Puretee Elusive

ZEE-2 are an East Asian female DJ duo based in London. Creative consultant, Zoe, and Singer-Songwriter/Producer, Saïna, play an eclectic mix of RnB, Hip-hop and Soul remixes with a House, Baile Funk, UK Garage, Afro and Amapiano twist.

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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Inspired by wordsmiths such as Leonard Cohen and Laura Marling, Chloe Leigh's music portrays sincere tales of love and loss, longing and laughter. Her signature blend of folk and flamenco styles has taken Chloe to many places, from the fine fields of Glastonbury festival to Nashville, and dark jazz bars in Berlin. Chloe has recently been working on a new collection of songs for debut album, inspired by her southern Spanish roots, that represents her unique international sound. Alongside this she also has a wide repertoire of covers for those magical sing-along moments.

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.

*Lauren Cave is a dance artist and choreographer with a passion for movement and collaboration across art forms. With over 15 years of experience in Contemporary, Commercial Freestyle, Hip Hop and other techniques, she creates work that spans live and screen-based performance. Drawing on improvisation and interdisciplinary practice, Lauren’s work combines dance, theatre, and visual storytelling. She is interested in exploring connection, emotion, and environment, developing performances that are expressive and engaging.

In collaboration with her dance collective: Samara Toussaint, Lauren Chilton, Bethany Tolhurst-McWattGreen, and Ella Blake, Lauren will present a refined extract from her latest choreographic work, Against the Hour, featuring original composition by Alex McDermott.*

J. Peacock is a Blackpool born artist, raised on Northern Soul and nurtured in the Manchester music scene. His productions have spanned multiple sub genres of dance music. More recently he has turned his focus closer to home, inspired by uplifting house music produced by friends like Laurence Guy and Harry Wolfman, driven by samples from his dad’s record collection.

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.

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Straight from the vibrant music scene of São Paulo, dan PARTIES brings a one-of-a-kind stage presence and attitude that's a force to be reckoned with. Blending his musical theatre background with ever-evolving Psychedelic, Experimental, and Brazilian-influenced Hip-hop creations, dan PARTIES' music is a soul-stirring groove that defies time and shouts to the urgency of our imperilled species. His lyrical journey delves into themes of love, war, politics, and satire, all expertly paired with mind-bending beats and flirtatious rhythms he crafts himself. Beyond his captivating performances, dan PARTIES is an extraordinary DJ and producer, pushing boundaries and redefining musical norms. 🎧 For fans of Chico Science, JPEGMAFIA, Queens Of The Stone Age 🎶

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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.

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.