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Fox Jackson has been enamoured by music from as young as he can remember. Inspired by the likes of artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang and George Benson, his music blends funk-fuelled melodies, sexy vocals and dance-worthy beats, creating a vibrant and distinct sound which is his own.

His career in the entertainment industry began at just 11 years old, when he landed the lead role as Billy Elliot, in the hit West End musical, "Billy Elliot the Musical". His time there solidified his desire to be on stage, while also pushing him to dive deeper into the world of music. Following multiple roles on both stage and TV, Fox soon made an easy transition to his first love and true calling, music. Discovering his own sound and style, Fox has since been crafting music.

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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" Fly Forever. " A performer of few words off the stage, but an enigmatic presence on the stage, Kojo is not one to miss! Hard bars over hard beats, you're bound to get in the mood with this one.

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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.

Jodie Knight is a songwriter, vocalist and producer from Scotland. At 18 she opened for Rick Astley on 2 nights of his tour, and in 2022 she performed at Murrayfield Stadium (67,000). She has supported Texas, played sold out Sofar Sounds shows, performed at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Bar & recorded at Abbey Road Studios. In 2024 she is set to headline her first show in London at The Camden Chapel, with tickets selling out in just days.

"Jodie Knight is an expert at whether it’s her own sad girl kind of pop, or whether she’s supplying a vocal feature on a huge, huge dance banger. She has proven time & time again how versatile her voice is and I reckon in a couple of years time she’s going to be one of BBC Introducing’s major new success stories.” - Phoebe & Shereen, BBC Introducing Scotland.

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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Jade is an Afro Tribal house DJ based in East London. She has recently toured Africa playing across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zimbabwe, Botswanna, Tanzania and Zanzibar, with this she promises to bring undiscovered tracks from across the pond and the niche African energy to the dance floor. Jade feels a particular affinity to the African percussion style following her Zimbabwean routes.

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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Hailing from London, singer/songwriter & producer Jem Wax has a kaleidoscopic personal style, fusing R&B/soul and Hip-Hop with a fresh pop perspective. Jem's tasteful sung-spoken top-lines, delivered through rich tones make for a unique yet commercial combo. Her introspective, frank and funny lyrical boldness conveys sincerity and relatability - without taking herself too seriously to listeners. In Summer 2023, Jem released Devoted Hopelessly EP with tracks Lazy, Love Love and La La being played on BBC Introducing 3CR. Jem and band have been active in the London music scene, playing sold-out sofa sounds shows, at The Ned's New Music Monday, the Hope and Anchor, and soon to come Camden Chapel on May 16th for Jem's headline show - The Bo Peep Party.

Hailing from Milton Keynes with a musical background rooted in dance, Sam Wray became passionate about piano and guitar aged 12. In 2015 he moved to London and began performing at open mic nights and busking outside of the Tate Modern. His performances saw him reach the final of the gigs Busk in London Competition in 2016 whilst also helping him to find work as a session musician. In 2020 and with the pandemic looming, Sam released his first singles and began to establish himself as a solo artist. His singles ‘feeling good’ and ‘Rollo’ received strong support from BBC introducing with Rollo making Tim Robinson’s Fresh Faves list. He subsequently performed on the BBC introducing stage at Bedford Festival in 2022. Wray has since played to audiences at The Bedford, Cargo, The Ned and a sold out Sofar Sounds show. Most recently he performed at the final of the Yamaha Music Ambassador competition and is working on his debut EP.

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