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Fri 28th Feb   19:15

 

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Quarter-Final : Emil James (& The Crooks) // Ed Addo // Sonictron // Eden J Howells // The Darwins at HOXTON UNDERBELLY

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

Emil James (& The Crooks)

Emil James is a rising artist from South London known for his catchy, genre-blending sound. He gained recognition with his hit single “Bounce and Sway” on Spotify, which quickly gained traction for its infectious beat and feel-good ene... view artist profile

Ed Addo

Ed Addo is easily one of the most dynamic and refreshing artists emerge out of the UK, delivering a rich combination of Hip-Hop, Rnb, Jazz and Soul infused with crisp, impactful lyrics and production.

Growing up in the UK and Netherlands, w... view artist profile

Sonictron

Sonictron is an electronic duo comprised of Mason Blu, producer and songwriter and Skylah, singer-songwriter. Sonictron is the ultimate duo for music that’s both dark, edgy and epic.

The duo has been previously supported by the BBC In... view artist profile

Eden J Howells

Alternative folk-rock rising star Eden J Howells is based in London and making
waves in the new music scene. The queer creative released their debut EP, the
fool, in October 2023, following the release of their most recent single, &ldquo... view artist profile

The Darwins

London’s underground just got louder with the arrival of The Darwins, a five-piece indie rock force ready to rattle your bones. Their breakout track, “Tomorrow’s Problem,” isn’t just a single—it’s an anthe... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

Strictly 18+ (I.D will be required)

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).

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Long Live Live Music!

The venue

Hoxton Underbelly is the effortlessly quirky basement Rock “N” Roll live venue & club beneath GiGi’s Bar located on Hoxton Square

Visit HOXTON UNDERBELLY

11 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU

Visit the website

https://gigishoxton.com/