City Showcase is back! Slap on your £5 wristband and discover hot new musical talent in venues across London.
City Showcase returns to London for its ninth year to give a platform to the undiscovered stars of the future.
Credited with discovering acts such as Keane, Razorlight, N-Dubz, Sway and Amy Winehouse, City Showcase is a force to be reckoned with!
The festival launches in London’s Chinatown with a series of top acts, including The Magic Numbers, and ends on 9 May with new event Roots & Flutes at The O2.
City Showcase 2010 highlights
- Workshops for musicians, including advice on managing your musical career, web promotion and feedback on live performances
- Alternative indie night in association with Xfm, 6 May, The Borderline
- Twice daily performances at Carnaby Street stores, including Ben Sherman, Eastpak and Sacred Café
- Master Shortie, KOF, Donaeo and more at City Showcase Gets The British Music Experience, 8 May
To download the full programme, visit the City Showcase website.
City Showcase 2010: London venues
City Showcase 2010 is taking place across London – from the southern “Rocklands” of Deptford and New Cross to Central London.
Your £5 wristband gives you access almost everywhere, plus discounts for extra gigs. There’s also 15-20% off at participating retailers and restaurants on Carnaby Street, Regent Streetand at The O2.
Venues taking part include:
- The O2
- The British Music Experience
- The Apple Store, Regent Street
- Carnaby Street stores
- The Borderline
- 100 Club
- Amersham Arms
- Fox & Firkin
- The Albany
- Dean Street Studios
- 229 Great Portland Street
- The Distillers
- The Bunker
- The Old Police Station
- New Cross Inn
- Tibits