What is Sound of...?
Q: What is Sound of...?
A: Sound of... is a yearly poll conducted by BBC in which music critics and industry figures vote for the most promising new music talent.
Q: Who was the first organization to conduct Sound of...?
A: BBC News website was the first organization to conduct Sound of... in 2003.
Q: When is the longlist of 15 artists published?
A: The longlist of 15 artists is published each December.
Q: Who covers Sound of...?
A: Sound of... is widely covered by BBC's online, radio and TV outlets, as well as other media.
Q: How is the winner of Sound of... determined?
A: The winner of Sound of... is determined by a ranked shortlist and is announced the following January.
Q: Who is eligible for Sound of...?
A: The poll is conducted for new and upcoming music talent who are eligible for Sound of....
Q: Why is Sound of... considered important?
A: Sound of... is considered important because it highlights new and upcoming music talents to the wider public and industry figures.
