Roundhouse Rising

The Roundhouse Rising is the best place in the UK to see brand new musical talent.

This groundbreaking festival takes on a distinctly international feel for 2012, with a new Nordic music night, partnerships with the Museum of Modern Art in Medellin, Colombia as well as performances from Congolese sensation Tres B and the Ethiopian desert blues of Krar Collective.

Rising will also be hosting British Underground's global Bass Culture event before it travels to SXSW as well as the grassroots music and creative community of the internationally renowned Un-Convention.

In addition, Rising will feature a whole range of projects, panels, talks and workshops to inspire the next generation of creative young musicians. Programmed in partnership with Rich Mix, Un-Convention, British Underground, Wears the Trousers and EKO, special guests include John Robb, Bless Beats, Jagz Kooner, Jon McClure (Reverend and The Makers), Hannah Holland, journalist Chantelle Fiddy, Ruth Barnes (6Music) and Blak Twang.

The workshops are aimed at 14-25 year olds who are looking to gain a wealth of experience in the music industry whilst the panels will discuss a range of topics from ‘The Influence of Reggae on British Music’ to ‘Creativity in Place of War’ and ‘The Politicisation of Music’.

Roundhouse Rising 2012 takes place over half-term in February and has expanded from 2011’s week-long festival - 2012 also sees a move off-site to East London for several events.

Thu 9 Feb
Mz Bratt, YGLU, Azekel, Lovelle and Dizzietron head up the opening night of Roundhouse Rising 2012.

Fri 10 Feb
SONIC: A night of new musical pioneers featuring Beaty Heart with the Roundhouse Choir, CLOUT!, Sarah Leo and Waylayers.

Sat 11 Feb
Un-Convention at Roundhouse Rising 2012 looks at political voices and social messages through spoken word, hip hop, social media, art and culture.

Sat 11 Feb
BASS CULTURE: Featuring Lady Leshurr, Natty and RasItes.

Wed 15 Feb
BASS CULTURE: Following on from their showcase night, British Underground present a high-profile panel discussion

Wed 15 Feb
Wicked Tongue - Labyrinth Ear, Hourglass Sea, Jewellers, Fragments, Secret Diaries: Victoria Wijeratne of Ghosts You Echo launches her experimental electronic night at the Old Blue Last.

Fri 17 Feb
Incidentally, Nordic: As part of our young programmers series, Project Fresh Socks will be curating a night of Nordland Electronica.

Fri 17 Feb
Roundhouse: ReMixed: In Collaboration with the Rich Mix creative team, Roundhouse Rising curates a wildly eclectic night of new music.

Sat 18 Feb
Wears the Trousers hosts an industry panel that will give you the chance to get a real insight into the music industry.

Sat 18 Feb
The Penniless Podcaster Masterclass: BBC Radio 1 Producer Amy Redmond shows you how to make your own podcast, post it online, promote it and make it unique.

Sat 18 Feb
EKO: Through The Glass Ceiling: EKO hosts the closing night of Roundhouse Rising 2012 so expect daytime workshops and an evening of live music and short films.