John Dhali

Mariana is a Portuguese textile artist & fashion designer specialising in print & is committed to working sustainably by upcycling existing materials. Her artistic focus addresses current issues & expresses her personal reactions, emotions & life experiences through textiles. Mariana aims to extend & enhance the body, creating a harmonious "second skin" with fluid movement inbuilt. The collection featured a powerful fashion performance using reconstructed stretch fabrics, including repurposed tights & other feminine garments, conveying a delicate balance of strength & fragility.

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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.

Blending the atmospheric soundscapes of early Coldplay with the haunting intimacy of Jeff Buckley and Bon Iver, 25-year-old Olivier Martin is an Australian-Spanish singer, songwriter, and guitarist poised to make his mark in alternative pop-rock. Raised in a vibrant Spanish music and flamenco environment between Vigo and Melbourne, Olivier began busking at 16, captivating crowds with his emotive voice and powerful songwriting. His heartfelt lyrics and melodic depth quickly sold out local venues, setting the stage for his next chapter. Now splitting his time between London and Vigo, Olivier has been recording his debut album for the past year with Grammy-winning producer Matt Lawrence, preparing to introduce his soulful sound to the world.

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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I am a multidisciplinary artist based in London.
I work through a practice that lays an open space to experiment and be vulnerable with creating new and imperfect forms of artwork through the mediums of poetry, collage, critical discussion and soundscape.

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I'm a self-taught artist who explores the unknown through the fluorescence of my soul and the dark depths of my mind.

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Zami Yazeed is a multi-talented artist and musician from the maldives. Yazeed blends soul, blues, and jazz into her eclectic, nurtured sound and bold, powerful voice.

Zami brings the mellow, the upbeat and beyond to each performance, paying homage to cultural hallmarks while weaving lived experiences, vulnerability, and nostalgic tales like the well travelled storyteller.
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"Soft and quiet off stage but a booming phenomenon on stage. "-shuffle magazine

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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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Matt Kent is known for his sophisticated sound that blends R&B, Classical and Pop. Kent quickly gained a following on Tik Tok, with his unique series titled “Turning Classical Music into Pop Songs”. His most popular release from this series, “Lacrimosa” is nearing three million streams on spotify and climbing fast. Kent has over 300 thousand followers on social media platforms and 4.7 million total likes. Since he began songwriting in 2015, Matt has performed in showcases at legendary venues across NYC and London such as, The Bitter End, Mercury Lounge, Madison Square Garden, CarFest, Ronnie Scotts, and many more. After placing in the international songwriting competition “Coffee Music Project” in 2019, Matt Kent caught the attention of established music producer Dante Lattanzi who signed Kent to his management company. Matt is currently on tour in London playing with established pianist and arranger Liv Lester. Together, the duo use their classical training to create evocative and intricate works.

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LO-LOW's sets are designed to take listeners on a journey through various aural portals, finding freedom in expression on the dancefloor and creating feelings of euphoria and community. She blends eclectic selections of deep house, techno, electronic, ballroom, breakbeat, and pop to capture her playful essence. As a self-confessed club kid and music enthusiast, LO-LOW found her way into the world of music through journalism, writing for CLASH Magazine. Currently, she holds the reins as a resident at E1. This year has been a success for LO-LOW, with fan feedback deeming her sets as "vibes as unmatched" and praising her for "taking people through many portals." She opened at Colour Factory, representing the Thorn London collective at HOWL: Queer City, Vol.4 in February 2022 and played at Riposte's Pride Party in July. LO-LOW also gained her first show outside of London in August 2022, where she played the pre-party for Scotland's number one queer alternative night, SHOOT YOUR SHOT. Furthermore, she opened for CEM and Giant Swan at Phonox and played an extraordinary three-hour set ahead of DJ Bone at one of London's most iconic clubs, Fold.

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