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Sat 15th Mar   19:15

 

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Quarter-Final : pip // Eleven Fifteen // Road Closed at The Sunflower Lounge

The Event

Out of the thousands of hopefuls that entered the Isle of Wight Festival New Blood Competition, only a handful now remain in the Quarter-Finals. These artists are some of the most exciting and promising acts on the scene and will all be competing for a coveted slot at Isle of Wight Festival 2025!

So make your voice heard and support your favourite act for their chance to perform at Isle of Wight Festival! 

Meet the lineup

pip

Hailing from the vibrant city of Birmingham, pip is a captivating ensemble embarking on a journey to reshape the sonic landscape by blending a diverse array of genres into a harmonious and innovative sound. At the core of their musical identity is... view artist profile

Eleven Fifteen

Eleven Fifteen are a 5 piece Rock band from Birmingham, with influences ranging from Muse, Queens Of The Stone Age and Nothing But Thieves. Since their debut live show in 2021 Eleven Fifteen has become an emerging band in the birminghsm music scen... view artist profile

Road Closed

“True to the roots of Rock and Roll, but flavoured with a modern twist” – Azra Pathan

RoadClosed is an Alternative/Hard Rock Band hailing from the industrial heart of Birmingham (UK). Every gig they play becomes a rare, al... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

18+

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £13 OTD  

CAPACITY

150

INDUSTRY JUDGES

Some of our industry judges, past and present, include John Giddings (Solo) Richard Barber (Solo Agency / Isle Of Wight Festival), Jodie Bryant (KISS FM), Sarah Casey (UTA), Caitlin Ballard (ATC), Joe Gaynor (Seven 7 Management), Martin Heath (Lizard King Records), David Pyatt (O2 / AMG), Simon Eaton (Troxy / former Mama, AMG, Live Nation), Richard Engler (Autonomy Music Group), Richard Clarke (War Child UK), Megan Lawrenson (BMG), Ryan Phillips (Columbo Group), Monkey Harper (Producer / Yellow Shark), Lewis Abbot (Scope), David Rowell (Autonomy Music Group), Jack Widdison (Autonomy Music Group), James Corbitt (Autonomy Music Group), Tom Price (Grizzly Management), Lily Crockford (Crockford Management), Barney Crockford (Crockford Management), James Walsh (Starsailor), Jessica Lamb (Lander PR), Laurence Hobbs (SAFO Music Group), Matthew L (Cargo Rooms), Matthew Acheson (Composer/Producer), James Anniballi (Columbo Group), Omar Hoxton (PD Venues), Richard Crowcroft (Cargo Rooms), Nic Mazzoli (Cargo Rooms).

Terms

Long Live Live Music!

The venue

The Sunflower Lounge brings the glamour and grunge of New York dive bars to the centre of Birmingham. Since 2002, it has showcased the best of underground, breaking and local talent in our basement bar and forward-thinking DJs in the main bar. It has been a key part of the Birmingham live music circuit for 20 years showcasing intimate performances from the likes of Peace, The Amazons, Foals, Wolf Alice, Royal Blood, Dua Lipa, Rat Boy, Swim Deep and many more…

Visit The Sunflower Lounge

76 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EG

Visit the website

http://thesunflowerlounge.com/