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Out of the thousands of hopefuls that entered the Isle of Wight Festival New Blood Competition, only a handful now remain in the Grand-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!

Running order to be announced live on stage once doors open.

EVENT DETAILS

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VENUE	//	Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Rd, London W12 7LJ
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AGE	//	16+, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

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HollowKid
Jas Ratchford
No Rest For The Spacemen
Pool Club
Sofia Ford
The Madcap
The Prior

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HollowKid

HollowKid are a six-piece rock and soul band from Camden. Born out of London’s thriving jam scene, they write and perform a catalogue of original music that shifts between rock anthems, soulful ballads and funk grooves. Led by the unforgettable voice of Sidney Busby, they take audiences back to a time when rock felt unfiltered, bold, and full of spirit.

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Jas Ratchford

South East London born Jas Ratchford found her musical feet posting original songs and covers from her childhood bedroom, learning to produce harmony-laden and humorous folk-pop songs inspired by the likes of dodie, Corinne Bailey Rae, Laura Marling and the Staves. Jas’s latest project ‘Big Parade’ was recorded from an Airbnb living room in (almost) one take, the first single ‘Accidentally’ amassing over 30,000 streams in its first month. Jas writes candidly about casual sex, the horrors of the London job market and her dislike of the noisy northern line. Jas is a terrible driver and can often be found oversharing after a single glass of wine.

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No Rest For The Spacemen

No Rest For The Spacemen (NRFTSM) is an exciting new indie collective that have traversed the cosmos with their galactic melodies and spacey psychedelia. Front man Charlie Parker spent two years honing his craft as a song-writer before recruiting fellow spacemen Daniel Beling, Dan Wood and Alex Brunt to bring his music to life. Together NRFTSM have just released their jet fuelled debut single ‘Somebody Like You’ which is out of this world! Taking musical influence from the legendary David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Pulp, NRFTSM perfectly weave together catchy hooks and melodies to create an unforgettable indie experience with soft, psychedelic undertones

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Pool Club

Plucked straight from the Garden of England, Pool Club are an indie rock quintet, emerging with anthemic euphoria out of Kent’s south east coast. Combine an undeniable knack for writing infectious pop with influences ranging from ELO to Sam Fender and the end result is a genre-fusing rollercoaster that represents a nostalgic, yet refreshed face in a burgeoning new AltIndie scene. Check out the band’s self-produced music video for their release ‘Changing Tides’ now to see what all the buzz is about! “Rich, vibrant and explosive. Pool Club are bottling lightning” – Buzzy Band “Euphoric Indie Anthems” – Loop Solitaire

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Sofia Ford

Sofia is a 23 year old singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from south London. As a Rock/Pop artist Sofia has a big passion for 90s rock music as well as Blues. These elements really shine through Sofia’s music with melodic bass lines and raging electric guitars yet through this wall of sound you can always find a catchy hook which has become prevalent in Sofia’s music. Sofia is passionate about bringing live bands back to the forefront of modern music and is at the forefront of pioneering this movement. As Sofia has progressed in the industry she has written, self produced and recorded all of her music as well as directing her videos and imagery.

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The Madcap

The Madcap is a modern hard rock band formed by Deniz Sayman and İzgi Gültekin, known for high-energy live shows and catchy anthems. Starting as a YouTube cover project, they evolved into a touring act with over 300 shows across Europe. Their sound blends classic and modern hard rock influences. They’ve played major festivals, shared stages with iconic artists, and released their latest album Beat the Destiny.

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The Prior

The Prior are a rock band based in Manchester and London. Their music blends together threads of folk, country, and Americana to craft a sound that feels both timeless and nostalgic. With a deep reverence for the golden era of 70s rock, their music channels the essence of bands like Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. The band features Ruby Cooke on lead vocals, Will Joseph on lead guitar and vocals, Milo Jack on rhythm guitar, Jago Forster on drums, and Ben Mockler on bass. Together, they bring an unmatched dynamic and cohesive energy to the stage and studio alike. With lush harmonies and a touch of country soul, their music captures the bittersweet drama of longing with a modern edge.

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