BBC Introducing Announces Lineup for 6 Music Festival Night at Band on the Wall

BBC Introducing has announced the lineup for its night at 6 Music Festival.

On Wednesday 25th March, TTSSFU, pyncher and Ellen Beth Abdi, three of the most exciting acts emerging from Manchester, will take over Band on The Wall.

The project of songwriter and producer Tasmin Nicole Stephens, TTSSFU emerged from Manchester's indie scene and has quickly established herself as one of the city's most exciting new voices.

Known for crafting expansive, atmospheric tracks from her bedroom using GarageBand, she gained early attention with releases including her 2024 EP Me, Jed and Andy.

In 2025, she released her debut EP Blown via Partisan Records, a breakout release that led to widespread critical recognition and support from BBC 6 Music, including a session and A‑List rotation.

Over the past year, she has played sold‑out headline shows across the UK and Europe and appeared at festivals including The Great Escape and Reeperbahn, alongside support slots with Kim Deal, English Teacher, Soccer Mommy and Mannequin Pussy.

Also appearing are pyncher, a Manchester-based quartet made up of Sam Blakeley, Harv O'Toole, Britt Dewhurst and Jack Rainbow.

The band are quickly building a reputation for their electrifying, genre‑blurring live performances and have become one of the city's most talked‑about new acts.

Completing the lineup is Ellen Beth Abdi, whose wonky, soul‑infused pop blends live loops, punchy drums and subtly subversive lyrics.

A rising force in Manchester's music scene, she has supported The Stone Roses, performed with 808 State, New Order and A Certain Ratio, and shared stages with artists including Olivia Dean, Hollie Cook and Angélique Kidjo.

Her debut album was released in May 2025 via her own label, Sweet Twenty‑Three Records.