The Debut is back.
One song. One stage. Great company.
The Debut returns this August, iluvlive's flagship event, championing new music.
Each edition brings together a curated lineup of rising acts performing full headline sets, alongside our signature one-track segment where artists have the space to make their mark in front of a live room that’s ready to listen.
Details
📅 26th August 2026
📍 The Lower Third (Up), London
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We’ve tidied up the format so the night runs smoothly
Each artist performs one song, so make it your strongest.
We can only fit in 15 artists max. Acts are announced in order of sign-ups
Once you submit your track, that’s the one we play. No changes on the day or during the show.
Send us the version you actually want played. If your PA version differs from the one on streaming, send the PA version. Whatever we receive is what comes through the speakers.
Try to keep it under 4 minutes. Shorter sets tend to hit harder, and with a packed bill, every minute counts.
You’ll need a valid ticket to perform or an approved guestlist slot to perform
The deadline to submit is 24 hours before the show
Featuring on the night
Kiiymm
Kiiymm creates from instinct, not expectation. His work moves quietly, but lingers. Less introduction, more invitation.
plusamari
Emerging from the London underground, plusamari blends the atmospheric sensibilities of alternative R&B with subtle pop instincts. plusamari’s sound sits in the lane of moody, minimalist production and diaristic songwriting.
His debut single, “+all night” released 2 April with solid support - landing him a slot to perform with London’s premier R&B discovery night Unfiltered the following week. Amari’s last release garnered wide editorial playlist support including Spotify: New Music Friday UK, Just Dropped, Our Generation, We Move, Untitled, and the cover of Fresh Finds UK & IE.
His debut mixtape, releasing in September, sets the tone for a project rooted in vulnerability and sonic minimalism, marking the arrival of an artist with a clear identity and strong cultural alignment with the next wave of alternative R&B.
With early co-signs from London’s underground scene and collaborations with names like Jim Legxacy, Arno Sacco, Brook Rivers, Marco Bernardis, Ezra Skys, Jedsoul, .nathan., DAMEDAME, and more, plusamari is already building momentum as a distinct new voice in the alternative R&B space.
SORAYA
Meet SORAYA, the fresh R&B talent from South London who's turning heads with her soulful voice and emotionally raw lyrics. Blending smooth R&B vibes with hints of neo-soul and UK street influences, SORAYA captures the heart of modern love and self-discovery. With velvet vocals and a natural storytelling ability, her tracks are intimate and relatable, pulling listeners into her world of late-night thoughts and city lights. SORAYA is an artist on the rise, bringing a new voice to the UK music scene-get ready to add her to your playlist and stay tuned for what's next.