FUTURE ICON GRAND-FINAL : AMBER // Beth Eliza // Eve O'Riordan // fredstar // Lula Gold // Maddison Goode // Rifka // Sam Power at Flamingo Room at O’Neill’s

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The Event

Out of thousands of hopefuls, only 10 standout solo artists and duos remain in the Future Icon Semi-Finals, each competing for a career-changing prize package worth over £5,000.

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

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

AMBER

AMBER is an Oman-born, South African/Australian, London-based singer-songwriter and performer crafting a genre-fluid pop universe where intimacy, escape and emotional clarity collide. Blending soul, jazz, vintage and contemporary pop, she transfor... view artist profile

Beth Eliza

Hailing from the Suffolk countryside, Beth Eliza is an emerging singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt storytelling, distinctive vocals and captivating live performances. Blending folk, pop and country influences, her music combines honest lyri... view artist profile

Eve O'Riordan

Eve O’Riordan is a 22-year-old alternative folk artist who uses poignant lyrics and soaring vocals to respectively rip your heart out and make you eat it. You can find her browsing her old diaries for lyric ideas and playing with a pac... view artist profile

fredstar

fredstar is an 18-year-old indie pop artist from Surrey with something to prove and the songs to back it up. Raised on Britpop, Sinatra from his grandparents and shaped by The BRIT School, he writes to transfer the exact feeling, not just describe... view artist profile

Lula Gold

Lula’s music attracts those who enjoy deep atmospheric alternative pop and funky RnB grooves. Creatively mixing complex layers of vocal and guitar harmonies with modulated synths and dark subs, is what embodies her catchy rhythms and melodie... view artist profile

Maddison Goode

Maddison is a 23 year old singer/songwriter based in South East London. Inspired by an eclectic mix of music ranging from soul to rock, her original sound pushes limits with its ethereal melodies and emotional lyricism. She also plays the saxophon... view artist profile

Rifka

Rifka is an alt-pop singer-songwriter with a deep, rich and instantly recognisable vocal tone.

Fresh back from SXSW Texas, where she played a run of unofficial shows, she is building strong momentum into summer 2026. Following her appearanc... view artist profile

Sam Power

Sam Power writes songs that sit at the crossroads of indie and acoustic rock, drawing on transatlantic influences shaped by his dual nationality. Largely self-taught, he is equal parts songwriter and producer with a full sound that layers guitars,... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

17:00

MINIMUM AGE

Strictly 18+ (I.D will be required)

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV + fees £13 OTD

CAPACITY

350

Terms

Dress code is smart casual.

The venue

Perched above the bustle of Wardour Street, the Flamingo Room at O’Neill’s sits on legendary ground. This space was once home to the world-famous Flamingo Club and later the iconic WAG Club – venues that helped shape London’s music and nightlife. From ’60s rhythm & blues all-nighters to boundary-pushing club nights in the ’80s and ’90s, countless artists and music lovers have passed through these doors, contributing to its rich cultural legacy.

Today, the Flamingo Room remains a vibrant live space in the heart of Soho. With views over Chinatown, a dedicated stage and a lively, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to experience the energy of live music.