Verityblythe

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.

Blessed with a soaring vocal, UK based John Dhali is an explosion of positive energy. He pours his experiences overcoming mental health issues into a musical medicine for the soul. Last year he released his crowd-funded debut, the 'In Time LP' – an indie/ folk/ rock concoction filled with infectious, hook-laden melodies that build to unstoppable choruses and anthemic heights. With shades of Kodaline, The Lumineers and Jeff Buckley, the album has received support from Spotify UK New Music Friday, prestigious music blogs such as Clash and Earmilk and international radio airplay. At the end of 2022 he picked up the DrakeYolanda Award for Emerging Artists and this year he’s just received a 1st place award in the International Songwriting competition - the worlds largest songwriting contest.

‍

Lazy Snacks, a fusion band hailing from Devon, UK. Formed to kickstart a funk infused revolution of music, utilising a unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, disco and more.
Bringing a diverse range of musical influences to the stage. Lazy Snacks aim to entertain and bring their music to the masses. Their live shows are high energy and packed with unexpected twists and turns; Insisting on connecting with their audience and creating an unforgettable experience. Including, selling out the Exeter Phoenix and Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds and dominating festival stages like El Dorado, (22, 23), and Altitude (23).
The group has an album incoming this year with more singles to be released in the mean time. Keep your eyes and ears locked on the band as they move to showcase their sound.

Inspired by wordsmiths such as Leonard Cohen and Laura Marling, Chloe Leigh's music portrays sincere tales of love and loss, longing and laughter. Her signature blend of folk and flamenco styles has taken Chloe to many places, from the fine fields of Glastonbury festival to Nashville, and dark jazz bars in Berlin. Chloe has recently been working on a new collection of songs for debut album, inspired by her southern Spanish roots, that represents her unique international sound. Alongside this she also has a wide repertoire of covers for those magical sing-along moments.

Lily Kong is an artist and illustrator from Hong Kong, now living in London. Her work is a heartfelt exploration of nostalgia, joy, and the emotions that connect us. She hopes to spark joy and bring people back to those familiar, comforting moments that make us smile and feel at peace.

She has previously worked with clients like Hermes, Montblanc, Sogo Seibu on editorial illustrations, installations and event drawings.

DJ, producer, vocalist and all round vibe-bringer, miniMel never fails to create an electric atmosphere. From her wealth of experience behind the decks, miniMel’s ability to read and respond to the crowd’s energy is truly her greatest strength as a selector. Her sets span the full spectrum of electronic dance, with a distinct global influence and focus on emotive melodies. Currently holding down residencies on Bloop London and Voices radio, she aims to showcase emerging femxle and queer talent in dance music. Quickly making a name for herself in East London, last year saw her debut at Warm-Up Festival, Body Movements and many venues across the city.

‍

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

‍

EJ Negre, born in Lapu-Lapu, Philippines, discovered his passion for drawing at an early age. He honed his craft across Canada, Philippines and London, combining formal training at Vancouver Film School and Alberta College of Art with self-taught exploration. As a freelance illustrator, animator, and photographer, EJ has traveled the world to learn from masters of the craft.

In London, he has been an active figure in the drawing scene, contributing illustrations to the award-winning British fashion film SATURNALIA, sketching at London Fashion Week, and fostering artistic communities through his group, Let’s Draw Now. Balancing commissions in illustration, photography, and animation, EJ collaborates with directors and creatives across industries.

His work has been featured in Zee Lifestyle Magazine, Redbull Canada, Facebook London, Need for Speed: Unbound, King's Cross Library, Smile Inflight Magazine, University of the Philippines Cebu, Calgary Herald, CBC News, and Mabuhay Calgary. Today, EJ continues to champion the art of drawing, inspiring creatives and keeping the spirit of drawing alive.

Fusing dance backbeats with driving electric guitar + uplifting catchy melodies, Freddie Joon is a killer-no-filler energetic dance-pop artist. After showcasing her sound at Hamburg Pride 2023 + in South Korea, she has just released her third EP, ‘Unicorn’.

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.