FUTURE ICON SEMI-FINAL : Alex Jasper // Alina // Motty // Rifka // Sam Power // Thom Isaacs at The Prince Albert

The Event

Out of thousands of hopefuls, only a handful of 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

Alex Jasper

Alex Jasper is a Brighton based songwriter blending folk, blues, and darkly poetic storytelling. Inspired by Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, The Doors, and the old blues masters, his songs combine raw emotion, smoky melodies, and a voice full of grit and ... view artist profile

Alina

Indie-pop singer songwriter ‘Alina’ has been writing songs for 10+ years. Hailing from Bristol, she studied Music Performance and Artist Development at Access Creative College, leaving with 3 distinctions. In 2020, Alina spread her win... view artist profile

Motty

Motty is an upcoming artist who has travelled all the way from Ireland to pursue his dream in music. That dream is purely to play his own written songs to crowds who will hopefully relate and feel the emotion through the lyrics and sound.

A... 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

Thom Isaacs

Thom Isaacs is a Brighton-based indie musician best known for recording an album at The Inchindown Oil Tanks, the site of the world’s longest reverberation.

His music combines heartwrenching lyrics with experimental sounds (think Moun... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:30

MINIMUM AGE

Strictly 18+ (I.D may be required)

Title Price

£10 ADV £13 OTD

CAPACITY

100

Terms

Long Live Live Music!

The venue

The Prince Albert is a cornerstone of Brighton’s independent music scene. With a capacity of 110 and located just behind the station, this iconic grassroots venue has built a reputation for showcasing the best in new Music.