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Blessed with a soaring vocal, UK based John Dhali is an explosion of positive energy. He pours his experiences overcoming mental health issues into a musical medicine for the soul. Last year he released his crowd-funded debut, the 'In Time LP' – an indie/ folk/ rock concoction filled with infectious, hook-laden melodies that build to unstoppable choruses and anthemic heights. With shades of Kodaline, The Lumineers and Jeff Buckley, the album has received support from Spotify UK New Music Friday, prestigious music blogs such as Clash and Earmilk and international radio airplay. At the end of 2022 he picked up the DrakeYolanda Award for Emerging Artists and this year he’s just received a 1st place award in the International Songwriting competition - the worlds largest songwriting contest.

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Max Sarre is a 22-year-old alluring up-and-coming pop artist from London, UK. Having accomplished over half a million global streams across just 18 tracks, Max’s fan base is quickly growing all over the world. A string of radio interviews as well as his track, 'Cloud Nine' becoming Track Of The Week on local radio stations, have begun to cement Max as an artist who is here to stay for the long run. With 5 London headline shows to his name, some of which have brought in over 100 people, Max is rapidly enhancing his live skills and is one to watch when it comes to a great pop performance. His signature pop sound is really beginning to take its shape as Max continues to write and release new hits.

Having sung for over 10 years and played piano for over 5 years, Max began his music career in its current form by releasing his debut EP 'In My Mind' in 2021, including the singles ‘Done With You’ and ‘Drunk’, to great success. With this new hype, Max went on to release over 9 new highly polished and even catchier singles since. In June 2023 he released his second, banger-filled EP ‘Hell Of A Life’, featuring the singles ‘Precision ’ and ‘Simulation’. Over the years, Max has been inspired by many of pop’s greatest artists such as Justin Bieber, Charlie Puth and Henry Moodie. With the combination of his electrifying synth pop beats, pop ear-worm hooks and large vocal range, Max is set to go far in the music world, and he is excited for you to join in on the ride!

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Our brand “Friend of God” was derived from the arabic word my parents titled me (“Ebrima Kalilulaah”), which translates to “Friend of God” in English. We make exclusive, noble and trendy traditional garments. Our unique style is a symbol of status for the aspirational consumer and their lifestyle. We have always stayed true to our core aspirations of amazing craftsmanship, quality and innovation.

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J. Peacock is a Blackpool born artist, raised on Northern Soul and nurtured in the Manchester music scene. His productions have spanned multiple sub genres of dance music. More recently he has turned his focus closer to home, inspired by uplifting house music produced by friends like Laurence Guy and Harry Wolfman, driven by samples from his dad’s record collection.

With over 12 years of experience in live event production and music programming, Tiggy Taliadoros has curated more than 2,500 shows, collaborated with over 8,000 artists across 10 UK cities whilst working as the Head Booker & Operations for Sofar Sounds, UK. She has worked closely with emerging, local, and international talent, curating festival lineups for renowned events like SXSW, The Great Escape, Cannes Lions, and Wilderness Festival. Partnering with industry leaders such as The Ivors Academy, MOBO UnSung & Sounds Queer, whilst curating intimate showcases for Teddy Swims, Bombay Bicycle Club and Tom Walker.Tiggy has now gone freelance and is currently working at music discovery platform, Mahogany.

DJ Don Lon is an open-format DJ, who specializes in urban contemporary music such as Hip Hop/R&B, Reggaeton and Afrobeats . He loves connecting with people through music and doing anything related to it. When he is not DJing, he is either working with his music collective, planning and organizing events or playing football, his main passion before music came in.

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Ben is known for his choice of emotional house, trance, and dance with a focus on vocals, melodies, and progressive flows.

Ben's been a regular face on the dance floor at gigs from the likes of Anjuna and Colorize since a life changing weekend at ABGT 350 Prague in 2019, and is now appearing more frequently behind the decks with recent performances across the UK, Albania, and popular videos on YouTube.

Australian-born Londoner Harry Marshall returns to affirm himself as music’s next indie-pop protagonist. Arriving into 2024 matured and with well-founded confidence, the singer, songwriter and musician hones in a fearless, dominant and assured new sound. Marshall has been writing original music and performing on pub stages since age thirteen. Now a fully fledged recording and performing artist, Harry Marshall is a full band live experience. His consistent hustle for over a decade sees him a seasoned performer; it’s all about being under the lights and in front of a crowd, whether it’s at a sold out OMEARA or Bush Hall, playing with a full orchestra, or at his Piccadilly Circus stomping ground - as long as there’s a mic and a guitar.

VERTEX is a London born and raised creative pushing the envelope in high energy, multi genre, djing. He aims to shake up the music scene with fresh blends of genres experimenting with flavours that wouldn't usually go together but work so well.

*Lauren Cave is a dance artist and choreographer with a passion for movement and collaboration across art forms. With over 15 years of experience in Contemporary, Commercial Freestyle, Hip Hop and other techniques, she creates work that spans live and screen-based performance. Drawing on improvisation and interdisciplinary practice, Lauren’s work combines dance, theatre, and visual storytelling. She is interested in exploring connection, emotion, and environment, developing performances that are expressive and engaging.

In collaboration with her dance collective: Samara Toussaint, Lauren Chilton, Bethany Tolhurst-McWattGreen, and Ella Blake, Lauren will present a refined extract from her latest choreographic work, Against the Hour, featuring original composition by Alex McDermott.*