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Özten is a genre-blending DJ and producer who focuses on mixing niche and cultural sounds from her own and the world's. Her sound is a harmonious blend of her Anatolian roots, rap music and contemporary electronic. One of her signatures is breaking the boundaries between Eastern grooves and Western beats, incorporating traditional instruments like the *bağlama* and *ney* into the vibrant realms of techno and house music. Drawing inspiration from the dynamic energy of UK rap, garage, jungle, and drum & bass, Özten infuses her sets with the spirit of community she experienced at events in Bristol and London.

Check out Özten's regular live show on Brixton Radio, where she displays her unpredictable yet satisfying music, blending all the way from house and drill to arabesk and bass music.

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Warno is a London-based Drum & Bass DJ, producer, and bassist whose style fuses elements of funk, jazz, soul, and beyond. With six years of DJ experience, he has supported some of the scene’s most prominent names.

Warno has integrated live bass guitar as a defining feature of his productions and performances. While his DJ sets are grounded in Drum & Bass - ranging from smooth Liquid Funk to high-energy selections - his live bass work often explores slower-tempo styles like house, disco, and garage. Whatever the tempo, you can always expect a groove!

His debut three-track EP, ‘Java Complex’, released on Spanish label Lizplay Records, along with his single ‘Losing Control’ on UK label Four Corners Music, marks the beginning of his journey, with plenty more to come.

Galick Zachary knows too well that you have to make noise to get noticed! From @cosmicarcade to his own cave, follow Z as he explores his own sound journey. Experimenting with synth driven melodic Hip-hop, Z is attempting to tell a story of an aspiring musician composing his own biography.

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DJ, producer, vocalist and all round vibe-bringer, miniMel never fails to create an electric atmosphere. From her wealth of experience behind the decks, miniMel’s ability to read and respond to the crowd’s energy is truly her greatest strength as a selector. Her sets span the full spectrum of electronic dance, with a distinct global influence and focus on emotive melodies. Currently holding down residencies on Bloop London and Voices radio, she aims to showcase emerging femxle and queer talent in dance music. Quickly making a name for herself in East London, last year saw her debut at Warm-Up Festival, Body Movements and many venues across the city.

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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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A DJ and Producer born in London but grew up playing across Nottingham and Leeds where he developed his unique blend of house and hip hop. Having played at notable events and venues including Fabric, Strawberries and Cream Festival, Mint Festival and Mint Warehouse, Tej now hosts a monthly show on Bloop Radio where he continues to showcase his style.

Kincaid moniker of Joe Arthur is an artist based between London and Berlin, who focuses his production and DJing style on the overlapping fringes of multiple genres.

From groove laden percussion to sound design infused textural detail, Arthur’s sounds and sets are not to be missed.

He has released records with Well Street, Grid, Accidental Meetings, Redstone Press, Control Freaks and more to wide ranging acclaim.

His unique approach to production and sound design has also sent him on a string of multidisciplinary collaborations. Most recently collaborating with Mercury Nominated composer and artist Hannah Peel, as well as Visual specialists Uncharted Limbo collective on the sound track for Alexander Whitley’s contemporary ballet ‘Anti Body’

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Fusing dance backbeats with driving electric guitar + uplifting catchy melodies, Freddie Joon is a killer-no-filler energetic dance-pop artist. After showcasing her sound at Hamburg Pride 2023 + in South Korea, she has just released her third EP, ‘Unicorn’.

Suns of Dub from Trinidad and Tobago is a label, group and performing dub-production team creating a unique sound experience driven by dub influenced genres, merging live instruments, and original Dancehall, Dub & Reggae Sounds with a new age electronic style and innovative ideas. Suns of Dub incorporates live instruments and live dubbing, selecting, and composition into one musical entity. The Team is lead by Ras Jammy who manages a community of
musicians, producers and artists under the production label.

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.