Raw Talent

:: The Raw Talent gig from the Carling Academy was played out on BBC Radio Sheffield on New Year's Day, if you missed it though, don't worry! Hear the action from the night, plus exclusive interviews with the bands on this page (links below.)

We teamed up with Higher Rhythm, the not-for-profit company based in Doncaster that provides access to the music industry.

Rosie Electro at Raw Talent Introducing

"We could have put on a festival with the amount of quality acts in our area (and you never know, one day we might!)," said Iain. "We tried to represent a mix of the great talent that's out there - and the final line-up on the night was..."

Iain Hodgson

:: Playground Mafia

An explosion in a synth line from three Sheffield lads. Their mash up beats, heavy bass, a stomping rhythm and the bite of Matt Bruce's vocals have already rocked the Plug, Bungalows and Bears and the Harley (to name but three!). They'll lift the roof off the Academy and spin it round.

True Gentlemen

:: True Gentlemen

They may have only been out in the public arena for just over a couple of months but they bring together the experience of indie band Up Carey Street and the energy and presence of Paddy Orange. They sound tighter than tight and will light the touch paper to get the party jumping!

Carling Academy, Sheffield

:: Skeletons

What can we say about the Skeletons? How they're still unsigned is down to their high standards and unwillingness to settle for an easy buck. Formed from the ashes of This Girl, Skeletons brought on board a new member and after working up their sound, hit the live circuit around a year ago. Still with less gigs under their belt than there are days in a month, they bring a stunning live show - you'd almost think someone had electrified the stage! They headlined the BBC Introducing stage at Leeds/Reading, and the NME has hailed them 'the new kings of Sheffield.'

Next time...

If your band wasn't on the bill this time, don't worry. We continue to promote new and unsigned talent across the region through Raw Talent and are regularly in touch with our colleagues across BBC Introducing in the regions, at BBC 6 Music and at Radio 1 to share the best of what South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire has to offer.