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As a Director at Trevor George & Sternberg Clarke, Adam Sternberg brings over 18 years of expertise in providing entertainment for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. He leads a team of professionals dedicated to delivering top-quality entertainment across the UK, combining national reach with deep local knowledge.

Specialising in music, comedy, circus, cabaret, public speakers, magic, and more, Adam is passionate about creating memorable and engaging experiences for clients and audiences alike. Always seeking innovative ways to showcase the industry's best talent, he has built strong relationships with venues, suppliers, and partners, ensuring every event is executed with excellence and professionalism.

Twenty-Eight year old guitarist, composer and producer, Omer Kaan is your next Guitar Hero. With his unique approach in his instrumental rock music, you are in for an amazing musical experience. Omer Kaan has performed in many bands/projects like Ozan Kotra, Riddles in the Dark and Hello Amnesia. He has released a large number of records and made appearances in various big venues and festivals in both the UK and Türkiye. After spending ten years as an active musician, Omer Kaan is now a solo artist making his own musical pieces with flavours from the past, present and the future. Omer Kaan is now playing his new songs live which is currently the only way to listen to them until his album comes out this year.

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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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.

TÉODORA is a rising UK artist known for her unique blend of dark pop and R&B. Her main inspiration is her Balkan heritage, adding a distinct cultural flair and uniqueness to her sound. She also loves pop influences, R&B's soulful vocals, trap's edgy production, and the complexity of electronic music - her sound is both innovative and emotionally compelling.

Having performed on many iconic stages in the UK and Romania, TÉODORA's powerful vocals and her flute, take center stage in live performances. Her honest lyrics resonate deeply with listeners, creating an immersive experience. With each release, TÉODORA pushes boundaries and redefines genres, crafting a captivating soundscape that is entirely her own.

Fox Jackson has been enamoured by music from as young as he can remember. Inspired by the likes of artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang and George Benson, his music blends funk-fuelled melodies, sexy vocals and dance-worthy beats, creating a vibrant and distinct sound which is his own.

His career in the entertainment industry began at just 11 years old, when he landed the lead role as Billy Elliot, in the hit West End musical, "Billy Elliot the Musical". His time there solidified his desire to be on stage, while also pushing him to dive deeper into the world of music. Following multiple roles on both stage and TV, Fox soon made an easy transition to his first love and true calling, music. Discovering his own sound and style, Fox has since been crafting music.

“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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Northern-Irish Ghanaian music artist Winnie Ama has been hailed as a standout talent for three consecutive years. In 2024, both The Belfast Telegraph and The Irish Times recognised her as the 'One to Watch'. Her ascent began in 2022 when BBC Introducing ATL first labeled her as such after a series of captivating performances. The following year, she earned the prestigious RTE2FM 'Rising Artist' status and received one of three 'Rising Star' gold disks from Ditto.

Winnie's impactful journey continued in 2023 with a TEDxStormont talk by the multi-award-winning Belfast artist, showcasing her talents on international stages in the UK, Ireland, and the USA. Her performances caught the attention of icons like Macy Gray and Sister Sledge, who invited her to open their shows in Cork and Belfast. Notable stage appearances include headlining the BBC Introducing Stage at Latitude in 2022 and gracing the Glastonbury stage in 2023.

Her music is a fusion of conscious lyrics, soulful vocals, blending seamlessly with pop and dance rhythms. Hailing from Belfast she splits her time between her home city and London, Winnie Ama has garnered support from local and national radio, notably BBC Radio 1, where BBC Introducing's Gemma Bradley praised her unique voice and fresh writing style.

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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

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Ten strings, two brains and an assortment of pedals combining to create meditative loops and streams of consciousness inspired by the Carnatic, classical, psychedelic, and ambient-electronic traditions. This set will be accompanied by AI-generated visual artwork courtesy of @aetupe77.

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