Nectar Woode
From the joyful musical roots of her Ghanaian heritage, to the raw storytelling of singers like Lauryn Hill that first piqued her interest as a teen, to the supportive South London community that...
Jon Long
Jon Long is a stand up and musical comedian. His cheery and affable stage presence and host of acerbic comedy songs have seen him become a favourite on the London live circuit, performing and hosting...
Jaspreet Kaur
Jaspreet Kaur, also known by her online handle ‘Behind the Netra' is an award-winning spoken word artist, history teacher and writer from London. She is passionate about gender issues, taboo...
Antony Szmierek
Swathed in creativity and thoughtful poetry, Antony Szmierek's unparalleled songwriting has seen him the subject of a meteoric rise over the past twelve months. Today, he continues to thrill with...
Who’s new on our dream ticket?
During the last month we've been slowly introducing you to this year's line-up. Lots of you have got in touch to say how much you're enjoying the slower approach this year, and the extra time...
Katherine Priddy
Since emerging with her debut EP ‘Wolf', UK singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy has quickly become one of the most exciting names on the British music scene. Priddy's haunting vocals and...
DAM
DAM, meaning everlasting in Arabic, is the first Palestinian hip hop crew and among the first to rap in Arabic. Formed in the late 1990s, Tamer Nafar, Suhell Nafar, and Mahmood Jrere were...
Ooberfuse
Ooberfuse are a songwriting band composed of Hal St John and Cherrie Anderson. They are unafraid to deep-sea dive into the deepest oceans of human emotions to colour-up drab contemporary life. Their...
Elephant Sessions
From humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland, to playing around the world, Elephant Sessions celebrated their 10th year as band in 2022. Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, with...
Jenny Mitchell
Jenny Mitchell is winner of the Poetry Book Awards 2021, the Bedford Prize, the Ware Prize and joint winner of the Geoff Stevens Memorial Prize 2019. Her poems have been widely published and she...
Bob Vylan
London two-piece BOB VYLAN are unique. One vocalist (Bobby) and one drummer (Bobbie). One being a vital and focal mouthpiece, the other a rhythm maker and keeper, one audience ringleader, one master...
Sophie Grace Chappell
Sophie Grace Chappell has been Professor of Philosophy at The Open University since 2006. Before that she was Reader in Philosophy at the University of Dundee (1998-2006), and before that she held...
Jason Arday
Professor Jason Arday is a social commentator, presenter and public speaker. He is currently the 2002 Professorial Chair of Education (Sociology of Education) at the University of Cambridge, making...
Dutty Moonshine Big Band
Dutty Moonshine Big Band, the audacious musical fusion that has taken the UK by storm, is far from your typical band. Born out of the vibrant and eclectic Oxford and Bristol music scenes, this...
Leyla McCalla
Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present– her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around...