Sam Wray

Two years ago, Bertie quit his finance job to pursue his musical dreams. Now, with over 140,000 streams, BBC introducing Support and shows at Glastonbury, Ronnie Scotts and the Roundhouse under his belt, he is turning those dreams to reality.

With his knack for lyrics, distinctive voice and electric live performance Bertie has won a loyal early fan base and with 4 new releases slated for the first half of next year as well as a string of shows, Bertie is in for an exciting 2024.

Tone Central is an artist-producer, DJ, and A&R exploring the sounds of Hip Hop, R&B, Amapiano and Edits through meaningful collaborations and digital crate digging. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Joe Kay and Mura Masa, Tone is experienced in forming creative partnerships.

At We Out Here Festival 2023, Tone DJ'd to VIPs, like UK rapper Knucks, and was praised on Wordplay Magazine's socials for his mixing. His fusion of Kaytranada-style dance tracks with alt-rap stood out.

A multidisciplinary creative, Tone has photographed artists like Wesley Joseph and Children of Zeus, directed a documentary featuring Rap Game winner Graft, and hosted sold-out events at historic venues.

His debut studio album, a collaborative effort with emerging UK talents, is set for release in October 2024.

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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.

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Combining magical 8 bit samplers and cutting edge modern processing techniques; Intertoto's contemporary, immersive sonic experiments allow the mind to wander through hazy textural detailing, rewarding the curious as infinite melodies unravel. Intertoto’s debut album “Thermal Shadow” was released in early 2023 and was evocatively described by Rubadub as “​​Fathoms-deep aquatic rumblings, slow mo tech & dynamic sound design…”. Check out Intertoto's recent mixes for NTS radio and Kindred to hear some of his upcoming and unreleased material.

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Saskia who explores sound in a variety of ways including live performances, installations and DJing, sublimates her musical expression into a spatial one because of her love to art that is felt with the full body. After she released her first EP on Detroit Underground in 2017, she’s been into the world of electronic music. She performed regularly at electronic music parties, festivals and radio shows in Tokyo and around the world. In 2022, she moved to Bristol to further explore music. Saskia is passionate about experimental music that combines elements of broken beats, bass, techno, tribal, cinematic and funky. With the concept of 'Sound to _____ this magnificent cell' at her core, she lands floating and then ventures off again to another place.

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Grace Savage is a multifaceted artist; 4 x UK beatbox champion and creator of her own unique blend of alternative-pop that has heard her music on the likes of BBC Radio 1 & 6Music and garnered support from tastemakers such as THE405, WONDERLAND, Line Of Best Fit and COMPLEX. Known for her unique live performances, she has secured numerous festival slots over the years including Glastonbury, Latitude, The Great Escape, LoveBox, BeatHerder, Wilderness & Shambala as well performing 4 headline shows in London (consistently selling over 100 tickets) & independently released 4 EPs funded by her loyal fans & grants awarded to her by PRS Momentum, HMUK & DYCP Arts Council. Her debut film score for short film “Her & Her” was recently awarded “Best Sound & Music” and "Best Score" at LGTB Music Feedback Festival and Swindon International Film Festival. This is a piece which she also starred in & was commissioned to create for BBC Arts. She was nominated for "Best Female Solo Act" & "Best Songwriter" at the Unsigned Music Awards 2018, listed as ELLE Magazines "100 most inspiring women” and gave a TEDX Talk in 2016 to 2,000 people on the sexism she has faced in the male dominated beatbox scene. She featured in REDBULL Music’s online songwriting competition series “THE CUT”, collaborated with KT Tunstall on charity single "Wash Yer Hands" and has had editorial support on Spotify including FRESH FINDS & NEW POP UK

Mariana is a Portuguese textile artist & fashion designer specialising in print & is committed to working sustainably by upcycling existing materials. Her artistic focus addresses current issues & expresses her personal reactions, emotions & life experiences through textiles. Mariana aims to extend & enhance the body, creating a harmonious "second skin" with fluid movement inbuilt. The collection featured a powerful fashion performance using reconstructed stretch fabrics, including repurposed tights & other feminine garments, conveying a delicate balance of strength & fragility.

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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.

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As a producer, rapper, and filmmaker, my music is very immersive and story driven. It pulls the listener into an entirely different world with each song, through a colourful use of sound design and hard-hitting yet comedic lyrical storytelling. I take pride in an original sound that I can call my own.

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V.I.C, the Southampton grown rapper, rose to prominence with his fourth song "A Teen," featured in the Fifa 22 soundtrack. In just his first year in the music scene his debut project, Bedroom Chronicles, garnered an impressive 25 million streams. Born in Nigeria, V.I.C's music is a fusion of diverse cultures and musical influences. Boasting a harmonious blend of musical finesse, lyricism, and a formidable social media presence, he secured a coveted spot on TikTok's NEXT GEN list in early 2023. As V.I.C continues to push the boundaries of his musical prowess, since working with brands like Notion, Pepsi, Amazon music and Adidas,his meteoric rise suggests he's destined to be a household name in no time