News & Features 06 Jan, 2017

See the BBC Sound of 2017 Top 3 on tour!

See the BBC Sound of 2017 Top 3 on tour!

The BBC Music Sound of 2017 poll winner has been revealed, and this year soulful R&B artist Ray BLK has taken the top prize over the 15-strong longlist of acts.

Already dubbed “the Lauryn Hill of the UK” and nominated for best newcomer at this year’s MOBO Awards, Ray BLK was crowned this year's first place ahead of Rag'N'Bone Man, who came in second place, and 18-year-old RAYE in third.

Check out tour dates for the top three below, and read up on the entire BBC Music Sound of 2017 longlist HERE on our blog.

3. RAYE

XOYO, London
Thu 09 Feb 2017, 8:00 PM

2. Rag'n'Bone Man

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
Tue 18 Apr 2017

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Wed 19 Apr 2017

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Thu 20 Apr 2017

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sat 22 Apr 2017

O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Mon 24 Apr 2017

Rock City, Nottingham
Wed 26 Apr 2017

1. Ray BLK 

Village Underground, Shoreditch, London
Mon 27 Feb 2017