Entering its 19th year, the BBC’s Sound Of 2021 has been unveiled, tipping ten new artists for success.
Voted by a panel of industry experts, as well as former Alumni artists including Billie Eilish, Stromzy, AJ Tracey, Wolf Alice, Foals and Charli XCX, this year’s nominees stretch from across the UK and Europe.
This year’s list of names sees Girl In Red, Alfie Templeman, BERWYN, Bree Runway, Duchavelli, Greentea Peng, GRIFF, Holly Humberstone, Pa Saliew and The Lathums nominated for the award.
The countdown to this 2021’s top five kicks off on Sunday, January 3rd on radio one, and will continue throughout the week with 2021’s winner being announced on January 7th.
Over the past few years the likes of Sigrid, Octavian, Years & Years, Jessie J, Micheal Kiwanuka and last year Celeste have all taken home the crown.
Previous winners
2020 – Celeste
2019 – Octavian
2018 – Sigrid
2017 – Ray BLK
2016 – Jack Garratt
2015 – Years & Years
2014 – Sam Smith
2013 – HAIM
2012 – Michael Kiwanuka
2011 – Jessie J
2010 – Ellie Goulding
2009 – Little Boots
2008 – Adele
2007 – Mika
2006 – Corinne Bailey Rae
2005 – The Bravery
2004 – Keane
2003 – 50 Cent
