FUTURE ICON QUARTER FINAL : Nat Dempsey & Eve Dunn // REMÉO // June Holland // Olivia Booth // Lauren Claire Townley // Dylan Ratcliffe at GULLIVERS

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 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

Nat Dempsey & Eve Dunn

Brand new couples duo Nat Dempsey & Eve Dunn are bringing a fresh take on folk singer songwriter music, inspired by the likes of Joan Baez, Hozier and Fleetwood Mac.

Having already taken the stage at Kendal Calling and Manchester’... view artist profile

REMÉO

To The World.

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June Holland

With “a singular soulful voice that holds an audience spellbound”, June Holland brings a modern twist to timeless influences, blending heartfelt vocals with the raw, relatable storytelling of artists like Paolo Nutini. June’s voi... view artist profile

Olivia Booth

Described by XS Manchester as “part Blondie, part Amy Winehouse, and part Courtney Love”, Olivia Booth is among the UK’s most exciting new indie voices. Originally from Warrington and now based in Manchester, she has been identif... view artist profile

Lauren Claire Townley

Lauren Claire Townley continues to make waves on the country music scene with her upcoming song “Lying In The Hay” – a country anthem full of sass and sarcasm! This follows her previous releases Falling and A Penny For Your Boots... view artist profile

Dylan Ratcliffe

Dylan Ratcliffe is a singer songwriter whose music doesn’t sit neatly in one box. Moving between upbeat and melancholic, emotive moments, his songs put a strong emphasis on storytelling, with conversational lyrics that feel personal and dire... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

18+ (I.D. Required)

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £13 OTD

CAPACITY

110

Terms

Long live live music!

The venue

Located on Oldham Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Gullivers is recognized as an iconic, characterful pub with roots dating back to 1865. Beyond the busy bar, it is primarily regarded as a hub for entertainment and community. Live music is hosted in two dedicated spaces: the Upstairs Ballroom, a 110-capacity gig venue with a raised stage, and the downstairs Lounge. It is prided as a welcoming, supportive venue where many successful artists were nurtured and developed within the city’s grassroots music scene.