Last Dinner Party wins BBC Sound of 2024 poll

Last Dinner Party comes first in BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2024, an annual poll that tips the next big thing in music.

Based in London, the indie rock-pop quintet — Abigail Morris (vocals), Georgia Davies (bass), Lizzie Mayland (guitar), Aurora Nishevci (keyboards) and Emily Roberts (lead guitar) — captured the noise on both sides by Atlantic last year, thanks in part to “Nothing Matters,” their breakthrough debut single.

“Nothing Matters” was a legitimate alternative radio hit in the United States, reaching the top 10 (peaking at No. 8) on Advertising signThe Adult Alternative Airplay Chart of September 23.

Along the way, the band performed at Glastonbury festival 2023, opened for the Rolling Stones in London's Hyde Park, embarked on their first North American tour and headlined London's Roundhouse.

“We are absolutely delighted to have won BBC Radio 1's Sound Of Award for 2024,” the bandmates enthused in a statement. “We foresee amazing things happening in music this year and it's a real honor to be a part of it. BBC Radio has supported us and so many other young artists from the start of their careers, we still can't believe it every time we hear one of our songs being played.”

If 2023 was the warm-up, 2024 should be the payoff.

The new track 'Caesar on a TV Screen' opens. Advertising signFriday's latest music guide, ahead of next month's release of the band's debut full-length Prelude to Ecstasy.

The Last Dinner Party was selected by a panel of over 140 industry experts and artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Declan McKenna, Chase & Status, Mahalia and more.

It's a rare double for the newcomers. have already collected this year's BRITs Rising Star Award, a result that raises expectations for the pentagram to fever pitch.

With the coveted Corporation award, Last Dinner Party joins previous winners Adele, Sam Smith, Haim, Ellie Goulding, Sigrid and last year's champion Flo.

“Every artist that has been nominated or won over the years is such a powerhouse that we are humbled to join their ranks,” the band continued in a statement. “Thanks to the guitar music that never dies. The bands are back, baby.”

This year's honorable mention goes to Olivia Dean, Peggy Gou, Tyla and Elmiene, who respectively complete the BBC's top 5 acts list.

The top five actors for Sound of 2024: