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Sat 27th Apr   19:15

 

BARCLAYCARD PRESENTS ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Semi-Final : Dirtsharks // Jean // The Velvet Project // No Liability // Holocene at THE OLD BLUE LAST

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 Semi-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 Barclaycard Presents Isle of Wight Festival 2024!

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

Meet the lineup

Dirtsharks

Dirtsharks carve their sonic territory with a blend of reverb aggression, dynamic sympathy, and scuzz-drenched chaos – taking influences from the likes of The National and Biffy Clyro. Their music is a vivid colour field where melodies meet ... view artist profile

Jean

One of BBC Dean Jackson’s ‘Hot for 2024’ artists, Jean is an indie-pop artist from Rutland, blending her Mark Ronson production influence with Nancy Sinatra-esque vocals and the eclectic jumble sale of music she was raised listen... view artist profile

The Velvet Project

The Velvet Project is a dynamic addition to the Underground Live London music scene, delivering a fresh and electrifying sound that blends Classic Rock and Soul with an indie edge. This collaboration have spent the last few months quietly perfecti... view artist profile

No Liability

Complex harmonies over tight grooves – this is what No Liability does best. 

The band of 6, consisting of Eve and Grace (vocals), Saul (keys), Josh (bass), Keanu (guitar) and Sam (drums), have the ultimate Neo Soul setlist &ndash... view artist profile

Holocene

Holocene is the alias for front-woman, Sian Kelly; an artist and songwriter from Southwest London. Holocene illustrates sombre worlds and the stark realities within human experience through her foreboding lyricism and chest-hitting mood shifts. Ho... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

18+ (I.D. May be Required)

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £12 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

The Old Blue Last is a pub / live venue in Shoreditch, East London.

Since 2004 we’ve been bringing you the best forward-thinking bands and DJs seven nights a week, as well as secret shows by some of the biggest names around and often, completely for FREE. 

The venue is one of Londons finest independant venues that has hosted some iconic names and had the ceiling collapse at the hands of the Arctic Monkeys.

Visit THE OLD BLUE LAST

38 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3ES

Visit the website

https://www.theoldbluelast.com