BU Culture

Our world of art, music, tech, and people.

Explore British Underground’s projects, programmes,  travel and inspirations as well as showcasing support and advice.

Five minutes with Cerys Hafana
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Five minutes with Cerys Hafana

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.

Read More
Routes: A Brand New Guide to England’s Live Music Sector
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Routes: A Brand New Guide to England’s Live Music Sector

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.

Read More
Five minutes with Strange Boy
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Five minutes with Strange Boy

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…

Read More
What’s in store: Horizons at WOMEX 2024
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

What’s in store: Horizons at WOMEX 2024

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.

Read More
Five minutes with Aiden Moodie and Graham Rorie from Gnoss
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Five minutes with Aiden Moodie and Graham Rorie from Gnoss

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.

Read More
Five minutes with Gwenifer Raymond
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Five minutes with Gwenifer Raymond

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.

Read More
Five minutes with Justin Adams
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Five minutes with Justin Adams

Ahead of officially showcasing at WOMEX 2024, British Underground take five with Justin Adams, one-half of the duo ‘Justin Adams and Mauro Durante’.

Read More
Celebrating two decades at SXSW Austin
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Celebrating two decades at SXSW Austin

As SXSW launches in London in 2025, British Underground reflect on 20 years of showcasing exceptional, emerging UK talent across live music and technology at SXSW in Austin.

Read More
Apply: SXSW Sydney 2024
Crispin Parry Crispin Parry

Apply: SXSW Sydney 2024

Apply now and discover all the ways you can participate at SXSW Sydney October 2024 – from performing live music, premiering your film project or proposing topics and panel speakers and much more.

Read More