Nonclassical's Battle of the Bands 2026

CHAMPIONING THE UNUSUAL, THE UNORTHODOX AND THE UNHEARD, BATTLE OF THE BANDS IS NONCLASSICAL’S EMERGING TALENT PLATFORM FOR EARLY CAREER PERFORMERS 

Battle of the Bands is back! Returning in March 2026 after a two-year hiatus, Battle of the Bands showcases new voices in experimental, electronic and contemporary classical music. For one night only at a venue in London, five artists will perform a set to an enthusiastic audience and a panel of industry leaders and artists.

Supporting emerging artists and their creative output is a key part of our core values. Battle of the Bands supports artists at the start of their career by giving them a platform to perform, exposing their work to new audiences and enabling vital feedback from key figures in the industry. We define emerging artists as those with less than a total of ten years’ experience – this does not have to be ten consecutive years of practice, as we recognise that breaks are common.

We’re looking for bold, emerging artists working within / across experimental, electronic, and contemporary classical music. Artists must be UK-based, 18+, and can commit to a performance in London in March 2026 (date to be confirmed). For full details and information on how to apply, please go to: https://www.nonclassical.co.uk/battle-of-the-bands