Lewis Capaldi got his first ever radio play on BBC Introducing, and went on to score four number one singlesArtists and music industry trade bodies have expressed "grave concerns" over proposed cuts to BBC Introducing.
But proposed cuts to local radio mean the 32 regional Introducing shows that are currently on air could be cut to 11, presenters have been told."as part of our schedule on Thursday and Saturday", while "giving more prominence to new music" elsewhere on the schedule.
BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Tom Robinson has urged listeners to voice their support for BBC IntroducingThey have been backed by the music industry, which has called for reassurances about the future of Introducing.A group of 13 organisations, including the Association of Independent Music, the Music Managers Forum and the Music Venue Trust, have written an open letter to BBC chairman Richard Sharp.
"Whatever reorganisation might be required to meet the demands of the future stability and viability of the BBC, it should not be the case that BBC Introducing is the unintended victim of those changes."Holly Humberstone got her break on BBC Introducing, and went on to win the Brits Rising Star Award in 2022last October, with many stations merging their output after 6pm, and one "all-England" show from 10pm across the week.
Ask Ken about the quality of music! He’s seen the light!
Perhaps the licence fee payers don't want music.
Bbc haven't a clue about music, just ticking boxes.
GretaThunberg has let herself go……
Quite a few years down the line the BBC will realise what a faux pas they'll be making if they do this
All the best music has already been made anyway so will just listen to that. 🤷