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Named after the Japanese word for wolf, Ōkami is the side project of artist Kamī; a space where she channels her fundamental belief that sound is a sacred vessel through which communities of colour can connect in solidarity and find true liberation.

Having begun her journey as a DJ through Voices Radio, her mixes have been featured on the likes of NTS and Radio 1001. She has found her footing playing at London’s Pxssy Palace, Body Movements and with the fast-rising Half East Records collective.

While Ōkami has a deep affinity for the atmospheric and sub-heavy frequencies of 140, dnb, dubstep, grime and drill, you can often find her playfully switching gear into rich global club sounds such as dancehall, bhangra, gqom, Asian dance sub-genres, baile and ballroom with plenty of attitude.

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.

Twenty-Eight year old guitarist, composer and producer, Omer Kaan is your next Guitar Hero. With his unique approach in his instrumental rock music, you are in for an amazing musical experience. Omer Kaan has performed in many bands/projects like Ozan Kotra, Riddles in the Dark and Hello Amnesia. He has released a large number of records and made appearances in various big venues and festivals in both the UK and Türkiye. After spending ten years as an active musician, Omer Kaan is now a solo artist making his own musical pieces with flavours from the past, present and the future. Omer Kaan is now playing his new songs live which is currently the only way to listen to them until his album comes out this year.

Luminous Duo is a two-piece ensemble a duo featuring vocalist Nadine Assam and guitarist Lumai Francisco, specialising in Soul and Bossa Nova covers of modern, popular tunes, as well as the classic 20th century Jazz standards. Alongside this, our particularly unique area is being able to perform songs in a range of languages from Portuguese, Spanish and English. As musicians, we have performed in various esteemed London venues such as Natural History Museum, Royal Academy of Art and V&A.

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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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.

Bastet is an alternative jazz rapper hailing from Scotland. Now based in Manchester

He specialises in Neo soul jazz hip hop. combining choppy flows with melodic jazz he provides social commentary speaking about things which are close to him such as mental health and social injustice.

Tom One is a BBC Radio supported electronic artist and recordings coordinator at XL Recordings. He blends professional expertise with a passion for the dance floor, producing vocal house, deep house, and euphoric dance tracks including 'Want You To' and 'Let The Freedom Begin', which have earned BBC Introducing plays and widespread streams. Beyond his releases, Tom curates HOME COOKED, a celebrated DIY kitchen night that connects communities through music. On stage, his sets combine charisma, crowd interaction, and custom edits into an immersive groove, making every performance high energy, intimate, and unforgettable.

My name is Charlie McMahon and I am a fashion and textile designer from the North East of England. My work is inspired by rural textile traditions and bringing them into a high fashion context. My most recent project is inspired by a series of nightmares I had as a child featuring the painting ‘Miss Wong’ by Vladimir Tretchikoff, which hung in my living room when I was growing up. Inspired by the paintings vivid colours and the subjects piercing stare, I have made a wardrobe of clothes for this nightmare woman. Featuring over the top colours and prints that swarm around the body and unconventional silhouettes and pattern cutting, in order to emulate the disorienting feeling of being in a nightmare.

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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.