Clara Thadea

VIRTUO is an East London–based multidisciplinary artist blending soulful production with honest UK hip-hop lyricism he takes his name as a play on the term 'Virtuoso' as of his many creative disciplines. Born in South London to an English-Irish mother and Ugandan father, his work explores identity, love, personal struggles and creative freedom. Often self-produced, his music fuses introspection with rich sound design, shaped by a background in fine art and animation. Beyond music, he is Head of Music for Bread & Butter Collection and founder of Shutter Sessions Festival, championing grassroots creativity. VIRTUO has headlined iconic London venues including XOYO, Brixton Jamm, and O2 Islington, building a reputation as a powerful live performer and emerging voice in the underground scene.

Sami Rhymes is an Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Poet, Author, Facilitator and Creative from London, UK. Since summer 2019 she has performed and headlined at a number of public and private events/festivals in London, nationally and abroad in Malaysia.

2022 saw Sami pick up “Best Female Spoken Word Poet” , perform nationally and also marked the release of her Debut EP “Triple Threat”. Media features include BBC Radio London, ITV news and S1:E3 of the BAFTA winning Sky Arts commissioned TV show Life & Rhymes to name a few.

Her poetry touches on everything from identity to relationships to mental health, injustices and day to day experiences.

Her debut collection “20 Something” is available on Amazon and her next book and EP is in progress.

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Tom One is a BBC Radio supported electronic artist and recordings coordinator at XL Recordings. He blends professional expertise with a passion for the dance floor, producing vocal house, deep house, and euphoric dance tracks including 'Want You To' and 'Let The Freedom Begin', which have earned BBC Introducing plays and widespread streams. Beyond his releases, Tom curates HOME COOKED, a celebrated DIY kitchen night that connects communities through music. On stage, his sets combine charisma, crowd interaction, and custom edits into an immersive groove, making every performance high energy, intimate, and unforgettable.

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.

Casey Sana is a Singer-Songwriter looking to rejuvenate the pop space with his signature "Positive Pop" sound! Inspired by artists such as Ed Sheeran & James Morrison, Sana blends catchy earworm melodies with thoughtful lyrics and stories from his life, as well as taking inspiration from the world around him.

Sana's live shows focus on being an uplifting & feel-good space for the crowd, going the extra mile for supporters which has brought a welcomed change for audiences at festivals like Ben & Jerry's "Sundae's In The Park", The BBC Introducing Stage @ Old Town Live, Pub in The Park & various shows/festivals across the UK.

Galick Zachary knows too well that you have to make noise to get noticed! From @cosmicarcade to his own cave, follow Z as he explores his own sound journey. Experimenting with synth driven melodic Hip-hop, Z is attempting to tell a story of an aspiring musician composing his own biography.

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Based in London, Flávia has a background in Theatre Arts and production. She is an experimental performer, director and model. Her main work focuses on the relationship between artist and audience, finding herself conducting immersive theatre. At Farrago Festival she is choreographing the performative runaway collaborating once again with House of Donyi to the underground fashion designers: Marian de Lima, Charlie McMahom, Blythe Brunt and Viliana Korueva.

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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.

Matthew One Man is an artist from Egham Surrey. A dynamic performer whose unique looping style separates him from fellow musicians, the engaging sounds of his guitar break the boundaries of what is expected of the instrument. The unconventional and stylistic performances draw inspiration from guitarists such as Jon Gomm and Antoine DuFour. DJ’s such as ATB and Juan Atkins. Matthew uses extended techniques and a loopstation to create a dynamic performance ranging from Dance Music to the Avante Garde.

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Open format DJ with 8+ years experience playing luxury venues, sold out shows, weddings and corporate events.

Experienced on digital and vinyl systems and I have my own equipment if needed.

I can take requests on the night and download your playlists in advance.

I've been building my platform Tone Central for 6 years and I run a residency night called Global Tones in London's best kept secret speakeasy in Soho, Zum Barbarossa.