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Hailing from South London, IXYALA is a dynamic Afrohouse and Afrotech music producer and DJ redefining the underground soundscape. Formerly known as DJ Dris, IXYALA has evolved into a sonic force, blending pulsating tribal rhythms, futuristic synths, and deep basslines into a powerful Afro-electronic experience.

With roots deeply embedded in both African musical heritage and London’s diverse club culture, IXYALA’s sets are an electrifying journey through ancestral energy and modern innovation. His sound is bold, immersive, and unapologetically rhythmic — designed to move bodies and awaken spirits on dancefloors worldwide.

IXYALA is more than a name change; it’s a rebirth. A new era of sound, soul, and sonic storytelling. AfroTech is just the beginning.

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.

Max Sarre is a 22-year-old alluring up-and-coming pop artist from London, UK. Having accomplished over half a million global streams across just 18 tracks, Max’s fan base is quickly growing all over the world. A string of radio interviews as well as his track, 'Cloud Nine' becoming Track Of The Week on local radio stations, have begun to cement Max as an artist who is here to stay for the long run. With 5 London headline shows to his name, some of which have brought in over 100 people, Max is rapidly enhancing his live skills and is one to watch when it comes to a great pop performance. His signature pop sound is really beginning to take its shape as Max continues to write and release new hits.

Having sung for over 10 years and played piano for over 5 years, Max began his music career in its current form by releasing his debut EP 'In My Mind' in 2021, including the singles ‘Done With You’ and ‘Drunk’, to great success. With this new hype, Max went on to release over 9 new highly polished and even catchier singles since. In June 2023 he released his second, banger-filled EP ‘Hell Of A Life’, featuring the singles ‘Precision ’ and ‘Simulation’. Over the years, Max has been inspired by many of pop’s greatest artists such as Justin Bieber, Charlie Puth and Henry Moodie. With the combination of his electrifying synth pop beats, pop ear-worm hooks and large vocal range, Max is set to go far in the music world, and he is excited for you to join in on the ride!

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