Before The Breakthrough is an honest conversation about the early grind of being an artist - having zero income, building foundations, staying consistent, and bridging the gap between passion and paid performance.

Speaker Line-Up

Milzy (Psyked)
One half of the masterminds behind Psyked, Milzy is a genre-blending artist known for fast-paced, high-energy, sets. Her choppy blends, refined selections, and infectious presence define her sound, with releases on Locked On Records, EC2A, and Psyked, and a strong, wide-ranging release run planned throughout 2026.

Jolie P
Jolie P is a dynamic UK vocalist, MC, and DJ, blending soulful songwriting with garage, jungle, and electronic energy. She's performed at Glastonbury, Boomtown, The Roundhouse, Outlook, Tate Modern, and Wireless. Jolie P champions women through Sexy Lady Massive, and features of FIFA 26, making her a standout voice in UK music.

Kizzi (BBC Asian Network)
Kizzi is a boundary pushing DJ, blending techno, club funk and UKG with South Asian influences. She's played Radio 1's Big Weekend, Glastonbury, and Fabric for Black Pride. She holds residencies at Ministry of Sound and XOYO Birmingham, and presents on both BBC Radio 1 and BBC Asian Network.

Nico Singh (Chair)
Nico is a UK-based promoter and marketer working across underground dance music brands, running DIY venues and a community radio platform Doppler, in addition to running record labels. He blends sharp marketing with on-the-ground experience to build strong communities, memorable nights, and sustainable creative projects.

Following this masterclass, join us for the We Are LC open mic night - the best open mic night in Leicester! All genres and abilities welcome to hit the stage and showcase their music. Registration closes at 8pm.