The BBC Music Sound of 2018 has revealed its highly anticipated long list of the next generation of pop stars, tipped by industry experts around the world.
The list, which has been running annually for 16 years and has previously included the likes of Adele, Sam Smith and Frank Ocean, names 16 new artists who are set for success next year.
The list includes the youngest ever nominee, 15-year-old US pop singer Billie Eilish. She joins fellow teenagers singer/songwriter Rex Orange County and rising R&B star Khalid.
The nominees have been selected by a panel of 173 music experts, including critics, broadcasters, DJs and previous nominees including Stormzy, Ellie Goulding, Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander and last year's winner, Ray BLK.
See the full list below:
The top five will be revealed in January on BBC Radio 1 and BBC News, with one artist announced each day from Monday 8 January. The winner will be revealed by Clara Amfo during her Radio 1 show on 12 January.
