Zoe Wees named as YouTube Music’s next Artist On The Rise in the UK & Germany

YouTube Music’s Artist On The Rise expands to Germany, France & Korea

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Wees follows in the footsteps of the likes of Celeste, M1llionz and Beabadoobee in YouTube Music’s celebration of the UK’s most exciting new artists

Zoe Wees Live Stream to take place on 1st July @ 18.00 BST LINK

In an exciting first, YouTube Music’s Artist On The Rise programme will be expanding globally to Germany, France and Korea. To mark the occasion, the accolade, which celebrates and supports the brightest emerging talent, will be going to 19-year-old Hamburg-born singer songwriter Zoe Wees, in what will be the first UK/German joint Artist On The Rise.

At just 19, Wees has earned a legion of fans and critical acclaim for her captivating voice and unapologetically authentic lyrics which come from the heart. Her debut EP ‘Golden Wings’ released in May 2021 delved deep into themes ranging from female empowerment, mental health, love, loss and her experiences growing up with epilepsy, and proved that strength can be found through vulnerability.

Her debut single ‘Control’ premiered on 27 March 2020 and has amassed over 43M views on YouTube to date. Her follow up single ‘Girls Like Us’ premiered on 14 January 2021 and has garnered 12M views and counting.

On becoming the next YouTube Music Artist On The Rise, Zoe Wees said: “Being YouTube's Artist on the Rise is unreal! I'm so honored that I got picked for this program and that I'm getting the opportunity to share my journey with the YouTube community! I really wanna take this chance to tell more about my life and the stories behind my music and show it to the world.”

Dan Chalmers, Director of Music for YouTube Music EMEA, said: “Zoe is a triple threat - an accomplished songwriter, a powerful singer, and an icon for a generation of music fans in search of authentic, honest and relatable artistry. As an artist making serious waves both in the UK and in Germany, she’s the ideal candidate to launch YouTube’s global Artist On The Rise programme.”

President of Capitol UK Nick Raphael added, “We are honoured and delighted that Zoe Wees has been selected as YouTube’s Artist On The Rise. Zoe is a truly global artist with an incredible talent, and YouTube’s platform is and always has been a key component in introducing her to the world.”

On 1st July, Zoe’s first-ever concert will be live streamed from Hamburg on her channel at 18.00 BST. She will embark on a European live tour in March 2022.

Source YouTube Music

June 29, 2021 4:00am ET by Pressparty  

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