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FUTURE ICON SEMI FINAL

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11.09.2026
The Lodge, 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE
7:15 PM
18+ (Valid I.D will be required)

THE EVENT

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

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

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

Date // 11.09.2026
Venue // The Lodge, 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE
Doors // 7:15 PM
Age // 18+ (Valid I.D will be required)
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LINEUP

  • Ash Palmer
  • Eve O'Riordan
  • June Holland
  • LULA GOLD
  • Reméo
  • Taylor Paisley-French
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Ash Palmer

Inspired by a mixture of indie rock and Irish folk music, Ash Palmer writes stories and observations of the people and places around him backed up with catchy melodies and seriously powerful vocals. Inspired to become a musician after seeing Stereophonics live in 2008, Ash has been writing and performing for over 13 years. Initially inspired by indie giants such as stereophonics and Oasis, in more recent years Ash has combined his indie roots with his love for Irish folk acts, particularly The Pogues and The Dubliners, to create a collection of songs that cross multiple genres yet have a common theme of storytelling and social observations.

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Eve O'Riordan

Eve O’Riordan is a 22-year-old alternative folk artist who uses poignant lyrics and crunchy guitars to respectively rip your heart out and make you eat it. You can find her browsing her old diaries for lyric ideas and playing with a packet of antidepressants, or taking the stage with her band, The Night Owls, inviting the audience to scream at the world, dance to the sadness, and smile at the little things.

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June Holland

With “a singular soulful voice that holds an audience spellbound”, June Holland brings a modern twist to timeless influences, blending heartfelt vocals with the raw, relatable storytelling of artists like Paolo Nutini. June’s voice is as warm as the month she’s named after, unique and distinctive with bluesy undertones. Her sound transcends genres, touching on Indie Folk, Soul, Blues and Americana while aiming to bring back music from the “good old days.” Whether solo or fronting her band, June’s live performances are built on connection, sharing stories from the heart leaving audiences captivated by something that sounds new yet comfortingly familiar…

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LULA GOLD

Lula’s music attracts those who enjoy deep atmospheric alternative pop and funky RnB grooves. Creatively mixing complex layers of vocal and guitar harmonies with modulated synths and dark subs, is what embodies her catchy rhythms and melodies. From song writing since 8 years of age, Lula Gold has blossomed into a full-blown producer specialising in electronic music. With her single ‘Criminal Mind’ reaching over 76k streams and her recent release ‘Wrong Lane’ achieving an exciting number of press coverage including a publish from Earmilk, Lula is completely independent. She does everything herself, from the recording & production to the final mix.

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Reméo

To The World.

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Taylor Paisley-French

Taylor Paisley-French is a Manchester-based singer-songwriter and pianist whose music blends soulful storytelling with powerful, piano-led melodies. Often described as Jamie Cullum meets Lewis Capaldi, with the rich vocal warmth of George Ezra, his songs combine heartfelt lyricism with memorable hooks and an unmistakably authentic sound

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