Sound City has announced the 12 participants in its 2020 artist development initiative ‘Launch’.
In a brand new partnership with CAPLL Ltd and with long-term support from Arts Council England – the national development body for arts and culture in England, Capll Ltd investment in ‘Launch’ will help support and develop the careers of emerging artists from across the North of England.
As well as featuring on this year’s festival bill on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and showcasing at Sound City events around the world.
The 12 artists involved will receive support over a 12-month period with recording and releasing music; funding; tour management; marketing and PR; personal development; and the transition to treating their band and brand as a business.
The 12 artists named for the 2020 programme are The Mysterines, Weezy Jefferson, Tomike, Nikki & The Waves, The Sway, Podge, L’nee Golay, Lizzie Ross, Molly Green, Daddy, plus Levi’s Music Project 2019 alumni Lydiah and That’s Juvey?.