New Gen x Black History Month
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,…
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.
First prize – one lucky winner will be chosen by our panel to perform on the Main Stage!
Second prize – four free tickets to the festival.
Deadline: Sunday 19th July
See below for full terms.
Share a one-minute video showing your talent, tag @newgen_fest and use the hashtags #newgenfest and #newgen2026 on our Instagram or TikTok. Whether you’re a singer, rapper, dancer, poet, musician or performer – we want to see what you’ve got! While you’re there – be sure to follow us too and keep up with everything New Gen.
Get your groove on and share it with the world!
Entries close on Thursday 16th July 2026, so don’t miss your opportunity to be part of one of the biggest youth-led celebrations of creativity, culture and talent. The winner will be chosen by our panel from all online entries and announced a few days later.
Please remember:
Anyone who breaks any of these conditions will automatically be disqualified and their entry will not be considered.
Entries will be judged by a panel of New Gen Producers.
We can’t wait to see your submissions. Good luck!
DM us on socials if you have any questions. Don’t wait, be sure to be in with a chance by posting your video today.
Now in our fifth year, the festival takes place at the Ealing Summer Festivals site in Walpole Park, just a ten-minute walk from Ealing Broadway Station. New Gen Festival is a platform for the next generation of talent. We provide opportunities for emerging artists, performers, creatives and young people to showcase their work, develop new skills and connect with their community through arts and culture.
