SXSW

Jenna Cole

Jenna Cole is a Newcastle-based Afrobeats artist, songwriter and producer creating globally-minded music from the heart of Whitley Bay. Blending warm vocals with infectious rhythms and soulful melodies, her sound moves between Afrobeats, R&B and Pop, delivering records that feel both intimate and energetic.

As a former principal Songwriter and Creative Director within a major label girlband line up, Jenna has taken this vast experience and continued to develop her songwriting and production as a solo Artist, crafting a sonic that is true to her roots and rapidly connecting with her new-found international audience. After amassing over 2M views and 500k streams on her debut release in 2025, she was named a BBC Introducing “One to Watch” for 2026, and makes her live US debut at SXSW Austin.

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Performances
  • Onstage3:00 pm
    Northern Sound

    Location:

    British Music Embassy
    Palm Door on Sixth, 508 E 6th St.

  • Onstage12:00 pm
    BBC Introducing

    Location:

    Downright Austin / Radio Stage Day @ Downright Austin Backyard
    710 E. 10th St

  • Onstage7:35 pm
    West LDN Carnival on 6th

    Location:

    British Music Embassy
    Palm Door on Sixth, 508 E. 6th St.

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