Samantha Lindo

Samantha Lindo’s journey, as an artist and as a human, have both solidified her trademark style: one of storytelling, from-the-heart honesty, and a poetic lyricism that inspires and gently provokes. Her music sits on a spectrum, spanning the worlds of spiritual jazz, gospel, folk and spoken world – combining songwriting, poetry and powerful vocal performance. This was all embodied in debut album, ‘Ancestry', which explored intergenerational healing, dual heritage identity, and climate justice through the lens of her family's history in Jamaica.

J. Bernardt

J. Bernardt - aka Jinte Deprez (Balthazar) - is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, arranger, producer, engineer, and programmer. is best known as one half of the singer-songwriter duo of Balthazar, one of Belgium’s most beloved and respected alt.rock bands for over two decades. As a group, they have performed at numerous prestigious events and venues such as All Points East, British Summer Time, Electric Ballroom, Village Underground, Scala, as well as selling over 600,000 albums worldwide.

lotusbliss

lotusbliss is made up of brothers Josh, Seth and Adam Gauton, who ditched sibling-rivalries to come together under one musical moniker, developing a sonic identity that fuses their small-town Canterbury roots with an ambitious cinematic soundscape. They’ve already grabbed the attention of BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson and BBC Introducing’s Abbie McCarthy who has made them her ‘Record of The Week’ twice now.

Of İyrn

Of İyrn are Alec Madeley (vocals), Pete Carey (guitar, vocals), Ant Nicklin (bass) and Ed Pearson (drums). They are originally from the Black Country but now reside in Bristol, after forming as a band in 2019. They have already received praise from BBC6 Music’s Jamz Supernova - who also featured them as a First Look for 2023 on Selector Radio - as well as Fred Perry Subculture, Metal Magazine and Crack Magazine amongst others. They have previously supported the likes of Phil Madeley, Trueman & The Indoor League, Sylvie and Anna St Louis.

⁠⁠NGAIO

Acclaimed vocalist, DJ, and activist NGAIO combines West African percussion and Bristol’s trip-hop influences with jazz, dub and soulful lyricism in order to create a sound that is truly innovative. As well as performing solo, NGAIO founded Booty Bass as a space for women and non-binary folk to come together and play big, bad, unapologetic bangers. Since its conception in 2018 it’s become a space that promotes an appreciation of different cultures and sounds worldwide where dancing and laughing is key.

Freddie Lewis

Freddie Lewis is influenced by the danceable grooves and poetic lyricism of Arlo Parks, the soulful pop of Olivia Dean, and the recently rebranded band Hard Life (formerly Easy Life). A mainstay of the Bristol scene and a prominent voice in the UK queer community, Freddie Lewis is celebrated for his talent in capturing moments through melody and words, creating his very own brand of vivid, touching and relatable pop music. He was featured as the cover artist on Spotify’s editorial playlist, Transcend for four months, and he also recently performed at SXSW London as a part of the Queer Ass Folk line up, and was announced as one of the first showcase acts.

⁠⁠Toby Corton

To quote BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson, Toby Corton is a 'charismatic queer cockney creative' currently based in East London. A refreshing mix of retro and modern influences, Toby describes his sound as “a modern British take on neo-soul built on a foundation of frank queer storytelling”. Toby’s love of the creative process has led him to take photos of the likes of already legendary Drag Queen Bimini and London Trans Pride founder Lucia Blayke. Toby Corton is also a founding member of Sounds Queer; an innovative live music showcase spanning genre, expression and identity. The events champion diverse voices and sounds from the LGBTQIA+ community, whilst providing a safe space for audiences within it.

Rosina Buck

Visionary singer-songwriter, poet, and healer Rosina Buck is celebrated for weaving wondrous tales of love, loss, and even tigers, all set against an ethereal dreamy pop-folk landscape. She has performed at acclaimed festivals such as Glastonbury, Boomtown and Shambala, as well as gracing the stages of legendary venues such as Ronnie Scots and St Pancras Old Church. Rosina is a powerful voice for those seeking connection and meaning, lighting the way with courage, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to self-love.

Tina Boonstra

Growing up on the outskirts of Liverpool, Tina’s love-story with music began in the heart of the church, later cutting her teeth as a performer at open mics in London. Since then, Tina has honed her craft into a treasure trove of songs that are bold, compelling and refreshing. Tina has been featured on Spotify's Mellow Pop and Easy Indie & Alternative playlists, as well as receiving support from BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson, BBC Intro London, Get In Her Ears and Nialler9 to name a few.

Vice Beats

Vice beats discovered Hip Hop since first hearing Fugees' 'The Score' at twelve years old. With a love for Jazz, Blues and Soul from a young age, Vice beats production style fuses many soulful and organic elements. Having developed drum programming with the help of Mecca:83, and met heroes; new and old, through Wordplay Magazine, this Bristol based producer is driven by collaboration and creativity, working with live instrumentation to create his own lo-fi form of expression.

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