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EMiDORA (she/her) - twenny one (happy birthday)

Offshoots East Midlands C.I.C, East Midlands

EMiDORA is a rising East Midlands artist whose self-produced track and video “twenny one (happy birthday)” explores the pressure of early success with raw vulnerability and surreal visual storytelling. Blending pop, EDM, and alt aesthetics, the video captures the emotional tension of growing up in the spotlight. With a DIY ethos, EMiDORA is redefining what it means to be young, honest, and unapologetically creative.

Kai Nero (he/him) - Cook

The Spit Game, London

Kai Nero is a rising London rapper and actor known for his sharp wordplay and viral freestyles. In the video for “Cook,” he brings metaphor to life - filming in a kitchen while literally cooking pasta with friends. The playful concept mirrors the track’s theme of hustle and grind, blending authenticity with charisma. As a core member of The Spit Game collective, Kai continues to impress across music and film.

Rivkala (she/her) - Chess

Generator, North East

Rivkala is a rising jazz artist blending cabaret, satire, and social commentary. Her music video for “Chess” is a bold, theatrical takedown of nightlife misogyny, set in a fictional prohibition-era cabaret. With sharp lyricism, shifting time signatures, and a vivid visual world, Rivkala reclaims her narrative with wit and flair. 

Saloni (she/her) - Rani

Youth Music NextGen Fund, London

Saloni is a British-Asian artist blending pop, R&B, and Bollywood across multiple South Asian languages. Her music video for “Rani” is a bold, regal celebration of self-made success and cultural pride. With luxury visuals, empowering lyrics, and a global sound, the video embodies Saloni’s mission to represent underrepresented voices. 

simon a. (he/him) - Taxidermy

Youth Music NextGen Fund, London

simon a. is a genre-blending East London artist whose music fuses R&B, indie, and cinematic storytelling. His self-directed video for “Taxidermy” is a surreal, black-and-white metaphor for emotional preservation, using the imagery of stuffing a teddy bear to reflect themes of identity and performance. Created on a shoestring budget, the video’s raw creativity and poetic symbolism mirror the haunting vulnerability of the track itself.