Whether you’re a band chasing the big time, a singer-songwriter with stories to tell, a drag queen ready to slay the stage, or something gloriously unclassifiable, Belhaven Untapped is your shot at the spotlight. We’re on the hunt for raw, real, and ridiculously good talent that makes you go, “Wait, why aren’t they famous yet?”.

 

Think you’ve got what it takes to bring the house down?

This summer we’re giving local artists the stage they deserve. Sign up to Belhaven Untapped - our national pub-based music competition - and battle it out for a spot at the final and a chance to win £10k PLUS a load of other extraordinary prizes.

Real pubs. Real people. Real talent. This is your shot. Don’t miss it.

Apply now 

Applications open 6th April and close 6th July.

Why enter Untapped?

  • Play live in real pubs across Scotland
  • Perform in front of real crowds
  • Win up to £5,000
  • Be part of the Scotland’s biggest grassroots pub music competition

How it works

  • Apply online from 6th April
  • Perform at your local pub heat
  • Progress to regional and national finals

Apply now 

When is Belhaven Untapped?

  • 6th April to 6th July - Sign-ups
  • 14th August - First Round of Heats
  • 28th August - Grand Final

Scotland's galleried inn

Many pubs take their name from a point of interest somewhere vaguely in the area, but not The City Walls: the only way into this large and lively bar is through the city wall itself. An archway through Stirling's 16th-century defences leads you into a fascinating conversion of what was once an ironmongers' warehouse. With the combination of ancient and modern, there's no better place to win the final of the Belhaven Untapped competition and become an icon.

About the City Walls, Stirling

Live Music

What makes a Belhaven 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. Pair all that with hearty food, cracking deals, and a crowd that loves a singalong. Come early, grab a bite, and let the night crescendo.

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 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
  • Eight winners will earn a place at The City Walls in Stirling for the grand finale where the best of the best battle it out.
  • Win it all and claim a £5,000 cash prize, and a slot at the Greene King Untapped Final in London! 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 Belhaven 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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