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BANJI

BANJI is a rapper, actor, model and youth leader from Bermondsey, South London. He is one of the founding members, and now Associate Director, of the Spit Game collective. As community leader, he runs rap clubs across London, supporting young people to take ownership of their cultures, develop their craft, and where necessary re-engage with school. BANJI received the Young Leader Award at the Youth Music Awards 2024 for the impact of this work. As an actor and film producer, he has starred in and co-produced two BAFTA-qualifying short films, alongside appearing in a range of other film projects.

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.

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.

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'.

IMVN

IMVN is an artist, producer and violinist based in London. She was selected to take part in the AIAIAI X Beautiful Academy programme, and the 'Reframe' residency at the Southbank Centre, where she provided sound design for an immersive installation. Her debut EP FAZE was premiered by Wonderland Magazine, and she recently performed at the Southbank Centre as part of their 'futuretense' series of shows.

Freya

Freya is a neo-soul singer-songwriter based in London. Her singles have gained spots on popular Spotify Editorial playlists, including 'Nightcap'. With the NextGen Fund, she has been working on her EP 'Comfort in Discomfort'.

Damsel Elysium

Damsel Elysium is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, experimental sound, visual and performance artist based in London. They have performed at the Southbank Centre, Tate Modern and Union Chapel, collaborated with FKA Twigs, Celeste and the London Contemporary Orchestra, and been commissioned for Simone Rocha, Vogue X Gucci, and Byredo.

BINA.

BINA. is a singer-songwriter and producer based in London. Her music has amassed millions of streams to date, she has supported high-profile musicians on tour including Ego Ella May, IAMDDB and Baby Rose, and she has performed at festivals including Cross The Tracks and We Out Here. She has further sold out her own London headline shows, and performed internationally across Europe. In 2025, she will also be performing at Brick Lane Jazz Festival.

Yumé NET

Yumé NET is an artist, producer and session keyboardist based in London. She has taken part in programmes including Qube Futures and 360RA Academy, and was named the winner of the Qube Futures EP Competition. She has also established herself as a presence in London's jazz music scene, through her live solo performances at venues including Notting Hill Arts Club, The Crypt, AMP Studios, Shacklewell Arms, and more.

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