futuretense
Southbank Centre’s regular free gig series provides an accessible platform for up-and-coming musicians.
Southbank Centre’s regular free gig series provides an accessible platform for up-and-coming musicians.
From 6pm
Entrance to futuretense gigs is free
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 autumn and winter include:
THU 7 NOV R&B, jazz, soul and dark ethereal pop WITH ELENA + ESNCE
THU 21 NOV Alternative singer Nuha Ruby Ra + seven-piece post-rock band KEG
THU 5 DEC Serene sounds and soul-searching lyrics with Isaiah Shoticaury + IMVN