BMW Play Next Stage open at All Points East, hosted by radio legend Edith Bowman

The BMW Play Next stage is back at All Points East for the second year in a row. Bigger than ever the stage will play host to new and emerging talent including Nippa, Attawalpa and Sipho as well as established acts such as MRLEY, Mr. Scruff and Moa Moa. An amazing 23 artists will feature on the stage at the festival which is supported with BMW’s acclaimed Play Next podcast.

Running over the two weekends of All Points East (Friday the 19th – Sunday the 28th August 2022), the stage is hosted by radio legend, Edith Bowman who has also partnered with BMW to create the BMW Play Next discovery podcast.

At a time when it’s tougher than ever for new talent to breakthrough, BMW and Edith have been backing up-and-coming artists, and taking them on a journey to the stage, with a package of support including festival performances, podcast interviews, and vehicles.

The fortnightly episodes, follow key players from the music world – and this year including Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis, alternative rock outfit Wolf Alice, British songstress Nao, British-Peruvian musician Attawalpa and Everything Everything frontman Jonathan Higgs – explore topics facing the industry, alongside emerging artists, who had the chance to play full-length tracks, as Edith selected five songs released each week to play in full on the podcast.

Three artists from the Podcast are being given the spotlight to play the BMW Play Next stage at All Points East. This year BMW is giving the stage to emerging artists Nippa, Attawalpa and Sipho providing a platform for their incredible talents.

TV and Radio broadcaster Edith Bowman, host of the BMW Play Next podcast series and BMW Play Next stage says, “I’ve been overwhelmed by the positive feedback. Especially right now when it’s tougher than ever for new talent to breakthrough. After the past couple of years things don’t just return to normal overnight and that’s why it’s so important, we support new artists. I am hugely excited for the return of the BMW Play Next podcast which gives me the opportunity to have thoroughly insightful and important conversations with artists while offering a wonderful platform for emerging talent.

I can’t wait for the return of the BMW Play Next stage at All Points East, as we continue to support the next generation of future festival headliners. With the festival now running across two weekends, it means even more opportunity to shine a spotlight on the industry’s fast rising talent and help them on their journey.”

Reflecting the innovative spirit and shared passion for creativity, the collaboration between BMW and All Points East sees a diverse selection of artists on stage. Furthermore, BMW will be supporting the festival and its sustainability strategy with a fleet of all-electric BMW iX cars to transport artists and VIPs.

Over the two weekends of All Points East (Friday the 19th – Sunday the 28th August 2022), the BMW Play Next stage will see a vibrant and diverse selection of artists, the full line-up of acts is below and more information can be found at allpointseastfestival.com/stage/bmw-play-next-stage.

Friday 19 August
MRLY
Willow Kayne
Julie
Fade Em’All

Saturday 20 August
Mr. Scruff B2B Moktar
Junior Simba
Danielle
Melle Brown

Thursday 25 August
Sipho
Ruti
Montell Fish

Friday 26 August
Moa Moa
Lewis of Man
Jana
Mid Nite Life

Saturday 27 August
Nippa
Claudia Valentina
Venbee
Ellauro

Sunday 28 August
Bonnie Kemplay
The Dinner Party
Attawalpa
Tom King

Find out more and to listen to previous episodes of BMW Play Next at https://podfollow.com/play-next/view

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