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.

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Roukaya B

North West
 

Roukaya B is a multifaceted creative, blending timeless soulful vocals with sultry melodies and a dynamic fashion sense. She fuses jazz, R&B and alternative styles. Her NextGen Fund project explores mental health, hypersensitivity, spirituality and the human voice as an instrument. It seeks funding to enhance current demos, collaborate with producers, engineers, videographers, producers and stylists and host a premier event. The goal: create a fully realised, impactful audiovisual experience.

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Numa

North West
 

Numa is a beatboxer based in Manchester specialising in Techno and Drum & Bass. His performances feature a 100% vocal EDM set. He has performed at major festivals, including Beat-Herder and Boomtown. He is currently working on an innovative one-hour beatboxing performance with an orchestra, crafting a powerful and dynamic storytelling experience.

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Akam

North West
 

Akam is a multidisciplinary artist blending internet culture with alternative electronic and pop soundscapes. Born in Finland to Kurdish parents, Akam later moved to the UK, where his upbringing shaped his music. A self-taught producer, he oversees every aspect of his work. Now, he is creating a 9-track, mostly self-produced EP that pushes the boundaries of experimental pop while showcasing his artistic growth. 
 

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Meduulla

Meduulla is a rapper based in Manchester. She competed on the BBC Three programme The Rap Game, has performed at Reading & Leeds Festival and Green Island Festival, and received support from BBC 1Xtra, who named her track 'Mish Muulla' their Track of the Week. She has also collaborated with e.l.f. Cosmetics, and her song 'Limbo' featuring The Mouse Outfit received the Music Video Award at the Youth Music Awards 2024, in partnership with Notion.

Luqy

Luqy is a Pakistani singer from Oldham. He has attained hundreds of thousands of streams across his tracks, received regular support from radio shows including BBC Introducing and BBC Asian Network, and has supported high-profile artists including Imran Khan, F1rstman, Panjabi MC and more. He has also performed live as part of BBC Asian Network's Hype on the Mic series.

Claudia Fenoglio

Claudia Fenoglio is a singer from Leeds. She has gained the attention of BBC Introducing and Launchpad; was chosen to appear on a Come Play with Me artist compilation vinyl by members of PRS; and has played at Future Sounds, Super Friendz, Long Division and Live at Leeds Festival. Her song 'Girlfriends on TV' was shortlisted for the Original Track (Solo) Award at the Youth Music Awards 2024.

Alien Izz

Alien Izz is a DJ and producer based in Liverpool. She has performed at a variety of shows and festivals both nationally and internationally, including the Baltic Weekender, Gottwood Festival, and Outlook Origins and Hideout Festival in Croatia. She is also a member of the DJ collective Sisu Crew, and has received support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1 Dance.