London | Youth Music

Sunkissed Child

Sunkissed Child is a Lebanese artist based between Leeds and London. They have received support from BBC Radio 6, been longlisted for Glastonbury's Emerging Talent Competition, and performed at notable festivals and venues including Brudenell Social Club, We Out Here Festival, and Sound of Europe Festival in Turkey.

Shogun Shato

Shogun Shato is a rapper based in South London. He has taken part in programmes led by Grounded Sounds, the Southbank Centre and Ninja Tune, and recently hosted his NextGen-Funded event, 'Road Trippin': Tales From The Road' - an EP launch party paired with a tasting menu of meals inspired by the locations on the album.

Naima Adams

Naima Adams is a vocalist, producer and DJ from London. She has toured extensively as a backing vocalist with artists like Sampa The Great and Celeste, has previously been one of the Roundhouse's Resident Artists, and has collaborated with emerging artists including RBSN and Nadeem Din-Gabisi.

DJ PEBZ

DJ PEBZ is a DJ from London, and the founder of Square 1 Sessions. S1S is a music platform for young people in East London who are aspiring artists, where they can create their own music, meet new people and get insights into the music industry.

Branwell Black

Branwell Black is a musician based in London. They have performed at Croydon Pride, Liverpool Sound City Festival, O2 Academy Islington, Camden Assembly and headlined 93 Feet East. Also a model, they have modelled for Vogue Italia, London Fashion Week, and more.

simon a.

Since starting to release his music, simon a. has performed at Tramlines Festival, headlined his own show at Notting Hill Arts Club, and been featured in magazines including Clash, Notion and GUAP. In 2024, he released his EP ‘the show’, and performed at All Points East Festival on the Amex Unsigned stage in partnership with Levi’s UK.

GIYA

GIYA is a producer, singer-songwriter and bass player based in South London. She has sold out headline shows across London, performed at various festivals including Glastonbury, 2000 Trees and Victorious Festival, and supported Hak Baker on tour.

FIZA

FIZA is a singer-songwriter based between London and Edinburgh. She frequently performs in both cities, including shows with Sofar Sounds and AMPLIFI. She has supported Skinny Pelembe on tour, and has been part of Edinburgh Hogmanay's New Year's live music lineup. She has also received support from BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Asian Network, Amazon Music Editorial, and the Sunday National newspaper in Scotland.

Cian Jay

Cian Jay is an artist and the founder of London-based event series CLUB GUNK. His past events have sold out venues including the Old Blue Last, Peckham Audio, and Bermondsey Social Club. With the NextGen Fund, he will be launching a three-track EP titled 'Gunk', which will fuse nostalgic 2000s/2010s electronic indie pop with new and forward-thinking production ideas.

Anmol

Anmol is a Nepali drummer, who is creating an EP of traditional Nepali folk music with the support of the NextGen Fund. He has been awarded the Anjool Maldé award for his distinctive work as a drummer, has been invited onto Guildhall School of Music and Drama's Junior Fellowship Programme, and has worked with composer and multi-instrumentalist Nitin Sawhney.

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