Witness the newest sounds from your new favourite artists

nonclassical’s Battle of the Bands is back, showcasing the unorthodox, the unusual and the unheard.

Six bold artists compete to be champion: expect the unexpected, with artists at the cutting-edge of new experimental, electronic, and contemporary classical music. Now in its fourteenth edition, previous competitions have featured wild performance art, improvising choirs, mind-bending electronica and more.

Witness the newest sounds from your new favourite artists, live and in person at the Victoria, and help us choose the sound of 2026 by voting for your favourite.

nonclassical is a charity championing genre-bending music and the artists who make it. We support artists to develop their careers and build inclusive spaces where experimental and electronic classical music can thrive.

This event is generously supported by the Hinrichsen Foundation and the Mila Charitable Organisation.