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 2026!
So make your voice heard and support your favourite act for their chance to perform at Isle of Wight Festival!
Alex, Maggie and Ted met in December ’24. United by a shared love of songwriting and a chain of serendipitous moments, the three formed Kissmet. Blending modern pop melodies and lush harmonies with 70s-inspired guitars, they create a distinc... view artist profile
LOWBLOCK are a London-based alt-rock band. First meeting in Sheffield over five years ago, the band recently linked up to bring you melodic, heavy and energetic songs that will get your dopamine flowing. Inspired by rock legends from the 90s and 0... view artist profile
A musician from an early age, Max Montanaro has developed a distinctive style of rock music which is sweeping across London and beyond. With influences ranging from Deftones to The Police to Joni Mitchell, Max is bridging the gap between intimate ... view artist profile
Blending rock, funk and psychedelia, Queen Ino is London’s most progressive underground band. Living in the overlap of Khruangbin, The Kooks and Muse, Queen Ino has been delivering increasingly adventurous and masterful shows throughout the ... view artist profile
Intern are a 4-piece alt-rock band based in London. Inspired by the grunge of the 90’s and the recent sounds coming out of post-punk, Intern are the music scene’s new-hire.
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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).
Long Live Live Music!
This classic 150 capacity, no-frills décor venue is steeped in musical history. It is an authentic retro music venue full of musical memorabilia. Open seven nights a week with live music every night, its a music lovers paradise. There is a large standing area in front of a good sized stage, which encourages intimate interaction with performers. In addition to the main area, there’s a seperate small black and white themed bar that gives people a chance to chat in a quieter retreat. This also leads to a small outside smoking area. With low entry prices combined with a late bar (2am), and the cheapest drinks in the area, this all helps to make it a brilliant night out in Londons’ music hub.
The Fiddler's Elbow, 1 Malden Road, Camden, NW5 3HS
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