aKadem are a five-piece guitar-led hard-rock band from the south coast of Kent, UK. All 19 years old, they combine ferocious riffs, youthful energy, and a wide palette of influences – from Foo Fighters and Fontaines D.C. to Blur, Lola Young, and Jimi Hendrix.

Helsinki-based mezzo-soprano, pianist and composer Maria Konoshenko is a striking new voice at the crossroads of classical art song, jazz harmony and cabaret-inflected storytelling. 

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The Jazz Sapiens are a 10-piece contemporary jazz big band made up of some of London's finest musicians. Formed originally to play the score for the Peabody-award-winning documentary, The Jazz Ambassadors. ​​

Lalomie sang with legends Ray Charles, Ike & Tina Turner and wrote songs  with and for Rufus & Chaka Khan, Brothers Johnson and Aretha Franklin. Collaborations with Michael J McEvoy led to dance hit, Try My Love, among others. ​​

Jane is one of Britain’s most respected cellists. A founding member of the Guildhall Strings, Solo Cellist and Principal Cellist with Ballet Rambert, Glyndeboune and Garsington Opera Orchestras, contributing her artistry to classical and contemporary works. 

Rezzonator represents John's solo works co-written with Michael J McEvoy over decades of collaboration. Frontman of The Nightcrawlers, John was a talented songwriter and producer, writing hits for Kelly Clarkson, Westlife, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis.

Best known for 1960’s chart-toppers such as pop icon, Marianne Faithfull’s Summer Nights, songwriter, Brian Henderson also played with the JJ Jackson band and the original British prog-rock band, Nirvana. Joined here by Ama Lia from the R.U.M. Band.

Mike McEvoy is a producer, writer and musician. His pop credits span Soul2Soul, Steve Winwood, and many more, along with an award-winning career scoring for film, TV and documentaries. His neo-classical piece, Mother Medusae was nominated for an Ivor Novello award.

Drawing on her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, EMKM is producing some of the most captivating singer-songwriter music in the UK. Steeped in new country influences with haunting confessional lyrics and dreamy vocals.

Poised, soulful vocalist, known for touring with Lionel Richie and Tito Jackson, Larissa has also appeared as a talent judge as part of  the BBC One show “All Together Now.” 

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Golden Rose fuses Celtic and English folk and Americana. Singer-songwriter, Mary Leay weaves stories of heartbreak and longing. Her beautiful voice is backed by sensitive musicianship and classy arrangements. 

The Last Debutantes first emerged in 2014 with their eponymous debut EP, earning attention for their distinctive blend of rock, melody and heartfelt storytelling.

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