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Sami Rhymes is an Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Poet, Author, Facilitator and Creative from London, UK. Since summer 2019 she has performed and headlined at a number of public and private events/festivals in London, nationally and abroad in Malaysia.

2022 saw Sami pick up “Best Female Spoken Word Poet” , perform nationally and also marked the release of her Debut EP “Triple Threat”. Media features include BBC Radio London, ITV news and S1:E3 of the BAFTA winning Sky Arts commissioned TV show Life & Rhymes to name a few.

Her poetry touches on everything from identity to relationships to mental health, injustices and day to day experiences.

Her debut collection “20 Something” is available on Amazon and her next book and EP is in progress.

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Hey everyone, my name is Nasan and I am a young and London based DJ. I look forward to making your night as memorable as possible and I hope you love my sound!! Can not wait to perform for you all!!

ABRZY (pronounced Ay. Breezy) is a rapper/artist who was born in Bangladesh but grew up in New Zealand. He has has sold out shows, completed a nation wide tour and opened for international acts such as Tinie Tempah, Lil Yachty, Kid Ink, Souls of Mischief and more.

He has generated over 5 million streams and in 2024, ABRZY relocated to L.ondon, where he signed a publishing deal with Eastside Music Publishing / Peer Music. He’s now collaborating with top producers and songwriters, refining his sound and electrifying delivery. He released Higher and Monsters via 1 2 One Entertainment, with the Monsters music video shot in Morocco. Recently, ABRZY’s freestyle with DJ AG went viral, amassing over 200K views, further cementing his presence in the UK scene.

Tayah Ettienne is a dynamic singer-songwriter crafting a unique blend of alternative R&B and pop, infused with jazz and folk influences. With a voice that effortlessly captures emotion, Tayah explores themes of female empowerment and personal experience, delivering her messages in a sultry, ethereal, and occasionally cheeky manner.

Performing with an all-female band, Tayah made a powerful debut, headlining at 93 Feet East and captivating audiences at the renowned Secret Garden Party Festival in 2024. Her music resonates with a diverse array of topics, reflecting her passion for storytelling and connection.

Driven by a commitment to uplifting women in the music industry, Tayah Ettienne continues to push boundaries, creating an inviting and vibrant space for her listeners. With each performance and release, she invites her audience to experience her artistic journey, blending rich soundscapes with heartfelt lyrics.

“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.

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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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ZIYING often delves into the realm of emotions through a fusion of melodic and progressive sounds, adding a dash of madness to the grooving rhythms.

Firmly believing in the power of music to convey what words often cannot, and inspired by the London underground music scene, ZIYING weaves the threads of various sonic genres to curate stories that audiences can feel deeply.

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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VERTEX is a London born and raised creative pushing the envelope in high energy, multi genre, djing. He aims to shake up the music scene with fresh blends of genres experimenting with flavours that wouldn't usually go together but work so well.

Joana Simães is a visual artist from Felgueiras, a small town in the district of Porto, Portugal. After studying Fine Art in high school, Simães moved to London in 2020 to pursue a degree in Fine Art at Middlesex University, graduating in 2023.

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The core of Joana´s work goes from classically executed figurative oil paintings to more graphic paintings with the use of flat colors and less shading, onto hard surfaces in various sizes. Inspired by artists such as Goya and Michael Borremans, Simães explores the subtleties of human experience through both painting and, on occasion, video art.

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