MTV Brand New For 2012 Announce Line-Up For January Shows
Monday, 12 December 2011
Written by Jon Stickler
Following the announcement of the MTV Brand New for 2012 shortlist, MTV UK & Ireland have announced two exclusive January gigs, showcasing nominated artists and established UK stars at London’s KOKO. Indie rockers The Maccabees will headline a show on Tuesday 24th January, supported by nominees Lana Del Rey and Charli XCX. The next day, Wednesday 25th, rising star Emeli Sandé will headline a show supported by Delilah, with another nominee soon to be confirmed.
Fresh from revealing their brand new single ‘Pelican’, The Maccabees, are set to release their highly anticipated new album ‘Given to the Wild’ on 9th January. Since the release of debut album 'Colour It In' in 2008, the South London based band have earned themselves a devoted following, won widespread critical acclaim and have become one of the most popular bands on the live circuit. The Maccabees are due to tour the UK in January.
Jan 21st – Sheffield Leadmill
Jan 23rd – Glasgow QMU
Jan 24th – Newcastle Academy
Jan 26th – London Brixton Academy
Jan 27th – Birmingham Institute
Jan 28th – Manchester Ritz
In support at the MTV shows, one of music’s hottest new names, Lana Del Rey is a true internet sensation. Since exploding onto the music scene with her home-made track and video, ‘Video Games’, which entered the UK charts at Number Nine in October, she has won universal acclaim throughout the UK music press and has firmly established herself as one of music’s brightest new stars. She will be performing songs from her debut album, due for release in the same week.
Also performing on Tuesday night is the hugely talented Charli XCX. Having already supported the likes of Peaches and Robyn and played at notable festivals like Bestival, Charli is one of the most exciting new artists on the scene.
The next day will see a performance from Emeli Sandé, one of the most exciting new UK music talents. An in demand songwriter, having penned hit tracks for the likes of Tinie Tempah, Professor Green and Cheryl Cole, Emeli also featured on Professor Green’s Number One single ‘Read All About It’ as well as Chipmunk’s debut top ten track ‘Diamond Rings’. Following the release of debut single ‘Heaven’ which entered the UK charts at Number Two, her much talked about solo record ‘Our Version of Events’ is set to be released on 13th February. She is currently on tour with Coldplay.
Supporting her will be hotly tipped MTV Brand New for 2012 nominee Delilah. Having already scored hits through collaborations with Chase and Status and her first solo single, ‘Go’, the stunning songstress has caused a huge stir since arriving on the scene earlier this year.
Another nominee will support Emeli Sandé alongside Delilah - announcement is soon to follow. For more details, please visit www.mtv.co.uk/news/brand-new-for-2012.
On the 1st December, MTV Brand New for 2012 launched with a bang with Wretch 32 and nominees Clement Marfo and the Frontline and Angel performing to a sold out London KOKO where this year’s shortlist was announced.
The nominees are:
ANGEL
CHARLI XCX
CLEMENT MARFO AND THE FRONTLINE
CONOR MAYNARD
DELILAH
KING CHARLES
LANA DEL REY
LIANNE LA HAVAS
MICHAEL KIWANUKA
This year, for the first time ever, one unsigned act will be added to the shortlist. Over 2000 unsigned artists entered the competition, which has now been whittled down to a longlist of over 500. Music fans can vote for their favourite now at www.brandnewunsigned.mtv.co.uk. A shortlist of 20 unsigned acts will be announced on January 8th with an overall winner being added to the Brand New for 2012 shortlist on January 9th.
With one of the most successful track-records for a new music poll, over the last 4 years MTV Brand New has identified international stars such as Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Ke$ha before their debut releases whilst also picking up top British music talent Tinie Tempah, Adele, Florence + The Machine, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Friendly Fires, White Lies, Wretch 32 & Labrinth at the very start of their recording careers.
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