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The BBC Sound of 2014 longlist has been revealed, tipping the likes of BANKS, Say Lou Lou, FKA twigs, Sampha, MNEK and more for big things over the next 12 months.
Each year, a panel of 175 music industry experts come together to choose the acts that they believe will be shining stars in the music world over the next 12 months. Previous winners include Ellie Goulding, Jessie J and last year's victors, HAIM.
The 2014 list proves to be championing the solo-artists, with Ella Eyre, Sam Smith, Luke Sital-Singh and others all making the cut.
Nick Grimshaw will announce the top 5 acts, counting down to the winner, live on BBC Radio 1 each morning from Monday 6th January. The top 5 acts will be announced simultaneously on the BBC News website and Sound of 2014 website.
He said: “I can't wait to introduce everybody to the Sound of 2014. Get excited to hear some brand new music on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show.”
George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, said: “Unless you happen to have a handy Tardis there’s no better way to get a glimpse into the future of music than the BBC’s Sound Of 2014. The annual longlist compiled by BBC News remains the definitive survey of the UK’s key musical tastemakers and in the highly competitive world of popular music a place on the list is highly prized. This year’s list features a fascinating and diverse range of talented artists, the majority from the UK, and all are definitely worth a listen.”
The Sound of 2014 long list in alphabetical order:
BANKS
Chance The Rapper
Chlöe Howl
Ella Eyre
FKA twigs
George Ezra
Jungle
Kelela
Luke Sital-Singh
MNEK
Nick Mulvey
Royal Blood
Sam Smith
Sampha
Say Lou Lou
Below: Check out our tips for who is going to be massive next year
