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RIYA

RIYA is an artist from North West England who writes and produces all her own music. She has received support from Rolling Stone, BBC and ITV, and has performed live at XOYO, Macron Stadium, Troxy, Barbican Theatre, Tate, Oxford Union, Manchester Museum and O2 Academy Islington. She has also been an artist resident at The Glasshouse, and was one of 48 participants in Europe to be selected for the Music Cities Network's 'Link Up Euro Connection' programme.

Okeam Briscoe

Okeam Briscoe is a Birmingham-born singer/songwriter who creates R&B and soul music. Okeam has appeared on Jason Derulo's BBC Three show, 'Project Icon', and has performed at renowned venues such as KOKO London. He aims to inspire men with mental health challenges with his 'BOYSCRYTOO.' EP project, which the NextGen Fund is supporting him to record and release.

Niall McDowell

Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme.

MRWIZE

MRWIZE, aka Harold Kuenyefu, is a South London-born electronic music artist and producer. All his work is self-recorded and produced, and all his visual work is self-directed. He also composes music for video projects and short films, and has modelled for brands such as Exemplar. To date, he has worked with the likes of Namasenda and Isamaya Ffrench, and played at well-known venues in London, including Corsica Studios.

Martha Pryer

Martha Pryer is a singer-songwriter based in Manchester. Her music has received plaudits from BBC West, OStereo and NTS Radio, and she has performed at venues and festivals in the UK (First Street Festival, Off The Square, Contact) and Denmark (Spot Festival).

Lydia Lutudi

Lydia Lutudi is an alternative rock and soul singer originally from the USA, previously living in Leicester and now based in London. She has headlined Riverside Festival and a FEMMESTIVAL Showcase at the Forge, performed backing vocals at Glastonbury Festival, and been a repeat winner of talent competitions in Leicester.

Lucy DK

Lucy DK is a singer from Leicestershire, now based in London. She has performed at Tramlines Festival, Kindred, The Moustache Bar, and more. Her debut single 'Queen Bed' was premiered in Complex Magazine.

LDEEA

LDEEA is an artist from Luton. She has headlined and organised jams, open mics and talent showcases, and performed at events like Newtonville Carnival, Peng Femme Jam and and Luton's Christmas Light switch-on. With the NextGen Fund, she is working on her latest EP, 'REGROWTH'.

Koba Sno

Koba Sno is a artist, producer and choreographer based in London known for blending their maximalist sound with movement and dance. They have recently contributed to ‘PRISTINE 001', supported ĀNJÍ live at The Glove That Fits and released their continuous audio project 'try find me'.

KG

KG is a rapper, youth worker, actor and poet from Bradford. She has performed in Parliament for International Women's Day, played an active part in Bradford's bid to become City of Culture 2025, won a Bradford Community Stars award for her input on the KCU campaign, and has been featured in an exhibition at The Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth.

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