Ticketmaster announces Breakthrough 2025

From Alessi Rose to swim school, discover the names tipped for big things in the year ahead

Today Ticketmaster has revealed the 10 new names for Breakthrough, an annual compilation of buzzy acts expected to make waves in the year ahead. Making the list for 2025 are coming-of-age indie popster Alessi Rose; Irish folk trio and TikTok stars Amble; fiery guitarist and alt-rock visionary Aziya; West London rap sensation KiLLOWEN; Nottingham’s ‘Trippin’ pop and R&B singer LYVIA; the rising smooth operator Myles Smith; Ireland’s existential, punky pop singer-songwriter Orla Gartland; global garage phenomenon Sammy Virji; London’s soulful vocal powerhouse Sammy Spiro; and Edinburgh’s anthemic rock trio swim school.

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Launched in 2018, Ticketmaster’s annual Breakthrough list is a carefully curated forecast of artists tipped to make an impact in the coming year, both at home and globally. Past names have included The Last Dinner Party, FLO, Wet Leg, Arlo Parks and Central Cee, who are all enjoying fervent acclaim and success.

Find out more about the Ticketmaster Breakthrough 2025 artists, including when and where to see them live, plus playlists and more here.