Wilkinson (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

BBC introducing is bussin

Lex Jay (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

I have known Introducing as a launchpad for so many great artists and musicians to get their stuff heard for, coming up to a decade now. There really is a shortage of outlets that take in and play music with such a range of genres, attitudes, ideas and scenes - and axing this platform will leave many with very little opportunity to get exposure for local/grassroots talent.

Stewart Craner (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

Over the years as an artist manager, BBC Introducing has been a major part of supporting many of my local bands.

From 100s of interviews and music played on the show to championing live music.

Huge part of the local community and a stepping stone to achieving national Radio 1 airplay.

With all the challenges artists face today the one path to getting their music heard is via BBC Introducing.

Once it’s gone it’s gone. Stop the cuts now and focus on the people this hurts the most.

Charlie stanton (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

really good selection of music that most can enjoy at LEAST one per 4 songs, would be really sad to see it gone

Scott Gillson (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Live music is an integral part of british society.

It faces new and constant challenges, especially for the dedicated and highly skilled emerging acts.

An entity as influential as the BBC should be supporting the culture, not contributing in compounding the challenges it faces.

GG Lane (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Why do this to musicians?

Dean Steel (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

This is a fantastic local resource that gives myself and others the opportunity to hear local musicians and talented artists, giving them a platform and opportunities in the industry... We are always loosing the arts when cuts are being made but that is such loss to society and our creative influence on everything...
Don't let this be another corporate money saving loss that we wish we still had in years to come.

Ray Whittaker (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

It will be a great loss to local up and coming musicians. ‘Introducing’ is a fantastic opportunity to get on the ladder to making a living from music to many.

Zoe Warren (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

Over the years I've uploaded songs to BBC introducing in the hopes of some radio play for my own music. On the local gig scene, people want to hear a lot of cover songs and I've often found originals can get lost among that. But with BBC introducing, it has given me and continues to give me the support and audience for my own music. Music that I've worked hard on and am passionate about. And to this day, I still get the same excitement and buzz from the introducing team email notifying me of my music being aired, just as I did the first time. I feel that without BBC introducing, my original voice would be lost and I wouldn't find that amazing support I've had, anywhere else

Harry Evans (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC introducing cannot stop! It’s such a big stepping stone for local artists and you’ll miss out on some of the best music you could potentially hear. You’re also first in the que at the moment to hear all this great music so you’ll miss opportunities to back great artists first. People will find a way to be heard regardless so by cutting funding and stopping it you’ll lose that credibility as a supporter of grass roots music.

Nicky Phillips (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

BBC introducing is one of the only accessible paths for DIY/independent musicians to get their music heard and recognised by mainstream media. The introducing shows are curated like nothing else and the mix of music and artists is something to be celebrated. I can’t begin to fathom what the UK music industry will look like without it, and particularly the impact it will have on grass roots music. As a listener and artist I would be devastated to see it go.

Timothy Neal (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

We need to keep giving new artists exposure through this brilliant scheme

Adele McAlear (Listener)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

I am a manager for an independently released artist. Our local BBC Introducing show is ATL Northern Ireland (not listed in your options) where his music has been featured many, many times. Broadcast on that show has allowed him to be played on Emily Pilbeam's BBC Introducing West Yorkshire show, as well as bringing it to the attention of 1Xtra. Being broadcast on BBC Introducing is a valuable step in building an audience for developing artists. It allows them to enter the stepped system of BBC playlisting, which can lead to bigger and bigger opportunities. BBC Introducing is vital for the UK music industry and building the next big breakthrough artists.

Jay Clifford (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

I've discovered odds of great new music through the show, some of them gone on to be massive stars (I'm looking at you Jake Bugg) and the quizzes and chats are always brilliant. They do a great job of making listeners feel part of the show.
Do NOT get rid of this show.

Teresa MacKay (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Local radio is so important to local people which is often run by people that are active in the community and use this to promote what’s going on in the area which doesn’t happen on the National show

Tony Wille (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Tom Robinson picked up my single and played it with some extremely positive comments. This meant the world to me as has been the springboard for me gaining in confidence as a songwriter. I pay my TV licence and have always supported the BBC. Please do not take away BBC introducing. It's a vital platform for up and coming talented musicians.

Dean Plunkett (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

I've heard that the BBC introducing in Essex show is under attack! Why I do no know but I do know this. I recently joined BBC Introducing in Essex and have had amazing support from Jake, Nariece and the team. Since my first play of Get Go on BBC introducing Essex we have been honoured by being the weekly vibe, played the following week and now had our music pushed into Radio 1.

This all happened because of Jake and Nariece and the team and BBC Essex. Yes the music is good, I'm proud to say that but without support from Jake and others the industry we are in can be a very vast space in where your creations can sit alone and not be heard.

BBC essex introducing change the game with there approach to bringing through new artists from Essex.

I for one would love to see the BBC introducing Essex show live on for many years to come (forever sounds good) so many artist like myself can be heard, breakthrough and share their creations with the world. This is all possible with the support from BBC Essex introducing. Don't scrap it. The industry, individuals involved and the listeners need this station and platform.

Keep BBC Essex introducing.

Peace and Love. Eazee

Joshua Woo (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

It's already hard enough for emerging talent to get their music out there these days. BBC Introducing is a crucial part of how independant musicians break into the mainstream. Without Introducing we would be denying the country countless great music!

Carl Booth (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

It would be an awful shame to see the shows cancelled. Hopefully it doesn't come to this,

Joseph Morris (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

I don’t have enough words to capture just how grateful I am as an artist, to BBC Introducing. In particular, to Hereford & Worcester.

I was first picked up when I lived in Essex but it’s been since I moved to Worcester, that Hereford & Worcester have really championed my music & validated everything I’ve been & still at doing.

Without their tireless work, love, appreciation for us artists… we’d lose a massive shining light that we NEED to keep burning bright.

I sincerely hope this is a platform that goes strength to strength. Not the other way around.

Hannah Parker (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing has offered Nottingham and the rest of the East Midlands brilliant nights of live music, showing off the up and coming local talent for free. These shows are always packed, so clearly there's a desire for people to hear new local music. Dean Jackson does an incredible job at finding great new talent (e.g. Jake Bugg and Michael Aldag), and it would be an incredible shame to see BBC Introducing gone.

George Pearson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

Plz don’t kill bbc introducing

Guy Johnson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

My youngest son has been on Introducing a number of times and is now at music college in London. Introducing and the support he's got from presenter Angelle Joseph have been a crucial component in his growth as a songwriter, performer, and producer.
Introducing is absolutely central to the BBC's public service remit and to close it down or diminish it even slightly would be a wanton act of vandalism.

RA Major (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

BBC Introducing is one of the best aspects of the BBC programming in my opinion - Without it and the brilliant concept of the uploader it's so much harder for Artists and their audience to connect.

I would never have believed it possible that an emerging Artist would have such an accessible way of sharing their music with the listeners and to have discovered this just as it's being potentially removed is actually pretty demoralising.

Angelle is part of the local music scene and clearly cares deeply about the community - having that sort or representation in what is essentially the mainstream media is such a gift that it pains me to read that we may lose this very important opportunity to help ourselves be heard.

David Plummer (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

A must have for developing talent in the UK. A core BBC service to the listening public.

Victoria Dicken (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Safe environment for emerging artist to trust, my daughter is about to put some tracks on it so hope it sticks around - much needed in such a ‘ who you know ‘ environment

Robert Arrowsmith (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

So much hidden talent and these shows give me a chance to find it.

Purple Thread (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing has been the lifeline for us when other places haven't. The support that Dean Jackson has shown us has been absolutely invaluable, and getting rid of local shows will only harm grassroots music infinitely. Local BBC Introducing must be saved at all costs!

Aaron Lockton (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Great night at Metronome last night for BBC Introducing East Midlands live show. BBC Introducing radio shows and live shows mean an awful lot to a lot of people!

seven oblivion (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

i think bbc intoducing is a great way into the industry particularly for young people and it has brought many great artists into the public eye so more people can enjoy their music

Olivia Ryan-Hill (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC introducing is so important to the UK as the tourism and arts destination that it is both domestically and internationally, we are known as a cultural hub in great part as a result of the work done by the Beeb in supporting new artists. P{lease don't halt this fantastic programme,

Warren Records (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

As a not-for-profit independent label providing opportunities to young musicians in the city of Hull we cannot let this happen!

BBC introducing has been a springboard for so much local talent that began their journey at The Warren Youth Project using our rehearsal room and studios.

The first thing we tell our artists when they've finished recording, it to upload it to the Introducing uploader.
That feeling when you get to tell people that your music is going to be played live on air is priceless and the confidence it provides is immeasurable.

BBC Introducing is essential to all local scenes and upcoming artists.

Sord Latzie (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing, Dean and the team do a fantastic job of giving artists a platform for their music. My first single aired in November 2022 and then received some more airplay time which is really cool and appreciated as it increases exposure. Thanks to all for taking the time to listen to the music. This is a platform that needs to keep going

Jonn Penney (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

I have been mentoring young bands for the past 5 years and in that time I have come to recognise that BBC Introducing is the one and only route into the business for most grassroots musicians in an ever-shrinking industry, where the privileged are increasingly given the advantage over those without wealth and influence behind them. If BBC Introducing were to be cancelled it would be the equivalent of banning all football scouts from all grassroots football games.
So often the real 'gamechangers' in music history have been underdogs, from the working class. Politics aside, music is about engagement between artist and audience and it works best when the artist is on the same wavelength as the masses...

Warren Ward (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Am a regular at the Standon Calling festival and the BBC introducing stage is always my stage of choice as it is always one of the most exciting.

Naomi Osborne (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Please don't cancel BBC introducing!

JO Francis (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please do not get rid of this important platform. It's been amazing over the years!

Humble The great (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

I love BBC Kent, Abbie and everything that goes into the show. It has been great for me and to feel the local support is so important to me. To be supported by my local community has been an incredibly inspiring and motivating factor to my life and career and I would be devastated if that ever stopped!

Callum Granger (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC introducing has been kind enough to not only give my bands air play over the years but lots of my friends too. Without this exposure for grass roots bands how are we supposed to find new music and the new breakthrough bands...... What should we do? listen to repeats of the same Ed Sheeran songs and only go and watch the rolling stones live?

Harry Orme (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

The radio shows, gigs and other events organised by BBC Introducing are such a massive asset to all of our local scenes, to allow Introducing to fail/to gut its funding would be a pretty extreme act of cultural masochism.

A Lemos (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

As an independent female artist, I very much support this letter. BBC has been the right arm for so many artists like myself and was the top support on my day one of releasing music.

Michael Wells (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Having gone through music College at Platform One on the Isle of Wight, being on BBC Introducing has always been an aspiration for young musicians. To lose this would be to lose a significant step for aspiring original musicians on the island.

Emma McGann (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

I'm so grateful to BBC Intro. They've supported my music in a huge way over the last decade. Cuts across the network would leave a gaping hole for the UK industry... It's too important to lose. It's where so many artists here get their first break and most importantly, feel validated and heard for the first time. I truly hope they get to continue to champion new and upcoming artists of the future. Thanks for everything <3

David Newton (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Taking introducing away from programming will massively stiffle the UK music scene as there are literally no other opportunities for unsigned artists to get radio airtime without being backed massively financially.

It's ridiculous this is even a discussion.

Rose Burrill (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Norfolk with Kitty Perrin

i have been to many gigs set up by bbc introducing and i appreciate them so much especially the BBC introducing area at Latitude Festival as my boyfriend was lucky enough to have a gig there which was amazing. He has also been featured on the radio many times and i was able to meet the wonderful team who are apart of the radio shows which i listen to often especially The Social.

Simone Dorset (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Introducing gave my bands first 3 singles airplay and also made 2 of them track of the week. It is a fantastic platform for unsigned artists/bands to have and to get heard. It’s about the quality of music as opposed to how popular you are. The introducing platform is essential to us and getting more involved and hopefully having the opportunity to do some introducing interviews and festivals is part of our plan as a band. Please keep it running

Will longton (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

As an artist BBC introducing stands as a bacon of hope that there are people out there who care about smaller artists and people who are willing to give them a chance. BBC Introducing has helped so many of my friends here in Hull and has given them a platform to be able to play there music to a wider audience and made them feel they stand a fighting chance in an industry that is so unforgiving. BBC Introducing is a vital part of music and without it we wouldn't have music for the people made by the people.

James Moore (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Introducing ended up played our music on national radio.

James Rymer (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

As an artist, BBC introducing is one of the best ways to get your music heard and appreciated by a wider audience as well as be able to gain a platform you never would have had otherwise. It is also a great networking opportunity with the radio presenters themselves and other artists.

Stian Vedoy (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC Introducing have been some of the most supportive music industry bodies through our career! We've had the opportunity to play some great festivals due to the BBC introducing stages. We've actually had some amazing PRS payouts from the back of BBC Introducing plays. James is an absolute legend and so are the producers behind the scenes. A massive thank you from Firewoodisland!

Lois Edwards (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

As an independent artist it’s BBC introducing that’s been my first radio play and many other artists like me, this recognition from the BBC brand gives us motivation and helps us share our music with the country and reach new audiences. It would be a terrible shame for the cultural influence of BBC introducing to be gone.

Brien Edwards (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

BBC Essex Introducing regularly played songs from our last album increasing our exposure and helped promote and support our release - much appreciated

Kristi Maria (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

15 years ago BBC Introducing in the East Midlands gave me my first foot into the music industry by selecting me to take part in an internship. (Thank you Dean!) I remember that phone call when I was at Download Festival very clearly as never thought I would ever get an opportunity like that. It gave my confidence and boosted my self esteem.
The experience which was invaluable to me and led me to the career I have today. I was lucky enough to get a press pass and interview bands at Leeds Festival the year Radiohead headlined, one of my favourite bands!
I had always loved radio, but I soon got into putting on my own gigs. Throughout my career, BBC Introducing has had a part to play in all of the highlights. BBC Introducing has provided me with the following opportunities: They gave bands I have worked with their first ever radio plays, local and national. They have given bands I have worked with the chance to perform at Glastonbury festival, the biggest festival in the world. This early support was vital and instrumental in leading to the success these bands have today. Without it, they may never have been discovered.
BBC Introducing has given me the opportunity to discover new music.
Now, 15 years later, I still work with BBC Introducing in the East Midlands and Dean Jackson by collaborating on regular local showcases and hosting them at Metronome, again providing new artists an amazing opportunity to play their first gig, have their gigs professionally filmed, and shared across the BBC Introducing network resulting in thousands and thousands of views. Some have even led onto being signed as a result, including Vona Vella who were signed by Pete Doherty's label off the back of these very sessions! I truly believe the bands I know, and myself would not be where we are today without BBC Introducing.
And special mention goes to Dean Jackson. He has championed local music in the East Midlands for many many years and has been instrumental in making the Nottingham music scene what it is today. He works so hard in discovering new talent, but also ensuring they all get the opportunities they deserve.
Since then we have had so many amazing Nottingham artists break through and become hugely successful. And Dean was the first to give his support!

Galina Rin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

There are so few ways for DIY artists to get their music out to a wide audience. The introducing platform is essential.

Rox Capriotti (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lancashire with William Wolstenholme

BBC Introducing helped my band, played our full album over the last few months, and interviewed us in November. William, Sophie, Sean are beautiful people and this program should never be cut!

becca kate (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing has been such a vital part of my development as a singer songwriter. The opportunities for young women in the music industry are very limited. The BBC offer a unique platform to be heard. BBC Introducing is such an important voice for talented musicians which the world may never get a chance to discover. The support and hope that they give to the next generation of musicians is critical. Please, please, please keep it going!

Seth Mowshowitz (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

We've never had the budget for radio plugging at a national level so we've had to do it ourselves. Our very first plays on UK national radio were a direct result of the BBC Introducing program. Since then we've had over a decade of solid support, without which much of our radio exposure simply couldn't have happened.

BBC Introducing has consistently provided a means for smaller, independent artists to get their music heard by a wider audience that is unique not only in the UK but in the world. It is one of the very few platforms that bypasses payola in order to help artists reach gatekeepers who can provide the exposure necessary to grow and eventually make a living.

Earning one's livelihood as a musician in the UK is already extremely challenging in today's world unless you are born wealthy. Scrapping BBC Introducing would make it even harder, especially for underprivileged people.

Ben Whatsley (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC INTRODUCING is one of the corner stones for developing new artists in the UK. The show has helped move our careers forward and with cuts to this service grass roots music in the UK will suffer. Please do not let this happen - our arts are worth far too much to the UK.

Rachel Hill (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

I had my first play on BBC Introducing Solent last week. It has been one of my goals each new year since 2019. It is one of the VERY few avenues into music which is not reliant on a supportive financial background. We need more routes into music and entertainment like this. Please don’t take it away.

Anna Colomb (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC Introducing has been an invaluable platform as an emerging artist. There is no such thing in my Country and I’ve always regarded it as one of the best and free places to get discovered and make an impactful change in your career. Losing BBC Introducing would be a hit for all emerging artists that choose to fulfill and honour their passion in the UK because they see it as a country where the dream can come true.

Frank Hopkins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC Introducing has launched my music and really got it off the ground. For people who lean towards introversion - that are still in love with their music and composition - BBC Introducing is an amazing platform for getting your music heard by industry professionals. Jess Iszatt has been amazingly supportive of my music and to loose BBC Intro would be really, really sad - as well as entirely regressive for the industry.

C Harris (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I've listened to BBC Introducing for years, in the Channel Islands, the South-West, Bristol etc. It's always great to hear local bands get their songs played on the radio in the hope that they reach a bigger audience. Instead of cutting the service, it needs expanding so that more local festivals are run, and more bands get to experience being on tour and getting reviewed. If I go to a big festival, I'll always check out the BBC Introducing Stage. More not less!

Matthew Moore (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

BBC Introducing gives local musicians that little hope that there are people out there listening, not because of some playlist algorithm jiggery-pokery, but live, on the radio, there and then. Its a wonderful feeling for an artist and great to hear other local talent.

Nicola Hall (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

I’ve seen some fantastic bands that I found through hearing them on BBC introducing . It is a lifeline to new , up and coming artists and it would be such a shame to lose it .

Carl Robson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Gives artists the much deserved listen they deserve

Leanne Hoy (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Without BBC Introducing I wouldn't have discovered so many amazing artists. Music has and is my escape from my mental health. It keeps me grounded and finding new music is so important and BBC Introducing has done that. On the other hand it's also helped bands I know reach a wider audience and has helped them massively

Finlay Pearce (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Having seen many of my friends making music into a career through Introducing (Anish Kumar a prime example), it saddens me to hear that the support for such a station is lacking. Introducing is a fantastic way for newcomers like myself to get their music hard by a larger audience and grow a following, taking this away would have a bad impact on all the new music we could be hearing if Introducing gets the support it needs.

Emily Denton (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Steph Nieuwenhuys is incredible and BBC Introducing has been essential to my success so far. Without BBC Introducing I wouldn’t have had the opportunities for radio play and live performance that kept me going when life got really tough.

BBC Introducing is absolutely essential for the UK music scene.

India Dixon (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Being featured on BBC introducing has been a huge milestone for many of my friends producing music. It means so much to a lot of people and is a platform for creativity which we will always need more of.

Jak Hope (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

BBC Introducing is the best platform for any up and coming artists to achieve and make it. If this is ripped away from us it is just gonna make it harder and harder to try and push our music out into the world. BBC introducing is so appreciated by every artist who uploads music to them. You can tell they really try to help you as an artist, this platform is so vital to grassroots music and can not be put to bed.

Holly Featherstone (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

I am and artist and a listener and have heard of so many artists through introducing and have also watched friends flourish through opportunities introducing has given them. Introducing on Humberside and West Yorkshire has played a massive role in my life, we need to continue supporting indie/small artists.

Luna Keller (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

As an artist being interviewed and getting to share my songs on BBC introducing has brought me so much joy and opportunities. Thank you to the hosts that take the time to listen and support us indie artists.

Gezz Moore (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

I am a regular listener and have found so many fantastic artists/Musicians/ Bands through Introducing. This is an excellent way to promote local and upcoming new artists. WE need to do more to help new artists get recognition and thrive.

Michelle Dovey (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I’ve discovered so many band loves through local BBC introducing, Big Image recently, Jake Bugg a few years ago to name just a couple. It means everything for local bands to have these opportunities and for listeners to discover local talent. Please use our licence fee to keep local introducing.

Emma Barber (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

BBC introducing is my favourite stage at festivals and has helped me discover so many artists there’s no way I could know without. They’re so important for the development of new artists and the music industry.

Sheila Jupp (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

We need to protect our local radio at all costs and the "introducing " programmes are a backbone to our local music scene. Ellie Goulding and Beccky Hill had their first real breaks on this programme and have gone on to be huge artists

John Melia (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

Keep this please.

Jack Brehaut (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

It’s sooooo important to keep this avenue open for new artists that don’t have huge budgets to get recognised.

Mick Dude (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

BBC Introducing has helped me discover so many new bands over the years. My region is Tees but I listen to many other regional Introducing broadcasts too. Keep it going please. Keep giving new talent the platform they require and the listeners the ability to keep discovering. Don’t break the best thing currently on radio. x

Rheo Uno (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

I can’t begin to put into words just how much support I’ve received from BBC intro, Dean and the team in particular.
We Artists make the music and then the Uploader is the first place to go with it, there is no better way to get it out there. I’m not even sure what my process would be without them.
Rewards are small in the early days of making music, it is the biggest buzz to hear your tracks going out on the introducing shows, and then being listened to by other regions and ultimately the National stations, which is what we’re all aiming for.
The BBC Introducing shows are the absolute core of new music at grass roots level, we can’t survive without this invaluable platform to showcase new music across the regions, presented by informed, dedicated teams with a genuine interest in finding and developing new music talent.
Reviews from the show like “Best up and coming pop artist across the country” are the biggest reward for all the effort that goes into making the tracks, and that kind of support from the presenters and the show would have a significant effect on our careers.
We need our BBC Introducing shows, simple as that .

Ella Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Supporting independent artists is so important and many are incredibly talented. If we have no way to introduce these acts, amazing music may just be lost and not appreciates. It means so much to these artists being played and if we take This opportunity away from them, their music and voices mag never be heard

Rue Boorman (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

You cannot shut down BBC introducing. It is one of the main streams for unsigned artists to showcase their material. So many famous bands have come through the introducing route.
You are making music an elitist industry by taking this action. You are snubbing all up and coming new artists.
John Peel would be turning in his grave.

Gregg Joswph (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please bring more shows

Michaela Knowles (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Such interesting guests and music! Often catch the show in the car ferrying my kids around and often get home and stay sat in the car listening as I’m enjoying such a refreshing content so much! If it was a national show on at tge tines it’s aired I’d probably be listening to a different channel.

Cash Richards (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

My band, Anthea Drive have had a few things played by Jericho and the team and everytime something of ours has been played it's been nothing but kind words.
On top of this it's been nice to hear their other choices of what to listen to as the wide variety of genres always keeps things interesting

Tony Michalski (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

Former Hero got his start from here and I love how it gives up and coming musicians a level playing field to the bigger artists.

Rachel Plumstead (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

I love this show and also the local exposure it gives to unsigned artists. We also have a local festival where the radio show runs one of the venues and I have found new favourite bands and artists as a result.

Khaya Job (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean's show has not only connected me to other local artists but has been incredibly encouraging and has championed so many new artists in Nottingham, myself included. The support for my debut single was an absolute shock and Dean and the team are super kind and play a wonderful variety of music on the show. It's a great privilege and brings us all so much pride to have our BBC introducing East Midlands!

wolf peaches (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

BBC introducing is one of the most accessible and insightful platforms for new and local artists. You can get to know the scene of a city just by listening to the shows. Without it, we would be losing such a cornerstone of the music industry.

Jack Crutchley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Being played on bbc introducing has inspired me for years. It gives me a great sense of joy and achievement and also massive inspiration. It is the back bone of all great up coming music. We cannot lose it at any cost.

Stuart Hudson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

The best way to get your music heard full stop. Save BBC Introducing! The thousands of talented kids out there need it to survive in such dreadful times.

Ally Kazi (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

BBC introducing played some of my songs from my very first ep and is such a great way to encourage new artists to get writing and recording their own tracks

Mike C (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

What a sad sad day it will be to lose BBC Introducing in any form. Such a great platform for up coming artist to get discover and get music played on the radio.

For myself getting my first track play on the mixtape in December 2014 was the only bright thing to lift my spirit in my darkest of times coming over Christmas, my wife having passed away on my birthday in September.
Will never forget that.

Sha Supangan (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Kitty Perrin has been absolutely incredible. I was about to give up on a particular project (not due to traction or anything - but due to their circumstances) and after being homeless for about 10 months in London, I moved to Norwich to a new home and have had that play on BBC Intro Norfolk which gave me a new lease on life and inspiration. My experience in being heard, seen, and appreciated is beyond what I can express in words. For someone who's originally from the Philippines and being preoccupied with surviving here - it's amazing to be included and to be celebrated together with other artists. It's given me confidence and that extra pep during a dark time and more - thank you Kitty and team. The incredible work you do to support others reverberates beyond the plays. xx

David Coulson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please don’t stop BBC introducing!!

Joey Azure (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

I was featured on BBC Introducing as song of the week, as a new artist this honestly made my year.
It’s so important for the music industry and is partly responsible for so many success stories.

This is an invaluable asset to the music industry and many things would not be the same without it.

Tam Addo (Listener)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

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Paul Griffiths (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

I am devastated to say the least as well as hugely disappointed to hear that the BBC in their infinite wisdom are considering finishing the Introducing platform. In all the years I have listened to these shows all around the UK and supported their live shows I have discovered hundreds of new super talented artists and bands. In todays musical climate, it is vital that up and coming songwriters are discovered and nurtured and the BBC have a duty of care to provide the platform which makes this possible so that our country can be proud of its musical heritage and proud of the institution that is the BBC.
Whoever came up with the idea to scrap Introducing is obviously massively out of touch with the music scene and should be ashamed of their suggestion.

Jim Cattell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Bands, artists, collectives, groups - they all start somewhere and the BBC has been pivotal in bringing new, unheard music to the masses - especially BBC Introducing.

Please don't take this extraordinary service away from music makers and music lovers.

Alex Boyes (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

My band Incantus were played tonight, enjoyed the show and appreciate being featured

Sarah Owens (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

She is fantastic and the show is consistently amazing. Please do not further limit the diversity of the BBC!

Jonny Olley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean here in the East Midlands acts a vital champion of grass roots level new music. His introducing show and events are the first stepping stone to aim for as an upcoming artist. If point A is the hobbyist stage and touching base with the industry with labels and managers is point B he has always been seen to act as a crucial gatekeeper or meeting place between the two. Without his presence the scene in the East Midlands would be devoid of any structure at all and would be far less rich as a consequence.

Colin Zealey (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC Introducing gave our band, Empty Trains, a real boost of confidence early on by playing multiple tracks on BBC radio, which led to us writing and recording a second album during lockdown and now starting to perform live. Without the thumbs-up from Melita and the team we would not be where we are today. So thank you!

Alex H (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

My best friend is a DJ that works tirelessly to try and make it in an already crowded industry. BBC introducing has not only been a goal achieved for him, but a spur on to make his name known in the music world and achieve further success. Please don’t stop this inspiring channel, enough extremely talented people have already given up.

Richard Stevens (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

It would be a huge loss to listeners, artists, the music industry, and the BBC itself to get rid of BBC introducing.

Ryan Galpin (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC Introducing is foundational to the UK music industry. You just have to look at past and present Brits nominees and winners to see how vital BBC Introducing has been on the music scene - playing a huge role in kickstarting many careers.
But it’s not just about the ones that make it. Being played on the radio (particularly BBC) is a dream for many artists - a moment they will never forget and BBC Introducing gives any and all artists that opportunity.
Steph & the team do a magnificent job cheering, encouraging and inspiring each and every artist on the show. Each artist recognised, praised and appreciated. The music industry can be incredibly an incredibly tough and draining environment and BBC Introducing (especially Solent) breathed such life and love to artists.
Thank you for everything you do.

Ryan

Rebecka Dori (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

It's a great forum for new music of different genres it also gives a little bit of back ground into the song and what inspired the artist.

Jo Jakeman (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

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Tom Burr (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

The BBC should support music from the ground up. Without support and space for new artists to develop and be heard our rich diversity of music will disappear.
Learning maths until your 18 isn’t as important as being exposed to as many kinds of music as possible. I feel the BBC has a duty to commit to continuing all these shows.

Gerald Harte (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

It would be crying shame to lose this platform for emerging musicians.

Emma Guarisco (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

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Louise M (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Such a great show, please don't be so short sighted as to change or remove this platform, new local bands deserve their opportunity & we want the opportunity to listen!

Doug Warren (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

In a world where everything has become, "can't see the wood for the trees" due to internet saturation it's always a help to have something that ACTUALLY WORKS. Local BBC Introducing has given USEFUL exposure and a focused, genuinely needed platform for underground and unknown artists. Of course this has a knock on effect with small venues too so ALL on grassroots level need it.
Just as an aside, what sounds cooler, that this exciting new artist was initially discovered on Facebook/instagram/youtube or through BBC radio? Surely that's a win for both artists and prolific broadcaster if the answer is BBC...

Rachel Hartland lane (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

We need to offer new artists the opportunity to be on this stage. This is so important for the future generation of our music

Ellie Marie (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

I am personally so grateful as an upcoming artist to of had the support of BBC Introducing in Essex over the past 4 years.
BBC Introducing have provided a platform like no other, for the likes of myself and thousands of other artists over the years. Not just with radio air play but also providing an overall new music community, full of much needed information and networking opportunities that have seen so many artists already discovered through their platforms. And undoubtedly an asset to the music industry and new music discovery aswell as being at the fore front of the future generations of music as a whole.

Mark Andrews (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

It’s the lifeblood for new bands and what I pay my license fee for!

Liam Sedgley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

New listening opportunities

Poetic Fools (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

You write a song. You play it to your parents, play it to your friends. They don’t laugh! You’ve cleared the first hurdle. You upload to BBC Introducing. A stranger listens. And maybe, just maybe, you get a play on the radio. And when you do, you feel ten feet tall. Thank you for listening, Jericho.

Mark Smith (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

post the disastrous brexit vote, musicians are marginalised more and more, losing BBC introducing would be a tragedy as it is an absolutely vital part of every developing UK artists journey!

John Scott (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

I'm a spoken word artist and my poems were put to music by musician Martin Dewar. We released an album called "no other gods" in 2020. Tom Salmon at BBC Cumbria played us first and he suggested us to Tom Robinson at BBC 6 Music. TR played our "They Are Waiting" several times, paying us lovely compliments. We haven't broken through to the big-time (yet) but they made two middle-aged musos extremely happy! Long live "Introducing"!

Tracey Bell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

This is such an important route for exciting young artists. Jericho has showcased so many local young people on their road to success.

Mic Man Fonzse (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

A big thanks to all the support Dean Jackson and the team has given to all of us in the East Midlands for all these years!

Samuel Chagumachinyi (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Saving BBC introducing is democracy towards art industry that the government could uphold since they're not pushing streaming services to pay better and modernise copyright legislation. This is the only path to here something new analysed by trained ears. Pls save the program for its a grassroots doorway to the locals.

Robert Harris (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing in Notts is a crucial part of the local scene. Dean and the team do incredibly valuable work that provides artists with an open and unbiased platform to bring their creations to a wider and more diverse audience. Without the show, many extremely talented people would never have an opportunity to be heard on a nationally accessible service. Our first song ‘Brains Out’ was played on the show and it gave us the confidence to make and share more music. Without BBC Introducing we genuinely might not be a band anymore! Sending mega love and props to everyone involved!! X

Jack Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

This is vitally important for the local artists, ecosystem and reach in music to continue innovation.

Anita honeyball (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

...please keep this service ...its awesome.

Tyler Pinder (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

A lot of local bands including my own have been involved with this. Essential for some bands success.

Susan Leishman (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

I listen regularly to H&W BBC radio. The presenters interview local people from business and the arts, entertainment and hospitality. To hear people you know on radio is such a great community spirit. Removing that tajes away the communities who rely in local radio to talk about local events and issues.

Adrian Smith (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Love BBC introducing. I have discovered some great news music and I thinks it’s great to support emerging artists. Please keep it safe.

Teddy Read (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Without Dean airing my first track in June 2018, I would have never released 40+ tracks on labels, received support from David Guetta, Idris Elba, Solardo and Kryder!

Thank you for everything Dean (and the introducing team)

Hollie Hunt (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Great radio set up for new and upcoming artists!!
Had my music played through it and it was a really special moment!

Stan Smith (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

This is an essential resource for musicians and music lovers across the country and needs to stay local

Mike Freeman (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I've performed at both Humberside and Lincolnshire introducing. Been played on 6 music through it. It expanded our audience massively and opened up so many opportunities. The advice, the events, the whole thing is just hugely important for this talents country.

Joseph Murphy (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC Introducing has been an incredible supporter of our music and given my band some amazing opportunities throughout our careers. Through the uploader, we've been played not only on our local station - BBC Sussex & Surrey, but also London, Liverpool and Sheffield, and also on BBC 6 Music.

Thanks to its trusted name, the support we have had from BBC introducing has had a huge influence on the types of opportunity our band has been offered and has helped us build a good reputation with promoters and broadcasters who have seen that we've been featured by the stations.

I would also add that Melita has been a huge supporter of ours from the get-go and we are so grateful for all of the passion that she puts into her show week in, week out. She has always put so much energy into finding the best new local music.

It would be a huge loss to the UK music industry if we were to lose BBC Introducing and a crippling blow to new artists trying to build their career in this hugely challenging industry.

Lewis Duckworth (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

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Liz Mutchell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I fear a lot of talent will be lost.

James Reay (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

The backbone of the local music scenes up and down this country. Regardless of income, background or genre they just seek to expose new sounds to your ears that wouldn't get a look in via traditional avenues and that is a thing of beauty.

Alex Brown (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Bbc music introducing Humberside has been incredible for emerging artists

Katie Wilmore (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

Imagine the lack of new British talent we’d know about if BBC introducing wasn’t there to inspire and encourage them to keep creating!!!!!

Adam Gammage (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Northampton with Kerrie Cosh

We produce local artists and bbc introducing helps us as a studio and for our artists. We have had many mentions on the station and always gives us the buzz we need to work towards pushing ourselves further. Would be such a shame to loose this platform so many of us cherish.

Adam Gammage (drummer-Tom Grennan) (foundry street studio)

Giles Sadler (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Many of the artists on our line ups over the last decade have been supported by BBC Introducing who have broadcast some of their shows live from our event. They are a vital part grassroots music; encouraging and nurturing talent and it would be a huge loss to UK music if we were to lose it.

Jerry Harris (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Although an old fart, I'd much rather listen to new music, than just a computer generated playlist.

Joe Costigan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

You must keep going. Keep new music alive.

Ehssan (Sunny) Elmansouri (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC Introducing helps break so many new artists in the UK. It’s getting harder and harder to be discovered as an emerging artist, without introducing, artist will be stripped of yet another supportive path into the industry.

Beth Oakshott (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I am writing this comment on behalf of Hull band All Gone South. The band was formed 6 years ago with the average age of the band being 13 years old. For us as children, our aim, goal and dream was always to make music good enough to be played on the BBC with one day making it into a BBC introducing live stage. It’s taken us six hard years of writing,
practice and live performance to get to make it on the show. For us as a band this show is a critical part of the local community. It’s where children in the playground hear about their local artists of the future and get their opportunity to hear them first. Now as young adults, the show gives us the opportunity to showcase our music with the hope of making our music into a sustainable career. The show promotes local gigs ensuring local bands get local people to support them. It’s ensuring we retain a sense of community.
I know I speak for many young musicians like All Gone South in saying that we believe it is critical for BBC Introducing to remain local to the Humberside area. This show is what has kept us focused on music over the last six years. It provides local musicians to engage with their local communities.
If the BBC wish to save money, amalgamating local BBC introducing into a regional show it will destroy musicians dreams and damage local communities. You wouldn’t consider merging sport and the same principle should be considered when thinking about BBC Introducing Humberside.
The BBC need to support local grass roots music.

A huge thank you to Alan Raw, Katy Noone & John Anguish for all your support so far. We so hope we can continue to work with you all in the future.

Bridie Griffiths (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Love love love hearing new music from our local very talented singers/songwriters/bands.Please keep it going it’s an amazing platform to help enormously in the beginning of someone’s journey in a very difficult industry.

Alice Clayton (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I really value local radio stations as both a listener and an independent artist. I've been given radio exposure, gig promotion and live opportunities through BBC Radio Humberside that I would never have been given if it didn't exist, or if it were merged with a larger regional area. The volume of musical skill and talent that we get to hear from all across the country is down to the valuable work of local stations. As an artist I would be incredibly sad to see it go, and as a listener, I want to be able to hear musicians from all across the country and all different backgrounds getting airtime on national stations. I fear that by getting rid of these vital platforms, national radio will become even more exclusive and London-centric, and success will be even more dependent on financial backgrounds than it already is. These services work to provide platforms for people with brilliant talent, who have important work to share, and we don't want to lose that.

Olly Robinson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC introducing is brilliant.

Di Macbeth-Case (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Please continue to support and give a platform for local up and coming artists

Norman Kerfoot (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I wrote to the BBC before Christmas and received a "blah blah", not answering the same question you have raised. I have two sons who have either had or close to having tracks played through BBC Introducing. I do not believe that they intend safeguarding or better improving the access of up and coming talent to the mainstream. Thanks Norman Kerfoot

Tim Higgins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing has been a fantastic opportunity for several bands in my local music scene. It provides a platform for acts to showcase their talents to a wider audience, as well as being a realistic goal to focus on as part of their development plans. Long may it continue.

Calogero Farruggia (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

The new proposals will surely be disheartening for new bands starting out. Being aired on bbc introducing us a big boost and provides the bands extra motivation to keep going and blossom more.

Leonel Richard (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

People like my girlfriend who is a singer love the platform to establish themselves as artists

Tracy O’Rourke-Burr (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

This is an invaluable service that show cases new local talent.
Plays great music and Jericho keys is obviously dedicated to giving new local musicians an opportunity that they may struggle to get otherwise.
It would be a great loss for musicians and listeners if this service stopped.
Many thanks

Russell Bennett (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Last of the wonder kids RULE

Jonathan Dent (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

The work BBC Introducing does is vital for music fans and up-and-coming musicians alike, connecting otherwise unheard musicians with their future audiences and enriching the UK music scene and providing invaluable and unmissable content for the BBC

Chris Bennett (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Local radio is a lifeline for many and introducing has brought many unsigned bands to the ears of those who may not otherwise have heard

Michael Gould (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I have been a big supporter of unsigned artists for decades. It is virtually impossible for many to get on main channels because your playlists seem to be very much tied up by the big record companies. These shows give a good outlet for local bands to get noticed and get chances on national radio. By removing this the BBC is doing the Government's work and damaging British music which is admired all over the world. Keep these shows going and lets also have more opportunities for indy and DIY bands on national radio as well. WIthout them you will kill music. The BBC is a publically funded public service. Provide that service.

Maddie Dixon (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

I love BBC introducing, it’s given countless of my friends a chance to hear themselves on the radio and give them a platform aswell as giving listeners a chance to get to know their local artists! From living in Nottingham and listening to Dean Jackson to then moving to York and listening to Jericho Keys I have really found it a way to feel connected to the city I’m living in. It would be such a shame for this to stop!!!!

Seamus O’Donnell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

This has to carry on. I love hearing new music. It’s such a great opportunity for up and coming artists to be heard. As an artist it’s crucial for the BBC to help grow our audiences. Please keep our hopes alive 🙏

Debbie Hulme (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Regularly listen to some great upcoming artists!

Mark Wilden (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I have enjoyed BBC Introducing since it was first introduced, both as an artist and as a listener.

I first found BBC Introducing when I was an artist wanting to be heard. When I was playing gigs regularly it was a badge of quality and recognition to be featured on the BBC Introducing show. It gave an inspiring and achievable goal for musicians to reach for.

However, my real appreciation of BBC Introducing has been as as a listener. Over the years I have subscribed to about half a dozen of the Introducing shows as podcasts. Each one had its own character, played music that I could hear nowhere else, and gave a great flavour of the locality in which it was based. Some of my favourite under-the-radar acts are still ones I found from those shows.

It's a real treat to be able to listen to a music show and know that when you hear an artist you like you can probably see them perform soon in a small room for an affordable entry fee round the corner from your house. And it's a lasting joy to see acts hit the mainstream knowing that you bought their first CD from them in person for the price of a pint.

BBC Introducing shows provide a completely different offering from any other radio or TV show because of the link to the area in which they're broadcast. The passion of the presenters is obvious and invaluable, and the quality of the music broadcast is always high – and provides a high bar for new musicians to aspire to. In Oxfordshire Dave Gilyeat, and Tim Bearder in previous years, gave a massive amount of time and love over many years to provide something new to listeners to the show every week. The knowledge and connections built up over that time should be cherished.

It's tempting to focus on the benefit for young artists in having BBC Introducing as a showcase. That is important – BBC Introducing provides an unequalled service, and its loss would be widely and deeply felt. But the real value of BBC Introducing is for the audience, both of its shows and of the artists who build on the support they get to become the mainstream acts of tomorrow. It is the audience that benefits, and the audience that will suffer if BBC Introducing in its current form is no more.

David H (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

This such b*****ks, BBC. Why would you want to axe shows that are bringing such new, up and coming bands and artists to a wider audience? Treasure the resources and influence you have to help these people. You tried to shoot yourself in the foot by getting rid of 6Music and the Asian Network. Don't do it again.

Oliver Carpenter (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC Introducing is an excellent service and exactly what the BBC should be doing with its remits of supporting the regions and developing talent. I'm a BIG fan of the BBC and Introducing is just one of many marvellous things it does that other broadcasters with their hits and familiar programming will never get close to.

Graeme Diamond (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I am very tempted to (and have in fact) just copy and paste Connor J's comment, which said: "BBC introducing is an integral part of being a local artist. The excitement of hearing your music played on the radio for the first time (and any times after that) is an unmatched feeling". Because that's absolutely right. BBC Introducing plays a vital role in discovering new local and national music talents, and to diminish it would be to diminish something that the UK does extraordinarily well: music.

Anna Wilmore (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

Don’t close!

Ben Smedley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Deans show is a massive platform for artists such as myself. He's played nearly every tune I've ever sent him and picked two for track of the week. It's great for up and coming musicians and is a big part of the Nottingham music scene!!

Smedz

Adam Wright (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Great way for bands to get music out there and would be a massive shame to lose.

Will Druid (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

There’s not enough routes for people to showcase their talent on larger platforms than their own already. Losing BBC Introducing would be cutting the scene off from hidden gems around the country

Steve Blank (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

I’m a producer and edition of a local music fanzine - POINT BLANK TEESSIDE.

BBC Introducing offers many young up and coming local acts a platform to be heard and the chance to gain experience. I urge others to support this programme as axing it would be very sad indeed.

Jonny Virgo (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I have been given exposure that lead to paid gigs and personal development as an artist but more than that the existence of this is a public service that helps the development of a scene that has spawned touring artists, music businesses, ventures and communities that contribute to the local economy and well being of the wider population.

This was where I met my peers before I met them, was introduced to artists that would be eventual business partners even after we moved away from the Berkshire area. The shows are great because they do what they say they do, they introduce, listeners, DJs, artists and labels to each other at a time when commercial radio is less interested in developing the artists that will eventually go on to dominate their playlists.

This move is wrong headed, short-sighted and should be reversed.

Connor J (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC introducing is an integral part of being a local artist. The excitement of hearing your music played on the radio for the first time (and any times after that) is an unmatched feeling. Young artists need this. We should be fuelling our local creativity, not cutting it back.

Rich Choat (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

BBC introducing has been essential to the development of so many young artists in recent years, it got my first band our first ever radio play at 16 years old it was huge and it is essential to helping young and developing artists grow

david halton (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC introducing has played some of my tracks in the past and also many of my friends music. It is a big confidence booster for unknown bands who don't have many opportunities to stand out.

Henri Broadbent (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

BBC introducing helps local artists and helps keep the local scene alive.

Bruno Dienhardt (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

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Chris Ball (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

I know so many talented artists that have come through Introducing with more exposure & gained fans, not just in my area but others too such as Bristol & Newcastle. Would be a shame & a great loss if we were to lose introducing.

Zak Baker (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

I’ll never forgot the day my group was played on BBC Radio Kent Introducing, it was soooo important is so many ways, mainly having the confidence and backing to say “yes we’re actually making music people are interested in” and it gave us such a push to carry on making the best music we could. The BBC is an institution that holds a weight in music like nothing else in the country and should be there to help support the artists across the country no matter where you are or what music you’re making, you always feel welcome on introducing

Miles Davies (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Introducing has been vital for me as an artist to help reach new listeners, and as a listener, to find new music. It's more than that though, through sharing air time with others on the Introducing show, I've been able to connect with a community of other like-minded artists and listeners, leading to important networking and collaborations. We're at an amazing point in history, where the bar for entry to make your own music is fantastically low - gone are the days where you need an expensive studio, a good producer, and an experienced engineer to make great sounding music. Now, armed with just a computer and a microphone, anyone with a musical story to tell can let get that story recorded and released into the world. However, as a consequence of that, it's very difficult to cut through and get your music heard, and this is where a service like Introducing becomes a lifeline for new and underground artists - it gives us a platform, gets us heard, gives us something to be proud of and use as inspiration and motivation. To take that away, would, in my opinion, be devastating.

Tim Hughes (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

What is the BBC for if not for this?

Pritesh Chandarana (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Great way to find new music

Levi Mann (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC introducing Lincolnshire has been a great platform for me as an artist to grow my reach and has made my confidence grow as an artist. It is always great to see how the show supports other artists around the area.

BBC introducing is a vital part of the music industry for grass roots artists!

Ruby Ramelize (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Helps grassroots artist get the boost they need and deserve. The same boost that artists with money can likely afford to pay for.

We need more projects such as BBC introducing that give those with less class privilege a chance to get known.

Jake Mallin (Listener)

BBC Introducing from Stoke with Rob Adcock

SAVE LOCAL BBC INTRODUCING SHOWS!

These shows are integral to the future of music. Less exposure locally filters all the way up the chain inevitably and the music industry will eventually die out!

Renee Sheehan (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

It supports local musicians in a very socio-economically deprived area Hull in the North of England. It therefore gives these artists valeuable first step towards radio airplay.

Paul Pocock (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is a serious retrograde step. The whole increased combining station output is a retrograde step.
BBC Music Introducing is a mainstay of local music promotion. Scrapping this will lead to dozens of potential great artists losing a platform to promote their talents.
The BBC is there to promote the country's culture not strangle it!!!
I feel just as strongly about the merger of outputs especially between Devon and Cornwall that has very diverse traditions and cultures to each other. The whole thing is a dumbing down of the local characters which was strongly recognised 40 years ago when these two stations opened up. What a u-turn! Disgraceful moves by the BBC!!!

Ami Lyons (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Shropshire with Michaela Wylde

Hi all,

BBC introducing as helped me grow so much as an artist. My first ever Submission never got played, but I worked hard and was so stoked to get played on bbc shropshire. It shows me I have made progress and they've shown support ever since that first radio play. Without BBC introducing, new artists like myself just wouldn't have a chance to get noticed.

Chris Higham (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Bands need more exposure, not less! This simply cannot be allowed to happen. BBCI is far too important to grass roots music in this country.

Katie Dillon (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

The amount of support bbc introducing gives to up and coming artists is immense, especially thank you to Angelle for giving us incredible opportunities when we first started out. But this needs to carry on so that everyone can get an opportunity! Please please don’t close the show down and make it harder than it already is to get your music heard.

Paul Fowler (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

I'm a 66 year old that has only just discovered the BBC Introducing Solent show with Steph ... It has some amazing artists playing there, and has been instrumental in supporting Wet Leg, who were nominated for one of the music prizes this year. It also allows me to know what bands to support when they are playing locally and thus supports the live music scene. I don't think that cutting these shows is in the interest of the BBC or for the development of music in the UK.

James Suffield (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing is everything that is exciting about the British music industry. Showcasing up-and-coming artists from every genre and background. Losing it would be a crying shame and would impact the cultural significance of the UK as a whole.

Brian Maddison (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

The BBC introducing system is vital to up coming musicians. Both on the Radio and by a presence at local and national festivals. It surely costs a very small fraction of the broadcasting budget and must continue

Sophie Curtis (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Best way to find new local artists.

Tokki Yamaguchi (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

It would be an absolute travesty for me as a fan to see less exposure for small artists. I've got to know several people who are producers and musicians and I know how important these grassroots platforms are for them. Please please reconsider this idea of reducing the number of opportunities!

Kevin Gostelow (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

An extremely important platform for emerging artists.

Swantje Eleweanya (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Dean and the crew are amazing! They make me feel so comfortable on live radio and the show brings me so much joy! Really appreciate what you guys are doing for the underground scene !

Tina Batchelor (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Needs protecting for all hardworking, passionate artists.

Claire Pollard (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

Please please PLEASE don't end Introducing. It's an incredible service for up and coming artists to get the leg up they need to gain an audience without having to pay to play. 🙏

Cath Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

This is a brilliant way to hear new music and a great way of new acts getting their music out there. Stop getting rid of good things!

Jo Longmire (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Up and coming artistes need as much help as possible. Please don't reduce this valuable potential step up the ladder

Maxwell Kwateng (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Northampton with Kerrie Cosh

BBC introducing is an important show to us up and coming artistes, as a matter of fact it’s more than just introducing to us. Featuring our music on there is one of the highest inspirations that gives us the drive to keep working hard in our music spectrum. Through BBC introducing I have managed to get more followers and listeners on my platforms and have also through that discovered other amazing artistes such as myself and working torwards collaborations etc.
Losing this show will be a big blow to the future of music and talent in the UK. I hope and pray we don't lose the BBC introducing show

Mark Perry (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

The UK has an enviable position in introducing new acts internationally. The cultural, wellbeing, and not least, commercial benefits of this activity are well proven. Music is one if the few unique industries we have left - so it incredibly short-sighted to stifle the nurturing of new talent. This decision to axe Introducing is especially shameful for the BBC. Please retain Introducing!

Danny Mackay (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

This show has been so important for giving up and coming local talent a sound board, live music venues have been closing and dwindling for years as people have less money to go out, making this show even more important. Do you really want to stop the likes of Ed Sheeran coming through?

David Johnson (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Loved this program when I lived in the UK, discovered so many interesting artists, and seeking the new should always be at the forefront of all radio programming.

Sue Nash (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

BBC Music Introducing are amazing they find, support and launch new artists.
Jaguar & Andrew Marston helped our daughter Emily Nash from producing music in her bedroom, to first play of her music on the BBC Introducing show, to progress to Radio 1.
Emily is now signed to The Ministry of Sound and also DJs at many major festivals.
This platform is so important to the music industry please do not let it disappear!

Emily Melluish (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

BBC introducing is such an important part for independent musicians, from helping grow a following to just giving new artists confidence to share their tracks. It’s been a huge importance for me as an artist and to hear these potential changes is heartbreaking, not just for me but for all the musicians who will be missing out in future. The game in the music industry is already so hard and this really would be a further devastation.

Charles Wong (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Stop defunding the arts!!!!!

Tim Johnson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Can't be let go my son is in a band that had been massively supported bt them

Matt Garnett (Listener)

BBC Introducing from Stoke with Rob Adcock

BBC Introducing is the single best tool we have to ensure equality of opportunity in the music industry. It gives artists without adequate representation an opportunity to have their music played to huge audiences, week in week out. Furthermore, the support of Introducing to up and coming artists is invaluable, with gig opportunities provided that would otherwise be unattainable without them. Cheers Rob, and thanks to Michaela Wylde of BBC Introducing in Shropshire for the support of my dear friend Nievé Ella!

God bless BBC Introducing x

Gary Botfield (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

We need new music

Jonty Lovell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Critical to the development of new artists trying to compete with those at major lakes with bigger budgets. Without grass roots music, the industry will loose its identity. Local BBC introducing platforms MUST remain!

PE BALL (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please keep going!

Taro Keeitch (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

My band Candid Faces has received so much love from the humberside introducing team and their support means the world to us. And not only us but everyone else that is entering the music industry on a grass roots level. There's no other options to get this kind of radio play elsewhere and losing bbc introducing would be a tragedy for UK music

Beau Presley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Introducing has offered myself and countless other local artists huge opportunities that would otherwise be difficult to attain. As well as this, Introducing provides a massive sense of community within local scenes and for greater artistic communities that I think is wholly useful and massively appreciated by all.

Thank you!!

Adam Gardner (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Introducing gives a platform for up and coming, non-label, underground artists.
Keeping introducing going keeps giving people the opportunity to gain exposure.

Rich Wilde (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Absolutely disgusting! This is a massive blow to small unknown artists! This has been a fantastic outlet ever since its inception. Responsible for some of the more interesting artists that are now mainstream. IT NEEDS OUR SUPPORT!! This service is the best use of the license fee, which I will begrudge paying, if all we are left with is the mainstream "personality" presenters playing drivel!

Paul JOHNSTON (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

we can't lose this output for local artists. A lot of the time this is their only route to getting heard by the masses!

Gordon Campbell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

BBC Introducing has been a platform that I have always aspired to be represented on. As an independent artist there are very few platforms that provide recognition for the work that you do, a lot of us invest so much time, money and spirit in to our craft without any tangible returns and it’s platforms like introducing that inspire so many to keep going. This is why Introducing is so integral to the development of the UK music scene and the well-being of so many grass roots artists across a multitude of genres. It’s worrying to hear that the BBC is considering cutting back on this service when it’s so beneficial to many like myself who aspire to share their art and positivity with the world.

Sean Denny (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

It is vital that the regional shows remain as they are. They are the vital first step for many, many artists, and the shows are a perfect example of the kind of thing that only the BBC can do.

Not only is it hugely beneficial for musicians, I've lost count of the number of producers / presenters that have also started out on their local BBC Introducing show and have gone on to work on the likes of Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6Music.

Being able to take an artist from getting their first play and interview on their local show all the way to headlining at festivals and national radio playlists has been a huge pleasure for me over the years, and in an industry where there is no set path to success, BBC Introducing is a clear leader in providing visible proof of how you can make things happen for yourself.

It will be a travesty if the changes happen - BBC DON'T DO IT!!!

Frazer Lewis (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

This needs to stay… new young bands emerge from this exposure… I’m a 55 yo man who still loves to listen to fresh new music…

Martin Clappison (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

BBC Introducing has been absolutely pivotal for the growth and promotion of local and unsigned artists. As well as bringing a weekly round up of local talent and opening peoples ears to new and exciting music they wouldnt hear , it helps build the local economy by highlighting local gigs, getting people in venues and providing revenue. No other show has given us the chance to record proffessional , quality live performances for our portfolio, enabled us to make an income through album and ticket sales promotion, or just championed us by playing our music with passion on radio, with the opportunity of national exposure. Losing these shows would have a far wider impact in the local music community as well as the local economy!!!!!!

Sophia Adams (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Helped me so much with my music!

Forrester Reid (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

Removing the vital stepping stones for independent artists to get their music heard would be a complete tragedy. BBC introducing needs more support from the larger stations in order to increase listener numbers.

BBC introducing provides a platform for genuine artists just starting out. These musicians have a hard enough job getting recognised nowadays as everyone with a social media account thinks they are the next big thing but it is not the case.

The effects of removing these vital stations will only be felt once it is too late to reinstate them sadly.

Matthew Milne (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I have found many great bands listening because of bbc introducing it would be a huge loss

Ella Kinnersley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

BBC Introducing truly sets us apart from the rest of the world - we are SO lucky in the UK to have a program that uplifts so many musicians who don't have access to the often expensive and complicated resources of a more commercially successful musician. Not only does the track record of successful UK artists who got their start on BBC Introducing speak for itself, but even those who never "made it" were given the confidence and joy that the once in a lifetime chance of hearing yourself on the radio brings.

When I was at university, my old band saw an incredible response to being played on the program. Not only will that feeling of hearing my own voice on the radio never leave me, but we were given an absurd amount of opportunities as a result of the radio play, from several different management offers that we eventually accepted to being given the amazing opportunity to headline a small O2 Academy show, all within a few months of releasing music.

I now work as a public relations professional in the music industry with a distinct awareness of radio plugging, and see first-hand how beneficial this free program can be for emerging artists. I have also developed a keen awareness of the negative aspects of this industry, and am desperate to maintain the unique, creative, and genuine parts of it that make me proud to be apart of the UK music community.

I cannot emphasize enough how special and important this program is, and how destroying this opportunity will change UK music forever!!

Leon Fortgang (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

James Hollingsworth (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

This industry is already a mess, and this is the only support for small, independent artists. If you defund this you’ll be letting down a generation of musicians.

Jake Phillips (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

So grateful for BBC Introducing to give me my first radio plays and a great platform to share my music!

The collaborator generator and kitchen disco’s are also an amazing idea.

Alexander Barnett (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

In an already saturated industry, where musicians already struggle to be heard, BBC Introducing is crucial for the next generation.

Jonathan Henwood-Ross (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC introducing shows are some of the most engaging and interesting on the BBC Network. The curators allow for a huge variety of music so you never what you might get next. Introducing's platform is a phenomenal tool that enables artists to not only get airplay but also get to that next level of their career. You only have to look at the artists who started on BBC Introducing and are now household names to realise how incredibly important these shows are.

Jonathan Henwood-Ross (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

BBC introducing shows are some of the most engaging and interesting on the BBC Network. The curators allow for a huge variety of music so you never what you might get next. Introducing's platform is a phenomenal tool that enables artists to not only get airplay but also get to that next level of their career. You only have to look at the artists who started on BBC Introducing and are now household names to realise how incredibly important these shows are.

Andy Jackson (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Please don’t close BBC introducing, it’s the backbone of the local scene and the only place for small developing artists to get airplay

Rachel Gatiss (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I’ve received so much support and many opportunities as a DIY musician in the last few years from both BBC Introducing the North East & BBC Tees with Bob Fischer & Rianne Thompson.

This has lead to live sessions, national radio play on BBC 6 Music and BBC Scotland; I was also included in BBC NE’s Tips for 2020 with Nick Roberts.

All of this has meant a great deal to me and has bolstered my confidence, enabling me to do things I never believed possible or may have otherwise struggled to do without this continued support and encouragement.

Not many of the people I’ve worked over this time with know that I have ADHD and Autism; it takes a lot of time to arrange my songs and push past certain obstacles in order to complete song arrangements, release tracks and play live - all of which I absolutely I love to do more than anything in the world, but along with this comes difficulties and personal challenges.

To the people wanting to cut funding to the introducing shows, I’d like to say:

Please don’t underestimate the positive impact BBC Introducing can have on neurodiverse musicians such as myself who are from working class areas and may not be able to afford management or PR.

I’m extremely grateful for all the support I’ve received from BBC North East & Tees and would feel devastated if this service was no longer available to me.

Please find a way round this if you have to. Call for volunteers…. Start an official podcast… Whatever can be done to continue, please do it.

Thank you.

Dutch Van Spall (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

BBC Introducing has been my 'go to' source for discovering and listening to the huge diversity of local artists - many of whom have no presence anywhere else. It has prompted me to follow up that discovery by both following them on their social media - as well as making the effort to travel to local gigs to see them perform live.
If this amazing service - which I personally think is the Best of the BBC - is 'renamed-reduced-replaced', it will be a significant personal loss for listeners and artists and degrade the creative benefit it currently provides to communities across the entire country.

Nici Brookes (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Please don’t abandon these up and coming local artists. We need them and they need you

Ash Kershaw (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

It is no exaggeration to say my band wouldn’t be what it is today without the Humberside Introducing team. They have supported us and pushed us onto stages across the region since we started and given us the confidence to write more daring songs and develop our live performance. The music scene around Grimsby struggles to survive as it is with so many venues having closed down and people throwing in the towel over Covid, BBC Introducing is the last place we truly have a scene where week in week out the local bands come together side by side. As artists, we’ve gained a whole fan base and made great contacts through playing their stages and from visiting the studio, but as listeners we’ve discovered bands and artists across the water in Hull and the surrounding areas of Humberside who we now consider great friends and work together with on projects. I can’t state enough how without this network Grimsby would truly be lost off the musical map, with very little holding it together and virtually nobody else shining a light on this tiny edge of the country.

Rachel Gatiss (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I’ve received so much support and many opportunities as a DIY musician in the last few years from both BBC Introducing the North East & BBC Tees with Bob Fischer & Rianne Thompson. This has lead to live sessions, national radio play on BBC Scotland; I was also included in BBC NE’s Tips for 2020 with Nick Roberts. All of this has meant a great deal to me and has bolstered my confidence, enabling me to do things I never believed possible or may have otherwise struggled to do without this continued support and encouragement. Not many of the people I’ve worked over this time with know that I have ADHD and Autism; it takes a lot of time to arrange my songs and push past certain obstacles in order to complete song arrangements, release tracks and play live - all of which I absolutely I love to do more than anything in the world, but along with this comes difficulties and personal challenges. To the people wanting to cut funding to the introducing shows, I’d like to say: Please don’t underestimate the positive impact BBC Introducing can have on neurodiverse musicians such as myself who are from working class areas and may not be able to afford management or PR. I’m extremely grateful for all the support I’ve received from BBC North East & Tees and would feel devastated if this service was no longer available to me. Please find a way round this if you have to. Call for volunteers…. Start an official podcast… Whatever can be done to continue, please do it. Thank you.

Ines Rahtz (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

There is so much magical music out there that BBC Introducing does a great job of showcasing - it would be such a let down to so many growing and new artists if we lost these shows.

Alex Hall (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

As someone who wants to go into a career in the BBC and radio production, I have shadowed my local introducing show and have seen the valuable asset it is. I is the stepping stone for upcoming presenting and producing talent, whilst also offering an amazing showcase for music to be heard and shared. By reducing the amount of shows, it threatens both the accessibility of artists and of presenting and producing talent.

William Kingston (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

I believe it is one of the most importance BBC initiatives. In a world of sponsored adverts and paying for promotion, it is extremely refreshing to see new, interesting artists being promoted completely free of charge, solely to help them on their musical journey. There is endless musical talent in the UK, it deserves to be brought into the spotlight.

Jordan Brookes (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

If bbc introducing wasn't in my local area then many of the bands I listen to would not exist. Please keep this going to enable real local talent to get to a platform to be seen by the masses.

Huw Edwards (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

Seriously worrying to hear this news. I play in a band called KOYO from Leeds who have had heaps of support over the years from BBC Introducing.

It has given us a lifeline time and time again to reach the ears of potential new fans, rather than feeling like our new song is just another launched into the void of space. Thanks to BBC Introducing we got the opportunity to play Reading and Leeds festival; to do an interview about Independent Venue Week (they also played our song on national radio) and to be selected from the BBC introducing playlist for Tom Robinson’s national mixtape. Like so many artists, we’re working hard on new material at the moment and the platform of BBC Introducing still gives us hope that it may be heard by someone new. It’s incredibly hard for musicians nowadays, and without this it’s one more nail in the coffin and more obstacle in the way of so many artists.

Alex Price (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Having BBC introducing as a platform to expand my reach has been amazing, I couldn't imagine my early music career without it as it meant I could get my music heard and pushed for free. I always got brilliant feedback and support and it would be devastating to lose this sort of platform for developing artists. It builds you up in your local community when you might not be getting much support or listeners around your work and pushes you out to Radio 1 etc...

Emily Birtley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

BBC Introducing is vital to so many new and emerging musicians, past, present and future. It celebrates culture from all across the UK and I think it's so sad to think a city like Manchester, a musical giant, not having a show that celebrates its emerging talent.

It's what inspired me and gave me the confidence to host my own student radio show and find amazing musicians in my local area and across the UK.

How are we meant to excel from here? Some may argue social media, but it's only so much it can do with failing algorithms and many find it unnatural to have to sell themselves online.

Man Can’t Fly (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

DO NOT SHUT THIS DOWN!

We were supported by Alan Raw at the time in 2013, which saw us gain BBC R1 National airplay for a full week as well as slots at Leeds and Reading festival - which led to so many more otherwise unfathomable opportunities as a band (tours, support gigs).

The buzz, the memories, the opportunities, the overall platform BBC Introducing can give to unsigned (and signed!) artists alike, is unmatched globally. Please don’t deny the likes of future George Ezra, Ed Sheeran and Catfish’. Keep British music relevant - by squashing this great platform, many artists of the above talent may give up in the process and we’ll never hear their music! Don’t deny us!

Matt Kettle (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

Source of so many great artists. Please don’t change this

KIOKO Music UK (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Without BBC Introducing WM, we may not be where we are today.

They’ve supported us and played our music since we started out and have given us opportunities we could only have dreamt of.

They sent us to play at Glastonbury on the Introducing stage, we’ve had airplay on Radio 1, Radio 6 and Asian Network as a result of our continuing relationship and their continued support of us and the entire region.

Local musicians have some much quality to offer, and to have such a vital and quality stepping stone to progress such as Introducing is vital for helping artists keep producing their amazing work and helps fans discover the fantastic music around them.

It HAS to stay.

James West (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

This is a great service, and should not be cut. It's often hard for new artists to get supported and promoted, and BBC introducing does a great job of that.

Josh Wilkinson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

So many bands from local areas get the validation the need and deserve by getting the opportunity to get their names and music on the radio.

I’ve discovered so many great acts that I still go and watch gigs of today through BBC WM’s Introducing show.

How does local musicians get their foot in the door of the industry without it. There’s so much to discover, closing this entry path would be truly saddening.

Loula Yorke (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Being featured as an artist on BBC Introducing Suffolk as an early career musician has been soooo helpful!
- It is the place that gave me vital practice in being interviewed live on air, multiple times - each time it got easier and i was less nervous!
- It gave me confidence that my music was being picked up and heard, no matter how many followers I had
- It led to increased interest in my work by the wider media – for example, my latest release was reviewed in The Wire and Electronic Sound magazines after being a National Album Day 2022 pick by Angelle

Please don't destroy our grassroots local ecosystem x

Elloise Page (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Such an important opportunity for smaller bands to get known! Keep going!

Nadia Chowdry (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

This platform is essential to help unfunded artists to find their way. And it benefits us all to hear amazing music when we otherwise wouldn’t!!!

Justin White (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Without the musical roots Introducing offers to bands/artists where is the new music supposed to have a platform. Please see sense

Amy Craghill (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

This is how much of our local talent is found, given airtime and the opportunity to pursue music as an actual career. Its also how many local listeners find out about new music and how to support these emerging artists. The UK music scene would not be the same without it and as a result neither would the world music scene. We need these platforms for new music to be discovered and given the opportunity to blossom. We cannot do without them

Alex Grimmer (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Norfolk with Kitty Perrin

Our band The Harbours have had 3 tracks played on BBC Intro Norfolk. What a great feeling it is to hear your tunes played on the radio. Having support from local presenters is vital for bands with no other way of having radio exposure.

Matthew Valentine (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Please keep supporting new artists, its massively valuable to the grassroots scene and how so many get their break and become known to a wider audience.

Liz Lee Reynolds (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

This is such a fantastic way for musicians starting out to find their way. It would be a very missed platform if we were ever to lose it!

Joseph Pickard (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean's work getting local bands on, and acting as a vital platform for bigger and better things, has been tireless. We'd be poorer without it, and BBC Local Radio would continue its slow lurch toward being glorified hospital radio.

Tom Stanley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Keep it going!

Sebastian Baldwin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

BBC introducing is a vital piece in the puzzle that makes up an up and coming artist’s career. Alex Nobel at BBC intro WM got us our first spot play on Radio 1, he and Andrew Marston supported us endlessly across various releases, landing multiple festival slots.

We cannot afford to lose this.

Jo Laight (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Please keep promoting new artists

Shyam G (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I've had a number of tracks played on BBC Introducing as an independent artist making music on my own. I don't have lots of contacts promoting my music. But it is such a buzz to hear your own music on radio. Even without any financial reward, it provides huge motivation to continue doing it.

Matt B (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

Introducing is so crucial to the development of artists and the UK scene.
They simply provide THE fundamental platform for artist to get radio experience, first live steps experience and how to go about launching themselves as an artist.

It is so vital that we look after the only thing left that’s still exciting about the UK- our music scene and artistry

Andrew Hartshorn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As an artist and listener it would be a travesty if we were to lose this excellent service. For many Independent artists this is the first chance to get heard on a wider stage. It is also short sighted as it will push listeners even further away from mainstream radio as they seek out alternatives.

Sian Barker (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

It’s opened our ears to some incredible bands over the years, the show would be sorely missed

Linzi Stivey (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Suffolk has such a strong young music scene. Stronger than a lot of other counties. It makes no sense to remove BBC Introducing Suffolk.
The only way our bands can get heard and progress is through this platform.

Abbie Davies (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Since starting uploading our tracks in 2018 Dean has done so much to help my band and my now solo act despite all of the struggles through covid we knew we could rely on the support from our incredible local BBC introducing DJ ! BBC introducing shows are the heart and soul of the music industry in the UK and give a spotlight to artists who may never have the opportunity otherwise!
Thanks to Dean for all of your support on our tracks we hope to keep working with you in the future!!

- Abbie and The Roses

- call me AL

❤️

Tom Hockney (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

Essential for Britis culture.

Arrun Harker (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

This is a truly unique and special thing the BBC does for emerging talent and is without equal elsewhere...with so many great artists to have come out of it, it's one of the only great leg ups we up and comers have left in an industry dominated by professional promo campaigns and homogenised PR dumps!

Tomas Frankson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

For so long BBC introducing has set the BBC apart from its competitors for one reason, it supports grassroots music from its local show all the way up to the national level. The support I have received so far has opened so many door and put LOOME in so many conversations that I otherwise would not have been.

Gatekeeping seems to be a new phrase but not for the music industry. The BBC introducing team don't look at your social number or your Spotify plays before they decided to play out a song, they just listen to the song. This is so rare and valuable for artists starting out.

Jacek Debski (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

Such a shame the BBC is making cuts in all the wrong place, there is nothing more important than supporting local societies in all their aspects. Instead, they go into promoting mediocre shows for populist taste

Steve Brown (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I've discovered so many great new artists through BBC Introducing and have been to a number of the live promotions. I'd be devastated to see this vital resource cut back.

It is a fine example of the BBC fulfilling it's public service remit and should be maintained.

Wendy Patrick (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

Please please do not let this happen. Love discovering new local bands through BBC introducing. This is a vital outlet for these bands.

Rod Smith (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

A very good way to find out who the new acts in the area will be

Ross Wilkin (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

I love BBC Introducing, some of my favourite local bands wouldn’t have had a chance without BBC Introducing, and I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the great music they put out there for us!

Thomas Greenwood (Artist)

BBC Introducing from Stoke with Rob Adcock

I’m part of a small band who have had numerous suggestions to take our music to bbc introducing when we get round to releasing music. This seems like the best opportunity for your band to be heard. Without this, there’s no chance.

Yasmin Coe (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

This show has done so much for local artists in Yorkshire let alone just west, the scene is already densely populated with london centric bands, the eradication of all individual BBC intro Instagram accounts is enough to prove that attention is still given to the south, introducing is so so important for us artists in the north, and the work that these DJs put into grassroots artists is incredible

LN5 Music (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC introducing is a fantastic way to get your music heard from all over! It really gives you the experience of radio play! George smith from bbc introducing Lincoln makes you feel like you’re on the same level as some of the biggest artists in the world! Hearing your tracks presented as “huge new track” or “amazing” is honestly the biggest buzz you can get! BBC introducing Lincolnshire Thankyou so much for playing my tracks and supporting me! It means the world!! <3

Gareth Hill (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

The BBC is increasingly reducing local output, sending loyal listeners to other platforms. Journalism and music from "right up my street" is exactly what the BBC is uniquely placed to do.
Some of this change is caused by a Big Brother management style that foolishly believes we all want to listen to the same output ... often fronted by comedians rather than music experts. Much, however, is the result of a lack of government funding for what should be the absolute beacon for how Britain is heard abroad.

Mark Terry (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

I'm a passionate music fan, gig goer and now even accidental promoter of local bands. So many incredibly talented artists fail to be heard simply because there isn't an outlet for them to reach a wider audience. I strongly feel that BBC Introducing is that stepping stone to help such musicians make a success of their art and simply cannot be allowed to be diluted or lost

Joe Martin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

BBC Introducing has supported my band a lot since we started creating new opportunities for us and getting us heard by a broader audience.

It’s already so difficult to make a dent in the music industry as a new artist, please don’t make it harder than it already is.

Joe
The Circus Birds

Gary Hockney (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing provides a vital outlet, an inspiration and something tangible to aim at. This part of the ‘arts’ is hugely under resourced as it is and the BBC Introducing platform should not just be protected but enhanced. Save it!

Sean Duggan (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Dave Gilyeat has been an incredible and genuinely enthusiastic listener of new artists and songwriters in the Oxfordshire area. He has created an inclusive space for our music community and helped me meet find other artists in Oxfordshire to collaborate with. I’m really fortunate to have worked with him over the past 10 years in different projects. The BBC intro name has helped us progress to

Knowing how important it’s been for us, It would be hard to see BBC Intro taken away from other music communities as well. Independent music is starving in the UK, and this will have a significant impact to new and younger bands.

Matt Stevens (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I listen to the Introducing mixtape every week. I've discovered so many great artists through it and as a result have been to gigs. Introducing is critical to the music ecosystem supporting artists and venues. I hope it isn't cut.

Jo Hart (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

We can not let this happen.

Alison McCallum (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I live in Scotland now & many of the bands from other parts of the UK get their first hearing on BBC introducing shows & the grassroots venues put them on a bill in other parts of the country, building their fan base. I also have pals who are musicians who can now fill venues because of early exposure on BBC introducing - expand it!

Alleyne Ellis (Listener)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

BBC Intoducing has opened my ears to new and exciting music in this country. Why close this for the sake of saving £££ to the detriment of listeners and, more importantly, new artists? Artists who - as we have heard - go out into the world.

Baz T (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

As a supporter of up & coming artists I have witnessed first hand the incredible work of the BBC Introducing Teams across the UK and their loss would be a devastating blow to an already fragile industry. Our Country is renowned worldwide for the music it provides; surely in economic terms investment in this sector makes so much sense not cut backs. Baz

Clare Stephenson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Why would you do this to the industry and new music

Jonny Nelson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

An incredibly important outlet for artists to get themselves out there and heard. Cuts to this service would have a truly devastating impact on grassroots music. How many more great musicians might slip under the radar?

Nic Evennett (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

I'm a non-gigging, non-touring artist with physical conditions making it impossible to do the usual things. It makes getting your name out and about all the harder. Were it not for BBC Introducing Kent giving tracks a spin and giving me a voice beyond the four walls, I would have struggled to find the determination to carry on. Independent and unsigned musicians' task is hard enough. It can feel impossible and isolating for some with disabilities, physical or mental. BBC Introducing gives us all a chance and an incredible opportunity to be heard. There are not enough thanks yous and is not enough love for the Abbies and Toms in the music world.

Tom Rose (Listener)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

The perfect means to introduce new artists. If it ain’t broke…

Tom Tomalin (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Am fervently supporting attempts to not cut any shows/ length of shows.

Shelley Lloyd (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

Keep it be station going!

Iain Thomson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

BBC Introducing is an essential service for the UK music industry. The industry is, especially post covid, extremely difficult to make a living. The artists are the lynchpin of a large music ecosystem of managers, labels, legal, road crew, publishers, publicity…
The BBC, using its license fee, can and should be taking risks with new talent.

George Garnett (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I've been in bands for a little over 10 years, and 4 of my bands have featured on BBC introducing. It has been the greatest exposure for mine, and friends bands and without it, many darlings of the underground would miss this huge stepping stone.

Brittany Davies (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I think it is absolutely ridiculous that the bbc is even considering getting rid of bbc introducing when this show has started so many musicians careers. Through our tv licence we as listeners fund the bbc and it therefore should not be up to small minded executives at the top to make such decisions. Why not ask the people who fund it if it should be cut? Probably because you know that the answer would be absolutely not.

Jack Johnson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Intro has provided myself and so many of my friends such great opportunities, and moments of joy over the years. It would be heartbreaking to see it shut down during a time where people need entertainment. During a time where working class artists have somewhere to post their art and to have it be heard by the masses in their local area. BBC Intro deserves to live

Naomi Dawes (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

BBC introducing has provided me with great exposure and a way to reach more listeners.
The excitement I had when I received the ‘we’re going to play your track on the radio’ email for the first time was overwhelming. It gave me such a sense of achievement and I still get that feeling to this day.
Being able to hear and discover new artists each Saturday night is amazing. You can find new artists to follow and listen to and even reach out too.
It’s a great platform to find new and local artists.
It’s a vital part of an upcoming artists career!

Billy Fox (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Yes

Anders Morris Knight (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As both a fan and as a gig promoter / independent record label boss I have seen the huge impact of BBC Introducing time and time again. The network is a massive boost to the music scene and without it many of my favourite artists would simply not have achieved the level of success and engagement with fans that they have. Reducing the service would be tremendously detrimental to the industry and our cultural landscape

Graham Steel (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

As a promoter of live grassroots music events for 40 years l have seen on many occasions the impact that BBC Introducing has on emerging artists and live music events. Being played on the BBC is the holy grail for most if not all musicians and restricting those opportunities will have a devastating affect.

Introducing new artists on local radio and listing events makes a big difference to attendances at local music venues which in turn helps the local economy. The knock on consequences of this proposal will be widespread for an industry that has suffered more than most following the pandemic.

Paris Adams (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

Brody, Hannah and all of the team over at BBC Introducing at Cov & Warwks have been the biggest supporter of me since I started my music career. I truly cannot thank them enough for all of their support via playing my music on the show and inviting me for live sessions/interviews/gigs over the years. As an artist, I really rely on people like them to firstly push my music out to listeners but to also help encourage me in what is such an incredibly difficult industry. To lose the Introducing platform would be a big big loss to British music, new and old.

Theodore Hamilton (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Without BBC introducing, we miss out on new emerging talent. Music gives us the power and freedom to express ourselves and some artists out there really are the voice of the people.

Vasilis Liapis (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Our band has had the honour of being featured on BBC introducing North East on every occasion where we had new material or just wanted to reach out to people.
Platforms like this are indispensable for any off-market effort to keep art and ideas accessible to the few people still interested in them

Alex Martin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

I can’t say anything different from all the other comments here but I have to add my voice here because BBC Introducing gave me one of the moments of my life in my first radio play. But, much more importantly, it’s the most reliable way for developing artists to find their audience. I fear for the vitality of British music which is already precarious following the huge number of independent venue closures that began well before Covid which caused all sorts of problems that we’re only just starting to recover from. I sincerely hope the proposals do not go through.

Taylor Mitchell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Intro is a bridge for artists that helps their journey, without it the industry would be a colder and harsher place. At least with BBC Intro, there’s a chance you get somewhere. I’ve met many artists and became friends with them through BBC Intro

Nat Snelson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

The BBC is the last soft power we have. Even the most Brexit moron has to recognise that

Libby Butterworth-Smith (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean and the BBC INTRODUCING platform gave us our very first opportunity to be heard on national radio, and along with it, invaluable advice. Dean has been a prominent figure in championing grassroots music and has been to every NUSIC and local musicians' conference and has always spoken personally to everyone, and takes the time to be interested and remember you, too. The INTRODUCING radio show and live shows have personally introduced me to local musicians whose music I've found interesting and similar stylistically, and the events have been invaluable for networking. Dean has also given us opportunities to go live on radio and talk about our new releases and has always shown genuine interest. Thank you Dean, you are brilliant.

Emma Stevens (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

I'm both an artist studying music in uni and a listener. Without BBC Introducing, a significant portion of emerging artists wouldn't make it in the music industry.

MissF Knight (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC Introducing helped me develop so much as an artist. It gave me a reason to finish songs as it was a clear place to know they would be heard. It provided my first radio play, first major festival performance (T in the Park), first experience playing live on the radio and has introduced me to so many talented artists in my community which I now collaborate with. I earn very little from music production but the royalties from radio play have helped me invest back into my future in music. The encouragement from being selected or just knowing BBC Intro is there to listen is priceless.

They tried to get rid of BBC 6 Music and 1Xtra. They failed. We will not let them take away BBC Intro. Never.

Pau Bedford (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

BBC introducing is a vital platform for unsigned , independent up and coming artists to be heard

Euan Strachan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Found some great artists through introducing. Appreciate the platform it gives to them to showcase their hard work and spread their talent to a larger audience - a vital step in artists garnering the attention and support is simply by getting listeners on as big a platform as possible.

Lucy Wilsher (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

Britain is built on music. Every single artist who is played on BBC Introducing gets really excited and knows it could be their gateway into music.

Take that away, and you take away what is amazing about the BBC - it's talent, opportunity and artistry.

Dave Overton (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

The more new music gets aired te better.
Fed up of all the polished blancmange-like mush we get served.

Rachel Haines (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Keep Open anything that's allows real people to connect to great music 🎶
We need to keep the scene alive!!

Martin Dennehy (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

I can honestly say that BBC Introducing has made my life better. It's sent me to more local gigs than I can count, made me friends and simply given me new music to listen to that makes me happy. This is without even mentioning the impact it's had on shaping the whole of popular music by giving exposure and patronage to local talent, which is almost impossible to overestimate

BBC Radio is, without exaggeration, my favourite thing that any broadcaster anywhere in the world produces. Every single nook and cranny is loved by someone. And it's clearly made by people who love it (and music, in all its forms) as much as I do. Please don't make it less

Chris Tarn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

We have been played numerous times on BBC Newcastle and BBC Tees. This was massive in our early days as a band as it was our first ever exposure and Radio play. Nick had us into the studio and we played live. We received a publishing deal with wipeout music (Sleaford Mods publisher) after one of our tracks was played on BBC Newcastle. Thanks. Chris Tarn (weekend sun)

Olly Burden (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

BBC introducing is a vital part of emerging artists careers , providing a much need platform for them to get noticed.

Laura K (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

These cutbacks cannot happen!! These regional shows help so many artists get noticed and have the opportunity to take their career to the next level.

There's nothing else like this in the industry and we need to keep this platform alive and well

Jason Cowley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

With the closure of so many small venues, the BBC introducing program is an essential platform for new and exciting artists to gain a foothold in an increasingly difficult landscape.

L Shaw (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

The support offered by BBC Introducing to upcoming artists taking their first steps to a career in music must not be underestimated. It is absolutely critical in giving future musicians the confidence to follow their dreams.

Hannah Rolland (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

Introducing is a way for independent artists to get a foot in

Sandy Miles (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Such a vital starting block for new artists - don’t cut off this lifeline to emerging uk music and musicians!

Lisa Black (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

My favourite part of local radio is hearing local bands I haven't heard before. The talent always astounds me. These bands should be heard! We need this service - please don't take it away.

John Dawkins (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

Pivotal in breaking multiple acts I’ve managed over the past 20 years. Tom grennan etc etc

Sharon Vos-Arnold (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

My daughter Amelie Eve is studying songwriting at BIMM. As you know, unless you have connections it's almost impossible to be seen or heard amongst all the emerging music & talent. She released her first two tracks in 2022. The second track 'Look What You've Done' was featured on BBC Introducing Surrey & Sussex in November. We were so excited and grateful for the airplay and the opportunity for Amelie to be heard by such a big audience. It was an amazing experience for her to be seen and validated at just 17! It gave her an amazing boost of confidence and she's currently making plans for another song to be recorded. BBC introducing put her on the map and on the radar of lots of people, as it has with so many artists! Why change what works so well?

Joseph Etchells (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

This is my key discovery tool for new and exciting artists from my ends!!!!!!

Kimberley Wright (Listener)

BBC Introducing from Stoke with Rob Adcock

Love hearing new upcoming artists and what they have been doing

Scott Hollingsworth (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

“Introducing” provides opportunities and opens doors for the listener and artist. Why close them?

Darren Turze (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

As an artist, Tom Robinson supported my band early on. We would never have had radio exposure like that otherwise and I feel grateful to have been validated with plays on my favourite station. As a listener, I still love exploring new music and want others to have the same exposure and opportunity. Please keep this vital service going!

Tom Creed (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Need these BBC introducing shows to stay they are integral to new local music and a life line to local artists! if you have to cut money cut it on other stuff, the BBC is for all not just strictly come dancing!

Harry Garrett (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

A vital backbone for upcoming artists and their release campaigns

Dan Mathers (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Hearing Dean play my track on the Radio Derby was the proudest moment of my life. My whole family tuned in and it was a big moment. To most teenagers like me it's all about Spotify or Apple Music. But that moment on live radio, knowing that I could be heard simultaneously by many hundreds of people was just mind blowing.

And the feedback from Dean was amazing. He just got the track. I have played it back many many times. The team in the East Midlands have given me guidance and encouragement.

There is nothing like BBC Introducing. And we are extra lucky to have it with Dean and The Beat team.

Otik Grau (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

It’s a waste to take away the opportunity for new artists to get heard by a large audience. Although not all of the new artists are amazing, some are, and it gives them a chance for people outside of their friends and family to hear their music and make their own opinions on it.

Maddie Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is so awful for the government to shut down the backbone of the uk music industry. All across the world people envy bbc introducing and now they’re trying to take it away? Pretty much sums this counties climate up

Frances Butler (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Norfolk with Kitty Perrin

BBC Introducing is so vital for local communities, for both the musicians and listeners as well as the presenters themselves! I've met and heard lots of wonderful artists and people through BBC Introducing in Norfolk and it would be awful local music scenes around the country to see it go.

Joe MacAllister (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

BBC Lincolnshire Introducing was so supportive to the Lincs music scene when I was involved (2007-2010). It was really exciting to have a hub where bands and musicians could meet, play and promote their gigs and releases and it was clear how much the show cared about keeping new music alive, whatever the genre.

I'll never forget the buzz of being asked to play my songs on the radio, being a village dwelling 18 year old at the time. James Wickham, DJ at the time, would always follow up on sessions/interviews with artists and give them a platform for what they did next.

My band, Dancing Lotus, where over the moon when Huw Stephens did a short piece on the Lincoln music scene and later on, the great Tom Robinson was incredibly kind to help me out by answering questions for my dissertation on the music industry.

In my experience, BBC Introducing highlights the best of the BBC - Amazing, generous people going out of their way to keep local scenes thriving. It would be so sad to lose it.

Sarah Evans (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC introducing has been so inspiring to me and my family, bringing new, exciting music into our world. So important on so many levels, the power of music, new music
Thank you so much BBC

Louis Adams (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Sad to see. Hope they find sense.

Simon Messenger (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

These shows are vital to give proper musicians a chance against the karaoke dross churned out by tv 'talent shows'

Emily Cross (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

I love using BBC introducing for new music talent! Please keep it as it’s so valued in the music community both as a listener and artist.

Aliche Clare (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

We need BBC introducing!!!

Claire Webb (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Northampton with Kerrie Cosh

In an ever evolving and sometimes bewildering world of music the BBC offers a trusted platform for listeners to find quality music which explores all genres and offers new experiences. As such, BBC introducing is important in encouraging artists to create and experiment and get heard. BBC introducing embodies the core values of the institution and helps to amplify what is being sadly worn away by this government which is our countries creative spirit.

Jack Jeffrey (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC introducing is a massive part in every artists journey to getting radio play and its subsequent career progress. The reduction of BBC introducing would therefore have a direct and lasting impact on all artists who seek to climb the ladder of success, one which is already laden with obstacles and adversity.

Ryan Barham (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

In my previous life managing a band, BBC Introducing was a huge deal - a few plays on the local show led to plays and interviews on Radio 1 and 6 Music (plus an interview with Lammo) and an appearance at the T in the Park festival. Without Introducing, so many bands will miss out on similar opportunities.

Rob Orton (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire with Rebecca May

Introduced me to great upcoming bands. Don't see why this opportunity should be taken away.

Sue Starbuck (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Have listened to many a program on BBC Introducing as have many many other people so was shocked to hear these could be axed. WHY????
The BBC had once looked to axe Radio6 and look how it's doing now, it's gone from strength to strength, they always seem to look to shut down the programs the public really love.
BBC Introducing is a brilliant way to find out about new talent in your area, how else are people going to find out about new musicians and from hearing about them you can look to go to their gigs and buy their tunes, so keeping the music industry alive, the influence these programs have on local communities is vast. Please don't pull the plug on these shows, we most definitely need them.

Shannon Pearl Powell (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I am a listener and an artist and I love the show and have it on regularly!

Roger Horrex (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I have enjoyed listening to local musicians and others whom I would have otherwise not have heard. The BBC is in danger of reducing its relevance to local/grass roots music.

Guy Hindley (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

We run a small festival in North Suffolk and BBC Introducing has been a brilliant way to identify local performers to play at it. Every year we book acts whom we first heard on BBC Introducing, particularly Radio Suffolk and Radio Norfolk. We would be mortified to lose these programs!

Afonso Guerra (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

As a music lover, BBC Introducing has been instrumental in helping me discover new artists, styles and tendencies over the years. I don't always like everything, but it is the quality of the curation effort that comes to the forefront time and time again, making the listening a valuable experience.

Victoria Pearce (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

It's an absolute crying shame that this is coming to pass. There is nothing as sweet as local radio play in the melee of excitement when you've recorded that first decent track. "Introducing" is a right of passage! It needs be able to provide opportunities for all, not be withered away, in lieu of generic badly written muzac for the masses!

Bridie Squires (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

These outlets are so important!

Jonathan Street (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC Introducing provides support for upcoming local artists to get seen and heard further afield.

I've found some of my favourite artists at the BBC Introducing stages at festivals - giving them a platform to play alongside global chart topping artists must be good for the artists!

It would be a huge loss if this service was cut or reduced in any way, and would be detrimental to the culture and arts industry of the UK.

Derek Amedume (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Can’t stop this. Need to keep this alive!

Jaya Gordon-Moore (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson and Meg Turner-Cooper at BBC have helped with my confidence, reach and overall artist development in huge and invaluable ways. Giving young working class black women space!

Neil Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

This proposed reduction of BBC Introducing shows must not happen. With the loss of so many small music venues these shows are vital for artists. Dave Monks does so much for music on Merseyside I would hope that his position remains secure. If the BBC want to save money cut back on the number of presenters who have a Glasto freebie. Cut back on the Glasto coverage as much of it is idle chit chat without music. Cut back on all the radio oshows with two presenters when only one is required.

Jack Kane (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

This has been such an important step on the ladder for emerging artists, such an achievable way to get the ball rolling, and get ears on projects that could otherwise go unnoticed. Would be such a shame to see it go

Declan Mulhollans (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing provides fantastic opportunities for emerging artists to gain valuable airtime and allow them to gain exposure to wider audiences. The BBC Newcastle Introducing show has showcased the fantastic talent here on Tyneside for years and has helped bring to the limelight artists such as Sam Fender, Little Comets, The Lake Poets and many more!

Elyss Daya (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

Jess has always been so supportive of my music and I’ve always been so incredibly grateful to her for recognising my work. It would be such a shame if the local shows were to be scrapped because it has given so many hardworking artists a platform and visibility to so many listeners who equally supports artists the way Jess and other dedicated presenters have consistently done. It would be such a massive step back as BBC Intro is a significant part of the independent music ecosystem and without it, it would make it twice as hard (as it already is) for many artists to receive the recognition they very much deserve.

Chris Watson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

BBC introducing is THE backbone of grassroots music! End of...

It's THE ONLY place to discover new music that guaranteed to be of a certain quality for the listener. Where else would people go...?

Marc Singh-Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I have been lucky enough to have had my own original music played by Tom’s show on BBC introducing but i’m writing here as a music listener.

Local grassroots music really is key to the lifeblood of local music communities. I live in London, have done for years, it’s home, but grew up in Oxford where the whole local scene was heavily influenced by bands like Radiohead and Supergrass. There were so many great under radar bands - the rock of travolta, Ute and then acts that became HUGE like foals. Local BBC introducing radio play was key to those bands catching some heat and growing their local, then regional and in some cases national following. It is also key to helping artists validate themselves. Look at what happened to IDLES in Bristol, championed hard at a local level, up to national, onto SWSW and into stratosphere. That shared ownership and championing locally was key.

Music is different to other forms of art in terms of funding structure. In theatre we have huge cultural investment made by the arts council, it’s propped up. This doesn’t exist in the same way for musicians, we have to self fund and with more venues disappearing, you’re essentially trying to catch a break by throwing music into the online void in most cases. BBC Introducing on a local level does prop up local music communities and provides such an important medium for the listener/discover and creator to find music they like, and musicians to find some of their first audiences (and champions). It helps to create local heat through local curation that can turn into interest, a career and more artist output as well thriving creative communities. The validation it brings in those early stages of artist development are crucial.

I’d implore the BBC not to see local Introducing shows as a cost, but as an investment. A cultural investment that has helped the UK discover and export some of the biggest artists to international audiences. A cultural investment that is hard to come by in the music industry.

For any listener or creator to go to one place to hear a curated set of tunes that reflect the best of their city (regardless of whether they are commercially successful on a large scale) is truly unique and priceless.

Daniela Szukiel (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

Love being introduced to quality local bands that my family, friends and I can see locally and follow for many years supporting local venues and local musicians. They chat to you after performances, take photos, my daughter sees them on a locsl bus! This connects sense of pride, belonging and being able to contribute to the local area. Keep Introducing Local please!

Steve Hodges (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Best leave it ythe way it is

Kelly Baber (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the West Midlands with Theo Johnson

It would be a huge blow to the live music industry if BBC Introducing was axed. I’ve loved listening to my local station, and checking out the stage at festivals. I’ve seen the joy when my friend’s have had radio play on the radio thanks to BBC Introducing. So many well known artists have found their careers this way, and that valuable contribution to society and the economy would be reduced. We are known around the world for the musicians, singers, and bands we produce. Let’s keep it that way.

Sue Mountford (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I've listened to BBC Introducing in Shropshire for several yrs. Listened to new and enthusiastic musicians.
The place to support upcoming artists. I've heard some fantastic tracks, and also looked further into the work of artists including Steve Carey, they have shown pride and dedication to their art form, and have given us some go to music whilst at home or travelling. .
A superb place for the upcoming talent to broadcast music.

Leon Tighe (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Nick has been great for promoting our band and for so many other great bands in the North. Thanks Nick!!!

Leila D’Aronville (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I love BBC introducing! It’s been a life line for local NE artists, and it’s been a great way to explore and discover new names! I am in love with Sisi who I first heard through BBC introducing.

Ethan Walton (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire with Dave Gilyeat

Introducing Oxfordshire is one of the very few outlets focused on music from artists in the county. Oxfordshire has been home to many globally successful artists such as Radiohead, Glass Animals and Foals, without Introducing on Radio Oxford, there's no way for emerging talent to be heard by a wide audience and potentially national radio. It would be a massive loss to anyone in Oxfordshire that either makes music or enjoys discovering local talent.

Kieran Bowler (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I was introduced on BBC introducing North-East with Nick Roberts. It validated how I express myself and that my artistry has social value. There needs to be more equal opportunity and exposure, radio shows like this help start that and push things forward.

Jack Flynn (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

Christian at BBCintroducing gave us our first radio play and live session, and losing BBC introducing would be devastating for bands at our level, especially living outside of London. A play from BBC is a major seal of approval that helped us get gigs in other cities or on to festival lineups. We owe so much to them for their support and I want to see other new artists get the same support or new music across the country will suffer hugely.

Kieran Bowler (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I was introduced on BBC introducing North-East with Nick Roberts. It validated how I express myself and that my artistry has social value. There needs to be more equal opportunity and exposure, radio shows like this help start that and push things forward.

Steve Marshall (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Bbc Introducing is a huge chance for upcoming bands to get much needed and hard to find publicity.

With gigging difficult for a new band to get an audience, radio and online are the two biggest audiences.

Alot of people listen to BBC Introducing for new talent, when that be new fans or professionals

Tim Dennell (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

BBC Introducing gives local artists a chance to reach a wider audience and for listeners to discover new music. It’s impossible to go to every gig and some artists may have difficulty getting booked because they are ‘unknown’. BBC Introducing provides a vital platform.

Christine Adam (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

A unique space for local artists and future stars! Needs to be preserved.

Hannah Blades (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

Bbc introducing provides a massive platform for all new, independent and upcoming artists and in turn gives them exposure and access to opportunity. To take this away would make independent artists significantly disadvantaged.

Tina Morris (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

BBC introducing has given a platform to regional talent that then elevates the artists to national attention. This is a professional progression opportunity that has found many of the most talented artists today. Without it the music industry would not only be less accessible in a time where a accessibility is key, but there would be less opportunity which is already tough in the creative industry for independents. This would really be a huge loss. Young musicians have a way to aspire to BBC introducing regional radio and kickstart their careers. It's so crucial.

Jayne Maddison (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Many bands and artistshave benefited from BBC Introducing sharing and promoting their work and would be a very big loss to them and the listening public.

Lorraine Money (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

The BBC idea of getting BBC INTRODUCING is completely ridiculous.
Listening to new music, presented by George, makes listeners want to find out more.
Lorraine, being disabled, the programmes always bring a smile to her face.

Holly Lucas (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I can't get enough of 29th Funktion-so cool you played them!!

Alma Egan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Manchester with Roesh

Go to place for new music, info and inspiration

Graham Testo (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Much-needed show for local music scenes

Martin Saggers (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Without grass roots music where are bands expected to generate airplay
The BBC has always been a great supporter of live music

Sofia Negri (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

my artists friends have benefitted so much from BBC introducing and their careers flew over the top shortly after their music has been played on the show!

Rob Maddison (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As a disabled artist, BBC INTRODUCING has played a invaluable part in forwarding my music career because there are so many barriers for disabled artists to be able to access the music industry.
With the help of my local BBC introducing show in Nottingham, I have been able to reach an audience and level of career that simply wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for their support. it is also so much harder for disabled artists to get to perform live and BBC introducing stages at major festivals and events at local venues provide that all important opportunity that helps promote equality within the music industry.

Many many thanks to Dean Jackson and the BBC introducing East Midlands team.

Matthew Matheson (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Come on guys - this is important.

Dom Scott (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

When it comes to promoting the work and careers of new artists, new presenters and new radio production talents BBC introducing is the best platform of it’s kind in the world bar none.

Gwyn Dewey (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

I listen to as many shows as possible during the week starting with my local one......as well as finding out where my local gigs are I also find out other Artists from other areas ......you also find out what an artist is like before committing to a gig .......Alan Raw is great with Humberside makes artists feel at ease and it's all free from the bbc

Shaun Charman (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Artist and listener, I’m horrified about proposed changes, this network has been the lifeblood of independent music in this country. Such a massive shame if it happens.

Ashlyn Milsted (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

Love hearing undiscovered and up and coming artists!

Becky C (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Fricken fantastic show, only recently discovered it but keep it going! Opening my ears to different artists and honestly entertaining to listen to.

Lidia Nowicka (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

My friends are in a band together and they’re really trying to make this work. Their music is amazing and they’ve got nowhere to go but up. BBC introducing staying would mean the world to them and help them gain more recognition.

Paul Bentley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Nick had always supported and appreciated local artists and give us some of our best publicity when we were trying to get somewhere with our music. I’ll always keep in touch with him to let him know how much we appreciated Nick and Tom Robinson’s support. Thank you 🙂

Simon Goddard (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

A unique service - I’m a regular-Joe punter who’s been introduced to many great bands through Introducing

Brad Morgan (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Fantastic show , opening up new avenues of music to people . Not enough artists get a chance to have their sound heard , thanks to this show they do

Amber Smith (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire with George Smith

In loving memory

Steven Driver (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing has done so many good things for us. Nick’s support has been invaluable. We’ve done two sessions/interviews for the shoe to coincide with album releases, our songs have been played on other Introducing programmes thanks to Nick’s recommendations, we had plays from Steve Lamacq. We get other radio coverage but a play on BBC brings more Shazam’s, spotify plays etc than anything. There’s also a sense of being plugged in and part of the local music community. Promoters see it as a seal if approval too…but the best is when people get in contact and just say they’ve heard the band on Introducing and just dig the music.

Alice Lee (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

This is just devastating news. Independent and local artists LIVE for these wins on BBC intro.

Jenny Lascelles (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

BBC Introducing is such a valuable and supportive show - I’m incredibly grateful to Nick Roberts and the BBC Introducing NE team for playing my music over the years, embracing and encouraging my development as a musician, and giving the songs a professional platform they wouldn’t have had otherwise. As a listener, too, the show is always filled with amazing local talent that is great to discover. Nick is clearly passionate and authentic about supporting local music, and the show is an asset to the North East.

Ade Ige (Listener)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I actually have friends in various roles within the music industry (artist, label head, engineer, session musicians), who at various times have benefitted from being featured on BBC Introducing... not only did it showcase them to a wider and often new/er audience, it provided some much deserved and sometimes needed affirmation of their talents and travails in a a tough industry.

On a personal level why not continue with such a great network that provides listeners with access to new and emerging musical talents.

Keep BBC Introducing ALIVE

Jennie Brewis (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

This is a vital service. Not only for emerging artists to be heard but to find out about cultural events and opportunities.

Mandy Hood (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Without bbc introducing I would have nit been exposes to so many local bands that I now follow live. Lots of UK talent will be missed .

Martin Lumsden (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

One halcyon night a few years back there were three tracks played almost back to back that had been produced or recorded at our studio in Hertfordshire. Further visits in person followed, sometimes as part of the artist team, sometimes just doing the driving because the artist wasn't yet old enough to have a licence and they needed a favour.
In addition there have been the tremendous performance opportunities given by Introducing through stages at (for example) Rhythms of the World in Hitchin and Standon Calling that have been the high point for many of the local artists I've known and worked with over the last 15years.
An Introducing upload is always on my recommended action list for any independent act making music.

clare scivier (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

in response to the cuts for BBC introducing, I would like to make the point that I find it very odd it's taken for granted that getting music to the public broadcasting corporation of the BBC requires expensive pluggers, most pluggers I know use the BBC introducing scheme to get through the back doors for newer artists anyway. If you submit music it rarely gets listened to. It seems to me that what started out with good intent has become over the years a loophole for pluggers and producers to gain favour usually to professionally represented acts anyway, it is a myth that it has any democracy

bob mardon (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing is a main stay of the Grass Roots Music scene, its contribution to the growth and variety of new talent is immense.
I run a music venue - Club 85 and also used to programme acts for Rhythms of the World our local festival in Hitchin. BBC Introducing is an indespensible source of new talent.

Rebecca Ritchie-Timms (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

The value is difficult to quantify
But if we loose this the pipeline of talent for our country will badly suffer. And we know that our music as an international export is worth money. It's also incredibly important for the health and richness of life here. Please reconsider.

Brian Edwards (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

I run a very small independent family label for local band KOYO and artist Huwbergine in Leeds. Our artists have benefited enormously from Emily’s championing. Sometimes a spin on BBC local radio and then maybe nationally on BBC Intro or included on a Fresh Faves listing can be a highlight of a career giving confidence in continuing to pursue a career in a music.

melanie baker (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Cumbria with Emma Linton

bbc introducing has been absolutely fundamental in supporting me as an artist. i've had so many amazing opportunities and experiences like being played on bbc radio 1 + 2, doing live sessions, playing festivals like kendal calling, being interviewed live on air. i wouldn't have half the confidence i have now if it wasn't for the support from my local introducing show and presenters.

Helen Humphreys (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

What a ridiculous notion to cease these essential programs for up and coming artists, which is a major part of the bedrock platform for new music in the modern age.

James Jenkinson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is vital to the culture of new music and has to stay.

Col Lawton (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Nick has been amazing supporting my music for the past 5 years it's help me grow and i have been played on BBC radio 1 dance this would never of happened if BBC introducing north east did not exist

Jennifer Pugh (Artist)

BBC Introducing in York and North Yorkshire with Jericho Keys

I am lucky enough to have been featured on Jericho Keys BBC Introducing York and North Yorkshire - both live in session and had recorded tracks selected to be played on the show.

The confidence boost this gives is invaluable to independent artists and can be the difference between carrying on creating and giving up.

I am so grateful to have had this support and I really hope in a world where creating music is so challenging (it seems impossible to recoup the costs incurred to produce the music for just one example) that BBC Introducing teams up and down the UK can continue to support independent artists as they have done.

Special thanks to Jericho Keys and team ☺️

Duncan Jones (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Heard so many great bands get their first play on BBC Introducing, including family, kids of friends and neighbours, the buzz is electric for all of us to share! Such an important platform.

Alistair McDonald (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

This is such and important service for emerging artists, we can't lose it.

Jacqui Hobbs (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

With live music and entertainers struggling so much at this time, it gives the artist an outlet to reach audiences that love to support live music

Rick Galusha (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

I'm just a listener that likes to drop in on regional British radio to hear what's new and exciting. Among the many stations, I keep a tab on, Nick Roberts is a gifted announcer. His choice of songs and discussions are more often than not captivating. I really enjoy the way he threads a show together. Rick Galusha

Lee Allcock (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Bob at BBC Tees helped me to promote my first-ever gigs. As a magazine owner, he also allowed me to come onto the show to speak about some upcoming gigs across the region. The Introducing show has also helped me to discover so many grassroots artists that we’ve now featured in the magazine

Scott Chisholm (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I am a musician from hastings, I haven't had a radio play but alot of bands in my town have through BBC introducing.
Having BBC introducing helpother bands in my town has been a huge inspiration for me and it is also a goal of mine to get on there! I'm just starting to record my music now with the aim of uploading onto it. Be a massive hit for me and alot of others withought it

Eve Simpson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Nick Roberts, and all at BBC Introducing in the North East, have done so much to help kickstart the careers of artists in our region. The first track of mine Nick played was nearly 6mins long, and it led to playing local BBC Intro festival stages and a live session at the Newcastle studios. 6 years on, Nick and the team are a consistent support and platform for my new music, and it is always so exciting/humbling/motivating to gain a BBC Intro airplay. More than this is the community of artists Nick and the team help to nurture and grow in the North East; whether it be the solidarity/support shown with one another when we're on the same show, or whether we turn up to a BBC Intro gig and local artists are playing. BBC Intro generates and sustains a community where so many within the sector operate for the individual alone. Community fosters a thriving developing/grassroots scene of emerging artists, as well as consistently supporting those who have gone on to forge solid careers in the industry, in turn inspiring younger generations through BBC Introducing. I could go on and on, but BBC Introducing is a necessity for the industry, especially in regions like ours, where it is one of the very few opportunities to filter your music to a national stage without the privileges that could get you there other ways. The music industry, economy, and mental well-being of musicians will suffer greatly if this community-centered service is taken away. Thank you for all you do Nick & Team, and the rest of BBC Introducing <3

Adrian Carter (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Sheffield with Christian Carlisle

I am very grateful to BBC Introducing in Sheffield for getting my material to air over the last few years. It's increasingly difficult to get airplay through the traditional channels but the fact that there are resources like this available which look after the needs of your local areas means that the playing field is leveled a bit.

Every week there's so much new material to listen to but breaking the shows down to a regional level means you have a fair and fighting chance of getting heard and that's all you can really ask for.

I'm very grateful to Christian for his help in the past and I hope the show continues in the future.

Taylor Twins (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

BBC Introducing has been incredibly supportive of the music we have made and of the music that we’ve produced and recorded at our studio!
It is so important to the uk music industry!
Please don’t cut it! Long live bbc introducing

Lloyd Croft (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Nick helped us showcase our material and gave us a platform to get to where the band is today.
It’s a discgrace how BBC introducing is getting scrapped and we are all gutted local, upcoming bands will no longer get a chance to be heard, especially those outside of London.

Tokyo Tea Room (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Kent with Abbie McCarthy

Local BBC Introducing shows are a vital platform for up and coming bands. The support we've received from Abbie McCarthey and the BBC Intro in Kent team has been fundamental to our development and is a unique opportunity for local bands to get the exposure they deserve. These shows present opportunities for new bands and make a real difference to real people.

Patrick Nicole (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

Please keep supporting new artists.

Emma O’gorman (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

I had my first ever radio play on the Berkshire show and now music is my job. I hope we can save bbc introducing together.

Ted Duggan (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

BBC needs to support up and coming artists …. I will be 70 this year and have toured the World.
I have performed on BBC Radio 1 In Concert 3 times since the 80’s and it’s the national radio station in the UK.
Please keep supporting new artists.

Megan Dixon Hood (Artist)

BBC Introducing from Stoke with Rob Adcock

Rob Adcock from BBC Intro Stoke has been a huge supporter of my music, regularly playing my songs, promoting my music, featuring me as artist of the week and even giving me a collaborative opportunity linked to radio 1. As an independent artist this support, encouragement and exposure is so valuable. I’ve also heard of and met so many other talented local artists and creatives because of BBC Intro and we will all be devastated if it no longer exists. It gives us a platform for our voices to (literally) be heard.

Brus Crawford (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

This is one of the best ways that I know to keep up with new bands and new music in my area. We are a bit spread out down here, unlike London, so I rely on music programmes like this.

Michael Matthews (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Merseyside with Dave Monks

It's the best show on the radio

Tracy Hyman (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

BBC Introducing is key in getting new local music heard and introduced to a wider audience. This wouldn't happen without it, or the opportunities to progress. In turn, if the grass routes level is nutured and supported, the quality of all levels of music will improve along with health and wellbeing (of artists and local people - we can't let music become London-centric).

Mark Benson (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

Fantastic platform to hear up and coming music/bands which wouldn’t hear otherwise. To support the local music scene is so important. For bands and musicians trying to make it the platform is so invaluable. Makes a real difference to how people connect with music.

Scott Apperley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC introducing has really helped to kickstart my career as a young, independent artist. The BBC introducing show helped me gain exposure and further listeners to my music, whilst also giving me the opportunity to have my first ever interview, which was a great experience. It was useful and insightful, Dean made me feel at ease as I was nervous, which led to me giving good responses to his questions. The BBC introducing interviews are the perfect way to ease young, up and coming artists for future interviews they may have. The show really helps artists trying to break through.

Olivia Browse (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

I am so thankful for the support bbc Essex has given to me the past few years, not only is it radio play but opened up new listeners to my music and given me a fair few gigs! It’s so important for independent artists to have just a chance to be seen and heard.

Kolonel Kasper (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

The amount of work and effort, pain, love and joy that go into being a band is phenominal. No one cares, you spend your lifetime working on music no one will ever hear because the industry fat cats flood the mainstream market with money and music they think will make a profit.

Then there's BBC introducing... they don't care what label you're on, they don't care who you're friends with and they don't want to play the same thing everyone else has already been paid to play. It's a godsend and it's the last remnant of what used to be a great British Music Industry. If BBCi dies, all hope and glory of that every returning dies with it, whilst Simon Cowell dances happily on its tatty and unkempt grave.

Ed Byass (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

As a record label who supports up and coming artists, BBC Introducing is integral

George Rowan (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the North East with Nick Roberts

Absolutely crucial to myself and all other grassroots artists within the region.

Mom Tudie (Artist)

BBC Introducing in London with Jess Iszatt

I am IMMENSELY grateful for the support I have received from BBC introducing over the years. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them!!

Thank you Jess Iszatt and the London team!!!
Xx

Phoebe Mcsweeney (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I really like getting new artists to listen to from it. I think it would be brilliant to bring artists from disadvantaged areas and working class backgrounds onto here to allow them to get a platform

Katie Anderson-Price (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing is the only way for artists without money and contacts already in the industry to make a name for themselves and get their music listened

Roy A (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

I'm a 64-year-old who is very set in his musical tastes but have loved listening to Introducing on H&W for the last few years. You can't help but get carried along by Andrew Marston's infectious enthusiasm for and encyclopaedic knowledge of the local music scene.

As a listener, to lose Andrew's programme in its current format would be very disappointing. For local musicians, it would be a tragedy - just ask Ellie Goulding.

Lisa Bennett (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Berkshire with Alex West

BBC Introducing Berkshire has been a very important springboard for local talent in our area, and has been absolutely instrumental in building up an actual music scene in Reading. Alex West in particular seems to be everywhere, supporting local talent and events and really bringing such a diverse selection of bands and artists together. There are some incredible local acts that I would not have known about if I hadn’t heard them first on BBC Introducing Berkshire. In a country where the arts are being cut out of schools and council budgets left, right and centre, I am so grateful that artists have been able to count on BBC Introducing Berkshire to help them get their music to a wider audience. Long may it last.

David Harries (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Fuck the Tories - Save BBC Introducing!

Heather Tarran-Jones (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

The BBC introducing network has hugely boosted my bands profile over the last 15 years. Airplay has led to gigs which have led to multiple other gigs and tours. They provide hope and aspiration for those that wish to ‘make it’ in the industry and the presenters are passionate about finding great music and sharing it with the world!

Ailbhe Reddy (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Great place for artists starting out

Gary Hobbs (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC Introducing is an incredibly important outlet for the grassroots sector. It is a vital that there is a platform for local independent artists to get their music heard and to gather new fans. It is hard enough to get air time for grassroot artists that need the exposure already. BBC Introducing Regional stations are essential for new artists. Please take this seriously into consideration going forward. Grassroots music is being hit very hard and we will lose the creative musical geniuses for good if we do not provide these crucial outlets for them. It will be left as the industry for only the rich and that day will be the death of creativity!

Beth Brookfield (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC Introducing has been amazing for me, to get my music out to a new and young audience and to have my songs played on radio had been amazing. I am grateful for the support that I have had from introducing and I think that’s the same for many other artists !

N B (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

I have listened to introducing for years and it was responsible for my discovery of so many artists that would have passed me by otherwise but more recently it played my nephew on radio solent and the boost this has given him is amazing! Please bbc the is one to keep!

Jack Garratt (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

I had my first ever radio play on BBC Introducing Beds, Herts and Bucks. Within a couple of years I was performing at the prestigious Maida Vale studios for a BBC introducing take-over event that happened on Radio 1. My first festival shows were on BBC Introducing stages. My first SXSW shows were possible because of BBC Introducing events and stages. My first live broadcast television and radio interviews were with local and national BBC Introducing hosts and DJs. My first fans came from all over the over the world because of BBC Introducings digital reach.

I would be nowhere near the career I have today if it weren't for the local work that BBC Introducing did to raise the voices of talent all across the UK. London is the last place BBC Introducing needs to be focusing its efforts. It was created to ensure more emerging artists outside of the capital would have a better chance at being heard by a music adoring public. It breaks my heart to know that aspiring, brilliant, hard working and talented individuals all over the UK will have less of a chance to break through the noise of the over saturated music industry, just because they don't live in London. This truly is a huge loss for new music. The UK used to be the greatest place in the world for new and emerging talent. Cuts like this make that harder and harder to argue.

joanne simmons (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

i have been listening you for many of my 63years it is a wonderful platform for new and upcoming artists and plays some of the most wonderful music for all ages and genders i would be immensely sad y loose such an enriching part of my listen

Piers Keating (Listener)

BBC Introducing in the South West with Daniel Pascoe

Do not let cuts stop the regional network for BBC introducing.

Rhoda Bracewell (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Steph is a great supporter and promoter of local music, and is much appreciated. I also know of friends across the UK who have had their music played on their local BBC Introducing shows.
The programme is a crucial part of supporting the arts and spreading the word for new talent.

Fox Rawding (Artist)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

BBC Introducing is an integral cornerstone in the UK music scene. Being involved in music for the last ten years, I can’t stress just how important BBC Introducing is for up-and-coming bands. It’s a very functional ecosystem where new artists can see a clear route to mainstream representation, and where managers and labels can find new talent that would be otherwise overlooked. I can remember the first time I had my own music played on BBC Introducing Solent, my mum and grandma tuning in and the excitement of hearing a song on the radio. This is a shared experience with young musicians across the nation. It’s a very important part of creating music in this country.

Tom Harrison (Artist)

BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire with Emily Pilbeam

Its really the only space in the Uk where unknown artists are given a chance to be heard by lots of people

Matt Sampson (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

BBC introducing with Dean is such a valuable platform for upcoming artists to get their music out there. It's also a chance to gain some positive feedback on a project the artists themselves have no doubt put hours and hours of work into. Losing this station really would be a blow to local artists trying to get their music heard.

Sara Shevlin (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

I am currently in the throes of organising my Dad's funeral as he sadly passed away last week however, I feel this is such an important subject that I needed to take a pause in my personal grief and write my feedback on this. I hope that my voice can add some value and impact to preserving and supporting the incredible organisation that BBC Introducing is and in particular, from my own experience BBC Introducing Essex.

My first experience with BBC introducing Essex was near the very beginning in 2008 with Ollie Winiberg and Mike Broomfield where they played songs from my band Little Joy Box on some of their shows and also had us live in session a couple of times, which were such great experiences, particularly as a young DIY artist.

I took a break from playing and producing music for quite a few years for personal reasons and came back to it with my new artist project Oh My Empress and started releasing music in 2019. My second single Little Bird was played by the lovely Ollie Winiburg on Feb 29th 2020 where he spoke so warmly about how he remembered my earlier songs and our sessions with Little Joy Box when he was starting out on BBC introducing (and how I was a veteran of BBC introducing, haha!).

I really appreciated my most recent releases 'The Fizz' and 'Damn' being played by Nariece Sanderson and Jake Peach in Sept and Nov 2022 especially as I have come back to making and releasing music after such a long time. To have support and recognition as a DIY artist who feels like she is at the beginning of her musical journey once again is such a powerful and motivating experience. BBC introducing offers hope for developing artists and exciting opportunities to an evolving platform on regional radio that has access and potential to national radio airplay.

Just researching when Little Joy Box was played I've just discovered that Huw Stephens picked it up and played one of my tracks on Radio 1 over 10yrs ago thanks to BBC Introducing Essex passing it on (& I never even knew!)
That just goes to further show how much opportunity BBC introducing can give to small independent artists (even if they don't realise the opportunity at the time!)

BBC introducing in specific regions give local artists a voice and a platform to reach a larger audience and are supported from a very human, grass roots level. By reducing the amount of regional shows from 32 to 10 (by over 68%!!!) it would drastically reduce the amount of outlets and potential exposure and support the shows gives to aspiring artists.

Getting played on an introducing show feels like such an accolade in what can be such a difficult industry to be heard, especially in the early years. The amount of sweat, tears and money as a DIY artist (as we are mostly self-funded) that goes into just cutting one record is so high. The personal investment is huge but it feels so worth it just to feel heard and injects inspiration and drive to keep going another step up the proverbial ladder.

I watched the parliament discussion and as I understand it, funds are not being cut but 'redistributed' to online outlets which is very unclear as to what this means. It indicates that the human aspect, which is a huge USP to BBC Introducing, particularly in smaller/less accessible regions, will be taken away by this change. This would be an absolute travesty in my opinion. Sometimes progress is made and systems improved by changing things, but in this instance where BBC Introducing is working so well just as it is, it seems changes are being made just for change's sake. This is not progress, this will be regression and will undo all the good that has been done to this point. (One could argue paradoxically to the awful Brexit decision!) I really do fear that this will make the quality and access to opportunity for already struggling musicians worse by this move.

BBC Introducing radio hosts are vital ears and voices supporting artists with the ability and patience to listen to potential in rising talent and skill to nurture artists at the developing stage. Anyone can champion a winning horse, but it is a gift to be able to discover the undiscovered. It feels like this potential 'redistribution' decision is being directed in a very shortsighted way. It may be true that some regions have less live listeners than desired from a financial/ratings perspective, but that really is not the point of BBC Introducing.

It has built a strong and steady national community over the years. The knock on effect on the music business is huge as it has inspired an entire generation of DIY artists to learn, create and release records. It has been an absolute game changer for the upcoming artists.

The beauty of regional specific BBC introducing shows is that they give opportunity for rough gems to be discovered and gain exposure, in a very similar way the late & great John Peel did with his shows and discoveries. Having more regional shows with more talented hosts just makes absolute sense to keep on encouraging and discovering creative gems. The BBC is arguably the United Kingdom's most important cultural and arts provider with a remit to stimulate creativity and cultural excellence and BBC introducing is doing a wonderful job of achieving just that. It just doesn’t make any sense to change something that is working so well and a strong argument to make these changes/cuts is very unclear.

By making these cuts the BBC would be cutting diversity, access and really damaging artists opportunities.

We need BBC Introducing shows to stay exactly as they are. If any changes were to be made I strongly believe that it should be to add more support to the existing shows and add more shows in more regions to further increase opportunities for the incredible UK music industry. The music industry not only brings in over £1.26 billion in UK revenue alone, but also increases joy and well being exponentially to both the endless creators and appreciators of music.

I really hope the best decisions are made by the BBC/decision makers going forward.

Thank you so much for all you do and the generous support you and all at BBC Introducing Essex have shown me and my music over the years!!
Much love
Sara x
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Thomas Gibbins (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

As a band in the local area that has only recently disbanded, bbc introducing was a major factor in getting our feet off the ground without there help we would never have reached other areas of Yorkshire and never gone on to do the things we managed like playing festivals up and down the country and even making across to Europe

Michelle Dee (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

From excitedly bootlegging the first time a band - I loosely managed - had their first track played on air, to tuning in on a thursday, to hear music from bands from other regions, BBC Introducing (Raw Talent) has been a vital component in my foray into music and wider arts journalism. Not much call for local voices in journalism these days and sadly it would appear that local music is to go the same way.

We will rue the decisions made in haste about losing platforms for artists to be seen and heard, artists away from the mainstream who offer an antidote to the 'acceptable radio friendly' pap, that the major stations push.

Martin McAleer (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

This does so much to encourage and promote new artists. Their live events are excellent with a really eclectic mix of music. An important resource!

Andy Lawn (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire with Brody Swain

Please dont go!

Freddie Stephens (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Tees with Shakk

BBC introducing has hosted both my friends band and my sister and due to that has introduced me to the station allowing me to listen to new music in my area. The station means a huge lot to me and I think it has a huge impact on new artists and allows listeners to hear upcoming music. It fills a huge gap in the industry and it would be a shame to be without it.

Tiffany Hubbert (Listener)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

Love bbc introducing, supports up and coming bands like no other. They have supported my 15yr old since he started playing in a band at 13!!

Maaike Siegerist (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the West with James Threlfall

When my local BBC Introducing team played my songs on the radio, I was over the moon! Over the years I've had interviews and multiple tracks on BBC Introducing in the West with Sam Bonham and Richard Pitt, and I feel so fortunate. Tom Robinson even played multiple of my tracks on his BBC Introducing Mixtape on BBC Radio 6! It's a great opportunity for more people to hear your music, and having your music played on the radio makes people take you more seriously. It's a quality seal. It opens doors for playing gigs and festivals.

I'm from the Netherlands, where a scheme like BBC Introducing doesn't exist. To get on regional and national radio, you have to hire a plugger, which costs upwards of 500 euros for a single campaign at least. Those costs are really high for an independent musician like myself, and hiring a plugger is always a gamble - there's no guarantee your music will be played. I fear that if BBC Introducing disappears, the same will happen in the UK. Getting airplay will be for those with deep pockets, while a lot of great music will go unheard.

There are some great initiatives at local BBC radio stations - BBC Bristol has BBC Upload, which features new music and interviews in between the hits of the day. But not every area is so lucky.

Scrapping the one dedicated new music show local BBCs have would be a big waste, homogenising the musical landscape even further and giving independent artists the finger.

Polly Harper (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester with Andrew Marston

Has provided a wonderful, exciting opportunity to share my music and hear new music from others locally. Given me real confidence to continue writing songs too. No other opportunities like this- such an important resource and source of support.

Laurie Stras (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Southampton is such a fabulous place for new artists - great homegrown talent alongside bands and songwriters that come to the city for university. BBC Introducing is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get music out there. It's an achievement in itself, always interesting, sometimes chill, sometimes so very exciting. Please don't take BBC Introducing away from our local music scene.

Alex Kate (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Essex with Jake Peach

I am so greatful for BBC introducing. When there are so many gate keepers in the industry and so much demand on spending so much on marketing, bbc introducing has helped me, encouraged me to keep pursuing music. I would be so sad if BBC introducing stopped, it would really affect creativity in the UK on a large scale.

Liz Curd (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Solent with Steph Nieuwenhuys

Go to place for hearing new upcoming artists

Dan Percy (Listener)

BBC Introducing: Sussex & Surrey with Melita Dennett

I tend to listen to the BBC Introducing Mixtape with Tom Robinson.
BBC introducing is valuable to artists, listeners, independent venues and indie labels. It is part of the ecosystem of new music and it would be terrible to lose it.
I have seen many bands perform live after discovering them here. Little can beat the feeling of seeing someone perform live who moves you and who you later see go on to bigger success.
Proof of its value can be seen with some of the big name artists who have achieved widespread recognition. To talk of closing the service is yet another example of the arts and music in particular not being valued, when in reality it has and could have a bigger positive impact on society and the economy.

Nyrobi BM (Artist)

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands with Dean Jackson

As a new artist coming onto the scene - we couldn't have been met with a warmer, more authentic person than Dean Jackson.

He uplifts all artists and his love for music and giving us a platform shines through.

Always with a smile, Dean is a huge asset to the BBC and the music industry. as a whole

We wouldn't have got as far as we have, so quickly, if it wasn't for BBC INTRODUCING

The opportunity to play at world famous festivals is almost impossible for young artists to obtain. Yet BBC Introducing has stages at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds to help boost upcoming artists. It really is the opportunity of a life time.

We hope BBC INTRODUCING can continue being the biggest support system of artists nationwide.

Warm regards,
Nyrobi & Chaya
ALT BLK ERA

Joe Gray (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

From our early bands as teenagers, through to the point we’re at now, Introducing Humberside has provided us with an amazing platform to have our own original music played on the airwaves, as-well as teaching us invaluable lessons in how to perform live radio sessions and even something as simple as being interviewed for the first time!

For many bands across our local area it’s provided the opportunity to perform at major UK festivals such as Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds, as-well as the possibility of having your music pushed forward to the likes of BBC Radio 1 (as they were kind enough to do with our latest single. Thank you!)

For a band like ourselves, still operating without any major financial backing/record label, having the support of the local BBC team has been absolutely vital. Long live Introducing Humberside!

Fever. X

Marc Poole (Artist)

BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside with Alan Raw

In the words of one of the greatest song writers of all time. “ you can’t start a fire without a spark”. BBC introducing is that spark. In a world that is getting darker everyday, don’t take away that spark.

Chris Jolley (Artist)

BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks with Honor Morrison

Has provided a platform to hear new music that otherwise might pass me by, and also given me anothet avenue to try and get my music out there.

It seems to be fulfilling its function, so see no reason why it shouldn't continue as it is.

F Benson (Listener)

BBC Introducing in Suffolk with Angelle Joseph

Such an important resource for local music - would be vandalism to lose it.