Lloyd Barwood

A voyager traversing the depths of the unseen and designing new realities through the power of art and creativity. Through words and poems, music, dance or hosting healing spaces with @thisisparth_e. Join me as I share poems from my new book, ‘You Are A Mystic Child’.

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I adore working with lots of colour and I strive to find rare visual harmonies between tones throughout various moments within the composition. Painting has always been an extremely personal and isolated experience for me, being a meditative process. The pure experience of art personally exists not in looking at the final piece, but within the moment of every brush stroke – the application of medium to canvas.

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In the early stages I explored with painting solely from feel - detaching my conscious self from the hand that held the paint brush. Previously, every stroke had to be precise and had to develop into the specific final view that had been decided during composition. It took a lot of practice and experimentation to find my flow – the space in which I now exist in as I paint. In that moment I free the brush, with my eyes acting as a guide in the process.

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The less you think about each stroke, the more you enjoy the feel of what you’re looking at.

Mahima Chaudhury is a 22-year-old, multi-disciplinary Artist and Art Manager based in London. Her artworks are a glimmer into her life experiences and the complex emotions she's associated with those moments. Mahima toes the line between illustrative realism and abstract surrealism so that the viewer is able to relate to her art literally and metaphorically. Her art embodies euphoric surrealism and through the use of perspective, she forms a relationship between her environments and dream-like concepts. Mahima’s inspirations derive from her perception of people, abstract forms of communication and her identity diaspora; she takes from her experiences and reinvents them into a more beautiful version of their realities.

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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.

Seth Oraeki is a versatile artist based in London, fueled by a profound passion for music and entertainment. Since the age of nine, he has been a self-taught musician, honing drums, voice, guitar, and electric guitar. Now, at twenty-two, Seth is making waves in R&B and hip-hop, showcasing his diverse voice and captivating style.

His breakthrough came on The Voice UK 2019, where his performance exceeded all expectations, earning turns from mentors Will.I.Am and Jennifer Hudson. With over 3.3 million views on YouTube and a growing following, Seth has independently established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

Stay tuned as Seth Oraeki continues to elevate his craft and connect with audiences through his compelling music.

The “Trini Resident on Reprezent Radio” Blasé Vanguard - I’m an International DJ, Producer & Artist who has made my name in the UK through entertainment and curation fusing the sound of my foundation in Soca & Calypso with worldwide influences, from UK Funky, Garage & Jungle to Dembow, Dub and Afrobeats. My sound is an ALL INCLUSIVE SOUND that can make people of all walks of life move together as one, through rhythm, melody and BASS. A trailblaze of caribbean expression, creativity & attitude, with all-inclusive sound.

Krokodile is a multinational alternative rock band Formed in London in 2019. Bonding over their shared music taste, Krokodile set out to create a unique sound that drew on their diverse influences. Their atmospheric and dynamic live shows became a must-see with gigs including a sold-out show at the 200-capacity Camden Club and their self-organised event 'KrokFest' at 'The Water Rats,' attracting 150+ attendees and selling out. In August 2023, Krokodile undertook their first tour in Sicily, playing 10 gigs over two weeks, including 300-capacity stages. With their reputation growing, Krokodile is preparing to release their debut EP in October 2023 and planning more events. Keep an eye out for them as they continue to make waves both in the UK and beyond.

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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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East London’s Baby Pink is quickly becoming a rising star within the R&B field. Current, fiery and fiercely independent, Baby Pink blurs the lines between song and rap.

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With lyricism and music production being at the core of his creativity, Richie Miles also extends his vision through a range of artistic mediums. Expect an immersive experience that will transport you into a familiar yet progressive world of creativity and story telling.

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