Greene King Pubs' Grassroots Music Competition Comes to Yorkshire

Greene King pubs' nationwide grassroots music competition is heading to Yorkshire on 22nd and 24th August for its regional heats. Local artists will have the chance to battle it out for a spot in the national final and win a once-in-a-lifetime prize. The regional heats are part of Greene King pubs' wider mission to champion grassroots talent and make live music more accessible for everyone this summer.

Key Takeaways:

The regional heats will take place across nine pubs in the UK, with the winners from each heat going on to perform in the live final on September 13th.
The competition is part of Greene King pubs' mission to champion grassroots talent and make live music more accessible for everyone.
Local artists will have the chance to win a performance slot at Pub in the Park 2026, a £10,000 cash prize, a recording session at Metropolis Studios sponsored by Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola, and mentoring from BRIT Award nominee Sam Ryder.
The competition is supported by Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola, who will donate 10p from every purchase to the Music Venue Trust, a charity which protects and improves UK Grassroots music venues.
Research from Greene King pubs found that two in five Brits missed out on gigs last year due to high prices, and over a third (33%) aren't aware of local events despite an appetite for free gigs.

Statistics:

800 acts performed at Greene King pubs across the country as part of the UK's biggest ever pub gig, Greene King Untapped.
870 pubs are hosting music-themed events across the UK as part of Live at Your Local this summer.
64% of 21-24 year olds missed out on gigs last year due to high prices.
33% of Brits aren't aware of local events despite an appetite for free gigs.
The Music Venue Trust will receive 10p per purchase from Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola.

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Byline: Olivia Withnell
Greene King pubs' social channels and website: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/live-at-your-local