Your star-studded music lineup!

Tell us which artists you can’t wait to watch! #TheHundred @bbcintroducing pic.twitter.com/WOdCtQ4mGP

— The Hundred (@thehundred) June 30, 2022

A statement on The Hundred’s website provides a description of the collaboration, “For the second year running, the live music at all 34 games of The Hundred has been curated in collaboration with BBC Music Introducing. The partnership connects sports fans with both new and established artists who began their career on the BBC platform. The artists will perform in front of large audiences at each of The Hundred’s grounds across the UK.”

The band have also released a statement expressing their excitement to perform at the final, “We are really looking forward to being part of The Hundred Final this year. Woody in particular is a big cricket fan and loves what The Hundred has brought to the summer sporting schedule. Needless to say, we can’t wait to be there!” The British indie rockers will be joined by a long list of already confirmed acts set to appear at various matches and locations.

Also billed to perform are Tamera, Panic Shack, Celina Sharma, Priya Ragu, Leadley, CIEL, Lottery Winners, Leeds indie rockers English Teacher, LLEO, Birmingham artist Kofi Stone, Phoebe Green, BEKA, Wild Front, Big Image, Casey Lowry, Leeds formed band L’objectif, Katy J Pearson, emerging artist Bambi Bains, Caity Baser, Mace The Great, rising star Jordan Mackampa, Queen Millzx, SOFY, Dolores Forever, and Samm Henshaw plus many more acts to be announced.

@bbcintroducing x @thehundred pic.twitter.com/RjkQmXmL3H

— JORDAN MACKAMPA (@JordanMackampa) June 30, 2022

Last year marked The Hundred’s debut event and featured an equally impressive lineup including artists such as Becky Hill, Everything Everything, Sports Team and LAuranHibberd. Star player of the Manchester Originals Sophie Ecclestone has given the following statement concerning The Hundred, “The music last year was amazing, Lizelle j and myself even had time for abig image little dance to Becky Hill during the opening game! It added so much to the competition and showed The Hundred is all about unmissable action on and off the pitch. I can’t wait to get a front row seat this summer and hopefully we can be dancing to Bastille after winning the competition.”

Further information concerning The Hundred can be found here, music and sports fans can receive updates on the additional artists yet to be announced. Tickets sales opened earlier this year and are available in four different options, including a season ticket pass which provides access to all stage matches at the buyer’s chosen venues. For those unable to attend in person, highlights and footage will be shown on the summer event’s Official Broadcast Partners Sky Sports and BBC Sport.

The Hundred datesc

03/08/2022 – TBA – Ageas Bowl Southampton
04/08 – Tamera – The Kia Oval London
05/08 – TBA – Emirates Old Trafford Manchester
06/08 – TBA – Trent Bridge Nottingham
07/08 – Panic Shack – Sophia Gardens Cardiff
08/08 – Celina Sharma – Lord’s London
09/08 – Priya Ragu – Headingley Leeds
10/08 – Leadley – Edgbaston Birmingham
11/08 – TBA – The Kia Oval London
12/08 – CIEL – Ageas Bowl Southampton
13/08 – Lottery Winners – Emirates Old Trafford Manchester
13/08 – TBA – Sophia Gardens Cardiff
14/08 – English Teacher – Headingley Leeds
15/08 – Kofi Stone – Edgbaston Birmingham
16/08 – Phoebe Green – Emirates Old Trafford Manchester
17/08 – BEKA – Trent Bride Nottingham
18/08 – Wild Front – Ageas Bowl Southampton
19/08 – Big Image – Edgbaston Birmingham
20/08 – Casey Cowry – Trent Bridge Nottingham
21/08 – L’objectif – Headingley Leeds
22/08 – Katy J Pearson – Sophia Gardens Cardiff
23/08 – Bambi Bains – The Kia Oval London
24/08 – TBA – Lord’s London
25/08 – Caity Baser – Ageas Bowl Southampton
26/08 – Mace The Great – Sophia Gardens Cardiff
27/08 – TBA – Lord’s London
28/08 – Jordan Mackampa – Edgbaston Birmingham
29/08 – Queen Millz – Trent Bridge Nottingham
30/08 – SOFY – Lord’s London
31/08 – Delores Forever – Headingley Leeds
31/08 – TBA – Emirates Old Trafford Manchester
02/09 – Samm Henshaw – Ageas Bowl Southampton
03/09 – Bastille – Lord’s London

The British Music Embassy typically takes over a venue every year at SXSW in Austin, Texas, putting a spotlight on the best new music from around the UK. As the festival is virtual this year due to the ongoing global health crisis, the British Music Embassy has recorded live performances which can be watched on the SXSW portal. A selection of performances will also be made available after Easter for all to view on SXSW’s YouTube channel.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The British Music Embassy (@thebritishmusicembassy)

The full British Music Embassy line-up for SXSW Online 2021 includes 404 Guild, Afronaut Zu,  Anna B Savage, Baby Queen, Beauty Sleep, Black Country, New Road, Chubby and The Gang, Connie Constance, Do Nothing, Drug Store Romeos, Ego Ella May, Enola Gay, Finn Askew, The Goa Express, IDER, Katy J Pearson, Lau.ra, Lilla Vargen, Matilda Mann, The Mysterines, Nayana IZ, Olivia Dean, Onipa, Penelope Isles, Phoebe Green, Porij, PVA, Ryan McMullan, Sinead O’Brien, Squid, Tayo Sound, TV Priest, Virginia Wing, Walt Disco and Yard Act.

Speaking about the event in a press release, Paul Pacifico, Chief Executive Officer at AIM said; “We’re delighted to be returning as a British Music Embassy partner for SXSW 2021. It has always been a key stepping stone for the careers of independent artists, and a valuable way to accelerate their journeys on the international stage. Although we can’t attend in person this year, the positioning of British Music within the virtual showcase platform is the next best thing and a crucial moment to showcase exciting British talent to the world.”

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen shared her excitement about being on the virtual line-up saying; “The past year has been devastating for live music, and SXSW being able to go ahead in some form is a light at the end of the tunnel, and hopefully can signal the return of more opportunities like this. I can’t wait to head to Austin when it is safe to do so.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Lilla Vargen (@lillavargen)

The British Music Embassy is brought to you this year by AIM, BBC, BPI, the Department for International Trade, PPL, PRS for Music, and PRS Foundation, with further support from ATC, media partner DIY Magazine and Belfast City Council. Since 2008 it has hosted over 450 UK artists, positioning them in front of a global audience in order to help them to break into new markets and advance their careers. The British Music Embassy also uses UK-only production and equipment, giving artists from the UK an unparalleled platform on the world music stage.

Check out the SXSW showcase at The British Music Embassy through the SXSW portal or on SXSW’s YouTube channel.