ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: New Blood Competition Quarter-Final : Concrete Forest at The Lodge

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 2025!

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

Meet the lineup

Concrete Forest

Think: Sam Fender, Kings of Leon and Royal Blood birth an indie rock band of geeks and freaks, welcome to the stage Concrete Forest.

The boys formed Concrete Forest at the RNCM in 2021, yet despite their diverse musical backgrounds they qui... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

18:15

MINIMUM AGE

Strictly 14+

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £13 OTD

CAPACITY

130

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

Everyone is welcome to step inside a historical gem, a building with a storied past dating back to 1878 when it was originally known as The Deaf Institute. Within this remarkable structure lies The Lodge, an inviting space where guests can experience intimate performances by talented artists gracing its stage.