Flávia Dias

*Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Viren Neel is a singer-songwriter with a penchant for retro-rock."

I am a singer-songwriter hailing from Trinidad and Tobago. I've always had a profound love for music from the 1960s to early '70s so I decided one day, after loads of covers, 10 years of guitar playing and a little bit of singing and writing experience, I'm going to make them for myself. My first song, Change, released in 2020 quickly became the 5th most listened to song on Apple Music in Trinidad and my life as an artist has been a notably thrilling one ever since. Though I typically say my music is era-based, if I had to say what genres I cover, it'd be folk, soul and rock with writing that pulls from my Trinidadian perspective. I so can't wait for you all to hear me at Farrago!

Blessed with a soaring vocal, UK based John Dhali is an explosion of positive energy. He pours his experiences overcoming mental health issues into a musical medicine for the soul. Last year he released his crowd-funded debut, the 'In Time LP' – an indie/ folk/ rock concoction filled with infectious, hook-laden melodies that build to unstoppable choruses and anthemic heights. With shades of Kodaline, The Lumineers and Jeff Buckley, the album has received support from Spotify UK New Music Friday, prestigious music blogs such as Clash and Earmilk and international radio airplay. At the end of 2022 he picked up the DrakeYolanda Award for Emerging Artists and this year he’s just received a 1st place award in the International Songwriting competition - the worlds largest songwriting contest.

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I like to make music that tells stories, whether through descriptive acoustic ballads done with just me and the guitar, or an energetic live looping tune that brings people through a tale of sounds and feelings. Music is such an incredible gift from God and it's my calling to use it to get people to feel more connected to themselves and the beautiful world around us.

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Matthew One Man is an artist from Egham Surrey. A dynamic performer whose unique looping style separates him from fellow musicians, the engaging sounds of his guitar break the boundaries of what is expected of the instrument. The unconventional and stylistic performances draw inspiration from guitarists such as Jon Gomm and Antoine DuFour. DJ’s such as ATB and Juan Atkins. Matthew uses extended techniques and a loopstation to create a dynamic performance ranging from Dance Music to the Avante Garde.

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Preen have captured the imagination of audiences across the country with songs about Midsomer Murders, snorkelling, car crashes, and failed actors. Now a five-piece, they blend three-part harmonies with story-led melodies to bring a feel of both the classic and the new. They regularly sell out headline slots on the London circuit and beyond. They have recently played Greenman festival, Wychwood festival, Get Together festival, Ritual Union festival and more. Their latest release is a double-single and music video. They are heading to the isle of wight this month to record their next project.

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TEETH is a project housing expression through wardrobe & an aesthetics display influenced by Nerdy Enthusiasm.

Streetwear sparked my interest in fashion.

It originated from a combination of New York hip-hop fashion, Skate Culture, Graffiti, California surf culture, and elements of sportswear, punk, and Japanese street fashion.

With New York being a melting pot of people it makes so much sense streetwear was birthed in that city.

My city London is a melting pot so I’m throwing in my ingredients to the melting pot that is streetwear.

The TEETH mind is a melting pot.

The messiah of Bishop Bounce… say what now? Sounds cool though, right? From the rolling hills of Devon to the big smoke, Roy combines that old school foot thumping groove with a fresh new take on dance pop, delivering versatile raps and moreish melodies straight to your dopamine receptors. Hold on tight because you’re about to get tuned in and turned on.

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Naomi is a visual artist and graphic designer who explores ethereal matter through curious creatures and characters - think contorted limbs, spindly hands and unexplained tentacles floating in an eerie utopia. Heavily influenced by her interest in spirituality and her love for music and nature, her designs are typically characterised by bold colour and distorted proportion. Her work is playful, portraying stories and embodying emotions through a childlike lens, dissecting different subject matter from historical symbolism to humour, and music to madness.

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Tone Central is an artist-producer, DJ, and A&R exploring the sounds of Hip Hop, R&B, Amapiano and Edits through meaningful collaborations and digital crate digging. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Joe Kay and Mura Masa, Tone is experienced in forming creative partnerships.

At We Out Here Festival 2023, Tone DJ'd to VIPs, like UK rapper Knucks, and was praised on Wordplay Magazine's socials for his mixing. His fusion of Kaytranada-style dance tracks with alt-rap stood out.

A multidisciplinary creative, Tone has photographed artists like Wesley Joseph and Children of Zeus, directed a documentary featuring Rap Game winner Graft, and hosted sold-out events at historic venues.

His debut studio album, a collaborative effort with emerging UK talents, is set for release in October 2024.

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With lyricism and music production being at the core of his creativity, Richie Miles also extends his vision through a range of artistic mediums. Expect an immersive experience that will transport you into a familiar yet progressive world of creativity and story telling.

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