Kirk Spencer, Mariam The Believer, DEMS, Tim Exile for Roundhouse Rising 2014

first acts and programme announced

By Scott Williams | Published: Thu 28th Nov 2013

Kirk Spencer

Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd February 2014
Roundhouse Theatre, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, Greater London, NW1 8EH, England MAP
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Daily capacity: 5,000
Last updated: Wed 29th Jan 2014

Kirk SpencerLetherette, Mariam The Believer, Tim Exile (live), and Dems are amongst the line-up confirmed for Roundhouse Rising which returns for a fourth year to the Roundhouse in London between Friday 21st and Sunday 23rd February 2014. The event presents new music acts across a wide range of genres as well as workshops, masterclasses and creative projects.

The bill will also include Letherette, Mariam The Believer, Tim Exile (live), Dems, Midnight Davis, Blessa, Fe, Prides, Shopping, Honningbarna, Fear of Men, Gaps, and South African acts Wildebeats, and The Brother Moves On.

Also appearing will be Little Simz, Fatu, Joel Baker, Cynikal, Ruby Goe, DJ Edott, Santino, Ophelia, Rayon Nelson, Whitney Williams, Juliyaa, Amarni Keller, Vanessa Gimenez, Jide Kuti, Saachi Sen, Fran Lobo, Laekyn, The Energy, Urban Development Vocal Collective (UDVC), Shift-Static, Phoenix Martins, Midnight Davis, DJ Fauxlo, Cynikal, Tawaiah, Cudroid, Primitive Parts, Moon Gangs, Skinny Girl Diet, Sexbeat DJs, Roundhouse Choir, Hella Better Dancer, Kaitlyn Haggis, Jessica Carmody, All Too Animal, and Henry Webb J.

For the line-up details as available please click here.

Rising will feature a whole range of projects, panels, talks and workshops aimed at 14-25 year olds who are looking to gain a wealth of experience in the music industry whilst the panels will discuss a range of topics.

Oli Kluczewski, Festival Producer said, "Rising Festival 2014 is our biggest and boldest to date, showcasing even more fantastic new music than ever. We really want people to come to the festival and experience the building and discover something new, take part and be inspired.

"In addition to the all the great music, the programme features loads of practical advice sessions for emerging artists and young people looking to get ahead in the creative industries. The Roundhouse aims to make Rising an essential event on the festival calendar for anyone looking to break into the music business." 

Generator will present an Artist Development Masterclass Day which will feature high profile music industry experts and offer insight, debate and practical advice for emerging artists and DIY music businesses.

CMU will present a second day of interviews, panels and insight sessions about getting started in the music business. 

The event offers 4 days of live music, masterclasses, panels, workshops and creative projects with ticketholders encouraged to wander the building and get involved with live visuals from Eyes On The Wall, a mixtape artwork exhibition by Funny Tummy, a takeover by art collective Belly Kids and much more.




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