ARTIST COMMUNITY

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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I am a London based designer and final year fashion student at the University of Westminster.

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My designs simultaneously challenge and exaggerate gender and identity through strong silhouettes and sculptural corsetry. I predominately work with dead-stock fabrics and incorporate unconventional found materials into my work. I love to create bold and dramatic looks and take a lot of my design inspiration from historical sources.

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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.