Ticketmaster unveils Breakthrough list for 2025

Ticketmaster has revealed the 10 Breakthrough acts in the UK & Ireland it is tipping to make a splash on the live scene next year.

The ticketing company’s annual hand-picked selection includes London R&B singer-songwriter Myles Smith, who was recently announced as the winner of the BRITs’ Rising Star award for 2025.

The list also includes indie pop hopeful Alessi Rose, Irish folk trio TikTok stars Amble, alt-rock guitarist Aziya, West London rapper KiLLOWEN, former The Voice UK contestant LYVIA, Irish pop-punk singer, Orla Gartland, garage star and bassline producer Sammy Virji, jazz vocalist  Sienna Spiro – Soulful vocalist and Scottish indie band Swim School.

“Supporting artists at this stage of their journey is a huge part of what we do at Ticketmaster”

“These 10 acts are bringing something fresh, real, and exciting to the music scene – they’re exactly the kind of talent fans crave right now,” says Ticketmaster UK MD Andrew Parsons. “Supporting artists at this stage of their journey is a huge part of what we do at Ticketmaster, giving them a platform to connect with bigger audiences. We can’t wait to see the heights they hit in 2025.”

Acts to have made the cut in previous years include two-time MOBO Award winner Central Cee, double BRIT Award winners Wet Leg, BRITs Rising Star 2023 winners FLO, and most recently The Last Dinner Party, whose debut album topped the UK Albums Chart this year.

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