BBC Music Sound of 2018 Live - everything you need to know
Some of the year’s most exciting new names are teaming up to play the first EVER BBC Music Sound Of Live, and they'll be joined by an already-massive, former Sound Of winner.
Radio 1’s Annie Mac is hosting the special gig at BBC Maida Vale Studios on 30th January. Here’s everything you need to know:
Who’s playing?
Norwegian pop sensation and 2018 winner Sigrid is confirmed to play.
She’s joined by two more acts from this year’s top five: multi-talented songwriter Rex Orange County and Manchester four-piece Pale Waves.
They're joined by two MCs who made the Sound of 2018 longlist: inventive London rapper Not3s, plus Drake-certified star Yxng Bane. It’s a who’s who of exciting talent, all ready to shape the next 12months.
It's not all about brand new names. After winning Sound of 2015, Years & Years are joining the bill! Olly Alexander and co. will be returning for their first show of 2018, and it's going to be incredible.
How do I get tickets?
We’re giving away 50 pairs of tickets to this amazing event.
To be in with a chance of going to BBC Music Sound of 2018 Live, you need to register here.
Registration is open from 20:00 Monday 15th January and will close at 20:00 Thursday 18th January.
Entrants must be aged 16 or over. Proof of age, identity and eligibility will be requested in the form of a passport, photo card driving licence or photo travel card. The bar will operate a 'Challenge 25' policy.
Good luck!
How will I know if I’ve got tickets?
Successful applicants will be selected at random and notified once the registration period has closed.
You will need to arrive at Maida Vale for 18:30pm on 30th January, when doors open. The first artist is on stage at 19:00pm, with doors closing at 19:15pm.
What if I miss out on tickets?
You can follow all the action live on Annie Mac's Radio 1 show, starting 7pm on 30th January.
Terms and Conditions
1. The ticket registration is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, aged 16 & over. Proof of age, identity and eligibility may be requested in the form of a passport, photo card driving licence or Oyster photo card.
2. Applications will be geographically weighted – 50% of successful applications will be selected from Greater London postcodes and 50% from the rest of the UK.
3. Applications must be received by no later than 20:00 on Thursday 18th January. Applications received after that time will not be eligible.
4. The tickets are free and cannot be sold. If you buy tickets from anyone they will not be valid and entry to the event with such a ticket will be refused.
5. Only one application will be accepted per person per event. If successful, applicants will each receive one pair of tickets. Multiple applications will not be eligible for selection. Applicants must give their main residential address when applying. Please do not apply for tickets if you think you may be unable to use them.
6. Successful applicants will be sent a pair of tickets as an e ticket by Monday 22nd January. If you have not received a ticket by that date your application has not been successful. No correspondence will be entered into.
7. All ticket holders will be asked to arrive by no later than 19:15 on the day of the event.
8. The BBC will not be responsible for any costs incurred in attending the event e.g. travel and accommodation.
9. Should the event be cancelled or line-up changed, the BBC will not be liable for any loss of money or expense incurred.
10. Entrance is subject to capacity. The BBC reserves the right to refuse admission.
11. The BBC reserves the right to: (i) cancel the ticket-giveaway, at any stage, if in its opinion it is deemed necessary or if circumstances arise outside its control; (ii) disqualify any applicant who breaches the rules or has acted fraudulently in any way; (iii) cancel, amend or change the event at any stage; (iv) refuse entry to the event, at any stage, should any ticket holder or their guest exhibit inappropriate or dangerous behaviour (including, but not limited to being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or chemical substances or causing a nuisance). For the avoidance of doubt the BBC will not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred.
12. Photography or use of recording equipment is prohibited. No photography equipment will be permitted into the event.
13. The show will be recorded for later transmission or transmitted live on Radio 1. Ticket holders give their express consent to the use of their actual or simulated likeness in connection with the production, exhibition, advertising or exploitation of any film, video and / or audio recording of this event and / or any element thereof in any / all media throughout the world.
14. The BBC, its sub-contractors, subsidiaries and/or agencies cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for any technical failure or malfunction or any other problem with the Internet or otherwise which may result in any application being lost or not properly registered.
15. The BBC will only use personal details for the purposes of administering this ticket giveaway, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without permission. You can read more about the BBC Privacy Policy here.
16. The promoter of this ticket application process is the British Broadcasting Corporation and the applicable law is the law of England and Wales.
17. Applicants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and to agree to be bound by them.
