The shortlist for MTV Brand New 2017 was revealed at an exclusive launch party at Tape London on December 8, with performances from AJ Tracey and Nadia Rose.
Selected by MTV officials, key music influencers and industry representatives, the shortlist includes the most exciting new UK music talent for 2017.
In January, the acts will go head-to-head in a public vote on social media until the winner is revealed.
The MTV Brand New 2017 with MTV UP! shortlist:
AJ Tracey
Bishop Briggs
Disciples
JP Cooper
Nadia Rose
RAYE
Ray Blk
Stefflon Don
The Amazons
Tom Grennan
MTV Brand New 2017 with MTV UP! will also host an exclusive showcase early next year before the final winner is decided.
Anna Karatziva, head of talent and Music, MTV UK, said: “MTV Brand New is one of our most exciting and rewarding campaigns of the year. It’s been incredibly tough whittling down the list, but we can’t wait to support and work alongside our finalists over the coming year.”
Last year‘s winner Anne-Marie (pictured) added: “Winning MTV Brand New 2016 was an amazing experience. My fans voted so many times and I'm so grateful for their support. I think my biggest fan was granddad though who I think voted about 5000 times.
“Since the announcement, MTV have been continuously supportive through the year - I've performed at their Crashes events and even opened the EMA's red carpet in Rotterdam. It's a great campaign to discover new talent and I'm so looking forward to see who's in the running for 2017.”
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