The Future Festival returns to BBC Radio 1 tomorrow to reveal the hottest new acts of 2017.
Radio 1’s MistaJam and Huw Stephens will broadcast live from the intimate gig at the BBC Maida Vale Studios. During the three hour show they will look at the year ahead with performances from eight rising stars.
London band ALMA’s music has been described as ambient and atmospheric with The Independent calling their debut album “euphorically calming post-rock”. Alternative band The Big Moon released their debut album last year and their latest single, Formidable, on Friday. Declan McKenna, Jorja Smith, Nadia Rose, Dave and THEY will also appear.
The Amazons are set to tour Europe in February before returning home for eighteen dates in the UK and Ireland.
“Thanks to BBC and Radio 1 for inviting us to play Future Festival,” said the rock band.
“We’ve had the pleasure of doing a session for Huw at Maida Vale before but this time it’s in front of an audience! We can’t wait!”
MistaJam says: “This year’s Future Festival line-up features some of the most exciting and diverse new artists from around the world that have been championed across BBC Radio 1’s specialist output for some time, all destined to break out in 2017. From the neon pop/R&B of Alma to the straight-up rock of The Amazons via the South London street tales of Dave, be prepared to be introduced to your new favourite act.”
The Future Festival is billed as a “go-to show” for the artists set to make an impact in the coming year. Previous artists to perform at the event include The 1975, George Ezra, Stormzy, Royal Blood and Disclosure.
Huw Stephens says: “Once again we’ve got some brilliant artists ready to play live for the Radio 1 listeners at the start of this year. With bands like The Big Moon and The Amazons who’ve been gigging hard for the last year, to super talented emcees like Dave and Nadia Rose, it’s going to be a great night. And all in the legendary BBC Maida Vale studios, unrivalled around the world!”
The festival will broadcast live on BBC Radio 1 from 7-10pm on Tuesday, 17th January.