The Next Up Live
Discover new talent and be part of a community that celebrates the future of underground music.
Live performances start at 7 PM.
Every three months, we'll select top artists across genres like rap, trap, drill, riddim, and more. The first event kicks off on September 7th at Engine Rooms, E3 (same venue as Pengame Rap Battle).
From this round, only 2 artists will be selected to perform at the main event at Boxpark Shoreditch, where they'll compete for a £200 prize and the title of best artist.
At the end of the year, all 4 winners will return for a special final event with a £500 grand prize.
You’ve been selected to perform in the first stage — congrats! The crowd will choose the best artist, so make sure to bring your strongest, most high-energy tracks and rally your supporters to come out and show love — the more support you have, the better!