John Dhali

*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.*

multi-styled and multi-instrumental songwriter, producer and recording artist Leo Chavez is making & performing music in a new way

Leo's experience as a Jazz/R&B guitarist, mixing with his passion for profound, intimate songwriting and his alternative use of live loops + drum sequencing create a hypnotising and diverse live experience.

His ability to translate profound artistic insight into a 21st century commercial sound, tell us there's something new and disruptive afoot.

Clara Thadea is about the most independent an independent artist can get. She writes, plays, produces, mixes and masters everything by herself, and sometimes with the help of close friends. Once that is done, any visuals will also be DIY. Her live band is made up of Thomas Dunk on drums, Sara Madaluni on keys, and Sam Clarke on bass, and they add some live excitement to her production that are in the genre of indie/alternative/very very chill pop. The unique thing to listen for in her act is her way of singing in a jazzy and almost middle eastern way. The main goal of the music (besides being good) is to make listeners feel for which there is no word yet, some mix between nostalgia and confusion. During the live act, it is a lot more cheerful than her lyrics plan for it to be, and these are always filled with metaphors and imagery which have a deeper and more poetic meaning than most other ‘pop’.

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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.

Preen have captured the imagination of audiences across the country with songs about Midsomer Murders, snorkelling, car crashes, and failed actors. Now a five-piece, they blend three-part harmonies with story-led melodies to bring a feel of both the classic and the new. They regularly sell out headline slots on the London circuit and beyond. They have recently played Greenman festival, Wychwood festival, Get Together festival, Ritual Union festival and more. Their latest release is a double-single and music video. They are heading to the isle of wight this month to record their next project.

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TÉODORA is a rising UK artist known for her unique blend of dark pop and R&B. Her main inspiration is her Balkan heritage, adding a distinct cultural flair and uniqueness to her sound. She also loves pop influences, R&B's soulful vocals, trap's edgy production, and the complexity of electronic music - her sound is both innovative and emotionally compelling.

Having performed on many iconic stages in the UK and Romania, TÉODORA's powerful vocals and her flute, take center stage in live performances. Her honest lyrics resonate deeply with listeners, creating an immersive experience. With each release, TÉODORA pushes boundaries and redefines genres, crafting a captivating soundscape that is entirely her own.

Sarith is a versatile professional dedicated to fostering inclusive environments and uniting communities through her expertise in curation, film, and music. She is a member of the Daytimers Internal team, a resident at Mondo Radio, the Founder/ Creative director of Dhaga & Co-Founder/ Co-Producer of Arachnid Production House.

She has DJ’d for Daytimers Residencies with Phonox & Adidas Originals, and at many arts and culture events throughout London. Being born and raised in Sri Lanka and having travelled across many countries including India, Thailand, Australia and Berlin, her work is inspired by a blend of cultures. Sarith’s sets are a seamless fusion of sound including Afrobeats, House, Jersey Club, UK funky and more.

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!

Halana Roma’s vocals are rich and soulful. Her lyrics deep & evocative. With flavours of alternative soul & RnB, she takes you on a journey through stories and painted landscapes of sound. Halana is regularly accompanied by her blues loving guitarist, Lorenzo.

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