FUTURE ICON QUARTER FINAL : Blake // call me em // Nathan and Elena // Tooth Gore // RONAN // moki at O'Neill's, Soho (Wardour St.)

The Event

Out of thousands of hopefuls, only a handful of standout solo artists and duos remain in the Future Icon Quarter-Finals, each competing for a career-changing prize package worth over £5,000.

The winner will receive £1,000 in cash, an industry-leading PR and artist development package courtesy of Blinding Talent, and professional studio recording time at Puzzle Factory Studios.

Future Icon is built to give emerging talent the tools, support, and momentum they need to thrive, from funding to promotion to production.

Make your voice heard and support your favourite artist and help them become a…. ‘Future Icon’.

Meet the lineup

Blake

Blake has just finished recording his first LP, “All The Ways I Could Tell You It’s Raining”, which has been a project two years in the making. It will be released in the early autumn. The album was recorded in various bedrooms a... view artist profile

call me em

Born in Gloucestershire, Emily, the face behind call me em, was in love with music from a young age, especially pop. Inspired by female pop icons, she began to write her own music from as young as 8 years old. By age 13, she had won two school com... view artist profile

Nathan and Elena

Nathan and Elena are a piano and vocal duo, who have performed both in a band and as a duo for nearly two years. They are versatile in their music taste and enjoy playing multiple genres ranging from soul to blues with jazz influences. They are in... view artist profile

Tooth Gore

Tooth Gore is a Surf Punk artist originally from Newquay, Cornwall, now based in London. He writes and performs songs that combine the raw unrefined punk energy with catchy melodies and reverb heavy doo-wop inspired slower moments.

His firs... view artist profile

RONAN

Ronan is an award winning pop artist/singer-songwriter from Norfolk. He released his first original song in 2020 and has since released 2 albums . He’s been gigging regularly around the UK for the last 5 years and has played latitude, maui w... view artist profile

moki

he’s from neptune, icier than crystals, crowned in Calvins, contemporary finesser

London-based musician Moki talks in long-lost summers, sparkling retrofuturism, and those sweet, shining illusions of love and dreaming.

Wi... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

18+ (venue operates a Challenge 25 policy)

TICKET PRICE

£10 + Fees Advance / £13 On The Door

DEALS

Happy Hour between 5pm and 8pm

Terms

Dress code is smart casual

The venue

Nestled in the heart of Soho, O’Neill’s is an iconic Irish pub renowned for its dynamic live music scene. The venue hosts a diverse lineup of talented bands and musicians, creating a vibrant atmosphere that draws both locals and tourists alike. With genres ranging from rock and pop to classic Irish tunes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The pub’s inviting, lively ambiance makes it the perfect spot to experience the energy of live music, while enjoying a cold pint and soaking up the spirit of Soho. O’Neill’s truly celebrates the joy of music, community, and good times.