ARTIST COMMUNITY

A DJ and Producer born in London but grew up playing across Nottingham and Leeds where he developed his unique blend of house and hip hop. Having played at notable events and venues including Fabric, Strawberries and Cream Festival, Mint Festival and Mint Warehouse, Tej now hosts a monthly show on Bloop Radio where he continues to showcase his style.

Lauren Zara is a Brazilian samba, latin, freestyle and belly dancer, who brings a special array of hip movements and body isolations to her dancing. She has performed on invitation as a highlight dancer in Rio Carnival, where she was featured on Brazil's Globo TV. She has also performed in high profile events across the world including the London 2012 Olympics, Glastonbury Festival, Latitude Festival, Boomtown Festival, Brazil vs UK (Wembley Stadium), Hyatt Regency New Delhi, Panache Global Entertainment Awards, Brazil Day (Trafalgar Square), Jazz Cafe, Guanabara Nightclub, Floripa bar, Clapham Grand, Her Majesty's Theatre, corporate events for ITV and Asda, music videos, Notting Hill Carnival, Brighton Pride, Megasamba Portugal, Thames Festival and Coburg International Samba Festival.

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.