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Located on a tranquil farm in St. Albans.
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FUTURE ICON FINAL THIS SATURDAY!!!! can’t believe it’s come round so quick 🥹

the grand prize for this is valued at £5,000 - a life changing amount of money that includes artist development opportunities, free studio time and £1,000 cash, which i would use to gig more, record more and release more✨

this weekend, 24th october at @oneillssoho for @hotvoxmusic ‘s GRAND FINAL of the Future Icon competition. doors from 5pm. 10 gorgeous musical acts to play. see you there?

p.s. final slide is me reacting to a mix i just got back. more on that later xxx

📸: @whenshetakesphotographs @thehapsmagazine #london #livemusic #independentartist

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🚨 FUTURE ICON // GRAND-FINAL 🚨

So the week is finally here… there is now just one performance standing between our talented finalists and the INSANE £5k prize package!! 🎤✨

This Friday, the Future Icon Grand-Final is taking over the stunning @oneillssoho in partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @headlinerhub @darkwoodstudios and @cargorooms - and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! 🔥

Some of the UK's most exciting solo artists and duos are hitting the stage, battling it out to be crowned our Future Icon 2026 🏆

Who are you supporting on the night? 👀 Let us know in the comments ⬇️

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @musicbylunaj as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

LUNA J is a pop rock artist from Scotland, currently living in London. She has a raw and powerful sound that fuses gritty rock energy and anthemic pop hooks.With an undeniable presence and a voice that demands attention, LUNA J is preparing to release new music that symbolises female empowerment.

Support Luna J live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @amber_kirsch as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

Amber Kirsch is a bold London based singer-songwriter blending modern rock with pop energy. Her powerhouse vocals ride over vibrant synths, fiery guitar solos, and punchy drums, creating a signature sound with disco flair and a rock n roll edge – drawing comparisons to Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Måneskin, Depeche Mode, Miley Cyrus, and Madonna.

Support Amber Kirsch live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @sampower_music as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

Sam Power writes songs that sit at the crossroads of indie and acoustic rock, drawing on transatlantic influences shaped by his dual nationality. Largely self-taught, he is equal parts songwriter and producer with a full sound that layers guitars, keys, drums, bass, percussion, and vocals.
Support Sam Power live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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Can the CEDAR APEX really change the way we approach limiting in Dolby Atmos? 👀

Inside Darkwood Studios, we put the CEDAR APEX Adaptive Limiter through its paces in a real-world immersive mixing environment.

Watch the full Headliner review on YouTube. 🎛️🔊

#CEDARAPEX #DolbyAtmos #ImmersiveAudio #proaudio #headliner

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @rifkafishereustance as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

Rifka is an alt-pop singer-songwriter with a deep, rich and instantly recognisable vocal tone. Fresh back from SXSW Texas, where she played a run of unofficial shows, she is building strong momentum into summer 2026.

Support Rifka live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @maddisongoode as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

Maddison is a 23 year old singer/songwriter based in South East London. Inspired by an eclectic mix of music ranging from soul to rock, her original sound pushes limits with its ethereal melodies and emotional lyricism.

Support Maddison Goode live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @_.lulagold._ as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

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.

Support Lula live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @fredstarlife as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

fredstar is an 18-year-old indie pop artist from Surrey with something to prove and the songs to back it up. Raised on Britpop, Sinatra from his grandparents and shaped by The BRIT School, he writes to transfer the exact feeling, not just describe it.

Support Fredstar live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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🚨 FUTURE ICON - GRAND FINALIST 🚨

We are buzzing to announce and introduce you to @eveoriordanmusic as one of our Grand Finalists who has absolutely smashed it so far in our Future Icon Competition 2026 🎤✨

In partnership with @blindingtalentinsta @emergingheadliner @darkwoodstudiosuk and @cargorooms our 10 finalists will be competing for their final chance to get their hands on the insane prize package worth over £5k!! 🏆

Eve O’Riordan is a 22-year-old alternative folk artist who uses poignant lyrics and soaring vocals to respectively rip your heart out and make you eat it.

Support Eve O'Riordan live at the stunning @oneillssoho on 24.10.26 and help shape the future of music by supporting your favourite acts! 🚀

Tickets available at the link in our Bio 🔗

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Step inside the room with @shesberenice for the third Darkwood 360° Live session 🎧🌐

Live from @darkwoodstudiosuk captured in immersive 360° 4K with binaural audio- giving you the freedom to look around and experience the performance from wherever you want to be.

🎧 HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED for the full binaural experience.

Part of a new immersive live session series from Headliner, created with @kave.space in partnership with the @featuredartistscoalition (FAC).

Powered by @earthworksaudio

Watch the full, immersive video now on YouTube. Link in bio 🔗

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