Following a successful run of shows in London over the last few years and a fantastic partnership with Liverpool Sound City festival last month, we are going national. Stop one in Birmingham went down a treat and our next stop on the UNEARTHED tour - Manchester!

Join us Friday 25th July at Stage & Radio, where we will be bringing you Manchester's freshest emerging talents. We continue to champion Asian heritage in the music industry across all genres. With Riya's Pop meets Bollywood meets opera, Joash's forward-thinking sound that bridges cultures and genres & Lotus Phaze heating the crowd up with their blended beats.

When: 25th July
Where: Stage & Radio (Manchester, UK)
Tickets: DICE (use code 'RIYA25' for little discount)

RIYA: BBC Introducing Artist RIYA has received continued support from the likes of  Rolling Stone, ITV & BBC.. Featured as ITV's 'One To Watch' in the 'Granada Introducing' series, Riya was named a 'Future Star'; her songwriting, compared to Taylor Swift by Elaine Willcox, live on ITV news. Most recently, she performed a medley of her original songs' Money On My Mind' and 'Energy' live on BBC One Sunday Morning Live, her debut TV performance. 

She has been recognised as one of Manchester's most promising emerging talents, selected for the Factory Sounds Cohort 2025 in partnership with Adidas. Having performed on 'The Hundred X BBC Introducing Stage' at Headingley-Stadium (30,000-capacity), headlined ClimateLive at Latitude-Festival (JULY 2024), graced COOP Live Arena and 'Beyond the Music Festival' stages (OCT2024). And already having major UK Festival slots lined up for summer25, RIYA is a force to be reckoned with. She writes and produces all her music, collectively amassing over a million views on YouTube, winning the top 9% ISC songwriting spot from over 30K applications. She’s trained in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, piano, and classical singing (diploma). POP meets Bollywood meets Opera, RIYA isn't just one to watch; she's one to remember. 



JOASH: Manchester-born singer-songwriter, producer, and rising force in global music. Drawing inspiration from sounds such as Amapiano, RnB, and Hip-Hop, he crafts a forward-thinking sound that bridges cultures and genres; while his rhythmic bilingual flows connect with Punjabi and non-Punjabi audiences alike.

From recording sessions at BBC Maida Vale to performances in Buenos Aires, Joash continues to push creative boundaries and is set to become one of the defining voices of his generation.



LOTUS PHAZE: Originally from Canada and now shelling down the UK scene — Lotus Phaze is the genre-blending powerhouse bringing serious heat to the decks. Known for her hard-hitting,high-energy sets, as well as her more atmospheric and ethereal soundscapes; her selection knows no bounds. She plays everything from baile funk,breaks, gqom, jungle, Desi fusion, dubstep, techno, hip hop, and even trance and amapiano — all in one seamless ride through global club sounds.

She’s supported the likes of Jyoty, Tash LC, Nooriyah,Bianca Oblivion, Girl’s Don’t Sync and more; and has lit up Glastonbury, Queen's Yard, Dialled In, and Keep Hush. Lotus Phaze also holds down residencies at Subtle Radio, Crop Radio, and Red Rebel FM.


This show is supported by the Early Career Promoter Fund which is managed by PRS Foundation and funded by Arts Council England using Supporting Grassroots Music funding from DCMS.