Fintan O'Kane

Former Partner is the solo project of singer songwriter Ollie Davie. Ollie started performing in bands at the age of 12, playing for a variety of Punk and Indie groups in the Reading area. The release of a dozen singles through 2019-2020 has lead to this new project, Former Partner, drawing influences from bands such as Basement, Tigers Jaw, Joyce Manor, and Jeff Rosentstock.

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Old Sound, New Groove.

With a mission to bring music back to its roots, Pocket Jam is a six-piece soul and funk collective dedicated to reviving the joy of the shared experience. Blending tight rhythms, infectious grooves and powerful melodies, they make music that isn't just something you hear - it's something you feel.

Formed with a common passion for the deep-rooted traditions of soul music, Pocket Jam delivers a high-energy, electrifying live performance that transports audiences to a time where the dance floor was king and every beat had the power to bring people together. From funky basslines to punchy horns and smooth vocals, the band's unique sound is a celebration of everything music was meant to be: real, raw and irresistibly fun.

Lazy Snacks, a fusion band hailing from Devon, UK. Formed to kickstart a funk infused revolution of music, utilising a unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, disco and more.
Bringing a diverse range of musical influences to the stage. Lazy Snacks aim to entertain and bring their music to the masses. Their live shows are high energy and packed with unexpected twists and turns; Insisting on connecting with their audience and creating an unforgettable experience. Including, selling out the Exeter Phoenix and Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds and dominating festival stages like El Dorado, (22, 23), and Altitude (23).
The group has an album incoming this year with more singles to be released in the mean time. Keep your eyes and ears locked on the band as they move to showcase their sound.

Joana Simães is a visual artist from Felgueiras, a small town in the district of Porto, Portugal. After studying Fine Art in high school, Simães moved to London in 2020 to pursue a degree in Fine Art at Middlesex University, graduating in 2023.

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The core of Joana´s work goes from classically executed figurative oil paintings to more graphic paintings with the use of flat colors and less shading, onto hard surfaces in various sizes. Inspired by artists such as Goya and Michael Borremans, Simães explores the subtleties of human experience through both painting and, on occasion, video art.

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Özten is a genre-blending DJ and producer who focuses on mixing niche and cultural sounds from her own and the world's. Her sound is a harmonious blend of her Anatolian roots, rap music and contemporary electronic. One of her signatures is breaking the boundaries between Eastern grooves and Western beats, incorporating traditional instruments like the *bağlama* and *ney* into the vibrant realms of techno and house music. Drawing inspiration from the dynamic energy of UK rap, garage, jungle, and drum & bass, Özten infuses her sets with the spirit of community she experienced at events in Bristol and London.

Check out Özten's regular live show on Brixton Radio, where she displays her unpredictable yet satisfying music, blending all the way from house and drill to arabesk and bass music.

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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.

Inspired by wordsmiths such as Leonard Cohen and Laura Marling, Chloe Leigh's music portrays sincere tales of love and loss, longing and laughter. Her signature blend of folk and flamenco styles has taken Chloe to many places, from the fine fields of Glastonbury festival to Nashville, and dark jazz bars in Berlin. Chloe has recently been working on a new collection of songs for debut album, inspired by her southern Spanish roots, that represents her unique international sound. Alongside this she also has a wide repertoire of covers for those magical sing-along moments.

Anman is a Tbilisi-born, London-raised musician, multimedia artist and performer. She infuses her native Georgian polyphonic song with alt hip-hop and avant-pop elements putting on maximalist theatrical live shows with her projected video art animation and eccentric costumes. She's performed music from her unreleased album at the Royal Albert Hall Youth Proms, venues like Earth Hackney on NTS radio, Bassani and Open Air Tbilisi.

I'm an artist and graphic designer from Sydney, Australia. I love practicing all kinds of art spanning from sketching to painting to sculpture! Currently obsessed with birds, Aussie birds in particular, and painting them onto skateboard decks.

London's own Bobbi Fallon, a unique singer-songwriter with roots in Johannesburg, South Africa, brings a dynamic fusion of talent and passion to the global music scene.

Shaped by her vibrant upbringing, Bobbi's captivating voice and profound lyrics have resonated deeply with music enthusiasts worldwide.

Fueled by determination and an unwavering love for her craft, Bobbi Fallon consistently forges meaningful connections through her art.

With each release and performance, she continues to inspire, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of fans. As her musical journey evolves, anticipation builds for the next compelling chapter in Bobbi's story.