Arakél South West Arakél is a self-produced singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, trying to find "lights-come-on moments" in his music. Right now, what he makes is "informed by anything from the immigrant experience to internet-age nostalgia, and sits anywhere between self-referential indietronica, R&B-inspired pop, and pure new wave." The NextGen Fund grant will support the partial recording, completion, and performance of his second full-length album - a collection of songs about the people, places, and changes that make a fleeting summer. Pronouns: he/him Instagram aminabonthebeat Scotland Amina Aaliya Beg is a multidisciplinary artist, DJ, and co-founder of ajeeb studios. She plays an eclectic mix of Arab, Desi, Amapiano, Jersey Club, Baile Funk, Gqom, and global club sounds. She has performed at Parklife and Brighton Festival, and was selected for RA's Mix of the Day. Amina has supported artists including Anoushka Shankar & Nerm, Arijit Singh, Gao The Arsonist, Taylah Elaine (Brussels), and Reina Del Fomento (Rome). She released her debut EP 'bichaari' in October 2025 and is currently developing her album 'Jester', due for release in June 2026. Amina will create an EP which will be "an archive blending DJing, spoken word poetry, production and projection using her grandfather's mixtapes about his time at university, research on Palestinian land reform, hostility he faced with his professors and the parallels of his and my mental health from 1984." Pronouns: she/her Instagram Amelia Oliver West Midlands Amelia Oliver is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from the UK. Her music blends raw guitar and heartfelt lyrics, exploring themes of recovery, identity, and mental health. With her latest single "Empty Plate", she is building a community online and creating space for honest, vulnerable conversations. She will create and release her debut EP, developing original songs with studio recording, mixing, and mastering. The project includes promotion, visual content, and a small community launch event, helping Amelia to grow as a songwriter, connect with audiences, and build a supportive music community through honest, vulnerable storytelling. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Aley Greater London Aley is an Egyptian singer-songwriter and immersive experience director based in London. With performances at international venues including the Cairo Opera House and King’s Place London, his music blends storytelling and innovation. His debut Arabic EP 'Arrab Aktar' explores self-discovery. 'El Balcona' is his debut bilingual EP that fuses traditional Egyptian music with contemporary pop. Designed as a graphic novel with commissioned illustrations, the project tells a multi-layered story of an artist's journey to find belonging and legacy through his craft. Pronouns: he/him Instagram Instagram Alex Apolline Scotland Alex Apolline is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow. Rooted in a background of theatre and storytelling, she began performing on stage at a young age before turning to songwriting - a natural extension of her passion for vivid, emotionally charged narratives. Her songs offer a cinematic window into her world. She is seeking funding to support the recording and release of her second EP - a pivotal next step in her development as an independent artist. This project represents a natural evolution from Alex's debut EP. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Utelka Greater London Hailing from the West Midlands, now based in London, Utelka creates dance music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy rhythms. Passionate about nightlife and rave culture, Utelka advocates for nightlife preservation, greater inclusion, and more diversity within the dance music industry. Her audio-visual EP, 'If This Is The Last Night Out' is based on the hypothetical situation of 31st January 2029 being the final night out if venue closures continue. The EP spans House, UKG, Drum & Bass, and Jungle, heightening as the night ends for the last time. Pronouns: she/herInstagram Twin Complex North West Twin Complex is a Manchester-based electronic artist. As a producer, he weaves between propulsive techno, cinematic soundscapes, and trance-infected IDM with a tactful balance of surefire technicality and considered nuance. A sense of duality is at the heart of his practice, often pairing both intensity and calm in his work. 'Bloodrush' is a full-length album that has been in the works for around 3 years. Now entering its final stages and nearing completion, 'Bloodrush' will be an immersive conceptual experience as a live A/V project and interlinked music videos, as well as print media of the artwork Twin Complex has created. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
aminabonthebeat Scotland Amina Aaliya Beg is a multidisciplinary artist, DJ, and co-founder of ajeeb studios. She plays an eclectic mix of Arab, Desi, Amapiano, Jersey Club, Baile Funk, Gqom, and global club sounds. She has performed at Parklife and Brighton Festival, and was selected for RA's Mix of the Day. Amina has supported artists including Anoushka Shankar & Nerm, Arijit Singh, Gao The Arsonist, Taylah Elaine (Brussels), and Reina Del Fomento (Rome). She released her debut EP 'bichaari' in October 2025 and is currently developing her album 'Jester', due for release in June 2026. Amina will create an EP which will be "an archive blending DJing, spoken word poetry, production and projection using her grandfather's mixtapes about his time at university, research on Palestinian land reform, hostility he faced with his professors and the parallels of his and my mental health from 1984." Pronouns: she/her Instagram Amelia Oliver West Midlands Amelia Oliver is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from the UK. Her music blends raw guitar and heartfelt lyrics, exploring themes of recovery, identity, and mental health. With her latest single "Empty Plate", she is building a community online and creating space for honest, vulnerable conversations. She will create and release her debut EP, developing original songs with studio recording, mixing, and mastering. The project includes promotion, visual content, and a small community launch event, helping Amelia to grow as a songwriter, connect with audiences, and build a supportive music community through honest, vulnerable storytelling. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Aley Greater London Aley is an Egyptian singer-songwriter and immersive experience director based in London. With performances at international venues including the Cairo Opera House and King’s Place London, his music blends storytelling and innovation. His debut Arabic EP 'Arrab Aktar' explores self-discovery. 'El Balcona' is his debut bilingual EP that fuses traditional Egyptian music with contemporary pop. Designed as a graphic novel with commissioned illustrations, the project tells a multi-layered story of an artist's journey to find belonging and legacy through his craft. Pronouns: he/him Instagram Instagram Alex Apolline Scotland Alex Apolline is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow. Rooted in a background of theatre and storytelling, she began performing on stage at a young age before turning to songwriting - a natural extension of her passion for vivid, emotionally charged narratives. Her songs offer a cinematic window into her world. She is seeking funding to support the recording and release of her second EP - a pivotal next step in her development as an independent artist. This project represents a natural evolution from Alex's debut EP. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Utelka Greater London Hailing from the West Midlands, now based in London, Utelka creates dance music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy rhythms. Passionate about nightlife and rave culture, Utelka advocates for nightlife preservation, greater inclusion, and more diversity within the dance music industry. Her audio-visual EP, 'If This Is The Last Night Out' is based on the hypothetical situation of 31st January 2029 being the final night out if venue closures continue. The EP spans House, UKG, Drum & Bass, and Jungle, heightening as the night ends for the last time. Pronouns: she/herInstagram Twin Complex North West Twin Complex is a Manchester-based electronic artist. As a producer, he weaves between propulsive techno, cinematic soundscapes, and trance-infected IDM with a tactful balance of surefire technicality and considered nuance. A sense of duality is at the heart of his practice, often pairing both intensity and calm in his work. 'Bloodrush' is a full-length album that has been in the works for around 3 years. Now entering its final stages and nearing completion, 'Bloodrush' will be an immersive conceptual experience as a live A/V project and interlinked music videos, as well as print media of the artwork Twin Complex has created. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Amelia Oliver West Midlands Amelia Oliver is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from the UK. Her music blends raw guitar and heartfelt lyrics, exploring themes of recovery, identity, and mental health. With her latest single "Empty Plate", she is building a community online and creating space for honest, vulnerable conversations. She will create and release her debut EP, developing original songs with studio recording, mixing, and mastering. The project includes promotion, visual content, and a small community launch event, helping Amelia to grow as a songwriter, connect with audiences, and build a supportive music community through honest, vulnerable storytelling. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Aley Greater London Aley is an Egyptian singer-songwriter and immersive experience director based in London. With performances at international venues including the Cairo Opera House and King’s Place London, his music blends storytelling and innovation. His debut Arabic EP 'Arrab Aktar' explores self-discovery. 'El Balcona' is his debut bilingual EP that fuses traditional Egyptian music with contemporary pop. Designed as a graphic novel with commissioned illustrations, the project tells a multi-layered story of an artist's journey to find belonging and legacy through his craft. Pronouns: he/him Instagram Instagram Alex Apolline Scotland Alex Apolline is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow. Rooted in a background of theatre and storytelling, she began performing on stage at a young age before turning to songwriting - a natural extension of her passion for vivid, emotionally charged narratives. Her songs offer a cinematic window into her world. She is seeking funding to support the recording and release of her second EP - a pivotal next step in her development as an independent artist. This project represents a natural evolution from Alex's debut EP. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Utelka Greater London Hailing from the West Midlands, now based in London, Utelka creates dance music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy rhythms. Passionate about nightlife and rave culture, Utelka advocates for nightlife preservation, greater inclusion, and more diversity within the dance music industry. Her audio-visual EP, 'If This Is The Last Night Out' is based on the hypothetical situation of 31st January 2029 being the final night out if venue closures continue. The EP spans House, UKG, Drum & Bass, and Jungle, heightening as the night ends for the last time. Pronouns: she/herInstagram Twin Complex North West Twin Complex is a Manchester-based electronic artist. As a producer, he weaves between propulsive techno, cinematic soundscapes, and trance-infected IDM with a tactful balance of surefire technicality and considered nuance. A sense of duality is at the heart of his practice, often pairing both intensity and calm in his work. 'Bloodrush' is a full-length album that has been in the works for around 3 years. Now entering its final stages and nearing completion, 'Bloodrush' will be an immersive conceptual experience as a live A/V project and interlinked music videos, as well as print media of the artwork Twin Complex has created. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Aley Greater London Aley is an Egyptian singer-songwriter and immersive experience director based in London. With performances at international venues including the Cairo Opera House and King’s Place London, his music blends storytelling and innovation. His debut Arabic EP 'Arrab Aktar' explores self-discovery. 'El Balcona' is his debut bilingual EP that fuses traditional Egyptian music with contemporary pop. Designed as a graphic novel with commissioned illustrations, the project tells a multi-layered story of an artist's journey to find belonging and legacy through his craft. Pronouns: he/him Instagram Instagram Alex Apolline Scotland Alex Apolline is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow. Rooted in a background of theatre and storytelling, she began performing on stage at a young age before turning to songwriting - a natural extension of her passion for vivid, emotionally charged narratives. Her songs offer a cinematic window into her world. She is seeking funding to support the recording and release of her second EP - a pivotal next step in her development as an independent artist. This project represents a natural evolution from Alex's debut EP. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Utelka Greater London Hailing from the West Midlands, now based in London, Utelka creates dance music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy rhythms. Passionate about nightlife and rave culture, Utelka advocates for nightlife preservation, greater inclusion, and more diversity within the dance music industry. Her audio-visual EP, 'If This Is The Last Night Out' is based on the hypothetical situation of 31st January 2029 being the final night out if venue closures continue. The EP spans House, UKG, Drum & Bass, and Jungle, heightening as the night ends for the last time. Pronouns: she/herInstagram Twin Complex North West Twin Complex is a Manchester-based electronic artist. As a producer, he weaves between propulsive techno, cinematic soundscapes, and trance-infected IDM with a tactful balance of surefire technicality and considered nuance. A sense of duality is at the heart of his practice, often pairing both intensity and calm in his work. 'Bloodrush' is a full-length album that has been in the works for around 3 years. Now entering its final stages and nearing completion, 'Bloodrush' will be an immersive conceptual experience as a live A/V project and interlinked music videos, as well as print media of the artwork Twin Complex has created. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Alex Apolline Scotland Alex Apolline is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow. Rooted in a background of theatre and storytelling, she began performing on stage at a young age before turning to songwriting - a natural extension of her passion for vivid, emotionally charged narratives. Her songs offer a cinematic window into her world. She is seeking funding to support the recording and release of her second EP - a pivotal next step in her development as an independent artist. This project represents a natural evolution from Alex's debut EP. Pronouns: she/her Instagram Utelka Greater London Hailing from the West Midlands, now based in London, Utelka creates dance music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy rhythms. Passionate about nightlife and rave culture, Utelka advocates for nightlife preservation, greater inclusion, and more diversity within the dance music industry. Her audio-visual EP, 'If This Is The Last Night Out' is based on the hypothetical situation of 31st January 2029 being the final night out if venue closures continue. The EP spans House, UKG, Drum & Bass, and Jungle, heightening as the night ends for the last time. Pronouns: she/herInstagram Twin Complex North West Twin Complex is a Manchester-based electronic artist. As a producer, he weaves between propulsive techno, cinematic soundscapes, and trance-infected IDM with a tactful balance of surefire technicality and considered nuance. A sense of duality is at the heart of his practice, often pairing both intensity and calm in his work. 'Bloodrush' is a full-length album that has been in the works for around 3 years. Now entering its final stages and nearing completion, 'Bloodrush' will be an immersive conceptual experience as a live A/V project and interlinked music videos, as well as print media of the artwork Twin Complex has created. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Utelka Greater London Hailing from the West Midlands, now based in London, Utelka creates dance music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy rhythms. Passionate about nightlife and rave culture, Utelka advocates for nightlife preservation, greater inclusion, and more diversity within the dance music industry. Her audio-visual EP, 'If This Is The Last Night Out' is based on the hypothetical situation of 31st January 2029 being the final night out if venue closures continue. The EP spans House, UKG, Drum & Bass, and Jungle, heightening as the night ends for the last time. Pronouns: she/herInstagram Twin Complex North West Twin Complex is a Manchester-based electronic artist. As a producer, he weaves between propulsive techno, cinematic soundscapes, and trance-infected IDM with a tactful balance of surefire technicality and considered nuance. A sense of duality is at the heart of his practice, often pairing both intensity and calm in his work. 'Bloodrush' is a full-length album that has been in the works for around 3 years. Now entering its final stages and nearing completion, 'Bloodrush' will be an immersive conceptual experience as a live A/V project and interlinked music videos, as well as print media of the artwork Twin Complex has created. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Twin Complex North West Twin Complex is a Manchester-based electronic artist. As a producer, he weaves between propulsive techno, cinematic soundscapes, and trance-infected IDM with a tactful balance of surefire technicality and considered nuance. A sense of duality is at the heart of his practice, often pairing both intensity and calm in his work. 'Bloodrush' is a full-length album that has been in the works for around 3 years. Now entering its final stages and nearing completion, 'Bloodrush' will be an immersive conceptual experience as a live A/V project and interlinked music videos, as well as print media of the artwork Twin Complex has created. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Tala Yunis South East Tala is a Palestinian alt-indie artist from Brighton, recently graduating with a Music Business degree from BIMM Brighton. She makes music in the style of Dominic Fike and Billie Eilish, with "songs that will make you hate and miss your ex at the same time." Her EP, ‘Heart of an Introvert’ covers Tala's journey "as person coming from Palestine and moving into the UK to pursue my music dream while facing struggles along the way." Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Sylvia Daley East of England Sylvia Daley is an artist who writes pop songs about her experiences. The NextGen Fund grant will finish, market and release Sylvia's four song EP, 'Noise Cancelling Headphones'. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Artist
Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram
