Dec 8, 2020 • 1 min read

BBC Sound Of 2021 longlist announced

The BBC Music Sound Of 2021 longlist names ten new artists tipped for success next year, with the top five to be revealed on Radio 1 from 3 January.

The BBC Music Sound Of 2021 longlist has been announced, highlighting ten new artists tipped for success next year.

Chosen by a panel of 160 industry experts and alumni artists - including Billie Eilish, Stormzy, Jorja Smith, Wolf Alice, AJ Tracey, Yungblud, Foals and Charli XCX - the top ten acts are:

Alfie Templeman

Berwyn

Bree Runway

Dutchavelli

Girl In Red

Greentea Peng

Griff

Holly Humberstone

The Lathums

Pa Salieu

The top five ranking acts will be revealed on Radio 1 from 3-7 Jan. Last year's top five was Inhaler, Joy Crookes, Yungblud, Easy Life and, in first place, Celeste. Other previous winners include Sam Smith, Years & Years, Haim, Michael Kiwanuka and Adele.

Find out more about all the longlisted acts on the Sound Of 2021 website here.

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