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Andrew Marston introduces Steffan Knight (Whitchurch nr Ross-on-Wye)

BBC Introducing Hereford & Worcester

Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music with Andrew Marston.

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Steffan Knight is a singer/songwriter from Whitchurch near Ross-on-Wye.

He's recently returned back to Britain after spending a year travelling around Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, New Zealand and Australia - where he made money busking.

He's influenced by The Walkman, John Martyn and Bon Iver and it was great to have him grace our BBC Hereford & Worcester takeover session at this year's SnodFest.

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Tonight we hear from Pershore singer/songwriter Jennifer Ludlow who supported Alvin at the Regal Theatre and from the venue's Chelsea Taylor who looks after the acts.

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Since 2011, we've been taking the show out on-the-road showcasing the very best musicians from our two counties.

Our next recording session takes place on Sunday 26 October at KJM Studios in Plough Lane, Hereford, and features five acts who we've been playing on BBC Hereford & Worcester recently.

This is your chance to see how we capture live music on tape, while being able to enjoy some of the hottest new acts we've got in our area right now.

None of these artists knew they were being considered for a live session - they were chosen based on the tracks they uploaded to us.

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How do I build a fanbase?
How do you write a number one song?
What's the best way to sell your music?

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