BBC Sound of 2012 acts appearing in Manchester soon!

The hugely influential BBC Sound of 2012 list was released earlier this month, which highlights 15 emerging artists tipped for stardom in the coming year. 

The list, now on its tenth year, has perviously predicted big things for the likes of Adele, Jessie J and Ellie Goulding, and is compiled from the nominations of over 160 industry commentators from across the UK. The nominees must not be already well known to the public, or had a single in the UK top 20.

Among the artists on this year's longlist are Swedish dance duo Niki and the Dove, sassy girl fronted Brooklyn group Friends, punchy five piece Spector and London alt-folk outfit Dry the River - all of whom will be playing small venues in Manchester early next year. 

If you want to catch them in more intimate surroundings before they inevitably hit the big time, get your tickets for these gigs now!

Friends

The Deaf Institute, Monday 6th February 

Buy tickets for Friends at The Deaf Institute 

Niki and the Dove

Islington Mill, Wednesday 8th February 2012

Buy tickets for Niki and the Dove at Islington Mill

Spector 

The Deaf Institute, Saturday 18th February 2012

Buy tickets for Spector at The Deaf Institute 

Dry the River

Manchester Academy 3, Thursday 19th April 2012

Buy tickets for Dry the River at Manchester Academy 3

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The full Sounds of 2012 longlist is as follows: 

A$AP Rocky

Azealia Banks

Dot Rotten

Dry The River

Flux Pavilion

Frank Ocean

Friends

Jamie N Commons

Lianne La Havas

Michael Kiwanuka

Niki & The Dove

Ren Harvieu

Skrillex

Spector

Stooshe

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