ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Quarter-Final : CLAMBER // Sharp Eyes // // The Escape // Duke Denver and the Deep Sea Creatures at HOXTON UNDERBELLY

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 Quarter-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 2023!

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

Meet the lineup

CLAMBER

Clamber are a five-piece band hailing from the south-east of England and fronted by Kieran Daly.

Their unique blend of ‘armchair pop’ provides nods towards their early folk influences and love of indie pop, marrying lyrical vuln... view artist profile

Sharp Eyes

Sharp Eyes is a five piece alternative rock band from London. Expect massive hooks and hard hitting riffs from this band who take inspiration from artists including DON BROCO, You Me At Six and All Time Low to name a few.

The band have r... view artist profile

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The Escape

South London based ‘The Escape’ is exactly what his name suggests – bringing you into his world and taking you out of yours. Defying the boundaries of stereotypical genres, The Escape has been making music for over 15 years ̵... view artist profile

Duke Denver and the Deep Sea Creatures

Duke Denver and the Deep Sea Creatures are an art rock band from South London formed in 2021. Comprised of 18th Century frontman, Duke Denver, and the creatures: Anglerfish, Narwhal, Shark, and Squid.

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The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

7:15pm

MINIMUM AGE

Strictly 18+ (I.D may be required)

TICKET PRICE

£8 Standard Advance
£10 On The Door

CAPACITY

200

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).