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Preen have captured the imagination of audiences across the country with songs about Midsomer Murders, snorkelling, car crashes, and failed actors. Now a five-piece, they blend three-part harmonies with story-led melodies to bring a feel of both the classic and the new. They regularly sell out headline slots on the London circuit and beyond. They have recently played Greenman festival, Wychwood festival, Get Together festival, Ritual Union festival and more. Their latest release is a double-single and music video. They are heading to the isle of wight this month to record their next project.

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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.

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JimiDek is a Nigerian-born, London-based electronic music producer and DJ whose sound encapsulates House Music with a backdrop of traditional and contemporary Nigerian rhythms.

With a foundation in piano, guitar and traditional percussion, his journey from lo-fi hip-hop to house music producer showcases his versatility as an artist as well as his experimentation with new techniques.

Known for explosive DJ sets that blend house genres with warm, groovy, low-fidelity undertones, he's performed at The London Cabaret Club, Cafe 1001, Hootananny,Voices Radio, Aaja, Jumbi, Sonos Club and maintains a monthly residency on Subtle Radio.

As the first artist-in-residence at Abuja's House House House, he's working towards his debut project while bridging London and Nigerian electronic scenes.

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.

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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.

*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.*

Jodie Knight is a songwriter, vocalist and producer from Scotland. At 18 she opened for Rick Astley on 2 nights of his tour, and in 2022 she performed at Murrayfield Stadium (67,000). She has supported Texas, played sold out Sofar Sounds shows, performed at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Bar & recorded at Abbey Road Studios. In 2024 she is set to headline her first show in London at The Camden Chapel, with tickets selling out in just days.

"Jodie Knight is an expert at whether it’s her own sad girl kind of pop, or whether she’s supplying a vocal feature on a huge, huge dance banger. She has proven time & time again how versatile her voice is and I reckon in a couple of years time she’s going to be one of BBC Introducing’s major new success stories.” - Phoebe & Shereen, BBC Introducing Scotland.

Matt Kent is known for his sophisticated sound that blends R&B, Classical and Pop. Kent quickly gained a following on Tik Tok, with his unique series titled “Turning Classical Music into Pop Songs”. His most popular release from this series, “Lacrimosa” is nearing three million streams on spotify and climbing fast. Kent has over 300 thousand followers on social media platforms and 4.7 million total likes. Since he began songwriting in 2015, Matt has performed in showcases at legendary venues across NYC and London such as, The Bitter End, Mercury Lounge, Madison Square Garden, CarFest, Ronnie Scotts, and many more. After placing in the international songwriting competition “Coffee Music Project” in 2019, Matt Kent caught the attention of established music producer Dante Lattanzi who signed Kent to his management company. Matt is currently on tour in London playing with established pianist and arranger Liv Lester. Together, the duo use their classical training to create evocative and intricate works.

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Tino Gee is a charismatic and multidimensional artist, born in Zimbabwe and raised in London. He specialises in animation, music, and events. His creative expression reflects his playful yet dynamic nature, as seen through his poignant lyrics, energetic live performances, and captivating stories he crafts with his art. Passionate about storytelling, ideation, and visual culture, Tino believes that art should be immersive, authentic, and direct. His mission is to inspire others to embrace their innate creativity, and deepen their connection to themselves, and the world around them. For fans of Flatbush Zombies, Andre 3000, Kid Cudi

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Belfast-born Winnie Ama is a Northern-Irish-Ghanaian singer-songwriter who blends soulful vocals and lyrics with pop, disco, and dance music. Inspired by jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, she began as a poet, transitioned to songwriting. She received support from Macy Gray and Sister Sledge - opening for both their shows. She also got recognition from BBC Introducing as a rising star, headling the BBC Introducing Stage at Latitude. She earned the RTE2FM 'Rising Artist' status, delivered a TEDxStormont talk, and received a 'Rising Star' gold disk from Ditto Music in 2023. In 2024, she was recognized as 'One to Watch' by The Belfast Telegraph and The Irish Times. In 2025, she debuted at SXSW Texas, showcasing her upcoming debut album due in October this year.