Whether you’re a band chasing the big time or a singer-songwriter with stories to tell, entries for Greene King Untapped 2026 are now closed.

Thanks to everyone who entered. Selected artists will soon be taking to the stage at local pub heats, with winners progressing through to regional finals and the Greene King Untapped Final.

Now it’s time to follow the competition, support grassroots talent and find live music at your local.

Real pubs. Real people. Real talent. Don’t miss it.

Applications closed on 13th July.

When is Greene King Untapped?

  • 6th April to 13th July - Sign-ups
  • 14th August - First Round of Heats
  • 27th to 30th August - Regional Finals
  • 11th September - Grand Final

Music Events

A live music performance in a pub venue, with Danny Jones standing among audience members in front of a small stage, smiling at the camera. A guitarist, drum kit and microphone stand are visible in the background, while purple and blue stage lighting illuminates the room. Audience members holding drinks surround the performance area, creating an intimate live entertainment atmosphere.

Live with Danny Jones

Some nights are about discovering new music. Others are about seeing someone who already knows exactly how to own a stage.

This summer, Danny Jones joins Greene King Untapped as a very special guest, bringing years of live performance experience, festival stages and chart-topping moments straight into the heart of the competition.

From fronting one of the UK’s biggest bands to performing at sold-out venues around the world, Danny knows exactly what it takes to turn a small stage into something unforgettable.

And now he’s bringing that energy to your local.

A live music event in a pub, with Danny Jones standing among audience members in front of a small stage. Another singer stands at a microphone in the background beside a drum kit, while warm amber lighting and illuminated light bars create an intimate performance setting. Audience members holding drinks frame the foreground and sides of the image.

Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola x Live at Your Local

This summer, Greene King and Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola are teaming up to celebrate live music in pubs, support grassroots venues, and give you the chance to win music-themed prizes.

London's galleried inn

The George in Southwark is no ordinary pub - it’s a time machine with pints on tap. Here, you can sip quality beers, wines, and spirits while soaking in centuries of stories. Perched in the centre of London, surrounded by the vibrant culture of the capital, there's no better place to win the final of the Greene King Untapped competition and become an icon.

About the George, Southwark

Live Music

What makes a Greene King music pub? Live bands belting out indie, jazz, funk, and rock. Acoustic nights that feel like the world’s cosiest gig. Open mics where new voices get their shot (including yours). DJs spinning throwbacks, vinyl nights, and themed parties that keep the pub alive long after last orders.

Join us for Live Music
An interior shot of a band playing during the Q3 Live Music Event at one of the Greene King Pubs.

Pub floors to encores

How does it work?

  • Enter online (applications closed on July 13th) and show us what you’re made of. We’ll ask for the basics and a track or two to hear your sound. Just a heads up: submitting doesn’t guarantee you a spot but the pub will be in touch if you're selected to play.
  • Play a live heat at the pub. Expect proper crowds and real-time reactions. Win, and you’re off to the regionals.
  • Smash the regional final and you’ll earn a place at The George in Southwark for the grand finale where the best of the best battle it out.
  • Win it all and claim a £10,000 cash prize, a mentoring session with a renowned artist, and much more! Oh, and eternal bragging rights (obviously).

An image of Jasmin Jet performing on the exterior Live Event Stage at The Untapped Live At Your Local Final at The Coach House At The George.

A word from last year's winner, Jasmin Jet

"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 and recording my own EP. 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."

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