Bridget Minamore
Bridget Minamore is a poet and journalist from south-east London. She was shortlisted to be London's first Young Poet Laureate and is part of the Brainchild Festival creative team. In 2015 she was...
Zoe Lyons
Zoe's trademark high energy, brilliantly observed routines and sharply written material have left her with an ever-growing fan base. In 2015 she won both the Comedian's Comedian Award and Chortle...
Muhanad Al Qaisy
Born and living in Bethlehem, Muhanad leads the Olive Tree Campaign, raising international awareness of the realities of occupied Palestine.
John Meagher
John's sharp jokes and wonderful stories have been leaving audiences wowed since he first walked on the stage. His positive energy and infectious enthusiasm have seen him become an act much in...
Katie Pritchard
Like the most memorable of UK gales, Katie Pritchard is blowing over the patio furniture of comedy, partially damaging the garden fence of genre and dropping a large, sturdy branch onto the car...
GRRRL presented by In Place Of War
In Place of War presents GRRRL – a fusion of dark techno, hip-hop, dancehall, reggae, soul, and electronica. GRRL is a collaboration of women artists from areas of conflict, promoting peace,...
I, Daniel Blake
Starring Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Dylan McKiernan, Briana Shann, Mick Laffey and Harriet Ghost. Directed by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty. Daniel Blake, 59, who has worked as a joiner...
Yael Deckelbaum
Yael is an award-winning Israeli/Canadian singer-songwriter and activist. She co-founded legendary trio Habanot Nechama who had a number one hit in Israel with their single So Far and sold over...
Jordan Mackampa
Troubabour Jordan brings his experience of three cities – Kinshasa, London and Coventry – to the table, wraps it up into a jazzy, folky parcel, ands tops it off with a seasoned, soulful, smoky...
Apo & the Apostles
Apo & the Apostles have been hailed as one of the Middle East's leading contemporary bands. East meets west in their pioneering musical style, forging an irresistible groove which is guaranteed to...
Alcuna Wilds
Alcuna Wilds is a British/Dutch band whose debut album is due out towards the end of 2017. With membership spanning both sides of the North Sea they boast diverse influences and a distinctive sound:...
Sahar Vardi
Sahar Vardi is an Israeli activist based in Jerusalem. She publicly refused her military service and was imprisoned in 2008.
The Rubber Wellies
Original, entertaining and thought-provoking, the Rubber Wellies are a travelling folk outfit like few others. With three albums under their belts and over eight years' experience together on the...
The Flying Bazazi Brothers presented by Nearly There Yet
Nearly There Yet works to excite and engage a wide range of people with the extraordinary worlds of circus and performance.
Dave Randall
Dave Randall is a musician and activist. He has toured the world playing guitar with Faithless, Sinead O'Connor and many others.