Ticketmaster reveals the artists to look out for this year with the FRESH List 2026

Ticketmaster taps ten rising stars in live music for its 2026 FRESH List

Ticketmaster has revealed the ten artists on its 2026 FRESH List, spotlighting ten exciting upcoming acts set to take live music by storm this year, both in the UK and beyond.

Soulful vocalist and cinematic songwriter Annahstasia has been tapped as folk’s next star, with rising Irish rock back Basht. bring sharp lyricism and rousing hooks to the table. Alt-rock talent Beattie delivers confessional, personal songwriting, whilst Scottish singer-songwriter Ben Walker is already climbing the charts with his thoughtful, guitar-driven tracks.

Malaysian-born, UK-based Chloe Qisha is already making waves by bringing an experimental edge to pop music, and fellow pop newcomer Déyyess leads with queer yearning in her gut-punch tracks. Florence Road, the Irish indie collective, are already getting a reputation for their powerful, atmosphere live performances, whilst American-born, French-Haitian singer Naïka is building her fanbase by blending pop, R&B and global influences.

Rounding out the final ten are Nectar Woode, a British-Ghanaian singer-songwriter pouring heart and soul into her emotive tracks, and South London singer Skye Newman, whose first few singles have already found their way into the UK charts.

Previous new acts tipped by Ticketmaster have gone on to become some of the most exciting names in music. These include four-time nominee and two-time MOBO Award winner Central Cee, five-time Grammy Awards nominee Wet Leg, whose self-titled debut album peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart, and the Irish Albums Chart, BRITS Rising Star winners FLO, and most recently The Last Dinner Party, whose debut album topped at number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2024.

All ten artists on the FRESH List will automatically be nominated for the inaugural Fresh Award at the Ticketmaster Awards next January, allowing fans to vote for their favourite rising act.

Sarah Slater, Managing Director at Ticketmaster UK, said: “This year’s Ticketmaster FRESH List is packed with bold, original artists bringing energy and talent to stages across the country. Championing talent at this stage of their journey is a huge part of what we do at Ticketmaster – helping them pack venues and reach new fans. 2026 is theirs, and we’re here for it.”

Explore the 2026 FRESH List here