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The Sunset at Glastonbury

BBC Introducing was represented once more at this year's Glastonbury festival on the last weekend of June. Inside our tent in the Park area, we presented the very best in unsigned talent from across the UK. You can check out photos and videos of all the brand new artists that played on our stage throughout the weekend below.

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Backstage highlights at Glastonbury 2009

Friday 26 June 2009

The Heroes

The Heroes ~ Picked by BBC Leicester Introducing for Glasto, they just might be the new Libertines.

Cashier No. 9

Cashier No. 9 ~ Belfast four-piece tipped by BBC Northern Ireland's Rory McConnell.

Sparrow and the Workshop

Sparrow and the Workshop ~ Transatlantic trio picked by Vic Galloway in Scotland for their folky duets.

Two Door Cinema Club

Two Door Cinema Club ~ Trio from Northern Ireland, on the super cool Kitsune label. Recommended by Huw Stephens.

Louise Golbey

Louise Golbey ~ A bit soul, a bit jazz, and a lot of talent. Ras Kwame picked up on her after she uploaded her tunes to us.

Colorama

Colorama ~ Whimsical multi-instrumentalists from Cardiff put forward for Glasto by Radio Cymru.

KOF

KOF ~ Old school hip-hop from KOF aka Kofi Owusu from Liverpool. Check his version of Jump!

Engine-Earz

Engine-Earz ~ Backed by Bobby Friction, the revolutionary Asian dub-step crew return after their BBC Introducing session.

Saturday 27 June 2009

10k Runner

10k Runner ~ Recommended by BBC Shropshire Introducing, Glasto will be their biggest gig so far.

Kidbass

Kidbass ~ Kidbass feat. Sincere made waves at 1Xtra with their debut single and Ras Kwame hand-picked them for Glasto.

Rogues

Rogues ~ Danceable indie-rock with an 80s synth twist, hailing from from Harrow and Aberystwyth.

The Alfonz

The Alfonz ~ Formed as childhood friends at school, they were spotted by BBC Introducing in Wiltshier.

Speech Debelle

Speech Debelle ~ Her brilliant debut album has just hit the shelves, and we're delighted to have her on our stage.

Vienna Ditto

Vienna Ditto ~ Described by Huw Stephens as "Portishead doing a Tarantino soundtrack", they were selected by BBC Berkshire.

King Charles

King Charles ~ Based in London and tipped by Huw Stephens, he's toured with Laura Marling and Noah & the Whale.

Goldheart Assembly

Goldheart Assembly ~ Heart-warming indie-folk six-piece from London. Steve Lamacq's a big fan.

Sunday 28 June 2009

The 1, 2, 3, 4s

The 1, 2, 3, 4s ~ Female-fronted symphonic pop with touches of sixties doo-wop, based in Manchester.

Andreya Triana

Andreya Triana ~ Musical food for the soul from Brighton, with the backing of 1Xtra's Ras Kwame.

Dimbleby and Capper

Dimbleby and Capper ~ Despite the name, she's a solo act whose DIY electro pop caught the attention of Huw Stephens.

fists

Fists ~ Influenced by skiffle and folk, four-piece Fists call Nottingham home and have won fans with their single, Cockatoo.

Essay Like Nephew

Essay Like Nephew ~ BBC Suffolk's tip for Glasto met when they were only 16. Don't miss their catchy guitar-pop melodies.

Kobi Onyame

Kobi Onyame ~ Unsigned Ghanaian hip-hop MC and producer Kobi has supported some big names. Ras Kwame recommends.

States of Emotion

States of Emotion ~ Indie-rock foursome with stadium-sized ambitions, chosen by BBC Introducing in Essex.

Life in Film

Life in Film ~ They've supported the Kooks and Starsailor in the past, and are backed by BBC London's Gary Crowley.

Photos

KOFFRIDAY PHOTOS
The BBC Introducing stage got underway in style on the Friday, with superb sets from KOF, Two Door Cinema Club, The Heroes and more.

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Vienna DittoSATURDAY PHOTOS
As the sun baked festival-goers outside, those inside the BBC Introducing tent rocked to Kid Bass, Rogues, King Charles and others.

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Dimbleby and CapperSUNDAY PHOTOS
Fantastic performances from Dimbleby and Capper, Kobi Onyame, The 1, 2, 3, 4s and many more brought the weekend to a close with a bang.

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