Née Marie Kiangala

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.

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.

Alt Rap somewhere in between lo-fi trap and RNB

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I create vibrant and original Primitive Surrealist storytelling paintings.

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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.

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.

A fresh face to the London dance music scene, GYS is a DJ-Producer from Trinidad & Tobago who has a special passion for Underground House Music. He started music as a child through the guitar, influenced by 80s rock and alternative. Soon after, he became enthralled by the sounds of electronica music and felt compelled to share this music with as many people as possible. Over the last 8 years, GYS has become a household name in the local underground scene in Trinidad & Tobago, known for his journey-like track selection and seamless transitions. Now 24 & based in London, he's more driven and motivated than ever to showcase his skills in this influential city.

Doss is an explorer of techno, from ambient atmospheres to crude textures. His sets are structured with mysticism and hypnotism, inspired by the gothic Berlin sound.

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Zoka The Author is a dynamic lyricist known for blending poetic depth with innovative soundscapes. His single "ELEPHANT" landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist and earned a spot on the Glastonbury Emerging Artist Competition Longlist. His music has been co-signed by industry juggernauts such as Ricky Damian, and featured on major radio stations like BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2, and Kiss FM, as well as press outlets like Wonderland, EARMILK and Link Up TV. Zoka is also renowned for his energetic live shows, performing with his world-class band on iconic stages including The Jazz Cafe, Colours Hoxton and The Lower Third, and having supported notable artists like Enny, Steamdown and OMA. Zoka continues to push boundaries and establish himself as a leading voice in UK hip-hop.

multi-styled and multi-instrumental songwriter, producer and recording artist Leo Chavez is making & performing music in a new way

Leo's experience as a Jazz/R&B guitarist, mixing with his passion for profound, intimate songwriting and his alternative use of live loops + drum sequencing create a hypnotising and diverse live experience.

His ability to translate profound artistic insight into a 21st century commercial sound, tell us there's something new and disruptive afoot.