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Fri 13th Mar   19:15

 

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Quarter-Final : Jackson Rouse // Oliver Kaufmann // Patience Please // No Rest For The Spacemen // The New Routines at The Star of Kings

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 2026!

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

Meet the lineup

Jackson Rouse

 Jackson is a British singer-songwriter who has been singing since before he could talk. Known for his raspy, emotionally rich vocals and skilled songwriting, he blends pop, soul, and R&B, drawing inspiration from artists like James Arthu... view artist profile

Oliver Kaufmann

Oliver Kaufmann (b. 2000) is a German-born, Italy-raised artist whose music blends Brit-rock energy and indie-pop introspection. Singing in both Italian and English, he brings raw emotion and authenticity to the stage. With guitarist Andrea Tramon... view artist profile

Patience Please

Pop Rock band formed in London. Ollie – singer, songwriter and rythm guitar, Arthur – lead guitar, Tommy – drums, joined by Tilly Cripwell on bass.

They formed so they could play to as many people as possible! It all kicke... view artist profile

No Rest For The Spacemen

No Rest For The Spacemen is an exciting new indie collective from Watford, UK.

In their first 2 years, NRFTSM have released 5 singles, had their music played at Vicarage Road Stadium and featured on BBC Introducing (3CR & Northants). Th... view artist profile

The New Routines

 The New Routines are an alternative band designed for live performance. Their sonic range suits any stage. Since emerging on the live scene in 2018, the four-piece have relentlessly built a reputation as one of Scotland’s most consiste... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

18+ (I.D. Required)

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £13 OTD

CAPACITY

100

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

If you’re looking for one of the best and only traditional pubs in Kings Cross then you’re in the right place – Star of Kings was here before it was the place to be. Take a 5-minute walk behind Kings Cross station and you’ll find it – just opposite Granary Square. The venue is not just about the drinks (although it’s proud to boast about its great selection of craft beers, cocktails and wines) it also has a fantastic kitchen hosting some of London’s best street food traders. The venue is currently joined in the kitchen by Thai wizards Krapow!

It’s three floors of jam packed action! On any given night you’re sure to find something to entice you from live DJs – Basement Jaxx used to have a residency there and Charlie Sloth even presented his Rap Show for 1 Xtra in the basement. So, whether it’s the function room upstairs, the back of the pub on the ground floor or its basement club area and let’s not forget its weekly Tuesday night quiz! If you don’t want the party to end you can always book out its upstairs airbnb, because then the fun doesn’t have to stop.

Visit The Star of Kings

126 York Way, London N1 0AX

Visit the website

https://starofkings.co.uk/