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Sat 30th May   17:00

 

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Grand-Final : HollowKid // Jas Ratchford // No Rest For The Spacemen // POOL CLUB // Sofia Ford // The Madcap // The Prior at BUSH HALL

The Event

Out of the thousands of hopefuls that entered the Isle of Wight Festival New Blood Competition, only a handful now remain in the Grand-Finals. These artists are some of the most exciting and promising acts on the scene and will all be competing for a coveted slot at Isle of Wight Festival 2026!

So make your voice heard and support your favourite act for their chance to perform at Isle of Wight Festival! 

Running order to be announced live on stage once doors open.

Meet the lineup

HollowKid

HollowKid are a six-piece rock and soul band from Camden. Born out of London’s thriving jam scene, they write and perform a catalogue of original music that shifts between rock anthems, soulful ballads and funk grooves. 

Led by t... view artist profile

Jas Ratchford

South East London born Jas Ratchford found her musical feet posting original songs and covers from her childhood bedroom, learning to produce harmony-laden and humorous folk-pop songs inspired by the likes of dodie, Corinne Bailey Rae, Laura Marli... view artist profile

No Rest For The Spacemen

No Rest For The Spacemen is an exciting new indie collective from Watford, UK.

In their first 2 years, NRFTSM have released 6 singles, had their music played at Vicarage Road Stadium and featured on BBC Introducing (3CR & Northants). Th... view artist profile

POOL CLUB

Plucked straight from the Garden of England, Pool Club are a post britpop quintet, emerging with anthemic euphoria out of Kent’s south east coast. 

Fronted by brothers Eliot and Seb, the band combine an undeniable knack for writi... view artist profile

Sofia Ford

Sofia is a 23 year old singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from south London. As a Rock/Pop artist Sofia has a big passion for 90s rock music as well as Blues. These elements really shine through Sofia’s music with melodic ... view artist profile

The Madcap

The Madcap is a modern hard rock band formed by Deniz Sayman and İzgi Gültekin, known for high-energy live shows and catchy anthems. Starting as a YouTube cover project, they evolved into a touring act with over 300 shows across Europe. Thei... view artist profile

The Prior

The Prior are a rock band based in Manchester and London. Their music blends together threads of folk, country, and Americana to craft a sound that feels both timeless and nostalgic. With a deep reverence for the golden era of 70s rock, their musi... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

17:00

MINIMUM AGE

16+, Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

TICKET PRICE

£13 ADVANCE £16 ON THE DOOR (SUBJECT TO CAPACITY) 

CAPACITY

400

INDUSTRY JUDGES

Some of our industry judges, past and present, include John Giddings (Solo) Richard Barber (Solo Agency / Isle Of Wight Festival), Jodie Bryant (KISS FM), Sarah Casey (UTA), Caitlin Ballard (ATC), Joe Gaynor (Seven 7 Management), Martin Heath (Lizard King Records), David Pyatt (O2 / AMG), Simon Eaton (Troxy / former Mama, AMG, Live Nation), Richard Engler (Autonomy Music Group), Richard Clarke (War Child UK), Megan Lawrenson (BMG), Ryan Phillips (Columbo Group), Monkey Harper (Producer / Yellow Shark), Lewis Abbot (Scope), David Rowell (Autonomy Music Group), Jack Widdison (Autonomy Music Group), James Corbitt (Autonomy Music Group), Tom Price (Grizzly Management), Lily Crockford (Crockford Management), Barney Crockford (Crockford Management), James Walsh (Starsailor), Jessica Lamb (Lander PR), Laurence Hobbs (SAFO Music Group), Matthew L (Cargo Rooms), Matthew Acheson (Composer/Producer), James Anniballi (Columbo Group), Omar Hoxton (PD Venues), Richard Crowcroft (Cargo Rooms), Nic Mazzoli (Cargo Rooms).

Terms

LONG LIVE LIVE MUSIC!

The venue

Originally built by a publisher in 1904, one of a trio of London dance halls he built for each of his daughters, Bush Hall is the only surviving of the three.

Since 2001, the building has been returned to its former musical glory.

Based in the vibrant heart of West London, we are a fully independent, grassroots music venue having hosted some of the biggest names in music.

Visit BUSH HALL

310 Uxbridge Road, London W12 7LJ

Visit the website

www.bushhallmusic.co.uk