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ARTIST ROSTER 2025

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Jazz/Fusion

​Agbeko embody a heady concoction of Afrobeat, psych-rock, Ethiojazz and Protest Song. Channelled through an onslaught of horns, irresistible grooves and powerful lyrics, Agbeko's songs strive to call out corruption and embolden the collective pull towards societal change and healing in present times. They are the soundtrack for a congregation revelling upon a world teetering on the edge of collapse.

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Soul

Defying the confines of a singular genre, Aziza Jaye dwells in the hills of Sheffield. The UK born Artist, Songwriter and Producer grew up as a 'Sound system baby', where she would often see her dad warming up for the night ahead. With music in her blood she willingly took up clarinet and joined an orchestra.

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Samba

BLOCO B performs and celebrates Rio de Janeiro Carnival style samba. Emphasis is on creating authentic versions of Rio samba tunes using rhythm, song, melody& dance. To achieve this they blend percussion & drumming (bateria) with singers, cavaquinho players and dancers.​​​​

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Funk

Crash-landing between funk and punk, Flat Moon are a bizarre 6-piece collective thatcreate and perform high-energy groove-centred music. Flat Moon areknown for theirelectrifying live shows that induce their audiences into a state of genre-fluid delirium.Their music explores themes of escapism through a neurodivergent lens, whileprioritising a fun and chaotic experience.

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Indie-folk

One of the most exciting new indie-folk bands to come out of the UK, Good Habits’ joyousgenre-fusion has received international critical acclaim with performances at Glastonburyand WOMAD; tours throughout Europe and Australasia; and a Top 40 album.‘’Musicianship at its 21st-century best."-Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Funk

On a three-man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funk and disco, Edinburgh’s High Fade captured the attention of a global audience with their music amassing over 30 million  streams within six months of their first release and, in the process, gaining recognition from music heavyweights including Jack Black, Cypress Hill, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, and Brad Wilk.

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Folk

Jessie Reidis a Shropshire-based singer-songwriter whose soulful, folk-inspired music has been featured on Made in Chelsea, Love Island, and BBC 6 Music. With over 8million Spotify streams, she played Glastonbury Acoustic Stage 2024 and continues to captivate audiences with her distinctive percussive guitar style and evocative songwriting.

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FOLk

Genre-bending, energising, mesmerising, boundary-crossing... Juniper are a group of close friends who combine their collective musical influences on the stage to create a show full of bold, intriguing traditional and contemporary sounds. They draw in their listeners with driving riffs, joyous tunes, and intricate textures and contrast this by stripping back the sound world. 

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Surf Rock

Tipped as the hottest new Surf Rock Band in the UK right now, This experience is sure to be wild, exotic, and drenched in Reverb! Heavy heavy surf beats, meandering latin bass lines, and intricate sun soaked Gtr riffage, link limbs to deliver rocking instrumentals to get us a shakin’ and a shimmying’…..

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Jazz/Funk

Muttnik is a high energy Cosmic Funk trio based in London. With a blended mixture of Funk, Jazz, SouL. It is also a Dog that has been launched into space!

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Dub Reggae

Omega Nebula are a digital dub duo with firm roots in the UK sound system and dub reggae scene. This Husband and Wife duo offer a unique blend of dub reggae and dance music, that brings the heaviness you need for late night club slots and festival sound systems. Revered for their high energy performances, in their live show you can expect a dynamic fusion of synthesizers, dub sirens, live instruments and killer vocals…

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Alt/Soul/Folk

An eclectic troupe based in Manchester, Honeyfeet’s heavy sound spans from the bountiful to the subtle, with everything from big-band swing to Alabama blues-tinged folk, all held together by the powerful vocals and flute from Ríoghnach.

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Reggae

State of Satta are a 7-piece Reggae band based in Leeds. Having formed in the ashes of 2020, the band have quickly established a name for themselves with their energetic stage show, rambunctious bass lines and beautifully crafted multi-lingual melodies. Inspired by the sounds of UK Reggae and Cuban music, State of Satta are carrying on the lineage of bands like Gentleman’s Dub Club, UB40 and Fat Freddy’s Drop amongst many other dub influences. 

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World

Multi instrumentalist, Kora player, producer, composer, teacher and song-writer. Born a Griot in a 700-year old tradition, the Kora - harp-lute with 22 strings - is unique to the Griots of the Mandinka people. Griots have a unique societal role as oral historians, transmitting and preserving a people's culture through the generations in song, music and poetry.

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Jazz/World

Forged in the fires of Leeds’ late-night DIY scene, Têtes de Pois are a seven piece cinematic jazz outfit whose music, originally intended to heat up local dancefloors, has matured to become something more reflective And spiritual.

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Ska

They Say Jump are an unstoppable force united by a love of Reggae and Ska music.

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Funk

Vincen García is a Spanish bassist, gifted with an excellent technique and an inexhaustible creative capacity. With more than 14 years of experience, he has managed to forge an unmistakable style based on a modern sound and a performance full of grit and energy.

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HIP-HOP/JAZZ

Forward thinking, British Born, Irish/Ugandan Poet and Songwriter Amy True has been delivering her unique fusion of politicised hip hop, jazz and soul since 2011. A true wordsmith, Amy’s steady stream of conscious, iconoclastic verse sits in visceral harmony amongst soulful melodic hooks and rich jazz motifs as she punches out poetry with unapologetic flare.

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REGGAE/POP/SOUL/SKA

From humble busking beginnings Bare Jams now sit firmly ‘pon top of the Reggae tree. A six strong collective, a sunshiney disposition, nostalgic flavours of ska, dub, reggae and soul all contribute to the construction of beautifully crafted songs, relatable lyrics and singable choruses to stick in your lug holes and yo dancing daps. You can fall in love to this band, you can dance your feet raw to this band, you can sing your voice away to this band. THIS BAND are a must for your summer. Big love Bare Jams you beautiful buggers you.​​

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Folk Orchestra

The UK’s biggest folk band. A stage busting 50 members mix traditional English and Celtic reels, heaving rock grooves, funk, jazz, hip-hop, ska and reggae. Eastern European and Asian flourishes complete the sound, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the group.

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Reggae

Introducing the Friendly Fire Band, Birmingham UK’s most active Reggae/Dancehall live outfit both on the stage and in the studio with releases on the Friendly Fire Music label.

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SKA

Lively, funky good time vibes......Gringos have been rockingall the bestfestival and partystagessince way back. Classy, high altitudeska and rocksteady tunes that are guaranteed tomove your mule.

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Live/Electronic

Lead by DJ Hiphoppapotamus, Hippo Sound System are a hybrid live/electronic group that blend global music with sound system culture! Exploring exciting new global bass fusions is what drives this creative machine, as they mix Afro-Latin rhythms with their favourite elements of dance music such as Jungle, Hip Hop, Breaks, House and Dub!

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DJ/Producer

4 x Champion DJ Title Holder JFB is considered the UK’s leading Scratch DJ and Turntablist. A uniquely talented artist; JFB uses his superb technical ability to appeal to any live environment. Be it a Nightclub, Festival or Dive Bar, he never fails to entertain, covering all musical genres from Hiphop, Funk, Dubstep, Glitch Hop, Trap, Swing, Breakbeat and Drum & Bass in his own ‘JFB’ style.

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World/Fusion

Ghana’s finest, K.O.G, Best known for his loose limbed, bendy bodied, fantastically explosive live performances, Is back with a brand new project; Blending high-life, hip hop, hypnotic and high energy African jazz, incredible vocal dexterity and ballistic party vibes. These won’t just cut the rug, they’ll wear it out!!

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Dance

Michael Sebastian collects his favourite musicians & dancers to create a wild show of improvisational joy. Sebastian improvises dance music. His music has the structure of electronic; the freedom of jazz, and the depth of world music. A renowned live artist & dance musician, London busker, Sofar Sounds headliner, this show sees Sebastian collate all of his worlds for an epic party. Using live-looping, collaboration, improvisation and a sense of absolute freedom on stage Sebastian creates a transcendental space for both audiences and performers to enjoy & express themselves freely.

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Jazz

Drawing you in with progressive grooves, energetic rhythms and jazz fluidity, Nebula Sun launches you into psychedelic space with their evolving riffs that weave through thick layers of delay and distortion. Whilst leaning into moments of ‘raw chaos’ with their double saxophone and heavy bass, Nebula Sun also bring moments of tranquillity with soulful vocals and lyrics that inspire togetherness. “A burst of radiant interstellar sunshine”

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Rock and Roll

Pigeon Wigs are a 5-piece rock ’n’ roll band newly sprung from Cardiff’s fertile soil. Formed from the writing partnership of Harry Franklin-Williams & Louis Jugessur, their music ranges from the bombastic and unrelenting to the sombre and fragile, indulging whatever genre best suits their aims while maintaining a through line that one can only describe as Pigeon Wigs.

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Afro/Latin/Funk

Featuring Ska, Funk, Latin vibes, Swing and many more it doesn’t matter what style is played but how it can be used taking the crowd to another level of movement. Standing on all kind of stages, but never losing the roots to street music to subvert the public order and making some cash, This is Rumba de Bodas

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Jazz/Alt

Stevie Toddler is a composer, bassist and singer based in Bristol. She began her musical journey as a classical double bassist and has since migrated to performing in various alternative pop and jazz-influenced outfits on both double bass and bass guitar.

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Jazz/World/Fusion

10-piece ensemble celebrating a myriad of cultures, and the unity that music provides for humanity. An exploration of global styles and genres, including Afrobeat, Breakbeat, Jungle, Jazz and Highlife.

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Funk/Soul/HipHop

These two Bristol based rascals are pioneers of the party, teachers of turntablism, bringers of bangers. They say…. “We like breaks, funky bass lines, horns, and dance floor grooves. We’re inspired by the golden eras of funk, soul, disco and hip-hop, and we try and cram that into three and a half minute songs”. Get the picture!? Definitely won’t bring you out in a rash, they might make your feet hurt though. Not to be missed.

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Soul/Funk 

Tom McGuire & the Brassholes are a funk soul powerhouse from Glasgow. Combining rich arrangements with meticulous songcraft and untouchable in live performance, the band is carving a niche of their own. Following the success of their 2019 debut album, the group are ready to enter into an exciting 2nd phase.

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DJ

We are a Bristol based community and events collective. Aiming to enrich and expand the opportunities for creatives in Bristol (and beyond), we have built a proud relationship with the community and continue to foster our growing audience of open minded creatives - gaining extensive experience in programming and delivering live music and DJ events across a multitude of spaces with strong sales and audience retention.

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Folk/Dub

The 6 piece live band fuses the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song with the heavy, meditative, driving basslines digital dub music. The band is a unique mix of experienced traditional folk musicians and Dub Reggae specialists, using acoustic and digital instruments. The result is an explosive heavyweight blend of what the band call ‘Future Dub from Ancient Scotland’.

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Hip-Hop

MCS Binbags and Dur Brain are joined on stage by DMC finalist, DJ Mr Fitz. This is a return to the roots of what make Binbag Wisdom great: Two best friends, sharing their infectious humour through deft lyricism on hard hitting beats. After a brief hiatus to work on solo projects and collaborations with Dr. Syntax and K.O.G, and their 4th studio release on the way soon, the boys are very much ‘back in town’. Theatrical and hilarious, these are surely two of UK Hip Hop’s upcoming top goal scorers. Hip Hop meets comedy meets performance art…back of the net!

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neo-soul/hip-hop

A project born out of a desire to connect souls, connect musical heritage, connect powerful female spirit, connect audiences, and collectively share the energy that each of these unique performers bring in one monumental 90-minute show featuring Bristol's MĀDŁY, London's Amy True, and Sheffield's very own Aziza Jaye. See the incredible Conn3ct House band transform live on stage from a Hip-Hop band to a Neo Soul band, to an Afro-Jazz band as we take you on a musical journey.

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Storyteller

Gecko is a singer-storyteller based in South London. His songs cover the big things in life with wit and warmth. From dogs in space to ignored characters in renaissance paintings, from pig fugitives to guanabana fruit juiceGecko has performed across the world including at Glastonbury, Latitude, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, the Edinburgh Fringe & the BAFTA winning Sky Arts show ‘Life & Rhymes’.

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NEo-Soul

Hibiscus are an up and coming neo-soul duo, based in Bristol. Expect wholesome, heartfelt tunes and a smooth luscious jazzy vibe.

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Hip-Hop/DJ

JAMU samples genres from around the world, with classic hip-hop tracks, to create a cleverly constructed showcase, which includes reggae, jazz, dub, swing, trip-hop, with nods to drum and bass and other bass driven music.

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DJ

Jimi's musical origins are rooted in hip hop, soul and funk but brings to the turntables a fusion of pin-point scratching over breaks & bass music.

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Hip-Hop/Jazz

Influenced by New Orleans Jazz, Soul and Hip Hop, Lazy Habits blast their sound into the 21st Century with hard hitting beats and slick lyrics about modern British culture and urban life. The band describes their sound as: "Beats, Rhymes and Brass of the highest calibre.”

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Violinica

Mike Dennis is a classically-trained violinist and poet whose boyhood love of Run DMC, Beastie Boys and Gangstarr led him to create a unique kind of string-heavy hip hop music he refers to as Violinica. Not only that but he’s potentially the nicest man in music. Even nicer than Dave Grohl I reckon…..!!

 

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Americana/Roots

Fronted by identical twin sisters and supported by a formidable rhythm section, NOOKEE offer tastefully served musical flavours for you to stir together as you please. Combined to make one big soup of sound, they bring a mouth watering experience to any person, from any walk of life. Driven by blood matched harmony woven into sunny-side up rhythm and blues, these twins pour their soul into the genre-busting sound of their rhythm section. Varnished with funky aesthetics, this outfit will quench the thirst of both eyes and ears.

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Singer/Songwritter

Potts is a natural soul singer, lyrically honest with a penchant for a catchy chorus, He’s as happy on his own with a guitar and kick drum as he is fronting a heavy band. Since cutting his teeth as a guitarist and singer on the festival and live circuit across Europe and the UK, he has immersed himself in the world of theatre, shifting the context of his practise with great success gaining critical acclaim for his work as a composer and performer alike.

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Tropical/World

This is pure sunshine. Genre defying producer and DJ Sam Redmore, backed now by a full live band, presents a truly rare fusion of Disco, Afrobeat, Broken beat, Cumbia and Samba with wide cross-cultural appeal and huge danceability.

 

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Funk/Soul

Stone Cold Hustle are a 7 piece funk & neo soul band from Bristol channeling 70s era funk sound, but bringing it up to date with a modern attitude. Stone Cold Hustle bring raw vocals, heavy grooves, tight rhythms and virtuoso improvisational skills shaking dance floors loose across Bristol and beyond.

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Brass/Techno

The energy of electronic music performed live by a brass and percussion band. With an authorial repertoire full of textures, effects, and drops. TechnoBrass mixes the sound of Rio's brass bands with the pulse of electronic beats, creating an explosive hybrid atmosphere.

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Ska

A little bit of London for yer…… The Kubricks. Seven-piece, mixing Ska, Reggae, and Infectious Melodic Pop. Been around for a decade now and have firmly planted themselves as one of the must see UK Ska bands. These chaps have a seeming knack of bringing the best Ska sensibilities, modern pop perfections, and socially conscious lyrics to echo the voice of a generation, twisting them together to present carefully crafted, he’d nodding bangers!! 

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Folk

The award-winning UFQ have ignited international audiences with their high-energy, genre-defying acoustic music since 2009. Joe Broughton, Paloma Trigas, Dan Walsh and Tom Chapman are the Urban Folk Quartet. Four highly accomplished musicians, a dozen instruments and four voices coming together to craft a knockout show of globally–influenced, electrifying acoustic music that has been taking the European folk scene by storm.

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Folk/Storyteller

Will Varley is a singer songwriter from Deal on the UK’s Kent coast, He is influenced by the great American and Canadian songwriters of the 1960’s and 70’s including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and Tracy Chapman. He has gone from selling 60 tickets to his first album launch in 2014 to headlining London’s 2000 capacity Shepherd’s Bush Empire in 2018.

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