City Showcase 2010 in London

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