Future Sounds 2023 - Applications now

We're back at Bush Hall for the final of Future Sounds 2023 with the winning act heading for a session at Abbey Road Studios

Register by 27th January - Prelims 31st January - Final 22nd March.

The Tri-borough Music Hub and The Rhythm Studio are pleased to announce details of the Tri-borough Future Sounds competition for 2023.

This competition is for young musicians in Hammersmith & Fulham; Kensington & Chelsea; and Westminster. It is organised and run by the Tri-borough Music Hub in partnership with The Rhythm Studio, with a host of supporters involved with judging, prizes, and links to the music industry.

How will it work?

  • Any pop music act may enter the competition (band, solo artist, rapper, duo, trio…)

  • All acts will be invited to perform at a prelim event which will be judged by the Music Hub and The Rhythm Studio

  • Acts can perform one song at the prelim event – original or cover

  • A selection of 7 Acts will be shortlisted for the final.

  • The 7 finalists will be invited to perform two songs at Bush Hall for the finale, one original and one cover, with winners and prizes announced.

Who is this event for?

  • Pupils of secondary school age, 11-18, that attend a state-maintained school (including Free schools and Academies) in one of the three Tri-borough Local Authorities (RBKC, WCC, LBHF).

  • Pupils who have their own bands outside of school (e.g. groups that contain pupils from multiple schools) must contain 50% or more members that are Tri-borough area residents or attend a Tri-borough state-maintained school (including Free schools and Academies).

Timeline:

  • Friday 27th January 2023, midday – deadline to register using this form HERE

  • Tuesday 31st January 2023, 4.30pm-6.30pm – prelim at The Rhythm Studio, West London College, Gliddon Road, London, W14 9BL

  • Friday 10th February 2022 – Announcement of the shortlisted bands/acts for the live stream

  • Wednesday 22nd March 2023 – Future Sounds final at Bush Hall

Publicity, Press, Photos

All performers must agree to publicity release and will understand that images/video/films may be used in promotion of the event on websites, social media and press releases by Tri-borough Music Hub/ Musical Boroughs Trust, and The Rhythm Studio / The Rhythm Studio Foundation. Details of previous year’s events can be found here.

·       All photos from the 2022 event can be found here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzHWi6