Greene King Untapped is back for 2026, bigger and better than ever, as the nationwide search restarts to find unsigned local bands and solo artists ready to showcase their talent on stage in their hometown pub.
With hundreds of acts performing in pubs last year, Greene King pubs invites aspiring musicians across the UK /in London to compete for the chance to win a career-changing £10,000 in cash, a mentoring from an award-winning artist and a recording studio session.
For the opportunity to be crowned this year’s winner, entrants will perform at a series of pub gigs held across venues up and down the country, with successful acts progressing to regional heats.
The competition is open to solo artists, bands, duos, and anyone with a passion for playing live music. Appearing at pubs across London, musicians can enter to perform by visiting Greene King Untapped’s website.
Jasmin Jet, Winner of Greene King Untapped 2025, said: “I felt every emotion all at once winning Greene King Untapped 2025. Taking part in the competition has opened doors and created opportunities that I don’t think would have been possible before, including £10,000 to invest in my singing career, recording my own EP, and opening for Sam Ryder!
“This is something I will definitely carry with me forever and I wholeheartedly encourage any grassroots artists in the UK to take that chance because you never know just how far it might take you.”
Key Dates for London:
Entry deadline: 6 July
Competition kicks off: 14 August
Regional heats take place: 28 – 30 August
National live final at The George in Southwark, London in September
Andrew Gallagher, Brand and Marketing Director of Greene King pubs, said: “The response to Greene King Untapped 2025 reinforced how important grassroots venues are in supporting live music and making it affordable and accessible for everyone. It was an incredible experience, not only to showcase but also to celebrate the phenomenally talented artists who performed in our pubs.
“There is something truly special about experiencing live music in a pub, whether it is the atmosphere amongst the crowd or the rush when you discover someone new. This year, we’re making the stage even bigger and better to and continue shining a spotlight on those who create that buzz.”
Think you’ve got what it takes to be one of the hundreds of musicians performing across pubs up and down the country this summer? Or do you know a local act ready to be discovered? Visit Greene King Untapped’s website to submit your entry and learn more.
