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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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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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Mac Adams crafts music that sparks connection, blending jazz, R&B, and pop into a sound that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. His voice carries a rare warmth—expressive, soulful, and deeply immersive—drawing listeners into stories that unfold like lived experiences. Through honest lyrics and rich melodies, he captures the beauty of self-discovery, turning emotions into sound and moments into lasting memories. Each song is an intimate conversation, a reflection of the human experience, leaving audiences not just listening, but feeling.

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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Blending the atmospheric soundscapes of early Coldplay with the haunting intimacy of Jeff Buckley and Bon Iver, 25-year-old Olivier Martin is an Australian-Spanish singer, songwriter, and guitarist poised to make his mark in alternative pop-rock. Raised in a vibrant Spanish music and flamenco environment between Vigo and Melbourne, Olivier began busking at 16, captivating crowds with his emotive voice and powerful songwriting. His heartfelt lyrics and melodic depth quickly sold out local venues, setting the stage for his next chapter. Now splitting his time between London and Vigo, Olivier has been recording his debut album for the past year with Grammy-winning producer Matt Lawrence, preparing to introduce his soulful sound to the world.

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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Kincaid moniker of Joe Arthur is an artist based between London and Berlin, who focuses his production and DJing style on the overlapping fringes of multiple genres.

From groove laden percussion to sound design infused textural detail, Arthur’s sounds and sets are not to be missed.

He has released records with Well Street, Grid, Accidental Meetings, Redstone Press, Control Freaks and more to wide ranging acclaim.

His unique approach to production and sound design has also sent him on a string of multidisciplinary collaborations. Most recently collaborating with Mercury Nominated composer and artist Hannah Peel, as well as Visual specialists Uncharted Limbo collective on the sound track for Alexander Whitley’s contemporary ballet ‘Anti Body’

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Heart Shaped Everything are a British duo, made up of Matthew One Man and Penelope Gwen, who bring a refreshing take on dance music, via live looped guitar and vocals. They weave the genres of house, trance and guitar music, while breathing new life into rock and pop classics such as Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain and Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush.

Matthew had been performing as a solo act for 10 years, developing his distinctive guitar looping techniques that create the illusion of a full band, before combining this with Penelope’s powerful vocals and songwriting, a collaboration that has been taking the UK festival circuit by storm.

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Stillwarhead—a rapper, songwriter, and singer—finds himself in London, chasing the dreams he has had for years and finally getting the big wheel to turn.

With a discography featuring soul, jazz, and rock samples, along with entertaining lyrics, he aims to inspire people all across the world, showing them that their wildest dreams can come true if they have the audacity to chase them.