Roundhouse Rising 2018

Roundhouse Rising returns for a nineth year, with ten events from Wednesday 21st February until Sunday 4th March 2018, at the Roundhouse in London.

The event presents new music acts across a wide range of genres as well as workshops, panels, talks, and more.

Line-up / Schedule

Wednesday 21 February 2018
info soon

Saturday 24 February 2018
Artist Toolkit day
YouTube Space London

Sunday 25 February 2018
Blair Dunlop + Ailbhe Reddy + DM Farley + Saachi Sen 
Sackler Space, Doors 18:00-21:30

Tuesday 27 February 2018
JAZZ RE:FRESHED - Triforce + Ayo Saluwu and the Jazzadelics + Fred Fredas + Roundhouse Music Collective
Sackler Space, Doors 19:00-22:30

Wednesday 28 February 2018
BBC1XTRA/Introducing - Dapz on the Map + Yizzy + Alicai Harley + Shivz + Mvngo & Lashes
Sackler Space, Doors 19:00-22:30 , Free event

Thursday 1 March 2018
Rising Sounds Album Launch featuring unsigned bands and artists who have taken part in the Rising Sounds Album project, working with a professional producer to record a track. Producers working on the project this year include Gaika (Warp Records), Bayoz Music (Giggs), Margot Broom (Fat White Family)
Sackler Space, Doors 19:45-21:30

Friday 2 March 2018
Rising Soundclash with returning champions Boko! Boko! + more artists TBA
Sackler Space, 20:00 - 01:00

Saturday 3 March 2018
Rising Festival Producers Takeover
Spaces and Time TBC 

Sunday 4 March 2018
Little Simz - Welcome to Wonderland Part II
Special guests to be announced later
Main Space + other spaces, 13.00 - 23.00

Tickets

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Ticket prices vary depending upon event, from free to £30.

Other activities

In addition, Rising will feature a whole range of projects, panels, talks and workshops. Workshops are aimed at 14-25 year olds who are looking to gain a wealth of experience in the music industry with songwriting, demos, and DJing the masterclass subjects.

Free to attend events include DJ Drop-in Sessions, Band Jam Taster, Songwriters Clinic, Demo Surgery, Spinnup Music Dem.

In addition to a line-up of new music Roundhouse on Saturday daytime will open its doors for a day of music industry workshops and keynote speakers from industry heads. Subjects include 'Meet the Promoters' panel, 'Meet the Managers' panel, DIY marketing workshop and Spinnup demo, a new A&R and distribution platform created by Universal. All providing a fantastic opportunity for emerging musicians to network and gain information to help further their career. General entry to this event is free with £5 tickets to attend selected panel discussions.

Panel discussions and workshops include Meet The Managers, Meet The Promoters, Future Bubblers Presents: Make Music: Need Money, Build Your Own Press Kit, and DIY Marketing Workshop.

On site

There will also be the café and several bars, as well as some events moving off-site to East London.

The Roundhouse is more than just a venue. Each year it helps 3000 11-25 year-olds from all backgrounds to realise their creative potential through opportunities in music, media and performing arts. Much of this work takes place in the Paul Hamlyn Roundhouse Studios - a dedicated creative centre for music and media production, broadcasting, performance and rehearsal, where young people work with industry professionals to learn and develop their skills.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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