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THE EVENT

Out of thousands of hopefuls, only a handful of standout solo artists and duos remain in the Future Icon Quarter-Finals, each competing for a career-changing prize package worth over £5,000.

The winner will receive £1,000 in cash, an industry-leading PR and artist development package courtesy of Blinding Talent, and professional studio recording time at Puzzle Factory Studios.

Future Icon is built to give emerging talent the tools, support, and momentum they need to thrive, from funding to promotion to production.

Make your voice heard and support your favourite artist and help them become a…. ‘Future Icon’.

EVENT DETAILS

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VENUE	//	O'Neill's, 33-37 Wardour St, Greater, London W1D 6PU
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AGE	//	18+ (Valid I.D will be required)

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Shukhrat
Rory Rockett
Swim Silky
McDermott & North
Emma Hampton
Saffron

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Shukhrat

Shukhrat began his journey in music at the age of 3, when he stepped on stage for the first time. To say it was love at first sight is to say nothing. Throughout the years of classical and jazz training, Shukhrat acquired many skills that are applicable both behind and on stage, making him a versatile artist and skilled musician. Currently based in North-West London, singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and just certified shredder wannabe, Shukhrat is chasing his goal, to share his energy, love, passion, and most importantly, music with the whole world to make it a better place.

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Rory Rockett

Rory Rockett is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter exploring new worlds with their imaginative folk-pop music. Hailing from Essex but now studying songwriting in London, their lyric-focused songs are informed by their queer experiences and love of fantasy and history. Artists like Aurora, Hozier, Joni Mitchell and The Last Dinner Party are at the forefront of their inspiration. Rory’s current music has evolved from stripped-back SoundCloud tracks and self-produced indie-pop, releasing their single “You (What Enemies Do)” independently in April 2024. 2025 is a year of new music for Rory Rockett, with multiple singles planned for the near future and their EP scheduled for an Autumn release.

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Swim Silky

Swim Silky is a pop singer/songwriter of English-Welsh descent whose practice spans both audio and fashion in a curation from chorus to costume. She takes inspiration from her Welsh cultural roots and fascination with Celtic folk music in lyrics and instrumentation, and contrasts them with pop, classing her genre as Celtic fusion. Enya and Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks are among her biggest influences.

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McDermott & North

McDermott & North are an indie-folk duo formed by singer-songwriters Patrick McDermott and Rhys North in Brisbane, 2015. Known for their heartfelt melodies and evocative storytelling, they gained recognition through busking and went on to be featured by BBC Radio and MTV Germany. A 2023 move to the UK saw them rapidly rise, selling out shows and headlining festivals. With a celebrated EP featuring Ben Lee and a growing fanbase, the duo have become a standout force in London’s music scene. Their sound blends timeless songwriting with raw, emotive performances that continue to captivate audiences.

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Emma Hampton

Emma Hampton is a London-based singer/songwriter who discovered her musical talent through performing in theatre quite early on in life. She started writing her own music in early 2018, and over the years, she started to find her signature sound. Emma’s songwriting style is unarguably incredibly vulnerable, honest and poetic. She conveys a multitude of emotions with her soft and smooth vocals, and brings it all together with the whimsical and beautiful instrumentals. Hampton wants her listeners not to take her too seriously outside of her songwriting. “I can sing with conviction if you want me to, but I don’t like to admit how sad life is without making a joke of it all”.

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Saffron

Saffron is a singer-songwriter from Southwest London known for her introspective lyrics and emotive performances. Blending folk-pop and indie-pop, her music explores themes like identity, mental health, change, and vulnerability. In April 2024, she released her debut EP Chronology of the Heart. Her single Hit Rewind was shortlisted in the Young Songwriter 2024 competition. Praised for her fearless songwriting, Saffron has been described as an artist who “digs deep” both in writing and performance. In 2025, she released her latest single Everything’s Changing, continuing her honest and reflective style.

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