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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 2026!

So make your voice heard and support your favourite act for their chance to perform at Isle of Wight Festival!

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Please note – all tickets purchased are for the event as a whole, not for any individual artist. Refunds are only issued if the event is cancelled, not if an individual artist cancels.

EVENT DETAILS

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VENUE	//	The Fiddler's Elbow, 1 Malden Road, Chalk Farm, London, NW5 3HS
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AGE	//	18+ (Valid I.D will be required)

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Kissmet
LOWBLOCK
Queen Ino
Max Montanaro
Intern

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Kissmet

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 distinctive retro-modern sound. Since launching in September 2025, Kissmet have made waves on the London music scene, debuting at The Ned’s New Music Monday hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Jodie Bryant, followed by a Bush Hall showcase. Their debut single, Darling Don’t You Know Me, gained over 15k streams in under a month. With multiple viral videos and 30k followers across TikTok and Instagram, momentum continues to build ahead of their February release, Tidal.

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LOWBLOCK

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 00s, they are a five-piece band led by electric frontman Jim Snakey.

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Queen Ino

Queen Ino is James Asare and Matt Pittkin, a rock-funk duo based in London. This band fuses a love of groove and funk music with the swagger of 20th century and modern rock. Formed in late August 2023, Queen Ino was born after just one jam session. Whether it’s kismet or chemistry, James and Matt have proven to be a fantastic live act, wowing audiences throughout London with their musicality, passion and professionalism. “Paralysed” – the band’s first single – encapsulates the band’s MO: make it loud, make it intense and make it groove. Stream it now on all major streaming services!

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Max Montanaro

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 songwriting and unrestrained heaviness. His songs are carefully crafted yet unpredictable, often fusing playful rhythmic ideas with fierce improvisation, all bound together by personal, hard hitting lyrics. Max is a versatile collaborator and often shares the stage with rising jazz fusion band Knats.

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Intern

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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ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL NEW BLOOD COMPETITION QUARTER FINAL