Inspire Youth Arts to present eNGine Room Label / BBC Introducing Showcase

The showcase will feature standout acts developed through Inspire Youth Arts, with support from BBC Introducing. The eNGine Room label is a not-for-profit label that supports young artists across Nottinghamshire with tailored support to help develop and launch their music careers. BBC Introducing East Midlands, led by Dean Jackson, plays a vital role in supporting and championing young artists by featuring their music on the radio and helping to raise their profiles across the region. 

Audiences can expect special performances from Eiina, Don’t Worry, I Have A Plan, and Get The Army, with support from DRING and Jude Kirk.

Eiina 

Eiina is an emerging solo shoegaze artist from north Nottinghamshire, England. Blending elements of rock and grunge with a soft, eerie vocal style, she creates a haunting and mesmerising atmosphere in her music that feels truly one of a kind.

Writing songs since the age of 8, Eiina has spent years honing her craft. Her musical journey has taken her through nearly every genre, from pop and indie to country, rap, R&B, and metal, before landing firmly in the shoegaze scene in 2025. Influenced by a wide range of artists including Billie Eilish, Yungblud and Gorillaz, her sound finds its closest kinship with rising shoegaze artist Wisp, who serves as a key inspiration behind her sonic identity.

Get The Army 

Get the Army explode onto the scene with powerful guitars, rebellious yet infectious lyrics, and a live show that can’t really be described. Hailing from Nottingham, the energetic mad-man Dylan Jackson leads the charge, blending elements of post punk, garage rock, and indie grit into a sound that’s raw, urgent, and unmistakably theirs. Taking cues from the likes of Royal Blood, Fontaines D.C. and Jake Bugg, Get the Army craft anthems that hit hard and stay with you—wrapped in chaos, built for crowds and made to echo long after the music fades.

Dont Worry, I Have A Plan 

Don't Worry, I Have A Plan (DWIHAP) is an alt-rock two-piece from Nottinghamshire, England, featuring drummer/vocalist Maxwell Osborne (he/him) and guitarist/vocalist Bri Leal (she/they).

Armed with a cavalcade of sonically sporadic influences and lyrics penned in an atypical fashion, the duo’s music is anything but predictable. Erratic, and at times entirely improvised, drum patterns ensure that no two shows ever play out the same.

Built for fans of alternative rock, indie and emo, DWIHAP crafts songs where every musical motion defies expectation. 

DRING

With a voice that cuts through the noise and a lyrical depth far beyond her 18 years, rising singer-songwriter DRING brings a fresh vulnerability to modern folk. Drawing on influences like Marcus Mumford, Noah Kahan, and Billie Eilish, DRING’s honest songwriting feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. 

With more music to come and a growing buzz around her live performances, Any Better, her debut single is just the beginning for DRING.

Jude Kirk 

Jude Kirk aims to bring original Rock 'N' Roll and folk music back into the mainstream. His songs are a nostalgic journey through the golden eras of music, drawing heavy inspiration from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. With a sound that bridges the best of rock 'n' roll, Motown, and classic pop, he captures the spirit of these three iconic decades while offering a fresh twist for modern listeners.

Drawing from influences such as: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and The Beach Boys, Jude offers music that will get you on your feet and singing before you know it.

Dean Jackson of BBC Introducing in the East Midlands said: “The new wave of talent on Engine Room is genuinely exciting. These young artists have vision, heart, and a sound that demands attention. They’re not just the future - they’re shaping the now, and it’s incredible to witness.”

Peter Gaw, Chief Executive Officer at Inspire said: "I am delighted and proud that Inspire Youth Arts is foundational in supporting so many talented young artists to reach a professional stage. This showcase features just some of the standout acts developed through Inspire Youth Arts, and we look forward to continuing to support their journeys."

Free tickets to the showcase can be booked online. The event is suitable for ages 14+, under 16s can attend with an adult.