The Thirsty Poet

Clara Thadea is about the most independent an independent artist can get. She writes, plays, produces, mixes and masters everything by herself, and sometimes with the help of close friends. Once that is done, any visuals will also be DIY. Her live band is made up of Thomas Dunk on drums, Sara Madaluni on keys, and Sam Clarke on bass, and they add some live excitement to her production that are in the genre of indie/alternative/very very chill pop. The unique thing to listen for in her act is her way of singing in a jazzy and almost middle eastern way. The main goal of the music (besides being good) is to make listeners feel for which there is no word yet, some mix between nostalgia and confusion. During the live act, it is a lot more cheerful than her lyrics plan for it to be, and these are always filled with metaphors and imagery which have a deeper and more poetic meaning than most other ‘pop’.

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Dewaan is a singer/songwriter based in London. Dewaan's musical sound is a fusion of eastern classical with western contemporary music. His melodic eastern classical vocals blend in well with a sufi and folk touch, accompanied by a percussion called the tabla. He is an artist who sings and composes in Urdu,Hindi and Punjabi and his music has been played on BBC Asian Network and BBC sounds. His music videos have been aired on major music channels around the world including B4U music, MTV, and many more.

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Eleonora is known for her captivating voice, which stops audiences in their tracks. Her soulful and powerful vocals make an impression on the indie music scene.

Her journey features unforgettable moments, such as being the opening soloist for "A Chorus Remixed" at the Royal Festival Hall and appearing on the final episode of "Made in Chelsea" (Season 25), where she performed for the show.

Eleonora blends poetic vulnerability with raw emotion, reflecting the highs and heartbreaks of modern life.

Eleonora continued to enchant listeners. Hoxton Radio premiered "Reverie" a week before its release, describing it as “soulful, vulnerable, and poetic".

When Eleonora released her single "Hold Me", a moving track portraying the state of anxiety, the paralysing emotions held in the body and the relief found through human connection, it got attention from radio stations playing on Future Hits Radio, PhoenixFM and Cragsradio.

Eleonora is not just a singer-songwriter but a storyteller who connects with her audience through heartfelt lyrics and unforgettable performances.

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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Bristol based DJ and producer Duke Boara is climbing the ranks of electronic music in the UK. With support from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Sasha, Richie Hawtin, Jaguar, and Tom Ravenscroft, as well as music released on labels LG105 and Anjunadeep, the future is looking exciting for Duke.

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I’m a passionate singer-songwriter  based in London, with an ability to blend acoustic and rock influences - I have been told that I have distinctive "raw" vocals that play well to this style. I have been developing a catalogue of songs over the years and as an ambitious musician, I am striving to grow as an artist with bigger production and performance experiences. Listeners have compared my style to the likes of Eddie Vedder, Dave Grohl, and Rob Thomas from Matchbox Twenty. I have had the opportunity to perform on BBC Introducing stages at festivals in the South West and have even enjoyed the surprise of being played on national Polish radio. With a music degree and years of experience playing in local scenes across Pakistan, Plymouth, Manchester, and Birmingham, I am now exploring the vibrant music scene in London where I have been playing for exciting crowds across the city!

Mezzo is an artist from east London. The genre melding multi instrumentalist is well know in the underground music scene for hosting some of the best live jam nights and shows in London. With numerous project released, he is slowly becoming a household name in the London music scene.

ELLIE HARRIS is a 24 year old, self taught singer/songwriter and performer from London. She began writing music at age 9.

Her tiny stature is somewhat deceiving for she is a convincing balladeer, her sound feels established and displays a level of maturity and charisma beyond her years. Her jazzy tones cross different genres producing an original, unique sound. "...the super talented Ellie Harris, a London based vocalist and Brit School graduate whose sound can be compared to the likes of Moonchild, Hiatus Kayote, Ravyn Lenae and more" - Ed Lindsay, Wordplay Magazine.

In 2019 Ellie graduated the prestigious BRIT School after 4 years on the music course. Since then she’s been supported by BBC introducing, BBC 1Xtra and more. Recent releases have been supported by New Music Friday and Jazz UK Spotify.

Ellie has taken inspiration from a wide variety of genre, blending jazz, soul, folk & blues with elements of pop. Esperanza Spalding, Seal, Minnie Riperton, Erykah Badu, Nai Palm & more have played a role in shaping her music.

Ellie has performed widely across London with her exceptional band for the past 5 years, playing at notable venues including Ronnie Scotts, Soho House, Omeara, PizzaExpress Live, Blues Kitchen and The Spice Of Life. She has independently put on three shows held at PizzaExpress Live which all sold out. Members of the Ellie Harris trio include highly skilled Stanley Wickham on drums and Charlie Runham on bass, both attended Trinity Laban Conservatoire.

Former Partner is the solo project of singer songwriter Ollie Davie. Ollie started performing in bands at the age of 12, playing for a variety of Punk and Indie groups in the Reading area. The release of a dozen singles through 2019-2020 has lead to this new project, Former Partner, drawing influences from bands such as Basement, Tigers Jaw, Joyce Manor, and Jeff Rosentstock.

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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.