Ralph

Ralph is an artist and teacher. The NextGen Fund is supporting him to release his next EP, which will delve into themes such as self-discovery, growth, gratitude and staying true to oneself.

Dee Rae

Dee Rae is an artist based in the North West of England. She has toured across the UK and Europe, playing in London, Manchester, Southampton, Leeds and Paris. She has also played at Live at Leeds Festival, and worked with the likes of Dance to the Radio and Come Play with Me.

NO-EL

NO-EL is a DJ and music leader, who runs workshops to teach young people how to produce and DJ. He works across genres, having produced a range of music from rap to house and dubstep, and the NextGen Fund will allow him to release his debut EP.

Lois

Following the release of her debut EP, Lois has already sold out a headline show at Leeds' Hyde Park Book Club, and performed at major festivals including Live at Leeds, Highest Point, Liverpool SoundCity and Kendall Calling. Her music has also received media and radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Clash, Wonderland, Notion and Louder Than War.

Jack Boynton

Jack Boynton is a promoter, artist and music educator from Lancaster. His event brand, 'BaccyJ n Folio Productions', brings affordable shows to Lancaster's local live music scene, supporting the city's community centres and charity initiatives. His events aim to be as accessible as possible, and innovate within live music by incorporating different art forms into each gig.