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Battle of the Bands at the Bear & Ragged Staff

Whether you entered Greene King Untapped or just love discovering live music, the next stage is happening right here at your local.

Applications have now closed, and 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.

Come along, support grassroots talent, and enjoy live music in a proper pub setting.

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

Danny Jones stood next to a bar, smiling at the camera whilst holding a pint of Level Head Ale.

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.

Beautiful exterior image of the beer garden with the view of the city in the background

Danny at The Anchor

First, he’ll be performing live at the Anchor Bankside on 29th August, turning one iconic pub into the centre of the UK live music scene for one night only.

Then, later in the competition, he’ll return to help judge the Greene King Untapped Grand Final at the George in Southwark, where the best unsigned acts from across the UK go head-to-head for career-changing prizes and the chance to be crowned champion.

From performer to judge, Danny’s role is simple:

Spot the next big thing before the rest of the world catches on.

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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