Olivia Dean Wins BBC Introducing’s Artist Of The Year 2023

Olivia Dean

Olivia Dean has won the ‘BBC Introducing Artist of the Year’ Award for 2023.

The ‘BBC Introducing Artist of the Year’ award is presented to an artist who has made a significant impact that year and is on the path to stardom.

This year Olivia released her debut album ‘Messy’ to critical acclaim. She performed on Later…with Jools Holland, was the surprise guest on the BBC Introducing stage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and was nominated for a Mercury Prize. She also embarked on a sold out European tour in the summer of 2023.

“Thank you so much for all the support over the years BBC Introducing! You are such an important and valuable platform for up and coming musicians. From my very first gig at the Lexington until now – poof crazy! So excited to be your artist of the year!!” - Olivia Dean