BBC Introducing Live at The Fire Station Sunderland

As part of BBC Introducing LIVE, we're hosting a special event at The Fire Station in Sunderland on Friday 6th November, 2026

BBC Introducing LIVE will take over The Fire Station for a day of panels, open mic sessions, and an industry feedback centre. This event will offer attendees the chance to network with top tier industry leaders and receive personal feedback on their music.

The day will feature engaging panels designed to help you develop your music career, grow your audience, and build your brand, alongside a Feedback Centre staffed by industry experts from major & independent labels, BBC presenters & producers, and other key figures from across the music industry. These professionals will be on hand to listen to your music, share their expertise, and provide valuable feedback to help you develop your sound and refine your craft.

There will also be a limited number for slots for attendees to showcase their talent by participating in the Open Mic slot, you have to be 18+ to enter.

Since its inception, BBC Introducing has championed unsigned British musicians through the BBC Introducing Uploader, with 23 local radio shows and six national shows on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Asian Network, and 6 Music. Many successful artists, including Ed Sheeran, Raye, Olivia Dean, Sam Fender, and Loyle Carner, began their careers with support from BBC Introducing.

Tickets are available to book now via the link below.

Friday 6th November 2026

Doors: 12:00PM

Event start: 13:00

Event finish at: 19:00

Please note event timings are approximate and subject to change

Tickets are priced at £18 : £15 plus a £3 booking fee (per ticket).

There is a maximum of 6 tickets per customer.

The booking fee is retained by The Fire Station and contributes to operational costs including card payment processing costs, customer service and account handling costs.

Please read the Terms and Conditions before proceeding. When you purchase a ticket you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

You need to be 16 or over to attend this event.

You will be asked for photographic ID at the entrance. Acceptable forms of ID are a valid passport or a valid EU photo card driving license.

The Fire Station, 9 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3HA

Tickets for this event are made available for purchase via The Fire Station's website and are processed through its ticketing platform.

The BBC is not responsible for the content, operation or privacy practices of The Fire Station's website or ticketing platform. When purchasing tickets, you will be subject to The Fire Station's terms, conditions and privacy policy.

Tickets are only confirmed once payment has been successfully processed and you have received a confirmation email.

All tickets for this event will be issued as e-tickets. You will be able to access and download your e-ticket(s) 5 days before the event.

Please read these Terms and Conditions before purchasing your tickets. By completing your purchase, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

We strongly advise against purchasing tickets from unauthorised third parties or secondary ticketing websites. We cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased through unauthorised sources, and such tickets may be cancelled or refused entry if they have been obtained or resold in breach of the event's Terms and Conditions.

BBC Introducing is committed to making its events as accessible as possible for customers with access requirements.

The Fire Station offers a range of accessibility facilities and services. Full information about the venue's accessibility, including accessible seating, wheelchair access, essential companion tickets, hearing assistance, assistance dogs and accessible parking, is available on The Fire Station's Access Information page., external

If you have any access requirements or require additional support, please contact The Fire Station in advance of the event by email at info@thefirestation.org.uk , externalor by telephone on 0191 5700 007. The venue team will be happy to discuss your requirements and assist wherever possible.

Venue staff, stewards and security will be available on the day to provide assistance where required.

There is no parking available at The Fire Station. However, there are a number of public car parks within a short walking distance of the venue, including Bridges Car Park (approximately 0.2 miles) and St Mary's Car Park (approximately 0.3 miles).

The Fire Station is located in Sunderland city centre and is well served by public transport. The nearest Metro station is Sunderland (approximately 0.3 miles), and Sunderland railway station is approximately 0.8 miles from the venue.

Food and drink will be available to purchase at The Fire Station. Only food and beverages purchased at the venue may be consumed within the auditorium.

For the safety and comfort of all visitors, the following restrictions apply: