2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

How To Crack UK Radio

Friday, March 20
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Austin Convention Center
Room 17A
Austin Convention Center

BBC radio heavyweights Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens reveal how to get a foot in the door at UK radio. How can international artists make the most of initial airplay? Do bands still need pluggers? What are the common mistakes made by artists and labels when launching their band? How important are international events for UK radio?

Hashtags

#sxsw #CrackUK

Presenters

MODERATOR

Dermot O'Leary

Broadcaster

BBC Introducing

Sarah Stennett

Turn First Artists

Huw Stephens

Broadcaster

BBC Radio/Radio 1

Huw Stephens presents a new music show on BBC Radio 1 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Huw's passion for discovering and championing new music was spotted when at 17 he joined Radio 1 ...

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Steve Lamacq

Broadcaster

BBC Radio

Steve Lamacq is acknowledged as one of the UK’s most avid supporters of new bands, and currently presents 4 - 7pm weekdays on BBC Radio 6 Music.

In 2013 Steve celebrated 20 years at the BBC and...

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George Ergatoudis

BBC Radio/Radio 1

Details

Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Type
Solo / Dual / Panel
Theme
International
Level
Beginner

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