Sam Smith and BBC Search for New Artists to Open Singer’s Residency Shows
The winners will open Smith’s Manchester and London shows and gain exposure across BBC Introducing, with submissions open for one week.
- Chart-Topping artist Sam Smith, 34, has partnered with BBC Introducing to find 10 emerging acts to open for their upcoming UK residency shows in Manchester and London.
- The residency includes two nights at Manchester's Albert Hall on September 3 and 4, followed by eight nights at London's Coliseum from September 8 to 19, as part of the BBC's Summer of Music 2026.
- Aspiring artists can upload their music to the BBC Introducing Uploader starting Wednesday, July 29, until Wednesday, August 5, by selecting the 'Sam Smith' tag for consideration.
- A BBC Introducing panel will shortlist entries, with Smith personally selecting the final 10 artists to perform, while winning acts gain features across the broadcaster's platforms.
- These performances follow the August 21 release of Smith's latest album, Hazel Eyes, which the singer described as an 'incredibly special record' written over three years.
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Sam Smith has announced on Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders a partnership with BBC Introducing to find ten emerging artists. Those chosen will open for Sam’s UK residency shows in Manchester and London this September. Artists can submit their music via the BBC Introducing Uploader from 29 July to 5 August, using the ‘Sam Smith’ tag for consideration. A BBC Introducing panel will shortlist entries, with Sam selecting the final ten arti…
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