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Joana Simães is a visual artist from Felgueiras, a small town in the district of Porto, Portugal. After studying Fine Art in high school, Simães moved to London in 2020 to pursue a degree in Fine Art at Middlesex University, graduating in 2023.

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The core of Joana´s work goes from classically executed figurative oil paintings to more graphic paintings with the use of flat colors and less shading, onto hard surfaces in various sizes. Inspired by artists such as Goya and Michael Borremans, Simães explores the subtleties of human experience through both painting and, on occasion, video art.

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Matt Kent is known for his sophisticated sound that blends R&B, Classical and Pop. Kent quickly gained a following on Tik Tok, with his unique series titled “Turning Classical Music into Pop Songs”. His most popular release from this series, “Lacrimosa” is nearing three million streams on spotify and climbing fast. Kent has over 300 thousand followers on social media platforms and 4.7 million total likes. Since he began songwriting in 2015, Matt has performed in showcases at legendary venues across NYC and London such as, The Bitter End, Mercury Lounge, Madison Square Garden, CarFest, Ronnie Scotts, and many more. After placing in the international songwriting competition “Coffee Music Project” in 2019, Matt Kent caught the attention of established music producer Dante Lattanzi who signed Kent to his management company. Matt is currently on tour in London playing with established pianist and arranger Liv Lester. Together, the duo use their classical training to create evocative and intricate works.

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Twenty-Eight year old guitarist, composer and producer, Omer Kaan is your next Guitar Hero. With his unique approach in his instrumental rock music, you are in for an amazing musical experience. Omer Kaan has performed in many bands/projects like Ozan Kotra, Riddles in the Dark and Hello Amnesia. He has released a large number of records and made appearances in various big venues and festivals in both the UK and Türkiye. After spending ten years as an active musician, Omer Kaan is now a solo artist making his own musical pieces with flavours from the past, present and the future. Omer Kaan is now playing his new songs live which is currently the only way to listen to them until his album comes out this year.

I like to make music that tells stories, whether through descriptive acoustic ballads done with just me and the guitar, or an energetic live looping tune that brings people through a tale of sounds and feelings. Music is such an incredible gift from God and it's my calling to use it to get people to feel more connected to themselves and the beautiful world around us.

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Kia Jewell and Cameron Holland are dance artists from Aotearoa, New Zealand. They are a couple who have moved to London and love performing together. This is an exciting project as it’ll be the first time they’re creating something to perform as a duo, blending their individual styles as contemporary and hip hop dancers.

Saskia who explores sound in a variety of ways including live performances, installations and DJing, sublimates her musical expression into a spatial one because of her love to art that is felt with the full body. After she released her first EP on Detroit Underground in 2017, she’s been into the world of electronic music. She performed regularly at electronic music parties, festivals and radio shows in Tokyo and around the world. In 2022, she moved to Bristol to further explore music. Saskia is passionate about experimental music that combines elements of broken beats, bass, techno, tribal, cinematic and funky. With the concept of 'Sound to _____ this magnificent cell' at her core, she lands floating and then ventures off again to another place.

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Zurito revolves around two hot Spanish guitars that embody the fury of flamenco and body stirring rumba grooves. Passionate and uplifting, their performances carry virtuosity and a unique sound they have crafted after years of playing and rambling around Europe. Their music will certainly stir emotions and cure any pains.

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Hauntingly endearing vocals and touching melodies makes London based unsigned artist, Lonely Ghxst, one of the country’s most distinctive song writing talents. He has a way with howling that will touch your soul like a gentle whisper in the dead of night, pulling audiences into an intimate trance leaving them feeling mesmerized and euphoric.

Described as ‘A new act to fall in love with - there’s something about his song-writing skills that make him feel special’ by Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music. He has made a name for himself by performing live on BBC Radio London with Alice Dale and has made a feature on John Kennedy's X-posure daily show on Radio X. He has also performed in several famous music venues including PizzaExpress Live, Ronnie Scott’s and The Water Rats.

A fresh face to the London dance music scene, GYS is a DJ-Producer from Trinidad & Tobago who has a special passion for Underground House Music. He started music as a child through the guitar, influenced by 80s rock and alternative. Soon after, he became enthralled by the sounds of electronica music and felt compelled to share this music with as many people as possible. Over the last 8 years, GYS has become a household name in the local underground scene in Trinidad & Tobago, known for his journey-like track selection and seamless transitions. Now 24 & based in London, he's more driven and motivated than ever to showcase his skills in this influential city.