futuretense

The Southbank Centre's futuretense series is all about showcasing the best new British and international music, giving you the chance to discover artists on the up, and find your next musical obsession – for free!

Typically happening twice a month on Thursdays, these live gigs are hosted in partnership with BBC Introducing and take place in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer. The music showcased is an eclectic mix of new pop, rap, soul, alternative, jazz, folk, electronica and more, with two different local acts featured on the lineup at every edition.

Acts scheduled to perform at futuretense this season include:

Thu 19 Mar, 6pm Inspired by experimental Black artists, Hillarynx brings a fresh iteration of soul, while ROZZZQWEEN taps into r’n’b and beyond for her emotional sound.

Thu 2 Apr, 6pm Catherine’s subtle club-music-influenced synths and jazz rhythms pair with Sola’s expansive take on trip-hop in a truly alluring gig.

Thu 7 May, 6pm Let the day melt away under the spell of Millie Mountain’s raw, authentic lyricism and Raquel Martin’s Latin-infused alternative sound.

Thu 14 May, 6pm Genre-blurring R&B sounds to soothe the soul and ignite the dance floor with two sparkling talents, J P Rose and India Shan.