We’re bringing a slice of our summer festival to Northolt with special guests: Grimm Dreamurr + three artists who were selected for the BBC Introducing show on BBC 1Xtra…Amarachii, Cee2, and Trxth! The event is free and it’s hosted by Malaeka, who also hosted the New Gen Amplify Stage in July, with open mic spots […]
Tai to perform onstage as our winner! Meet Tai, the 17-year-old rapper from Birmingham, taking the UK scene by storm. Her winning entry blew the competition away, earning her the crown as New Gen Festival’s official Online Competition winner! At just 17, Birmingham’s own Tai is proof that the next generation of UK rap is […]
Fumez The Engineer has officially been confirmed as a headliner for New Gen Festival. Emerging out of South London, Fumez The Engineer has become one of the most recognised names in UK rap, known for his iconic Plugged In freestyle series that has launched and elevated some of the biggest artists in the game. Meet […]
We have a mix of exciting creative talent for you to enjoy! The Amplify Stage gives emerging young artists a chance to perform that they might not get elsewhere and helps to build their experience and profile. We have an exciting mix of talent coming to the Amplify Stage, including: Open Mic Sessions Bollo Studios […]
Big news – Young Athena to perform at New Gen 2026! Announcing acclaimed London singer-songwriter Young Athena as one of our headline artists! Recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists, Young Athena has built an impressive career through relentless dedication, captivating live performances and empowering songwriting. A Mastercard Ambassador & Artist Accelerator Alumni, MOBO Unsung-Certified Alumni, BRIT […]
Take part in our online competition… Are you aged 16-25 and have a talent that deserves to be seen on the New Gen Festival stage? This is your chance to showcase your skills and perform in front of a live festival audience at New Gen Festival 2026. The New Gen Online Competition launches today First […]
The Notting Hill Academy of Music (NHAM) Cypher brought together some of London’s most exciting young talent for a night of raw bars, live beats, and pure creative energy. Here’s a look back at how it went down. The Next Generation Just Showed Up: The NHAM opened its doors for another unmissable Music Cypher, and […]
LEFTY has officially been confirmed as a headliner for New Gen Festival. Emerging straight out of North-West London, LEFTY has been making serious waves in the UK rap scene with his sharp flow and modern sound. Meet Our Headliner: LEFTY LEFTY is a rising UK rap artist from North-West London who is making waves across the UK […]
