RISING is a platform that showcases the very best in new music, whilst raising vital funds for War Child UK. Created by London music promoters, Hot Vox, RISING has raised over £432,000 for War Child UK through gigs, showcases & live-streamed performances.
Now, RISING has evolved into a new, national fundraising competition, seeking out the best RISING talent and providing them with opportunities to push their career to the next level, all whilst raising awareness and vital funds for War Child UK.
RISING will see artists submit a live performance video filmed exclusively for War Child UK. Music fans will then be able to tune in from the comfort of their own homes whilst claiming creative rewards in return for their donations.
“The Rising competition with Hot Vox and War Child was an absolutely amazing experience! It gives bands the opportunity to get in the studio and record a smashing live set and connect with fans, whilst raising money for an amazing charity!
We all knew that signing up to take part in Rising would be a great thing to do. Every aspect of the Rising experience was really fun, and we really enjoyed promoting our fundraiser. We were also so stoked to find out we had won the slot to play at Forwards Festival in Bristol, it was a really great day and we’ll never forget it!
If you can, definitely get involved!”
Unidi (RISING 2025 Winner)
The Top 20 artists that raise the most money for War Child UK will have the opportunity to present their music to our expert panel of music industry professionals, which includes festival bookers, booking agents, producers, DJ’s, radio presenters and music journalists.
Adam Ryan
(The Great Escape Festival)
Dr Charisse Beaumont
Black Lives in Music
Charlie Ogbechie
(Soundcloud)
Feedy Frizzi
(War Child UK)
John Giddings
(Solo Agency / Isle Of Wight Festival)
Julie Weir
(SONY MUSIC)
Lauren Down
(End Of The Road / Line Of Best Fit)
Laurence Hobbs
(SAFO Music Group / MAS Records)
Lola Mitchell
(13 Artists)
Maz Tappuni
(Communion Music)
Megan Lawrenson
(BMG)
Raz Kwame
(Radio Presenter / Producer / DJ)
Rob Lee
(Standing Calling)
Steve Zapp
(ITB)
The panel is tasked with choosing our winner, who will receive a HUGE stack of prizes, which have previously included a festival slots, their winning track pressed on limited edition 7” vinyl courtesy of War Child Records and a recording session at Puzzle Factory Studios!
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