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Elle was born & raised in South London and has been a key figure in its underground music scene for over a decade, so her sound evokes the patchwork of experience, mood and pace of the city.

She was one half of London based outfit SOUVENIR and is also co-founder of celebrated label, MAL Recordings, established in 2021 with her regular DJ partner Jon K.

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Elle has also been a resident of LYL radio for the last four years as well as releasing tape mixes via The Trilogy Tapes and $hotta Tapes.

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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.

Marzena is an artist of all sounds soul, jazz and blues. A singer and songwriter of all things real and honest. Influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Etta James and Alicia Keys just to name a few, Marzena’s sound will give you a taste of something fresh but nostalgic at the same time.

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DJ Don Lon is an open-format DJ, who specializes in urban contemporary music such as Hip Hop/R&B, Reggaeton and Afrobeats . He loves connecting with people through music and doing anything related to it. When he is not DJing, he is either working with his music collective, planning and organizing events or playing football, his main passion before music came in.

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Always high on the boogie but completely sober in every other respect, Aristatle mixes and mashes bangers from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and 69s of the disco, soul, funky house genre. Classically and jazz trained, she might whip out her flute during set to add even more spice.

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ZEE-2 are an East Asian female DJ duo based in London. Creative consultant, Zoe, and Singer-Songwriter/Producer, Saïna, play an eclectic mix of RnB, Hip-hop and Soul remixes with a House, Baile Funk, UK Garage, Afro and Amapiano twist.

Mac Adams crafts music that sparks connection, blending jazz, R&B, and pop into a sound that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. His voice carries a rare warmth—expressive, soulful, and deeply immersive—drawing listeners into stories that unfold like lived experiences. Through honest lyrics and rich melodies, he captures the beauty of self-discovery, turning emotions into sound and moments into lasting memories. Each song is an intimate conversation, a reflection of the human experience, leaving audiences not just listening, but feeling.

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.

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.

Zoka The Author is a dynamic lyricist known for blending poetic depth with innovative soundscapes. His single "ELEPHANT" landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist and earned a spot on the Glastonbury Emerging Artist Competition Longlist. His music has been co-signed by industry juggernauts such as Ricky Damian, and featured on major radio stations like BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2, and Kiss FM, as well as press outlets like Wonderland, EARMILK and Link Up TV. Zoka is also renowned for his energetic live shows, performing with his world-class band on iconic stages including The Jazz Cafe, Colours Hoxton and The Lower Third, and having supported notable artists like Enny, Steamdown and OMA. Zoka continues to push boundaries and establish himself as a leading voice in UK hip-hop.