FUTURE ICON Semi-Final : ladylucci // Kiara Jordan // KAJA // Gecko and the Bee // Mimah // Olina // Dylan Allura // The Kid and I at The Star of Kings

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The Event

Hot Vox and Bingley Weekender are looking for the country’s best solo or duo artists to perform at this year’s festival. We are looking for acts that stand out from the crowd, those that will become a household name. We are looking for a Future Icon.

Join us for the live Semi-Finals where some of the most exciting artists breaking onto the scene will all be competing for studio recording time with safomusicgroup.com, £1000 worth of artist development, music promotion and digital marketing courtesy of blindingtalent.com and a coveted slot at Bingley Weekender 2022!

So make your voice heard and support your favourite artist and help them become a Future Icon!

Meet the lineup

ladylucci

Born in Italy in 1997, Ladylucci was always drawn to soul, jazz and RnB music; taking influence from Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone and Lauryn Hill, she writes her songs paying homage to the power of the female voice. Since moving to London, Lad... view artist profile

Kiara Jordan

A singer, songwriter, and music producer from Cape Town, living in London, with features on BBC Radio, Notion, Earmilk and Mahogany.

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KAJA

KAJA is a songwriter and producer from Berlin. Together with guitarist Federico Astrologo she performs acoustic versions of her original songs all over London. Her catchy melodies tell stories about love, growing up and insecurities.

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Gecko and the Bee

Layered on fingerpicking, strumming, or harmonies, Gecko and The Bee’s sound are captivating and honest; establishing her own brand of atmospheric folk.

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Mimah

‘Mimah breathes fresh air into hip-hop, with an electro-pop twist and a voice that’s ultra-dynamic’- FLEX .

With music that could make you feel badass whilst crying at the same time, her emotional sound combined with... view artist profile

Olina

Olina is a Greek London-based singer/songwriter. She started writing songs at the age of 11 and, as she was pretty shy, she wrote English lyrics so a lot of people in Greece wouldn’t understand them. She constantly listens to Phoebe Bridgers... view artist profile

Dylan Allura

London born and based artist Dylan Allura started her career at the young age of 7 as a theatrically trained singer, dancer and actor. Her love for performing quickly grew into an admiration for songwriting and music production. After experimentin... view artist profile

The Kid and I

The Kid and I, an exciting alternative rock band hailing from the UK, are set to immerse audiences with their upcoming debut EP to be released later this year. Led by the multi-talented actor-musician Jacob Powell, the band brings a fresh blend of... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

6.30pm

MINIMUM AGE

18+ (I.D. Required)

TICKET PRICE

£10 Standard Advance £12 On the Door

CAPACITY

100

Terms

Long Live Live Music!

The venue

If you’re looking for one of the best and only traditional pubs in Kings Cross then you’re in the right place – Star of Kings was here before it was the place to be. Take a 5-minute walk behind Kings Cross station and you’ll find it – just opposite Granary Square. The venue is not just about the drinks (although it’s proud to boast about its great selection of craft beers, cocktails and wines) it also has a fantastic kitchen hosting some of London’s best street food traders. The venue is currently joined in the kitchen by Thai wizards Krapow!

It’s three floors of jam packed action! On any given night you’re sure to find something to entice you from live DJs – Basement Jaxx used to have a residency there and Charlie Sloth even presented his Rap Show for 1 Xtra in the basement. So, whether it’s the function room upstairs, the back of the pub on the ground floor or its basement club area and let’s not forget its weekly Tuesday night quiz! If you don’t want the party to end you can always book out its upstairs airbnb, because then the fun doesn’t have to stop.