Lloyd Barwood

Serena Kaos is a Portuguese Londoner bringing a unique approach to art pop, with dream pop and trip-hop thrown in for good measure. Professional pianist and singer since 2014, and songwriter since 2019 (the year she released a trip-hop album with her former band), she began releasing her self-written and produced songs in 2022.

Her effortless charisma created a following of 130k people across social media platforms, leading to a European tour. Having released her debut EP and now working on the debut album, her live performances must be seen to be believed, with witty storytelling, flawless vocals and arresting stage presence.

ELLIE HARRIS is a 24 year old, self taught singer/songwriter and performer from London. She began writing music at age 9.

Her tiny stature is somewhat deceiving for she is a convincing balladeer, her sound feels established and displays a level of maturity and charisma beyond her years. Her jazzy tones cross different genres producing an original, unique sound. "...the super talented Ellie Harris, a London based vocalist and Brit School graduate whose sound can be compared to the likes of Moonchild, Hiatus Kayote, Ravyn Lenae and more" - Ed Lindsay, Wordplay Magazine.

In 2019 Ellie graduated the prestigious BRIT School after 4 years on the music course. Since then she’s been supported by BBC introducing, BBC 1Xtra and more. Recent releases have been supported by New Music Friday and Jazz UK Spotify.

Ellie has taken inspiration from a wide variety of genre, blending jazz, soul, folk & blues with elements of pop. Esperanza Spalding, Seal, Minnie Riperton, Erykah Badu, Nai Palm & more have played a role in shaping her music.

Ellie has performed widely across London with her exceptional band for the past 5 years, playing at notable venues including Ronnie Scotts, Soho House, Omeara, PizzaExpress Live, Blues Kitchen and The Spice Of Life. She has independently put on three shows held at PizzaExpress Live which all sold out. Members of the Ellie Harris trio include highly skilled Stanley Wickham on drums and Charlie Runham on bass, both attended Trinity Laban Conservatoire.

Arguably iller than the thriller in Manila, Fintan O’Kane is one example of a DJ who has taken the dedication to their craft to the next level; having forsaken all his earthly possessions, Fintan took a vow of silence for a year whilst he studied at the ancient Alter of Breakbeat Badness.

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From movement photography to activism choreography, Alff is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in freestyle dance.

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Alt Rap somewhere in between lo-fi trap and RNB

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As a producer, rapper, and filmmaker, my music is very immersive and story driven. It pulls the listener into an entirely different world with each song, through a colourful use of sound design and hard-hitting yet comedic lyrical storytelling. I take pride in an original sound that I can call my own.

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DJ Zeus is a dynamic DJ who aims to please everyone. He brings everything from RnB to Garage, Hip Hop to Afrobeats. He will make you feel nostalgic as he plays the music you grew up hearing whilst also aiming to introduce you to new sounds. DJ Zeus has a lot of experience playing in bars across London but has also been a resident DJ in one of Greece’ biggest Party Island Kavos. Zeus’ most recent major experience was being an official Road DJ at Notting Hill Carnival with one of the Large Bands Hype Mas. So if you love your music Zeus is the DJ to see you Through the night

Jump Street is a London-based DJ collective and single artist, specialising in house music, venturing into other genres such as Disco & House. They have played live in renowned venues such as EGG, Basing House, and Orange Yard. The collective consists of talented DJs such as Sophie Smalls, who has played for Ministry of Sound and has a residency with Plus 1 Radio, and Vintage Jiggy, who has played on NoSignal. They are not limited to London, as they have also performed in Dubai. Their primary goal is to keep the crowd entertained, and they love to interact with the audience during their performances. With Jump Street, you can expect to have a fantastic time dancing and smiling throughout their set.

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Blessed with a soaring vocal, UK based John Dhali is an explosion of positive energy. He pours his experiences overcoming mental health issues into a musical medicine for the soul. Last year he released his crowd-funded debut, the 'In Time LP' – an indie/ folk/ rock concoction filled with infectious, hook-laden melodies that build to unstoppable choruses and anthemic heights. With shades of Kodaline, The Lumineers and Jeff Buckley, the album has received support from Spotify UK New Music Friday, prestigious music blogs such as Clash and Earmilk and international radio airplay. At the end of 2022 he picked up the DrakeYolanda Award for Emerging Artists and this year he’s just received a 1st place award in the International Songwriting competition - the worlds largest songwriting contest.

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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.