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Hailing from London, singer/songwriter & producer Jem Wax has a kaleidoscopic personal style, fusing R&B/soul and Hip-Hop with a fresh pop perspective. Jem's tasteful sung-spoken top-lines, delivered through rich tones make for a unique yet commercial combo. Her introspective, frank and funny lyrical boldness conveys sincerity and relatability - without taking herself too seriously to listeners. In Summer 2023, Jem released Devoted Hopelessly EP with tracks Lazy, Love Love and La La being played on BBC Introducing 3CR. Jem and band have been active in the London music scene, playing sold-out sofa sounds shows, at The Ned's New Music Monday, the Hope and Anchor, and soon to come Camden Chapel on May 16th for Jem's headline show - The Bo Peep Party.

Groovy Juice is a collective of DJs and Producers based in South London. We are comprised of Condy,
Just Ollie, and Lucky Penny. Our mixing focuses on the funky and groovy sides of house, minimal and techno, spinning anything with an infectious groove.

As a trio we met in the summer of 2024 whilst seeing Gene on Earth at ION Festival, bonding over
our love for House. Music has always been a part of our lives, with Just Ollie starting his musical
journey with guitar, Lucky Penny the Drums/Piano and Condy’s first job being in a record store.
We are passionate about crate digging, hunting for the rarest sounds and vinyl-only releases.

We have a number of exciting shows coming up, including our first own event at Mezzanine in Tooting Market, and have begun a monthly show on Bloop radio.

Former Partner is the solo project of singer songwriter Ollie Davie. Ollie started performing in bands at the age of 12, playing for a variety of Punk and Indie groups in the Reading area. The release of a dozen singles through 2019-2020 has lead to this new project, Former Partner, drawing influences from bands such as Basement, Tigers Jaw, Joyce Manor, and Jeff Rosentstock.

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Seth Oraeki is a versatile artist based in London, fueled by a profound passion for music and entertainment. Since the age of nine, he has been a self-taught musician, honing drums, voice, guitar, and electric guitar. Now, at twenty-two, Seth is making waves in R&B and hip-hop, showcasing his diverse voice and captivating style.

His breakthrough came on The Voice UK 2019, where his performance exceeded all expectations, earning turns from mentors Will.I.Am and Jennifer Hudson. With over 3.3 million views on YouTube and a growing following, Seth has independently established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

Stay tuned as Seth Oraeki continues to elevate his craft and connect with audiences through his compelling music.

I create vibrant and original Primitive Surrealist storytelling paintings.

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Reya is a storyteller who uses poetry as a means to explore our deeper purpose and nature. Exploring themes that invite the listener to look deeper at themselves and the world we inhabit. She's grateful to have shared her words with Hackney Theatre, The National Theatre, Tramlines Fest and soon at The Farrago Festival!

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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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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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I adore working with lots of colour and I strive to find rare visual harmonies between tones throughout various moments within the composition. Painting has always been an extremely personal and isolated experience for me, being a meditative process. The pure experience of art personally exists not in looking at the final piece, but within the moment of every brush stroke – the application of medium to canvas.

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In the early stages I explored with painting solely from feel - detaching my conscious self from the hand that held the paint brush. Previously, every stroke had to be precise and had to develop into the specific final view that had been decided during composition. It took a lot of practice and experimentation to find my flow – the space in which I now exist in as I paint. In that moment I free the brush, with my eyes acting as a guide in the process.

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The less you think about each stroke, the more you enjoy the feel of what you’re looking at.

Lazy Snacks, a fusion band hailing from Devon, UK. Formed to kickstart a funk infused revolution of music, utilising a unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, disco and more.
Bringing a diverse range of musical influences to the stage. Lazy Snacks aim to entertain and bring their music to the masses. Their live shows are high energy and packed with unexpected twists and turns; Insisting on connecting with their audience and creating an unforgettable experience. Including, selling out the Exeter Phoenix and Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds and dominating festival stages like El Dorado, (22, 23), and Altitude (23).
The group has an album incoming this year with more singles to be released in the mean time. Keep your eyes and ears locked on the band as they move to showcase their sound.