ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Quarter-Final : Mother Beck // LIZMNK // Slydar // The 286 // Dutch Combo at 93 FEET EAST

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

Mother Beck

Hailing from Leeds, West Yorkshire, Mother Becks songs are written about the wonders of their new home – London Town. Their highly anticipated debut single ‘Stranger’ connected lovers of relatable everyday lyricism to stadium roc... view artist profile

LIZMNK

With distinctive vocals and an otherworldly sound, East London’s lizmnk creates rhythmic soundscapes and ethereal, incantatory lyrics. In-between electro-soul, punk and jazz, the producer draws inspiration from Sarah Vaughan to Massive Attac... view artist profile

Slydar

Slydar is a band who come from north kent drived by their passion of music making originals influenced by their heros like The sex pistols, Arctic monkey, Oasis, Blur and Foo fighters. They all met in college and was put together for one of their ... view artist profile

The 286

The 286 are a London based band, bringing rock and pop influences together with classical music, like a collaboartion between The Beatles and Beethoven.

They will be playing songs from their recent album, available on CD and stream/download... view artist profile

Dutch Combo

Dutch Combo are a punk band from Kentish Town, London.

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The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

STRICTLY 18+ (YOU MUST HAVE VALID I.D TO GAIN ENTRY)

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £13 OTD

CAPACITY

200

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

East London’s best live music venue, bar and exhibition space. Located at the heart of Brick Lane. Live DJ’s and Bands every night of the week New outside bar & heated smoking area in the courtyard.