Dewaan

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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*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.*

JimiDek is a Nigerian-born, London-based electronic music producer and DJ whose sound encapsulates House Music with a backdrop of traditional and contemporary Nigerian rhythms.

With a foundation in piano, guitar and traditional percussion, his journey from lo-fi hip-hop to house music producer showcases his versatility as an artist as well as his experimentation with new techniques.

Known for explosive DJ sets that blend house genres with warm, groovy, low-fidelity undertones, he's performed at The London Cabaret Club, Cafe 1001, Hootananny,Voices Radio, Aaja, Jumbi, Sonos Club and maintains a monthly residency on Subtle Radio.

As the first artist-in-residence at Abuja's House House House, he's working towards his debut project while bridging London and Nigerian electronic scenes.

Lorenzo Rossetti, aka Ross Chamber, is a Swiss guitarist influenced by blues and jazz. Watch out for his self produced, solo project coming soon. He has been accompanying Halana Roma for several years now, resulting in an harmonious duo.

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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!

Exploring the dark and divine through the lens of surrealism

ELLIE HARRIS is a 24 year old, self taught singer/songwriter and performer from London. She began writing music at age 9.

Her tiny stature is somewhat deceiving for she is a convincing balladeer, her sound feels established and displays a level of maturity and charisma beyond her years. Her jazzy tones cross different genres producing an original, unique sound. "...the super talented Ellie Harris, a London based vocalist and Brit School graduate whose sound can be compared to the likes of Moonchild, Hiatus Kayote, Ravyn Lenae and more" - Ed Lindsay, Wordplay Magazine.

In 2019 Ellie graduated the prestigious BRIT School after 4 years on the music course. Since then she’s been supported by BBC introducing, BBC 1Xtra and more. Recent releases have been supported by New Music Friday and Jazz UK Spotify.

Ellie has taken inspiration from a wide variety of genre, blending jazz, soul, folk & blues with elements of pop. Esperanza Spalding, Seal, Minnie Riperton, Erykah Badu, Nai Palm & more have played a role in shaping her music.

Ellie has performed widely across London with her exceptional band for the past 5 years, playing at notable venues including Ronnie Scotts, Soho House, Omeara, PizzaExpress Live, Blues Kitchen and The Spice Of Life. She has independently put on three shows held at PizzaExpress Live which all sold out. Members of the Ellie Harris trio include highly skilled Stanley Wickham on drums and Charlie Runham on bass, both attended Trinity Laban Conservatoire.

Hauntingly endearing vocals and touching melodies makes London based unsigned artist, Lonely Ghxst, one of the country’s most distinctive song writing talents. He has a way with howling that will touch your soul like a gentle whisper in the dead of night, pulling audiences into an intimate trance leaving them feeling mesmerized and euphoric.

Described as ‘A new act to fall in love with - there’s something about his song-writing skills that make him feel special’ by Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music. He has made a name for himself by performing live on BBC Radio London with Alice Dale and has made a feature on John Kennedy's X-posure daily show on Radio X. He has also performed in several famous music venues including PizzaExpress Live, Ronnie Scott’s and The Water Rats.

Bastet is an alternative jazz rapper hailing from Scotland. Now based in Manchester

He specialises in Neo soul jazz hip hop. combining choppy flows with melodic jazz he provides social commentary speaking about things which are close to him such as mental health and social injustice.

Born in South Africa in 1996 to a Zimbabwean mother and Malawi born British father, London based artist Tanya Nonthando Wilson combines the two halves of her identity by juxtaposing traditional methods and contemporary themes into experimental and personal expressions of her lived experiences. As a graduate of Fine Art: Drawing and having recently been shortlisted for the Cordis 2021 Tapestry Prize while also having her work shown in numerous galleries and events in London, Tanya wishes to express how she views the world through multi- disciplinary mediums.

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