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MIETTE.

South East
 

MIETTE. blends ethereal and industrial dance music, a hypnotic, gothic fusion of techno electronica that exists in the void between dark and light. His project 'FÊTEVERTIGO' is an immersive, ritualistic touring event blending music, performance, and visual art. A celebration of chaos and transcendence, it explores the relationship between body, sound, and spirituality, challenging norms and inviting audiences to lose themselves in the experience.

 

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May0

West Midlands
 

May0 is an Afrobeat artist with a love for storytelling. She uses singing and rap to express feelings and capture real-life experiences. 'UNiDAZE' is a collection of songs that takes the listener through the highs, lows and in-betweens of May0's university experience. Each song tells a story of lessons learned, defining moments, hard times, relationships, growth and self-discovery through the medium of Afrobeat music.

 

Pronouns: she/her


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makaya

Scotland
 

makaya is a multi-disciplinary artist, composer and writer based in Glasgow. Their work broadly explores the relationship between contemporary Black life and the archives of slavery and colonialism; working within the intersections of Black oral histories and Gaelic traditions they recontextualise folk songs, slave spirituals, and sean-nós in experimental timbres. With NextGen Fund support, they will finish recording a mixtape and develop a corresponding live performance of electronic experiments in drone folk - the songs draw on linkages between Irish and Jamaican folk histories, bringing these cultures together in experimental, electronic sonic landscapes.

 

Pronouns: they/them


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Josh Hicks

Wales
 

Josh Hicks is an artist from Newport, South Wales. His unique soulful voice blends pop, soul and jazz to create a sound that is nostalgic and fresh. Drawing inspiration from Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and Adele, his music showcases a rich, genre-defying style. His plan to release two singles and work with a new producer and cowriters to continue developing his new sound. 

 

Pronouns: he/him


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Jasmin Jet

Scotland
 

Jasmin's project is her debut album/EP, reflecting on her life experiences so far. It explores the highs and lows of navigating life, from personal challenges to moments of growth. The aim is to share her story in a way that feels universal, allowing others to relate to the journey.
 

Pronouns: she/her


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Jaiye

Greater London
 

“My name means “enjoy life,” and that’s what my music is all about feeling things in the moment and being present with that emotion. Jaiye is a Nigerian-British alternative artist blending genres. 'Live, Dream Feel' is a fusion of electronic and R&B sounds. It has influences in dance and funk. Expressive vocals, breakbeats and melancholic but uplifting chord progressions give it a retro sound. Its her affirmation as well as a motivational track to inspire others. 
 

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iowna

South West
 

iowna is a musician, activist and creative technologist based in Bath, Somerset. Now creating as a solo artist, her project will be a meeting place for trip-hop and alternative-rock. The project looks at ownership; what the world takes from you, taken by others and what you take away from yourself.
 

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IBack

Greater London
 

IBack is an independent music/rap artist from Kent, showcasing introspective lyricism, fresh flows and a captivating stage presence. Her goal for this project is to release three singles and create a consistent buzz across her social media platforms by building a strong sonic and visual identity through self-made videos and brand awareness.
 

Pronouns: she/her


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HerOrangeCoat

Yorkshire and the Humber
 

Hailing from West Yorkshire and armed with her ukulele, HerOrangeCoat crafts songs that show a remarkable ability to turn indie-folk melancholy into an enticing musical journey. Her next project proposes a series of woodland recordings and songwriting. She will go to five sites to write and record five songs in situ using a field recorder. These songs will be released as a live EP which draws upon nature as both an inspiration and setting for the music.
 

Pronouns: she/her

 
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Hana

Greater London
 

Hana is a second generation Egyptian artist. Her EP will explore the complexities of identity/heritage/self-worth/familial-expectations/peer-pressure as a second generation UK citizen through honest lyricism and soulful melodies whilst showcasing traditional Arabic sounds e.g., oud and tabla. "This project is for anyone who’s ever questioned where they fit in, offering a soundtrack of resilience, reflection, and discovery."
 

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