BBC Introducing from the Glasshouse: Mcxxne, Clara Pople and Marina Josephina
Original. In-demand. Vocalists that slay.
Pay what you decide to find your future favourite artists at our from The Glasshouse gigs. When you come to one, you’re not just supporting the region’s most exciting new and independent acts. The chances are you’re seeing them right before their breakthrough.
Each month we’re teaming up with BBC Introducing to bring you fresh lineups of artists making waves in the North East’s music scene, meaning you can expect to see the best independent musicians from all genres right here.
Look out for from The Glasshouse acts gaining some serious momentum down the line with content shared across the BBC Music Network.
Who will you discover before everyone else?
This month’s lineup features: Mcxxne, Clara Pople and Marina Josephina
Need to know
Venue: Sage Two (Standing)
Price: Pay what you decide.
Stage Times: Announced nearer showtime.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Clara Pople
Clara Pople is the celtic/trip hop singer whose music fuses worlds — ancient and urban, ethereal and raw. A classically trained vocalist with Scottish roots and Cumbrian beginnings, she blends ghostly Celtic folk melodies with the shadowy pulse of trip-hop. Think stormy coastlines tangled with city sirens.
Clara channels the spiritual intensity of the natural world into a sound that feels both grounded and otherworldly. Her voice — part choirgirl clarity, part smoky soul — has drawn comparisons to London Grammar, Massive Attack, and Florence & The Machine.
Marina Josephina
Hailing from Stockton-on-Tees, Marina Josephina has a sound that’s both timeless and unmistakably fresh. Blending the rich textures of soul, jazz, and R&B with heartfelt storytelling and powerhouse vocals, her music resonates across generations.
Recognised as a BBC Introducing North East One to Watch 2025, Marina’s songs explore themes of female empowerment, mental health, love, and loss, delivering emotional depth wrapped in captivating melodies and unexpected rhythmic turns. Her songwriting is impassioned, relatable, and undeniably soulful.
Known for her electrifying live performances, Marina has supported legendary soul singer Alexander O’Neal and performed at Kendal Calling and Soundwaves Festival.
About BBC Introducing
BBC Introducing has been offering new and unsigned artists a way to gain radio play and build audiences since 2007. They’ve been instrumental to launching the careers of acts like Sam Fender, Florence + the Machine, Lewis Capaldi, Raye, Aitch, Olivia Dean, Myles Smith, Nia Archives and Tom Grennan.
It offers a route to regional and national airplay and occasionally BBC Introducing stages at festivals. The North East is home to the first region-wide partnership between BBC Introducing and multiple venues to showcase emerging and independent music.
