ONLINE COUNTRY CONNECTIONS LIVE

Thriving Roots x British Underground

Americana Music Association Foundation presented a brand new  special online event called Thriving Roots 2020, during which British Underground, CIMA and Sounds Australia showcased Country Connections Live. A showcase of emerging Americana artists from Australia, Canada and the UK, introduced by BBC's Bob Harris.

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ONLINE FOLK MUSIC SPECIAL LIVE

Musicians' Union x British Underground

In support of the MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund we partnered with The Musicians Union for their online #MUSummerOfLive session to present a  live folk music special. Click the link below to see the live show.

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RIO OLYMPICS

OUTERNATIONAL

Rio Olympics x British House x British Underground

During the Rio Olympics BU produced a number of showcases for UK partners at the British House including Elf Kid, Nadia Rose and Public Service Broadcasting

SBTV AT SXSW

SBTV x SXSW x British Underground

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In 2016 BU collaborated with Jamal Edward’s SBTV to produce the first grime showcase at SXSW headlined by Stormzy. Alongside the show we hosted a daytime boat party sponsored by Crowdmix.   

YOLA x BOOTLEG BBQ x BU

Yola x Bootleg BBQ x British Underground

After introducing Yola to the Nashville music scene at BU’s Bootleg BBQ, we made the connection to local producer and Black Key’s guitarist Dan Auerbach. He consequently signed her to his Easy Eye Sound label and produced the Album Walk Through Fire which went on to receive 4 Grammy nominations.

OUTERNATIONAL

Jazz re:freshed x British Underground

At a time when only a handful of clubs in London were hosting the music of what would become the new jazz scene, BU and JRF took the bold move of hosting a showcase at SXSW. This has led to a long-term relationship covering showcase events across the globe including Afropunk in New York and Paris and Sim Sao Paulo plus a brand partnership with MQA and Bluesound.