BBC Introducing - North EastEpisodes Episode guide
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23/04/2026
Shakk with unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from the north east.
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16/04/2026
Shakk with unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from the north east.
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09/04/2026
Shakk with unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from the north east.
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02/04/2026
Shakk with unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from the north east.
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So Anne-So, Callum O'Neil, Champ
Track of the week: So Anne-so - The Only One, Callum O'Neil first play, Champ
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Hannah Robinson, CRANE HOUSE & Mozzenjammer
Jordan Blyth sits in with track of the week Hannah Robinson and CRANE HOUSE first play.
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12/03/2026
Shakk with unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from the north east.
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Celia Grace, Nadine Hurley, Stockton Calling
Track of the week: Celia Grace-Phone Operator, Nadine Hurley first play, Stockton Calling
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CultureKind, Swindled, Anna Karila
Track of the week: CultureKind - Let You Know, Swindled live in session, Anna Karila
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Robyn Errico, Demob Happy, Ava & The Fates
Track of the week: Robyn Errico - Touch, Demob Happy live in session, Ava & The Fates
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Kadhim, Dolder, Avery May
Track of the week: Kadhim - Alone, Dolder live in session & Avery May first play.
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Sweets, Hector Gannet, Smuj
Track of the week: Sweets - Weird Money, Hector Gannet live in session & Smuj first play.
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Class Gymnast, ATFK, Aimee first play
Track of the week: Class Gymnast - Fugue State, ATFK live in session & Aimee first play.
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Heidi Curtis, Swine Tax, Abide
Track of the week: Heidi Curtis - Siren, Swine Tax live in session & Abide first play.
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Melanie Baker, Et Al. The Glasshouse
Track of the week: Melanie Baker- Bored, Et Al. first play & Melanie Baker live in session
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Hector Gannet, Sick Joy, The Glorious Deadbeats
Track of the week: Hector Gannet- A Stitch in The Fold & Sick Joy live in session.
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BEST OF THE YEAR AND ONES TO WATCH
Shakk looks back on his top tracks of 2025 and his top picks for 2026
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BEST OF 2025
Shakk looks back at his top tracks of 2025
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Christmas special show
Shakk welcomes introducing artists to the studio for a special Christmas choir.
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Camel Island, Glass, Brassed On festival
Track of the week: Camel Island - Promises, GLASS first play, Durham Brassed On festival
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Kadhim, Wool, Northern Hospitality
Track of the week: Kadhim - Chasing Echoes, Wool first play, Northern Hospitality live
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Lovely Assistant, Heidi Curtis, Sweets
Track of the week: Lovely Assistant - Bully, Heidi Curtis first play, Sweets live
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Melanie Baker, Overgrown, Big Weekend
Track of the week: Melanie Baker - Sad Clown, Overgrown first play, Big Weekend 2026
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ATFK, Young Rebel Set, Critch
Track of the week: ATFK - Repeat For Joy, Young Rebel Set featured artist, Critch
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Hector Gannet, Jamie Grey, Dolder
Track of the week: Hector Gannet - The Jetty's End, Jamie Grey featured artist, Dolder
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India Arkin, SwanNek, Marloproject
Track of the week: India Arkin - Metro Line, SwanNek featured artist, Marloproject
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Before Close, Finn Forster, Spacecadetbloom
Track of the week: Before Close- what am i supposed to do with it? Finn Forster Maida Vale
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Little Comets, Sam Fender, Mercury Prize
Track of the week: Little Comets -Kenny, Mercury Prize special show
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Nadedja, Eternal Rin, Lucy Garnett
Track of the week: Nadedja - I Punched a Hole In The Sky, Eternal Rin featured artist
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Loren Heat, Alice Street, The Casbahs
Track of the week: Loren Heat - Be Ur Baby, Alice Street featured artist, The Casbahs






















