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VIRTUO is an East London–based multidisciplinary artist blending soulful production with honest UK hip-hop lyricism he takes his name as a play on the term 'Virtuoso' as of his many creative disciplines. Born in South London to an English-Irish mother and Ugandan father, his work explores identity, love, personal struggles and creative freedom. Often self-produced, his music fuses introspection with rich sound design, shaped by a background in fine art and animation. Beyond music, he is Head of Music for Bread & Butter Collection and founder of Shutter Sessions Festival, championing grassroots creativity. VIRTUO has headlined iconic London venues including XOYO, Brixton Jamm, and O2 Islington, building a reputation as a powerful live performer and emerging voice in the underground scene.

Always high on the boogie but completely sober in every other respect, Aristatle mixes and mashes bangers from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and 69s of the disco, soul, funky house genre. Classically and jazz trained, she might whip out her flute during set to add even more spice.

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Kia Jewell and Cameron Holland are dance artists from Aotearoa, New Zealand. They are a couple who have moved to London and love performing together. This is an exciting project as it’ll be the first time they’re creating something to perform as a duo, blending their individual styles as contemporary and hip hop dancers.