Past winners

Past Winner Profiles

  1. The Brightlights

    2007: The Brightlights

    There once was a time when the only places in the world that could be described as 'Rock'n'roll' lay across the Atlantic. But in recent years there have at least been a few previously unromantic spots in the UK that have made it onto the musical map. Portishead, Rusholme, Brixton...even perennially unremarkable Hull was namechecked in a Housemartins' album title. More

  2. Rosalita

    2007: Rosalita

    Since winning Road to V last year, Rosalita have continued to make their rattling, post punk, coronary-inducing, thrill-seeking tunes, playing throughout the UK and building a loyal and raucously discerning fan base. More

  3. Bombay Bicycle Club

    2006: Bombay Bicycle Club

    Named after an Indian restaurant in northern London, Bombay Bicycle Club have made incredible strides for a band still at school, having already opened V Festival and headlined several London shows - all before they can have a beer to celebrate! More

  4. Keith

    2006: Keith

    Keith are four lads from four parts of England (Essex, Ealing, Shrewsbury and Leeds) who met in (Greater) Manchester whilst on a music course. Keith are all headstrong characters with wildly differing musical roots who somehow maintain an emphatic democracy. More

  5. The Young Knives

    2005: The Young Knives

    Perhaps the best known winners of Road To V, this Oxford three-piece won the competition in 2005 and have since gone on to score three top 40 hits and play a sold out London Astoria, releasing their acclaimed debut album 'Voices Of Animals And Men' in August 2006. More

  6. 10,000 Things

    2004: 10,000 Things

    Compared to both the New York Dolls and Rage Against the Machine, this volatile punk band from Leeds made a name for themselves with boisterous lyrics and stylish dress. More