by Alexandra Pollard Staff | Photos by WENN

Alessia Cara takes second place in BBC Sound Of 2016

The singer has added three UK tour dates to celebrate

 

Alessia Cara BBC Sound Of 2016 list, Here video, tour dates, tickets Photo: WENN
The top five countdown for the BBC Sound Of 2016 is reaching its end - and it's just been announced that Alessia Cara has taken second place. We called it.

Earlier this week, WSTRN and Mura Masa shared fifth place, Blossoms came in fourth, and NAO took third place.

The top five (or six in this case) are taken from the fifteen-strong longlist that was announced towards the end of last year, which includes the likes of Jack Garratt and Izzy Bizu. Today, it's been revealed that teenager Alessia Cara has taken second place.

The Canadian singer broke out last year with 'Here', a party anthem for interoverts who hate parties, and it's gained over 44 million views.

Watch the video for 'Here' below

The singer has announced a trio of UK shows to celebrate her silver medal position, one of which is at London's Electric Brixton in March. See full dates below, and get tickets and more information here.

Wed March 23 2016 - LONDON Electric Brixton
Thu March 24 2016 - MANCHESTER Sound Control
Fri March 25 2016 - BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute 2


The top five countdown comes to an end this week with the announcement of who's taken the top spot. It's pretty much a foregone conclusion that it's going to be Jack Garratt. See the longlist below.

Izzy Bizu
Blossoms
Alessia Cara
Loyle Carner
Frances
Jack Garratt
J Hus
Dua Lipa
Mabel
Billie Marten
Mura Masa
NAO
Rat Boy
Section Boyz
WSTRN

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