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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.

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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I am a London based designer and final year fashion student at the University of Westminster.

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My designs simultaneously challenge and exaggerate gender and identity through strong silhouettes and sculptural corsetry. I predominately work with dead-stock fabrics and incorporate unconventional found materials into my work. I love to create bold and dramatic looks and take a lot of my design inspiration from historical sources.

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Confessions wrapped in an indie-folk-pop style… Born and bred in London, Nicky Phillips felt the pull to move north; she shares her open-hearted songs on both guitar and piano through intimate performances across North West England.

Although Nicky had previously been active on the music scene, it was 2021 that pulled her back with her first ever release and self-titled debut EP with sold out shows in both Cheshire and London. The EP saw success in ‘Home’, which was a semi-finalist in the UK Songwriting Competition and was featured on Indie Folk Central’s first ‘Women of Indie Folk’ compilation. Another song from the EP, ‘The Dark’, was featured on BBC Music Introducing. Nicky has just finished her first tour in May 2024, including London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester.

Preen have captured the imagination of audiences across the country with songs about Midsomer Murders, snorkelling, car crashes, and failed actors. Now a five-piece, they blend three-part harmonies with story-led melodies to bring a feel of both the classic and the new. They regularly sell out headline slots on the London circuit and beyond. They have recently played Greenman festival, Wychwood festival, Get Together festival, Ritual Union festival and more. Their latest release is a double-single and music video. They are heading to the isle of wight this month to record their next project.

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Hailing from the vibrant streets of London, Mute is a dynamic DJ who seamlessly blends genres to create unforgettable experiences on the dance floor. With a primary focus on all things house and disco, Mute's infectious energy and eclectic taste in music have earned him Gigs renowned venues such as EGG LDN, Maroto, House of KOKO, The Cross, and Prince of Wales Brixton.

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Drawing from love of all music, Mute infuses his sets with a rich tapestry of cultural influences, creating a journey that breaks boundaries and connects with audiences on a visceral level. Whether it's a pulsating club night or an intimate private function for corporate clients, Mute's ability to read the crowd and deliver electrifying performances is second to none.

Based in London, made in Leeds, Ten Hands High's sound has evolved since their inception in 2019 and has now arrived at Vibe Central Station. Starting in classic indie rock roots, they now explore the boundaries of their genre, with each member's eclectic taste contributing to a sound that focuses on groove and atmosphere. They have consistently sold out headline shows in their two hometowns and have supported bands like Glass Caves and Luna Bay. Jack Saunders of BBC Radio 1 called their debut EP's lead single called Sweet, "euphoric". The band have been played on regional BBC Introducing, 6Music's BBC Introducing Mixtape and Radio X’s X-Posure, as well as being featured on playlists like Spotify's Students Union and Amazon's Fresh Indie.

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My name is Charlie McMahon and I am a fashion and textile designer from the North East of England. My work is inspired by rural textile traditions and bringing them into a high fashion context. My most recent project is inspired by a series of nightmares I had as a child featuring the painting ‘Miss Wong’ by Vladimir Tretchikoff, which hung in my living room when I was growing up. Inspired by the paintings vivid colours and the subjects piercing stare, I have made a wardrobe of clothes for this nightmare woman. Featuring over the top colours and prints that swarm around the body and unconventional silhouettes and pattern cutting, in order to emulate the disorienting feeling of being in a nightmare.

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Jodie Knight is a songwriter, vocalist and producer from Scotland. At 18 she opened for Rick Astley on 2 nights of his tour, and in 2022 she performed at Murrayfield Stadium (67,000). She has supported Texas, played sold out Sofar Sounds shows, performed at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Bar & recorded at Abbey Road Studios. In 2024 she is set to headline her first show in London at The Camden Chapel, with tickets selling out in just days.

"Jodie Knight is an expert at whether it’s her own sad girl kind of pop, or whether she’s supplying a vocal feature on a huge, huge dance banger. She has proven time & time again how versatile her voice is and I reckon in a couple of years time she’s going to be one of BBC Introducing’s major new success stories.” - Phoebe & Shereen, BBC Introducing Scotland.

Adela

Good vibes curator with infectious positive energy, Adela enjoys mixing spicy tracks and hidden underground gems.
Originally from Romania, she took the leap into DJ-ing in early 2023, half a decade after moving to London and discovering the incredible electronic music scene here. Her sets are typically a journey through multi genre sounds aiming to keep you on the dancefloor for as long as possible.

She is a DJ, event producer and a rave community leader with the mission to connect people with similar interests for good music.
You can listen to her monthly radio show on Patchouli Deep Radio every last Tuesday of the month.