The Ticketmaster 2025 Breakthrough List has been announced, including Scottish band, Swim School.
Ticketmaster has announced its eagerly awaited Breakthrough 2025 list, spotlighting the standout emerging talent set to redefine the music scene this year.
The ten artists featured on Ticketmaster's Breakthrough list:
Alessi Rose: The UK’s next pop sensation
Amble: An Irish folk trio making waves on TikTok
Aziya: A fiery guitarist and visionary in alt-rock
KiLLOWEN: A rising rap star from West London
LYVIA: An up-and-coming alt-pop artist and former contestant from The Voice UK
Myles Smith: A smooth operator in London’s R&B scene
Orla Gartland: An Irish pop-punk singer
Sammy Virji: A global talent in garage music and bassline production
Sienna Spiro: A soulful vocalist and jazz powerhouse from London
swim school: A Scottish indie band with a dreamy pop aesthetic
Ticketmaster's annual Breakthrough list is a meticulously curated selection of the most exciting artists, bands, and singer-songwriters expected to create buzz on stages around the globe.
Previous winners include four-time nominee and two-time MOBO Award winner Central Cee, five-time Grammy nominee Wet Leg—whose self-titled debut album achieved number one status on multiple charts—and the BRITS Rising Star winners FLO, and most recently The Last Dinner Party, whose debut album topped the UK Albums Chart in 2024.