British Underground showcases outstanding UK music, art and immersive technology to international industry audiences.
Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who mangles, mutates, and transforms traditional music. Set to take the Horizons Regional Stage at WOMEX 2024, British Underground talk all things music, live performance and remaining mysterious. Get to know Cerya Hafana.
British Underground, Arts Council England and Songlines Magazine publish Routes, a free 52-page printed guidebook highlighting England’s best festivals, venues and expos, with additional advice on artist mobility and funding plus insights from artists and industry insiders.
Córas Trio’s drummer Conor McAuley shares the Northern Irish band’s inspirations, unforgettable gigs and their vision for sharing their unique sound with the world at WOMEX 2024.
In the world of Irish music, Strange Boy stands out as a pioneering force, blending traditional folk elements with raw, introspective rap. Ahead of his performance at WOMEX 2024, we caught up with him for a five-minute chat…
Ahead of the screening of ‘The Broadside Hack’ documentary at WOMEX 2024, British Underground speak with director Crispin Parry and Broadside Hacks founder Campbell Baum, diving into their filmmaking journey and why folk is both a tale as old as time and a new world that will never go out of style.
Audio Manager UK at Spafax Philippa Starns heads to her eighth WOMEX this year. British Underground ask Philippa how to successfully prepare, engage with and enjoy global industry conferences like WOMEX.
Celebrating a world of music from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland/Alba and Cymru/Wales, the Horizons Regional Stage at WOMEX is set to take the world by storm. Get to know the line up, buy £15 tickets and more.
Blending traditional folk with modern acoustic layers, Gnoss has become one of the most exciting folk acts to emerge from Scotland. Led by guitarist and vocalist Aiden Moodie alongside fiddle and mandolin player Graham Rorie, British Underground’s Steph Wilkinson catches up with the four-piece set to bring their infectious energy to the Horizons stage at WOMEX 24.
Preparing to perform on the HORIZONS stage at WOMEX 24 Balimaya Project bandleader and djembe master Yahael Camara Onono, explains how the collective is redefining what it means to merge tradition and innovation.
British Underground take five with Gwenifer Raymond, the guitarist influenced by punk, grunge, and pre-war blues who is ready to take to the HORIZONS stage at WOMEX 24.
British Underground showcase exceptional UK talent and host career-boosting industry networking events at AMERICANAFEST, the annual gathering that brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for multiple days of music and education.
The Future Art and Culture programme pushes the boundaries of art and technology through exhibitions, panel discussions, partnerships and networking events, and is produced by British Underground.
British Underground creates transformational opportunities for UK musicians at SXSW, introducing artists and producers to international creative communities and industry networks.
British Underground co-ordinates the Horizons partnership, which celebrates the diverse music that comes from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland/Alba and Cymru/Wales – helping talented artists gain international recognition on the world stage.
British Underground produce live music showcases and networking opportunities for musicians and industry professionals at Folk Alliance International, the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community.