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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!

Please note, tickets purchased are for the event as a whole, and not for a particular artist. Refunds will be given if the whole event is cancelled

EVENT DETAILS

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VENUE	//	Hoxton Underbelly, 11 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU
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AGE	//	18+ (Valid I.D will be required)

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Emil James & The Crooks
Ed Addo
Sonictron
Eden J Howells
The Darwins

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Emil James & The Crooks

Emil James is a rising artist from South London known for his catchy, genre-blending sound. He gained recognition with his hit single “Bounce and Sway” on Spotify, which quickly gained traction for its infectious beat and feel-good energy. Drawing influences from UK grime, Indie and Hip-hop, Emil’s music resonates with a wide audience. His raw talent and innovative style have earned him a growing fanbase. Beyond music, Emil is passionate about social causes, using his platform to inspire change in his community. With more music on the way, Emil is poised for greater success.

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Ed Addo

Ed Addo is easily one of the most dynamic and refreshing artists to emerge out of the UK scene, delivering a rich combination of Hip-Hop, Rnb, Jazz and Soul infused with crisp, impactful lyrics and compositions. Growing up in the UK and Netherlands, with Ghanaian and Lebanese heritage, international flavours are woven throughout to create a wonderful sonic experience for fans worldwide. Ed has supported world-renowned artists such as Kano, FKJ, Shy FX, General Levy, Jazz legend Madeline Bell and many more. He continues to write and produce truly unqiue music and brings a powerful and personal vibe to any staged. 100% one to watch and stay close to! High vibrational Hip Hop at its best!

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Sonictron

Sonictron is an electronic duo comprised of Mason Blu, producer and songwriter and Skylah, singer-songwriter. Sonictron is the ultimate duo for music that’s both dark, edgy and epic. The duo met in London in 2017 where they both performed with a popular UK touring band and instantly a new friendship and love for edgy music was born. During the Pandemic the Duo decided to start working together as an act and started songwriting via video calls.

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Eden J Howells

Alternative folk-rock rising star Eden J Howells is based in London and making waves in the new music scene. The queer creative released their debut EP, , in October 2023, following the release of their most recent single, , which has amassed over 35,000 streams on Spotify. With over 15,000 followers on TikTok, Eden is building a dedicated and fast growing fanbase, and has sold out headline shows at iconic London venues including Strongroom and The Finsbury. Eden’s upcoming EP is supported by Youth Music’s NextGen Fund and will be out in 2025.

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The Darwins

Straight out of the beating heart of London’s music scene emerges The Darwins, a five-piece indie rock juggernaut ready to shake up your world. With their debut single, “Tomorrow’s Problem” already setting the streets ablaze, The Darwins are delivering a sound that is as infectious as it is irresistible. Infused with the swagger of Arctic Monkeys, the gritty edge of The Strokes, and the pulsating energy of Foals, The Darwins’ music is a sonic cocktail designed to get your heart racing. Their tunes are a whirlwind of electrifying guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and unforgettable hooks that’ll have you singing along from the first note.

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