FUTURE ICON SEMI-FINAL : Sam Edwards // PRICEY // Harriet Perring // Burlington // Emma Hampton // Nathan and Elena at The Star of Kings

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 PR and artist development package courtesy of Blinding Talent, and professional studio recording time at Puzzle Factory Studios.

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

Sam Edwards

Sam Edwards is a 25 year-old singer-songwriter from Wales, based in London. Born to a slap-bass player, music is in Sam’s blood. This shows on stage, as well as his unique humour and charm. He’s been releasing music for 10 years but re... view artist profile

PRICEY

Hailing from Cardiff, South Wales, PRICEY is an emerging singer-songwriter whose journey began in the vibrant streets of London. PRICEY’s original compositions often start as poems, revealing his poetic roots. His lyrics delve into soc... view artist profile

Harriet Perring

Harriet is a London-based singer-songwriter originally from Somerset, known for combining pop, folk, and country influences into a sound that’s both catchy and emotionally evocative. Drawing inspiration from artists like Noah Kahan and Phoeb... view artist profile

Burlington

Burlington is an indie singer-songwriter artist whose music captures the carefree spirit of a Sunday cruise along the beach.

With breezy melodies, warm rhythms, and laid-back vibes, Burlington crafts songs that feel like a perfect blend of ... view artist profile

Emma Hampton

Emma Hampton is a London-based singer/songwriter who discovered her musical talent through performing in theatre quite early on in life. She started writing her own music in early 2018, and over the years, she started to find her signature sound.<... view artist profile

Nathan and Elena

Nathan and Elena are a piano and vocal duo, who have performed both in a band and as a duo for nearly two years. They are versatile in their music taste and enjoy playing multiple genres ranging from soul to blues with jazz influences. They are in... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

18+ (I.D. Required)

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £13 OTD

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.