ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL NEW BLOOD GRAND-FINAL : Chris Birdd // Mount Forel // Ruby Rogers // The 295 // Sophie In Reverie // Mantis State // CREEKE // Alex Softley // Sages of The Subway // George Balkwill at AMERSHAM ARMS

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The Event

Out of the thousands of hopefuls that entered the Isle of Wight Festival New Blood Competition, the final few that remain are some of the most exciting and promising acts on the scene.

Having impressed a whole host of industry judges and music fans, our final 10 now battle it out at this special live Grand Final for a coveted slot at Isle of Wight Festival and to be crowned the winner of the New Blood Competition.

*RUNNING ORDER TO BE ANNOUNCED LIVE ON STAGE ONCE DOORS OPEN*

Meet the lineup

Chris Birdd

This island boy was born and raised in Malta, currently based in Los Angeles, California.
 
Hip Hop, RnB / Pop recording artist and producer – Chris Birdd’s music is all self written, produced, recorded mixed and mastered.<... view artist profile

Mount Forel

With each member of Mount Forel hailing from very different corners of the world, including Denver Colorado, Osaka, Dunedin in New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Manchester, Tokyo, and The Wirral, the alternative rock band are a real melting pot of cu... view artist profile

Ruby Rogers

Alt rockers Ruby Rogers have spent the last 4 years carving their name firmly into the face of the Uk’s live rock scene. In doing so, they have built themselves a reputation for serving up ferocious live shows to venues across the south of E... view artist profile

The 295

Hailing from South West London, and producing a rough and ready rock sound, The 295 are a band to watch!

Having played a number of famous indie venues, both in London and around the UK, the band have spent the past few years expanding and p... view artist profile

Sophie In Reverie

Sophie In Reverie are an Indie Rock band with a Britpop twist. Formed of front-woman Sophie Milne (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Eddy Fuller (lead guitar), Elliott Harvey (bass) and Jack Exton (drums).

The band have been playing gigs and fes... view artist profile

Mantis State

First formed at Leeds Conservatoire, Mantis State’s signature sound has been widely praised for meticulously balancing soulful vocals, heavy riffs, warm brass and ambient electronics.

After relocating to London, Mantis State have sold... view artist profile

CREEKE

CREEKE has its roots in the duo of childhood friends Ryan Jaszek and Billy Jones, who covered songs by artists such as the Beatles, Paolo Nutini and Highly Suspect together, and then decided to form a band to perform live and write their own music... view artist profile

Alex Softley

Alex Softley is a singer/songwriter from South London.
 
His music tells personal stories drawn from life experiences that people can relate to. Alex wraps his words in catchy melodies which makes for a great atmosphere and sing along ... view artist profile

Sages of The Subway

In 2017, Dean Benzaken and James Bamberg, released their debut single Weight On Me. Since, pursuing an alt. pop rock sound, the band teamed up with Tom Pitcher and Nath Thompson.

Sages have had many notable live performances, including the ... view artist profile

George Balkwill

George Balkwill is a rising talent reigning From East London/Essex making cutting edge, exciting records full of hooky choruses, tempo changes and crowd chanting melody’s. Recently featuring on BBC introducing His raw/raspy vocals are heavil... view artist profile