Joana Simães

Saskia who explores sound in a variety of ways including live performances, installations and DJing, sublimates her musical expression into a spatial one because of her love to art that is felt with the full body. After she released her first EP on Detroit Underground in 2017, she’s been into the world of electronic music. She performed regularly at electronic music parties, festivals and radio shows in Tokyo and around the world. In 2022, she moved to Bristol to further explore music. Saskia is passionate about experimental music that combines elements of broken beats, bass, techno, tribal, cinematic and funky. With the concept of 'Sound to _____ this magnificent cell' at her core, she lands floating and then ventures off again to another place.

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Singer / songwriter & guitarist Call Me Unique infuses the sounds of jazz, soul, futurebeats, and scat-singing. Influenced by the sounds of Lauryn Hill, Ed Sheeran, Ella Fitzgerald & Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes. Renowned for her love of scatting and eclectic performance approach, her vibe truly is "unique".

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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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Kieran is a 20 year old music producer who has had influence from many genres along his way. He started as a saxophonist exploring jazz and blues, then he proceeded to play the upright bass and learnt about the art of classical music. He has also dived into gospel and hip hop later on in his years. Kieran likes to collaborate and has a lot more music waiting to release.

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Australian-born Londoner Harry Marshall returns to affirm himself as music’s next indie-pop protagonist. Arriving into 2024 matured and with well-founded confidence, the singer, songwriter and musician hones in a fearless, dominant and assured new sound. Marshall has been writing original music and performing on pub stages since age thirteen. Now a fully fledged recording and performing artist, Harry Marshall is a full band live experience. His consistent hustle for over a decade sees him a seasoned performer; it’s all about being under the lights and in front of a crowd, whether it’s at a sold out OMEARA or Bush Hall, playing with a full orchestra, or at his Piccadilly Circus stomping ground - as long as there’s a mic and a guitar.

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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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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Sonia Ahmed, a trailblazing artist who fearlessly merges her South Asian influences with genre - hopping sounds and captivating combinations. With her release of her debut single ''Freedom'', Sonia Ahmed invites listeners on a captivating sonic expedition that transcends boundaries and celebrates cultural roots. Expect a musical journey like no other. Stay tuned for an exhilarating fusion of sounds and a tapestry of musical innovation as Sonia unfolds her dynamic artistic vision.

I like to make music that tells stories, whether through descriptive acoustic ballads done with just me and the guitar, or an energetic live looping tune that brings people through a tale of sounds and feelings. Music is such an incredible gift from God and it's my calling to use it to get people to feel more connected to themselves and the beautiful world around us.

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Northern-Irish Ghanaian music artist Winnie Ama has been hailed as a standout talent for three consecutive years. In 2024, both The Belfast Telegraph and The Irish Times recognised her as the 'One to Watch'. Her ascent began in 2022 when BBC Introducing ATL first labeled her as such after a series of captivating performances. The following year, she earned the prestigious RTE2FM 'Rising Artist' status and received one of three 'Rising Star' gold disks from Ditto.

Winnie's impactful journey continued in 2023 with a TEDxStormont talk by the multi-award-winning Belfast artist, showcasing her talents on international stages in the UK, Ireland, and the USA. Her performances caught the attention of icons like Macy Gray and Sister Sledge, who invited her to open their shows in Cork and Belfast. Notable stage appearances include headlining the BBC Introducing Stage at Latitude in 2022 and gracing the Glastonbury stage in 2023.

Her music is a fusion of conscious lyrics, soulful vocals, blending seamlessly with pop and dance rhythms. Hailing from Belfast she splits her time between her home city and London, Winnie Ama has garnered support from local and national radio, notably BBC Radio 1, where BBC Introducing's Gemma Bradley praised her unique voice and fresh writing style.

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