Entries for Greene King Untapped are now closed
Thanks to everyone who entered. The search for this year’s grassroots talent is now underway, with local heats taking place this August.
Entries are now closed
Thanks to everyone who entered Greene King Untapped 2026. Applications have now closed, and selected artists will be contacted directly.
The competition continues this summer, with local heats taking place in pubs across the UK before the regional finals and Greene King Untapped Final.
In the meantime, you can still discover live music at your local pub.
Frequently asked questions
- Applications for Greene King Untapped 2026 are now closed. Selected artists will be contacted directly with next steps.
- You sign up, perform at a local pub heat, and if you impress the judges & audience and win, you could move on to regional finals and even the grand final!
- Prizes vary by stage; you will receive a £5K cash prize and a slot at the Greene King Untapped Final if you win the Belhaven Untapped final. A grand prize of £10K cash, mentoring session by a renowned artist and others if you win the Greene King Untapped final.
- You can indicate your preferred pub when signing up, but final decisions depend on availability and suitability.
- A judging panel will decide the winner based on performance, originality, and crowd engagement.
- Local Heats are on the 14th of August; regional finals will be held between 27th to 30th of August; Belhaven Untapped Final on the 28th of August and the Greene King Untapped final on the 11th of September.
- Yes, all artists must be 18 or older to perform in the competition.
- You’ll need to bring your own instruments and any essential gear. Some pubs may provide a basic PA system and microphones, but this can vary. The pub you’re performing at will confirm exactly what’s available.
- Performance times vary but typically range from 15 to 20 minutes per artist.
- No, the competition is completely free to enter.
Absolutely! Feel free to bring friends and family to cheer you on.
- If you need to cancel, please let the pub know at least two weeks in advance so they can offer your slot to another artist. Late cancellations might mean you miss your chance to take part.
- Definitely! We encourage you to share your journey and performances. Don’t forget to tag us and use the official hashtags: #LiveAtYourLocal #GreeneKing #Belhaven #Untapped
- You’ll hear directly from the pub to confirm your slot. Either way, you’ll receive communication to let you know the outcome, so keep an eye on your emails or messages.
- Yes, artists from outside the local area are welcome to enter and perform, but travel arrangements are your responsibility.
terms and Conditions
- Entrants’ participation will be confirmed by the manager of the pub either by email or by telephone. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the entrants using the details provided on the sign-up form. However, if a response has not been received within 48 hours, or if the selected entrant is ineligible, otherwise in breach of these terms and conditions, or unable to take up their place in the competition for any other reason, we reserve the right to select an alternative entrant using the same process referred to in these terms and conditions.
- In-pub competitions will take place on 14th August 2026. One winner per pub will be selected by the judging panel. In the case of a tie, the winner will be chosen based on criteria.
- Pub level winners will progress to one of up to three regional finals, at a venue to be determined nearer the time. Regional finals will take place on 21st August 2026.
- The Scottish final will be held on 28th August 2026 at The City Walls, 6 Back Walk, Stirling FK8 2QA.
- The winner for the Scottish final will win £5000 cash prize and a slot at the national final at The George, 75-77 Borough High Street, Southwark, Greater London, England, SE1 1NH
- Pub level winners will progress to one of up to twenty regional finals, at a venue to be determined nearer the time. Regional finals will take place between 27th August to 31st August 2026.
- The regional winners will be chosen by a panel of judges, by majority vote. At least one of the judges will be independent and in the case of a tie for 7th place, the independent judge will have the deciding vote as to who advances to the national final. The judges’ decision will be final and binding. The winner of each individual regional final will be announced on the day of that respective event.
- The national final will be held on 11th September 2026 at The George, 75-77 Borough High Street, Southwark, Greater London, England, SE1 1NH.
- The overall winner will be chosen by a panel of judges, by majority vote. At least one of the judges will be independent and in the case of a tie, the independent judge will have the deciding vote. The judges’ decision will be final and binding.
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The prizes:
- Each in-pub winner (one winner per pub) will receive a place in the regional final
- One overall national winner will win:
- £10,000 cash prize - The Promoter reserves the right to amend the voting processes outlined above ahead of any competitions taking place. Should any amendments occur, these will be updated on this page.
- Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winner/s throughout the duration of the competition using the details provided on entry. If a selected winner is unavailable or unreachable, or otherwise in breach of these terms and conditions, or unable to take up the prize for any other reason, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner using the same process referred to above in these terms and conditions.
- The Promoter accepts no responsibility for failed delivery of prizes due to the provision of incorrect contact details by the entrant.
- The winner agrees to the passing of their contact details to, and to being contacted by, Greene King Brewing and Retailing Ltd to arrange their prize and to discuss any specific requirements.
- The terms and conditions of any third-party supplier will also apply to the prize where applicable. If there is a conflict between third party terms and conditions and these terms and conditions, these shall take precedence.
- The prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or auctioned. No cash or other alternative to the prizes will be offered except in the event of unforeseen circumstances, in which case the Promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value than the original.
- No responsibility will be accepted by Greene King nor any of its staff, agents or partners for any loss or damage to any personal equipment or possessions at any stage of the competition, unless caused by the deliberate acts or omissions, or negligence, of Greene King and save to the extent that such responsibility cannot be excluded by law.
- The Promoter reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to verify the, including but not limited to, proof of identity and/or age, as required, and to withdraw a prize or disqualify an entrant, where there are reasonable grounds to believe there has been a breach of these terms and conditions or otherwise where an entrant has gained advantage in participating in the promotion or has won using fraudulent means.
- The Promoter's decision is binding in all matters relating to this competition, and no correspondence shall be entered into.
- Owing to exceptional circumstances outside its reasonable control and only where circumstances make this unavoidable, the Promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition or these terms and conditions at any time but will always endeavour to minimize the effect to participants to avoid undue disappointment.
- To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter accepts no liability for any damage, loss or injury suffered (including loss of opportunity) whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way due to entering this competition or taking up a prize. The Promoter is not responsible for any third-party acts or omissions.
- Entrants will retain ownership of any content, submissions and other material they submit as part of this competition. However, entrants grant the Promoter (and its agents and affiliates) a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual licence to use any such content, submissions and other material for the purposes of this competition and for a period of 12 months after the conclusion of the competition.
- The winner of each stage of the competition (in pub heats, regional finals and the national final) may be required to take part in publicity relating to this competition. The name and county of the regional and national winners will be available for 3 months following 11th September 2026 upon application with a self-addressed envelope to Live at your Local, Greene King Untapped competition, Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited, Sunrise House, Ninth Avenue, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2WF.
- By entering this competition entrants will be deemed to have accepted, and will be bound by, these terms and conditions.
- These terms and conditions (and any non-contractual disputes/claims which arise out of or in connection with them) will be governed by English law and entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
- Promoter: Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited, Sunrise House, Ninth Avenue, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 3JZ.
Privacy notice
1. Data Controller. Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited (ICO registration number ZA054235) is the data controller in respect of this promotion.
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