'The UK's music scene is bursting with talent - find out about new and upcoming artists with The Selector...'
In the UK you will find one of the most vibrant music scenes in the world and a musical heritage that dates back hundreds of years - from Edward Elgar to the Beatles to Mumford & Sons, the UK music scene is constantly evolving.
2011 was no exception - it was a great year for UK artists such as Coldplay, Take That and La Roux, but by far the most successful was Adele. Her album "21" not only topped the worldwide album charts, but also became the best-selling album of 2011, selling a whopping 5.82million copies worldwide!
If you love UK music, and want to hear about something a bit different, then you'll love The Selector from the British Council - an international showcase for the best new music the UK has to offer. The weekly two-hour programme covers all styles of music, from indie, dubstep, folk, soul, electro and everything in between. The show features interviews, mixes and exclusive live sessions from some of the most exciting British artists.
Win a music download voucher!
There has been so much great UK music in 2011, but we've just about managed to narrow down our top ten below. Now we want to give you the chance to win a music download voucher to the value of £25, so you can download your favourites!
To enter the competition, simply answer this question and submit your details. Terms and conditions apply .
Our top ten UK albums of 2011:
2011 was no exception - it was a great year for UK artists such as Coldplay, Take That and La Roux, but by far the most successful was Adele. Her album "21" not only topped the worldwide album charts, but also became the best-selling album of 2011, selling a whopping 5.82million copies worldwide!
If you love UK music, and want to hear about something a bit different, then you'll love The Selector from the British Council - an international showcase for the best new music the UK has to offer. The weekly two-hour programme covers all styles of music, from indie, dubstep, folk, soul, electro and everything in between. The show features interviews, mixes and exclusive live sessions from some of the most exciting British artists.
Win a music download voucher!
There has been so much great UK music in 2011, but we've just about managed to narrow down our top ten below. Now we want to give you the chance to win a music download voucher to the value of £25, so you can download your favourites!
To enter the competition, simply answer this question and submit your details. Terms and conditions apply .
Our top ten UK albums of 2011:
- Adele - 21
- Florence and the Machine - Ceremonials
- Ed Sheeran - +
- Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi
- Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More
- Take That - Progress
- Metronomy - The English Riviera
- Laura Marling - A Creature I Don't Know
- PJ Harvey - Let England Smoke
- The Arctic Monkeys - Suck It and See
Visit The Selector website for more great UK music every week!
