Emerging Talent Guildhall Takeover
Lichfield Guildhall, Lichfield, WS13 6LU
Friday 27th November 2026
Get ready for another night of fresh sounds, exciting new music and some seriously talented young performers.
Our Emerging Talent Takeover is all about giving the next generation of local artists the chance to take to the stage, do their thing and show everyone what they’re capable of. Come along, show your support and be part of it. Tickets just £7!
Emergence
Emergence are a high-energy five-piece from Lichfield, aged 15–17, bringing guitar-driven rock anthems with an alternative edge. They blend classic rock, indie and timeless favourites with powerful vocals and infectious energy. Winners of Staffordshire Battle of the Bands this year, they’re loving their live performances in the local music scene.
Feedback
Feedback are a local rock/ indie band who have performed gigs at The Rainbow (Birmingham), Lichfield Guildhall, and were The Friary’s Battle of the Bands Winners in 2025. They play a range of cover songs and have also begun performing their own original tracks at recent shows.
Finn Hawkins
Finn Hawkins, has been singing for the past seven years and now plays guitar too. He recently passed with a distinction on the level 3 music performance course at Lichfield College and has now begun studying at BIMM university in Birmingham on their music course. He mainly plays classic songs from the seventies but has been learning songs from later eras also. He’s looking to build his repertoire of songs so he can hopefully start earning from paid gigs next year.
Amelie
Amelie is a BOA year 10 music student, she is passionate about performing. Her goal is to have a career in the music industry. She has attended open mics and gigs since she was 11 years old. She is a versatile performer with a powerful voice. She is currently working on learning the guitar and exploring different opportunities.
Emerging Talent – Real opportunities. Real experience. Real futures.
Lichfield Arts Emerging Talent is proudly sponsored by Your Local Family Solicitors. This support is helping us create even more opportunities for young creatives and to create new creative experiences.
Our Emerging Talent Takeover is all about giving the next generation of local artists the chance to take to the stage, do their thing and show everyone what they’re capable of. Come along, show your support and be part of it. Tickets just £7!
Emergence are a high-energy five-piece from Lichfield, aged 15–17, bringing guitar-driven rock anthems with an alternative edge. They blend classic rock, indie and timeless favourites with powerful vocals and infectious energy. Winners of Staffordshire Battle of the Bands this year, they’re loving their live performances in the local music scene.
Feedback are a local rock/ indie band who have performed gigs at The Rainbow (Birmingham), Lichfield Guildhall, and were The Friary’s Battle of the Bands Winners in 2025. They play a range of cover songs and have also begun performing their own original tracks at recent shows.
Finn Hawkins, has been singing for the past seven years and now plays guitar too. He recently passed with a distinction on the level 3 music performance course at Lichfield College and has now begun studying at BIMM university in Birmingham on their music course. He mainly plays classic songs from the seventies but has been learning songs from later eras also. He’s looking to build his repertoire of songs so he can hopefully start earning from paid gigs next year.
Amelie is a BOA year 10 music student, she is passionate about performing. Her goal is to have a career in the music industry. She has attended open mics and gigs since she was 11 years old. She is a versatile performer with a powerful voice. She is currently working on learning the guitar and exploring different opportunities.
Emerging Talent – Real opportunities. Real experience. Real futures.
Lichfield Arts Emerging Talent is proudly sponsored by Your Local Family Solicitors. This support is helping us create even more opportunities for young creatives and to create new creative experiences.
Price
Ticket price incl. booking fee
£7.55
