NME and The 100 Club Announce London Music Pop Up Showcase in Wake of SXSW Cancellation

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM; TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2020 – Iconic music powerhouse, NME, together with legendary music venue The 100 Club are putting on a last minute live showcase in London in support of bands that were set to perform at SXSW this week. The pop up show will be held on Sunday 22 March.

Meng Ru Kuok, CEO of BandLab Technologies and NME says: “When the cancellation of SXSW was announced last Friday, it was clear from our conversations with artists and fans that this was extremely disappointing and financially devastating to many of the bands and musicians involved. We had to find a way to make sure the show would go on in order to support the emerging artist community.

“The silver lining is that Austin’s loss is London’s gain. We’re delighted to be partnering with 100 Club given its special status as an iconic London venue and an illustrious part of the UK’s musical history. Watch this space for more information on the confirmed line up, it’s sure to be a terrific night of music.”  

Sam Craven from The 100 Club says: “So many great bands have put time, money and emotional investment into playing stateside at SXSW, and we really feel for each of them with the news of its cancellation. 

“We’ve always tried to support artists of all sizes, so it’s a huge pleasure to be putting a show together with NME to help shine a light on some great music, and throw our support firmly behind the artists affected by the cancellation. It’s no consolation for missing SXSW, but it will be a great night where bands can play to music fans and still showcase what they have to offer.”

The full line up will be announced next week. 

Details: 

• Save the date: Sunday 22 March at the 100 Club at 100 Oxford Street, London
• Tickets: Details to be announced. Visit NME.com/events to register your interest 
• Artists who were slated to be playing at SXSW and are looking to be included in the showcase, can find contact info at NME.com/events
• For anyone with concerns about COVID-19, the organisers assure patrons that the situation will be monitored in the lead up to the event.

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About NME

NME is the world’s defining voice in music and pop culture, breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952. NME creates and curates content, products and experiences essential to the fans of music and popular culture today. Get the latest news at nme.com.

About BandLab Technologies

BandLab Technologies is a collective of music brands with a vision to connect the world of music. The company integrates the physical, digital and social supply chain, to enable better experiences, opportunities, and connections for all music lovers. Established in 2016, the BandLab Technologies portfolio of brands continues to rapidly expand and diversify. The growing media division currently includes the popular titles NME, Uncut, Guitar.com and MusicTech. For more information visit https://bandlabtechnologies.com  

About The 100 Club

London’s iconic 100 Club has been trading under the same name since 1964 and has put on live music since 1942 as the Feldman Jazz Club amongst other names, earning it the title of the oldest independent venue worldwide.  Over the decades, The 100 Club has championed all manner of groundbreaking scenes including blues, punk, reggae, soul and indie hosting such artists as Billie Holiday, Chuck Berry, The Clash, The Rolling Stones,  Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Oasis and many many more. Because of the club’s rich history, it has become an institution for intimate secret shows by major acts and the venue continues to showcase some of the most exciting new music in London.