28 UK music creators receive support to attend SXSW 2024 through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund
- Supported artists across the UK include Hinako Omori, Divorce, Porij, Jeshi, JADA, Humour and Islet
PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development, announces today that 28 UK artists are receiving support through the International Showcase Fund to perform at SXSW festival in Austin, Texas USA from 10th March 2024.
The artists receiving support are:
Aleighcia Scott – (Wales)
Chartreuse – (England)
Chiedu Oraka – (England)
Coach Party – (England)
Conchúr White – (Northern Ireland)
Cosmo Pyke – (England)
Divorce – (England)
Ebi Soda – (England)
Eleni Drake – (England)
Fabiana Palladino – (England)
Hinako Omori – (England)
HotWax – (England)
Humour – (Scotland)
Iona Zajac – (Scotland)
Islet – (Wales)
JADA – (England)
Jeshi – (England)
Lambrini Girls – (England)
Mama Terra – (Scotland)
Minas – (Wales)
NEONE The Wonderer – (England)
Porij – (England)
Reevah – (Northern Ireland)
Richard Spaven – (England)
Spyres – (Scotland)
Tamera – (England)
The Ayoub Sisters – (England)
The Manatees – (England)
The artists selected for International Showcase Fund support to perform at SXSW represent some of the most exciting talent from across the UK making waves and in different genres, such as Conchúr White (indie/folk) picking up a 9/10 review in Hot Press for his recent debut album, Chiedu Oraka (rap/grime) performing for the first time at the Great Escape 2023 and then headlining 2 shows at Independent Venue Week 2024, Aleighcia Scott (reggae) featuring in Reggae Vibes Magazine and her new album “Windrush Baby” being voted Album of the Year by Reggaeville and Humour (rock) being hailed by the NME as “leading the pack of new restless guitar bands”.
International Showcase Fund supported Aleighcia Scott said, “Thanks PRS Foundation and the International Showcase Fund! Without the fund it wouldn’t be possible to take my band, which now means we can showcase to the best of our ability to our wider audience.”
International Showcase Fund supported Lambrini Girls said, “We are so excited to receive this fund. In a climate where playing across the pond is harder than ever, the International Showcase Fund is making it possible for us!”
International Showcase Fund supported Reevah, “I am beyond grateful to the PRS Foundation for their support, being granted the International Showcase Fund has meant Reevah is able to travel and perform at SXSW 2024.”
International Showcase Fund supported Iona Zajac: said, “I am absolutely delighted to have received funding for SXSW 2024. Having just completed the recording of my debut album, this support to perform at SXSW has come at the perfect time for me!”
The full schedule of official showcases for artists supported by the International Showcase Fund will be available on PRS Foundation’s website in the coming weeks.
The International Showcase Fund is run by PRS Foundation in partnership with Department for Business and Trade, Arts Council England, British Underground, Musicians’ Union, Creative Scotland, PPL, Wales Arts International, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and British Council. It offers vital and timely support for artists to take their first steps into international territories by enabling them to perform at key showcasing festivals and conferences such as SXSW, Reeperbahn Festival, Zandari Festa, Africa Rising, Womex, Eurosonic, Jazzahead! and MUTEK which attract thousands of people working in the music industry from every corner of the globe.
To find out more and to apply for International Showcase Fund visit PRS Foundation’s website.
In the fund’s report spanning 2016-19, 91% of supported artists returned from overseas showcasing with tangible business outcomes and every £1 invested by the International Showcase Fund generated an additional £6.20 in revenues for the supported artist. (Read the full report). Supported artists include Dave, Kae Tempest, Little Simz, Yard Act, Nova Twins, Glass Animals, Everything Everything, SBTRKT, AJ Tracey, Yola, Adwaith, Joshua Burnside, Ezra Collective, Kidsmoke and Wolf Alice.
Listen to the International Showcase Fund at SXSW 2024 playlist on Spotify.
Music Creator Name | DATE | TIME CT | VENUE | Funded | |||||||
The Manatees | Mar 11, 2024 | 10:50pm — 11:20pm | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | Presented byFierce Panda 30 x Xtra Mile 21 | $ | ||||||
Eleni Drake | Mar 11, 2024 | 11:00pm – 11:40pm CT | Cooper’s BBQ | $O | |||||||
Divorce | Mar 12, 2024 | 11:30pm — 12:00am | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | Presented byATC Live | $M | ||||||
Cosmo Pyke | Mar 12, 2024 | 10:00pm — 10:40pm | Seven Grand | $ | |||||||
Fabiana Palladino | Mar 12, 2024 | 8:50pm — 9:20pm | BME Sheraton | Presented byATC Live | $ | ||||||
CHARTREUSE | Mar 12, 2024 | 11:00pm — 11:40pm | The 13th Floor | Presented byPost Electric & Friends | $O | ||||||
Humour | Mar 12, 2024 | 9:00pm — 9:40pm | The 13th Floor | Presented byPost Electric & Friends | $ | ||||||
Aleighcia Scott | Mar 12, 2024 | 9:40pm – 10:00pm CT | Coconut Club Rooftop | Presented by All The Vibes | $WP | ||||||
Jeshi | Mar 12, 2024 | 8:00pm – 8:30pm CT | Mohawk Outdoor | Presented by Give A Note Foundation + Artist For Artist | $ | ||||||
Cosmo Pyke | Mar 13, 2024 | 11:10pm — 11:50pm | Palm Door on Sixth Patio | Presented byShowcase App + WE FOUND NEW MUSIC | $ | ||||||
Divorce | Mar 13, 2024 | 10:00pm — 10:40pm | Seven Grand | Presented byNow Wave | $M | ||||||
Divorce | Mar 13, 2024 | 5:20pm — 5:50pm | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | Presented bySXSW DAY PARTY: LICKS | $M | ||||||
CHARTREUSE | Mar 13, 2024 | 4:00pm — 4:40pm | International Day Stage | $O | |||||||
Islet | Mar 13, 2024 | 8:00pm – 8:30pm | The Creek and the Cave Backyard | Presented by FOCUS Wales | $ | ||||||
Minas | Mar 13, 2024 | 10:30pm — 11:00pm | The Creek and the Cave Backyard | Presented byFOCUS Wales | $ | ||||||
Conchúr White | Mar 13, 2024 | 1:00pm — 1:40pm | International Day Stage | $M | |||||||
Conchúr White | Mar 13, 2024 | 11:00pm — 11:40pm | Valhalla | $M | |||||||
CHARTREUSE | Mar 13, 2024 | 4:00pm — 4:40pm | International Day Stage | $O | |||||||
The Ayoub Sisters | Mar 13, 2024 | 12:45pm — 12:55pm | Ballroom D | $ | |||||||
Mama Terra | Mar 13, 2024 | 8:20pm – 8:50pm CT | The Creek and the Cave | $ | |||||||
Fabiana Palladino | Mar 14, 2023 | 11:00pm — 11:40pm | Seven Grand | Presented byGorilla vs Bear + Luminelle | $ | ||||||
BODUR | Mar 14, 2023 | 7:30pm – 8:00pm | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | BBC Music Introducing | |||||||
Miso Extra | Mar 14, 2023 | 11:30pm – 12:00am | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | BBC Music Introducing | |||||||
Iona Zajac | Mar 14, 2023 | 10:00pm — 10:40pm | The 13th Floor | Presented byPost Electric Artists | $ | ||||||
Porij | Mar 14, 2024 | 1:05pm – 1:35pm CT | BME Sheraton | Valhalla | $M | ||||||
Richard Spaven | Mar 14, 2024 | 5:00pm – 5:40pm CT | International Day Stage | $ | |||||||
Ebi Soda | Mar 14, 2024 | 1:00am — 1:40am | The Velveeta Room | Presented byjazz re:freshed Outernational | $G | ||||||
Reevah | Mar 14, 2024 | 11:00pm – 11:40pm | The Iron Bear | $WM | |||||||
Aleighcia Scott | Mar 14, 2024 | 1:00am — 1:30am | The Creek and the Cave Backyard | Presented byFOCUS Wales | $WP | ||||||
NEONE The Wonderer | Mar 14, 2024 | 12:00am – 12:40am | The Velveeta Room | Presented by Jazz re:freshed Outernational | $ | ||||||
The Ayoub Sisters | Mar 14, 2024 | 10:00pm – 10:40pm | Cooper’s BBQ | Presented by Classical Unlocked | $ | ||||||
Hinako Omori | March 14 2024 | 10:45pm — 11:15pm | Seven Grand | Presented byGorilla vs Bear + Luminelle | $MW | ||||||
Conchúr White | Mar 14, 2024 | 3:20pm — 3:50pm | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | Presented bySXSW DAY PARTY: Output Belfast | $M | ||||||
JADA | Mar 14, 2024 | 8:30pm – 8:50pm CT | Speakeasy | $ | |||||||
Humour | Mar 15, 2023 | 9:00pm — 9:40pm | The Creek and the Cave | Presented bySo Young | $ | ||||||
Coach Party | Mar 15, 2023 | 11:00pm – 11:40pm CT | BME Sheraton | Esther’s Follies | Presented by LICKS Magazine x Crosstown Concerts | $ | |||||
SANITY | Mar 15, 2024 | 8:50pm – 9:20pm | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | BBC Music Introducing | |||||||
Jaz Dhami | Mar 15, 2024 | 11:30pm – 12:00am | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | BBC Music Introducing | |||||||
Chartreuse | Mar 15, 2024 | 5:20pm — 5:50pm | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | Presented bySXSW DAY PARTY: CLASH | $O | ||||||
Tamera | Mar 15, 2024 | 10:50pm – 11:20pm | BME Sheraton | Presented by BBC Introducing | $ | ||||||
Divorce | Mar 15, 2024 | 10:00pm – 10:40pm | Swan Dive Patio | Presented by The Line of Best Fit | $M | ||||||
Chiedu Oraka | Mar 15, 2024 | 10:00pm — 10:40pm | The Velveeta Room | Presented bySelector Radio with Sian Eleri | $M | ||||||
Minas | Mar 15, 2024 | 11:00pm — 11:40pm | Las Perlas | Presented byEnd of the Trail | $ | ||||||
The Manatees | Mar 15, 2024 | 11:20pm – 12:00am | Seven Grand | Presented by Fierce Panda x So Recordings | $ | ||||||
Cosmo Pyke | Mar 15, 2024 | 1:30pm – 2:00pm | KMFA Radio | Presented by SXSW DAY PARTY: Qobuz Sessions | $ | ||||||
Hinako Omori | Mar 15, 2024 | 3:00pm — 3:40pm | Empire Control Room | Presented bySXSW DAY PARTY: Jaded | FRIENDS:FOREVER | $MW | ||||||
Hinako Omori | Mar 15, 2024 | 10:00pm — 10:40pm | Central Presbyterian Church | Presented by Houndstooth / MUTEK | $MW | ||||||
Spyres | Mar 16, 2024 | 2:00pm – 2:30pm CT | Valhalla | British Music Embassy at Sheraton (Downright Austin) Backyard | Presented by SXSW DAY PARTY: Propaganda | $ | |||||
The Ayoub Sisters | Mar 16, 2024 | 2:00pm — 2:40pm | International Day Stage | $ | |||||||
HotWax | Mar 16, 2024 | 12:00am – 12:40am | Swan Dive Patio | Presented by The Line of Best Fit | $ | ||||||
Iona Zajac | Mar 18, 2023 | 11:00pm — 11:40pm | The Drafting Room | $ |
Key: | |
International Showcase Fund for SXSW 2023 | $ |
International Showcase Fund for Previous Events | ^ |
BBC Music Introducing x PRS Foundation (at previous events) | ! |
PPL Momentum Music Fund | M |
POWER UP | P |
Women Make Music | W |
Hitmaker | H |
The Composers’ Fund | C |
The Open Fund | O |
PPL Momentum Accelerator | A |
Keychange | K |
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition | G |
ReBalance | R |