HOT VOX Presents: FUTURE ICON GRAND-FINAL

AMBER is an Oman-born, South African/Australian, London-based singer-songwriter and performer crafting a genre-fluid pop universe where intimacy, escape and emotional clarity collide. Blending soul, jazz, vintage and contemporary pop, she transforms lived moments into vivid, cinematic songs. Since launching her Just a Daydream era in February 2026, recorded with Grammy-winning producer Kipper Eldridge, AMBER has generated 130,000+ streams across platforms and received international press coverage. In August 2026, she won HOT VOX RISING for War Child, earning a Main Stage performance at FORWARDS Festival Bristol as she continues to build momentum as an emerging independent artist.

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. She crafts anthems that are as danceable as they are thought-provoking, exploring themes of depression and resilience. Recent highlights include performing to 20,000 at Hyde Park and features on radio and Spotify playlists.

On stage, her confident, vibrant presence turns every show into both a celebration and an emotional journey.

Hailing from the Suffolk countryside, Beth Eliza is an emerging singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt storytelling, distinctive vocals and captivating live performances. Blending folk, pop and country influences, her music combines honest lyrics with memorable melodies that connect with audiences. Having performed at festivals across the UK and supported acclaimed touring artists, Beth is building a reputation as a compelling live performer. With new music on the horizon, she continues to establish herself as one of the UK’s exciting rising singer-songwriters.

 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. You can find her browsing her old diaries for lyric ideas and playing with a packet of antidepressants, or taking the stage with her band, The Night Owls, inviting the audience to scream at the world, dance to the sadness, and smile at the little things.

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.

His debut single Sacrifice My Soul arrived in June 2026 on his own imprint, named after his late Grandad George and the dog that he grew up with, Ol’ Buster Records is as personal as it gets – and so is the music.

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. From song writing since 8 years of age, Lula Gold has blossomed into a full-blown producer specialising in electronic music. With her single ‘Criminal Mind’ reaching over 76k streams and her recent release ‘Wrong Lane’ achieving an exciting number of press coverage including a publish from Earmilk, Lula is completely independent. 

 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. She is an advocate for embracing strength, and finding confidence in your voice.

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. She also plays the saxophone and has recently released an EP called ‘From A Windowsill’ showcasing a selection of her work. 

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. Following her appearance at The Great Escape in 2025, she returned to the festival again in 2026 alongside a growing run of live dates and releases.

In 2025, she also performed at Deer Shed Festival, sold out her Brighton headline show, supported platinum-selling artist Mick Flannery at an intimate UK date, and saw her latest single surpass 50,000 streams. 

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.

Sam’s stripped back acoustic solo sets highlight lyrics which flow from catchy and playful to poetic and profound, matched to unexpectedly rich melodies: songs built from the ground up. At just 19, Sam is already causing waves in his hometown of Brighton, developing a voice that is unmistakably his.

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