Alan Hughes-Hallett

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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Mariana is a Portuguese textile artist & fashion designer specialising in print & is committed to working sustainably by upcycling existing materials. Her artistic focus addresses current issues & expresses her personal reactions, emotions & life experiences through textiles. Mariana aims to extend & enhance the body, creating a harmonious "second skin" with fluid movement inbuilt. The collection featured a powerful fashion performance using reconstructed stretch fabrics, including repurposed tights & other feminine garments, conveying a delicate balance of strength & fragility.

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Grace Savage is a multifaceted artist; 4 x UK beatbox champion and creator of her own unique blend of alternative-pop that has heard her music on the likes of BBC Radio 1 & 6Music and garnered support from tastemakers such as THE405, WONDERLAND, Line Of Best Fit and COMPLEX. Known for her unique live performances, she has secured numerous festival slots over the years including Glastonbury, Latitude, The Great Escape, LoveBox, BeatHerder, Wilderness & Shambala as well performing 4 headline shows in London (consistently selling over 100 tickets) & independently released 4 EPs funded by her loyal fans & grants awarded to her by PRS Momentum, HMUK & DYCP Arts Council. Her debut film score for short film “Her & Her” was recently awarded “Best Sound & Music” and "Best Score" at LGTB Music Feedback Festival and Swindon International Film Festival. This is a piece which she also starred in & was commissioned to create for BBC Arts. She was nominated for "Best Female Solo Act" & "Best Songwriter" at the Unsigned Music Awards 2018, listed as ELLE Magazines "100 most inspiring women” and gave a TEDX Talk in 2016 to 2,000 people on the sexism she has faced in the male dominated beatbox scene. She featured in REDBULL Music’s online songwriting competition series “THE CUT”, collaborated with KT Tunstall on charity single "Wash Yer Hands" and has had editorial support on Spotify including FRESH FINDS & NEW POP UK

Hailing from Milton Keynes with a musical background rooted in dance, Sam Wray became passionate about piano and guitar aged 12. In 2015 he moved to London and began performing at open mic nights and busking outside of the Tate Modern. His performances saw him reach the final of the gigs Busk in London Competition in 2016 whilst also helping him to find work as a session musician. In 2020 and with the pandemic looming, Sam released his first singles and began to establish himself as a solo artist. His singles ‘feeling good’ and ‘Rollo’ received strong support from BBC introducing with Rollo making Tim Robinson’s Fresh Faves list. He subsequently performed on the BBC introducing stage at Bedford Festival in 2022. Wray has since played to audiences at The Bedford, Cargo, The Ned and a sold out Sofar Sounds show. Most recently he performed at the final of the Yamaha Music Ambassador competition and is working on his debut EP.

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Lloyd Barwood is a U.K. based artist that has been deeply engrained into the underground dance music scene for the last decade, with an unrivalled love and passion for the music that is clearly expressed in the energy he radiates as an artist. Taking influence from all corners of the electronic music world and beyond, Lloyd isn't constrained by boundaries and this shines through in his own productions and DJ sets, focussing on sharing the music he loves and building a soundtrack that captures the moment. He is also the co-founder and resident DJ for Pick & Mix Sessions, an events label and music sharing platform that is centred around sharing a love for underground dance music.

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Hailing from South London, IXYALA is a dynamic Afrohouse and Afrotech music producer and DJ redefining the underground soundscape. Formerly known as DJ Dris, IXYALA has evolved into a sonic force, blending pulsating tribal rhythms, futuristic synths, and deep basslines into a powerful Afro-electronic experience.

With roots deeply embedded in both African musical heritage and London’s diverse club culture, IXYALA’s sets are an electrifying journey through ancestral energy and modern innovation. His sound is bold, immersive, and unapologetically rhythmic — designed to move bodies and awaken spirits on dancefloors worldwide.

IXYALA is more than a name change; it’s a rebirth. A new era of sound, soul, and sonic storytelling. AfroTech is just the beginning.

The son of two accomplished jazz musicians, Billy Magerison is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has honed his craft performing across South London, Bristol, and the South West. Blending influences from blues, rock, reggae, and soul with elements of his Celtic heritage, Billy has developed a distinctive sound characterized by tight grooves, soulful vocals, and experimental effects that verge on the psychedelic.

Armed with just his guitar, Billy has begun sharing deeply personal songs that resonate with audiences. His debut releases have received critical acclaim, with two tracks earning "Track of the Week" on BBC Radio Bristol. Billy has also been featured on BBC Introducing in the West and was invited to the BBC Upload studio for a week of performances.

In addition to his live performances, Billy is active online, where his content has garnered over 200,000 views across social media platforms, further solidifying his reputation as a compelling and authentic artist.

Luminous Duo is a two-piece ensemble a duo featuring vocalist Nadine Assam and guitarist Lumai Francisco, specialising in Soul and Bossa Nova covers of modern, popular tunes, as well as the classic 20th century Jazz standards. Alongside this, our particularly unique area is being able to perform songs in a range of languages from Portuguese, Spanish and English. As musicians, we have performed in various esteemed London venues such as Natural History Museum, Royal Academy of Art and V&A.

Mahima Chaudhury is a 22-year-old, multi-disciplinary Artist and Art Manager based in London. Her artworks are a glimmer into her life experiences and the complex emotions she's associated with those moments. Mahima toes the line between illustrative realism and abstract surrealism so that the viewer is able to relate to her art literally and metaphorically. Her art embodies euphoric surrealism and through the use of perspective, she forms a relationship between her environments and dream-like concepts. Mahima’s inspirations derive from her perception of people, abstract forms of communication and her identity diaspora; she takes from her experiences and reinvents them into a more beautiful version of their realities.

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Elle was born & raised in South London and has been a key figure in its underground music scene for over a decade, so her sound evokes the patchwork of experience, mood and pace of the city.

She was one half of London based outfit SOUVENIR and is also co-founder of celebrated label, MAL Recordings, established in 2021 with her regular DJ partner Jon K.

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Elle has also been a resident of LYL radio for the last four years as well as releasing tape mixes via The Trilogy Tapes and $hotta Tapes.

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