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*Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Viren Neel is a singer-songwriter with a penchant for retro-rock."

I am a singer-songwriter hailing from Trinidad and Tobago. I've always had a profound love for music from the 1960s to early '70s so I decided one day, after loads of covers, 10 years of guitar playing and a little bit of singing and writing experience, I'm going to make them for myself. My first song, Change, released in 2020 quickly became the 5th most listened to song on Apple Music in Trinidad and my life as an artist has been a notably thrilling one ever since. Though I typically say my music is era-based, if I had to say what genres I cover, it'd be folk, soul and rock with writing that pulls from my Trinidadian perspective. I so can't wait for you all to hear me at Farrago!

A self-taught vocalist and pianist, 26-year-old George Bone is an award-winning Essex & London-based artist. While a pop artist holistically, George combines Folk, Neo-Jazz & RnB elements together with his thought-provoking writing & lyrics. His artists inspirations reflect this, ranging from country icons such as Christ Stapleton and Dan + Shay, to the British-based Bruno Major, Eloise & Conor Albert. Accompanied by a band, George is energetic; accompanying himself on keys, however, and you’re provided with an emotional, interactive experience leaving attendees craving more.

George has supported the likes of Mica Paris at The Ivy House, UK The Voice winner Molly Hocking at a sold-out show in both Camden and Islington, and Andrew Cushin on the day of his album release (after coming back from an international tour with Louis Tomlinson). If that was not enough, George has taken part in Festivals across the country, ranging from Northern Kin (County Durham), Wokingham Festival (Berkshire), Taste of London Festival (Greater London) and the inaugural Sounds Good Festival (Essex).

Amassing over 160,000 streams on Spotify alone, George is “on the cusp of tipping into the mainstream, this year or next” (Michelle Ward, PhoenixFM). His debut solo single ‘Valencia’ “[pushes] the genre forward with [a combination of] 00s indie pop aesthetics[s in this] emotionally disarming ballad” (A&R Factory), and both of his follow-up singles (“One/Two Summer Fling” and “Yours Today”) were made Tracks of the Week on BBC Introducing Essex & Cambridge. On the back of George being announced as the ‘Best Male Artist 2023’ at the Radio Wigwam Awards, and with more music to come in 2025, remember George’s name.

Lauren Zara is a Brazilian samba, latin, freestyle and belly dancer, who brings a special array of hip movements and body isolations to her dancing. She has performed on invitation as a highlight dancer in Rio Carnival, where she was featured on Brazil's Globo TV. She has also performed in high profile events across the world including the London 2012 Olympics, Glastonbury Festival, Latitude Festival, Boomtown Festival, Brazil vs UK (Wembley Stadium), Hyatt Regency New Delhi, Panache Global Entertainment Awards, Brazil Day (Trafalgar Square), Jazz Cafe, Guanabara Nightclub, Floripa bar, Clapham Grand, Her Majesty's Theatre, corporate events for ITV and Asda, music videos, Notting Hill Carnival, Brighton Pride, Megasamba Portugal, Thames Festival and Coburg International Samba Festival.

Serena Kaos is a Portuguese Londoner bringing a unique approach to art pop, with dream pop and trip-hop thrown in for good measure. Professional pianist and singer since 2014, and songwriter since 2019 (the year she released a trip-hop album with her former band), she began releasing her self-written and produced songs in 2022.

Her effortless charisma created a following of 130k people across social media platforms, leading to a European tour. Having released her debut EP and now working on the debut album, her live performances must be seen to be believed, with witty storytelling, flawless vocals and arresting stage presence.

Clara Rhodes is a singer, producer and DJ based in London. Her love for almost all genres of music has led to her being known on YouTube for her eclectic mixes, that weave between disco, latin and techno house, trance and afrohouse.

Clara has surmounted nearly 20k views (as of April 2024) since her YouTube channel launched in Feb 2024, and has performed in clubs such as Brixton Jamm and Basing House, Shoreditch.

I am a multidisciplinary artist based in London.
I work through a practice that lays an open space to experiment and be vulnerable with creating new and imperfect forms of artwork through the mediums of poetry, collage, critical discussion and soundscape.

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As a Director at Trevor George & Sternberg Clarke, Adam Sternberg brings over 18 years of expertise in providing entertainment for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. He leads a team of professionals dedicated to delivering top-quality entertainment across the UK, combining national reach with deep local knowledge.

Specialising in music, comedy, circus, cabaret, public speakers, magic, and more, Adam is passionate about creating memorable and engaging experiences for clients and audiences alike. Always seeking innovative ways to showcase the industry's best talent, he has built strong relationships with venues, suppliers, and partners, ensuring every event is executed with excellence and professionalism.

“We’ve never liked the idea of being ‘just another indie band’,” say King Kuda. The Brighton-based four-piece, whose sound has evolved from classic indie numbers to incorporating “creamy guitars, big hooks, and hypnotic grooves”, first met at university and started jamming in the living room of their shared house. Their 2018 debut single Wildflower’ was packed with spangly guitars and wistful vocals, and now boasts almost half a million streams. New banger, ‘Bloodstream’, however, is reminiscent of electronic artists Dusky and Bonobo, who the band count as recent influences on their sound as well as indie gods, Foals.

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Tess is a visual artist with a strong foundation in acrylic painting, who began her creative outlet during lockdown. She has since begun exploring mediums, including digital, mixed media and more.

The themes of mortality are central to many of her pieces, using colour and subject matter to convey this duality, reflecting in the equilibrium between chaos and tranquillity, the natural balance of the universe, and with visual elements that blur the line between reality and the unknown.

Tess aims to expand and push creative boundaries in any way possible. With a mixed background, she looks to include heritage and culture into her works, and therefore reinforce the values of inclusion and connection too, encouraging unity and shared experience among all who engage with the arts.

I’m a passionate singer-songwriter  based in London, with an ability to blend acoustic and rock influences - I have been told that I have distinctive "raw" vocals that play well to this style. I have been developing a catalogue of songs over the years and as an ambitious musician, I am striving to grow as an artist with bigger production and performance experiences. Listeners have compared my style to the likes of Eddie Vedder, Dave Grohl, and Rob Thomas from Matchbox Twenty. I have had the opportunity to perform on BBC Introducing stages at festivals in the South West and have even enjoyed the surprise of being played on national Polish radio. With a music degree and years of experience playing in local scenes across Pakistan, Plymouth, Manchester, and Birmingham, I am now exploring the vibrant music scene in London where I have been playing for exciting crowds across the city!