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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.

JoeJas Is A rapper and producer (when producing going under the alias "HairyMuffinMan".). Putting out his self produced debut album ‘Planet’ in 2016 taking influences from punk, Jazz, Hip-Hop & R&B and blending them all. Genre blending has become a defining point in JoeJas’ music, to this date with his latest release 2022 'Gaps & Nomads.' All music videos have been shot and edited by JoeJas from 2017 showing the array of skills capable. In 2016 he had started his own events under his brand ‘Fat Llama’ which put on a Multitude of artists around London. This was made because JoeJas felt there wasn’t anything for people considered weird and not to meet and find new sounds they weren’t a-custom to. In 2020 JoeJas won the vans musician wanted competition with praise from Anderson Paak & J.I.D.

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.

We’ve been playing live since May 28th 2021 - we formed in university during lockdown so it was a bit of a slow burn at first, but as soon as we hit the stage we realised there was an energy between us and the audience that we were not used to experiencing, certainly not in little pub gigs. Fast forward a year and we have opened Islington Assembly Hall in front of hundreds of strangers - it was insane! And the crowd’s response was incredible. Fast forward another year and we’re now finishing up a long residency at The Camden Club in London where we’ve played numerous sold out shows. During this time we’ve also toured the UK and Portugal playing in front of crowds of up to 3,000 and we are ready to smash out the festival scene this summer and make the crowds go wild. Hello Amnesia isn’t the most well known band on the circuit, but we’re a great crowd pleaser (even to people who don’t like rock music) and we’re just keen to get out there and share our fun with more people!

Bristol based DJ and producer Duke Boara is climbing the ranks of electronic music in the UK. With support from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Sasha, Richie Hawtin, Jaguar, and Tom Ravenscroft, as well as music released on labels LG105 and Anjunadeep, the future is looking exciting for Duke.

Flying in all the way from Paris, France, we have Lullaby touching down on 12th May to share her art! Electro journalist by day, DJ by night, Marie aka Lullaby is a big fan of techno, hard trance, eurodance and trance. She oscillates between these four styles in order to present her first love for the dark sounds with violent kicks of techno and hard trance and her second passion for the more kitschy and euphoric sounds characteristic of eurodance and trance. Based in Paris, Lullaby hopes to eventually produce her own sounds.

Lloyd Barwood is a U.K. based artist that has been deeply engrained into the underground dance music scene for the last decade, with an unrivalled love and passion for the music that is clearly expressed in the energy he radiates as an artist. Taking influence from all corners of the electronic music world and beyond, Lloyd isn't constrained by boundaries and this shines through in his own productions and DJ sets, focussing on sharing the music he loves and building a soundtrack that captures the moment. He is also the co-founder and resident DJ for Pick & Mix Sessions, an events label and music sharing platform that is centred around sharing a love for underground dance music.

LO-LOW's sets are designed to take listeners on a journey through various aural portals, finding freedom in expression on the dancefloor and creating feelings of euphoria and community. She blends eclectic selections of deep house, techno, electronic, ballroom, breakbeat, and pop to capture her playful essence. As a self-confessed club kid and music enthusiast, LO-LOW found her way into the world of music through journalism, writing for CLASH Magazine. Currently, she holds the reins as a resident at E1. This year has been a success for LO-LOW, with fan feedback deeming her sets as "vibes as unmatched" and praising her for "taking people through many portals." She opened at Colour Factory, representing the Thorn London collective at HOWL: Queer City, Vol.4 in February 2022 and played at Riposte's Pride Party in July. LO-LOW also gained her first show outside of London in August 2022, where she played the pre-party for Scotland's number one queer alternative night, SHOOT YOUR SHOT. Furthermore, she opened for CEM and Giant Swan at Phonox and played an extraordinary three-hour set ahead of DJ Bone at one of London's most iconic clubs, Fold.

DJ Don Lon is an open-format DJ, who specializes in urban contemporary music such as Hip Hop/R&B, Reggaeton and Afrobeats . He loves connecting with people through music and doing anything related to it. When he is not DJing, he is either working with his music collective, planning and organizing events or playing football, his main passion before music came in.

Rose Hamilton is a singer, songwriter, and performer from the London, UK. In recent years Rose has traveled the globe visiting Asia, Australia and New Zealand where she found her love for music. Her recent release titled, "Body (ft. Josh Linton)" with features on George FM and Local Spotify Playlists. The future looks bright for Rose Hamilton with a backlog of singles, demos collaborative projects, and performances all in the pipeline.

Matthew One Man is an artist from Egham Surrey. A dynamic performer whose unique looping style separates him from fellow musicians, the engaging sounds of his guitar break the boundaries of what is expected of the instrument. The unconventional and stylistic performances draw inspiration from guitarists such as Jon Gomm and Antoine DuFour. DJ’s such as ATB and Juan Atkins. Matthew uses extended techniques and a loopstation to create a dynamic performance ranging from Dance Music to the Avante Garde.

Singer / songwriter & guitarist Call Me Unique infuses the sounds of jazz, soul, futurebeats, and scat-singing. Influenced by the sounds of Lauryn Hill, Ed Sheeran, Ella Fitzgerald & Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes. Renowned for her love of scatting and eclectic performance approach, her vibe truly is "unique".

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.

Fresh off the back of their debut at Glastonbury Festival 2022, Naia are one of the most electrifying bands on the scene. While maintaining roots in jazz, their music is shaped by their many influences, with members hailing from Spain, Palestine and London. Their live performances draw in crowds from the streets, captive your soul and will have you dancing into the night.

Tino Gee is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in graphic design, animation, music and events. He is passionate about the everchanging world of storytelling, ideation and visual culture. A host with charisma and charm, a musician with poignant lyrics and energetic live performances, an artist with illustrations and animations that depict his playful and dynamic nature, Tino truly reflects his multidimensionality through his creative expression. He strongly believes art should be immersive, engaging and authentic. Art should challenge the status quo, whilst bridging divides and connecting communities. With the gift of his expression, Tino's mission is to inspire others to tap into their innate avenues of creativity.

Hailing from Soweto, South Africa, Phundo Art currently calls the United Kingdom home, A rapper who is thrillingly impossible to pigeonhole having created music within a plethora of genres from Rap, Drill & R&B. Music has always been an important part of Phundo’s upbringing. He was heavily influenced by South African Kwaito music, early 00’s hip-hop and introduced to rock music upon arriving in the UK aged twelve. Phundo started his career writing and recording music with various artists including Scxrlord and Jorja Smith. Regularly played shows across London and England including Reading and Leeds, Made Festival & Vale Festival. His close knit supportive online network of fans has allowed him to travel far and wide as he has toured as far out as Holland. Phundo has supported AJ Tracey, A$AP Mob & Kojey Radical. Phundo has also collaborated with established artists such as UK Rapper Eyez on their record FARSI, Blxckie on ‘Kung Fu’ & French Producer DJ LEWIS with their record ‘Kill Your Phone’ & has been endorsed by tastemakers throughout the industry having received airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1 Xtra, Kiss Fm to name a few.

“We’ve never liked the idea of being ‘just another indie band’,” say King Kuda. The Brighton-based four-piece, whose sound has evolved from classic indie numbers to incorporating “creamy guitars, big hooks, and hypnotic grooves”, first met at university and started jamming in the living room of their shared house. Their 2018 debut single Wildflower’ was packed with spangly guitars and wistful vocals, and now boasts almost half a million streams. New banger, ‘Bloodstream’, however, is reminiscent of electronic artists Dusky and Bonobo, who the band count as recent influences on their sound as well as indie gods, Foals.

Miles Hobbs is a session bassist from West London. He’s played countless shows in originals and covers outfits, recorded at Abbey Road and BBC’s Maida Vale Studios, and even had some of his music featured at LEGOLAND Windsor. His new Instagram series ‘Bass Along with a New Song’ sees him rocking out with upcoming bands and classic TV show theme tunes.

Lorenzo Rossetti, aka Ross Chamber, is a Swiss guitarist influenced by blues and jazz. Watch out for his self produced, solo project coming soon. He has been accompanying Halana Roma for several years now, resulting in an harmonious duo.

Halana Roma’s vocals are rich and soulful. Her lyrics deep & evocative. With flavours of alternative soul & RnB, she takes you on a journey through stories and painted landscapes of sound. Halana is regularly accompanied by her blues loving guitarist, Lorenzo.

Zurito revolves around two hot Spanish guitars that embody the fury of flamenco and body stirring rumba grooves. Passionate and uplifting, their performances carry virtuosity and a unique sound they have crafted after years of playing and rambling around Europe. Their music will certainly stir emotions and cure any pains.

I am make music that defies genre and does not fall under one category. My music is blend between my Egyptian roots & my UK influences, together I want to create my own recognisable sound. As for my message, my lyrics are disguised in metaphors and I aim to inspire people to fully explore their characters with no limit. I want to inspire people not to be cookie cutters and allow their individuality to shine.

RETROPXSSY is eclectic, eccentric - a creature built for a cult following. And she’s been building it with a whirlwind of shows across London’s alternative scene and beyond: Brighton to Berlin, Birmingham, Groningen, Oslo to Luton! RETRO treads a tightrope between visceral darkness and euphoria. Sparse hip hop loops slip into jazz, they blend into experimental soundscapes, tongue in cheek ballads, trap beats, punk, uk garage, jungle. Songs about power, songs about desolation, songs about tits. retropxssy explores womanhood in the middle of the mosh pit. ‘Mysticism emits from RETRO’s performance, every contortion more impressive than the last’ say ‘The Loop Magazine.’ You just have to be there, you just have to see it.

I like to make music that tells stories, whether through descriptive acoustic ballads done with just me and the guitar, or an energetic live looping tune that brings people through a tale of sounds and feelings. Music is such an incredible gift from God and it's my calling to use it to get people to feel more connected to themselves and the beautiful world around us.

Alt Rap somewhere in between lo-fi trap and RNB

Yassi V is a singer-songwriter from Brighton, now based in London, fusing emotional and sassy lyrics with catchy pop/R&B melodies. After her debut EP 'Warzone', which gained support from BBC Introducing and included music videos for 'Lifeline' and 'You Deserve Better', Yassi spent lockdown writing new music and working on a new sound. With the latest single Distress and more on the way, she’s fresh on the London music scene.

Marzena is an artist of all sounds soul, jazz and blues. A singer and songwriter of all things real and honest. Influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Etta James and Alicia Keys just to name a few, Marzena’s sound will give you a taste of something fresh but nostalgic at the same time.

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.

#WGT is a brand-new collective with a wider purpose than just dance – they are more than just one entity. Giving human needs is a top priority as well as getting creative through other artistic mediums like fashion, design, and music. With significant future project for the upcoming year, keep an eye on them. You are going to witness some fascinating blends of art.

Jack Miller and Oscar Farrell have been releasing music for four years under the title of Rein, racking up over 500,000 streams on Spotify with plays on radio one and support from artists such as Hammer, Dj Seinfeld and Kettama. Rein’s music seeks to encapsulate the emotions of early adulthood, taking inspiration from the contemporary electronic music scene that is so strong in the UK.

Law X is a music recording artist, actor and visual creative. Also known by his moniker Muse Gxd and The Glitterman. Law has put together his own music band "Gang of Gxds" in Europe where he was born in South London. However Law X was raised in Virginia where he discovered his passion for music. His unique style lands somewhere in between the genres of Emo Rap, Rock and Dark Trap. He has opened up in concert for artist such as 2 Chainz and has been featured on records with Too $hort. This year Law has released 4 studio albums and showing no signs of slowing down. Also making his way on TV and landing a role on Bet's "All The Queen's Men" and CBS's hit tv show "S.W.A.T." On the other side of the camera Law X is a creative filmmaker that has released multiple film projects and has worked on many music videos for artist such as MMG, Bone Thugs, Mozzy, King Combs and others. Currently Law is preparing to latest film and album release entitled "Love Cage" coming in 2023

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’.

A low key introvert, born and raised in East London, who was heavily influenced by many styles of Hip-Hop from Boom Rap, Grime, Trap and so on but not to mention different genres such as R&B, Psychedelic Rock and Jazz. A genre of this music and you’ll get a one-of-a-kind who is a mystery, and that mystery is Isaiah Shoticaury.

Always high on the boogie but completely sober in every other respect, Aristatle mixes and mashes bangers from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and 69s of the disco, soul, funky house genre. Classically and jazz trained, she might whip out her flute during set to add even more spice.

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.

Former Partner is the solo project of singer songwriter Ollie Davie. Ollie started performing in bands at the age of 12, playing for a variety of Punk and Indie groups in the Reading area. The release of a dozen singles through 2019-2020 has lead to this new project, Former Partner, drawing influences from bands such as Basement, Tigers Jaw, Joyce Manor, and Jeff Rosentstock.

Kieran is a 20 year old music producer who has had influence from many genres along his way. He started as a saxophonist exploring jazz and blues, then he proceeded to play the upright bass and learnt about the art of classical music. He has also dived into gospel and hip hop later on in his years. Kieran likes to collaborate and has a lot more music waiting to release.

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’.

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.

Based in London, made in Leeds, Ten Hands High's sound has evolved since their inception in 2019 and has now arrived at Vibe Central Station. Starting in classic indie rock roots, they now explore the boundaries of their genre, with each member's eclectic taste contributing to a sound that focuses on groove and atmosphere. They have consistently sold out headline shows in their two hometowns and have supported bands like Glass Caves and Luna Bay. Jack Saunders of BBC Radio 1 called their debut EP's lead single called Sweet, "euphoric". The band have been played on regional BBC Introducing, 6Music's BBC Introducing Mixtape and Radio X’s X-Posure, as well as being featured on playlists like Spotify's Students Union and Amazon's Fresh Indie.

Ten strings, two brains and an assortment of pedals combining to create meditative loops and streams of consciousness inspired by the Carnatic, classical, psychedelic, and ambient-electronic traditions. This set will be accompanied by AI-generated visual artwork courtesy of @aetupe77.

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