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Nick cage against the machine
Yep, you read correctly. It's a Rage Against the Machine tribute band, fronted by a Nicolas Cage tribute, with props. Fresh off a stadium tour supporting Elvana.
Sick man of europe
Emerging from London’s underground music scene, The Sick Man Of Europe is distinctly monochrome in its outlook. Each note counts in this climate – economical but played with absolute precision and conviction. Propelled forward by machines and seeking solace in repetition. There are echoes of the post-punk and European art rock pioneers at the cusp of the 80s, but re-tooled for the present. The same fears. Looking for answers or something to believe in, but finding more questions in an age of absolutes.
Cosmic crooner
Following his acclaimed 2023 debut The Perks Of Being A Hypocrite, enigmatic European artist Cosmic Crooner returns with European Vacation, a passionate homage to the golden age of bossa nova, the allure of classic cinema and progressive soul music from the late 60s and 70s. It’s a lush, cinematic album inspired by David Axelrod, Serge Gainsbourg, Marvin Gaye, and Jorge Ben Jor. “I wanted to make a timeless album,” he says. “Something that transports you, like a great film.”
Recorded live over four days without a click track and produced by Pieter Vonk, the album blends orchestral flair with suave, storytelling vocals in the tradition of Scott Walker, Frank Sinatra, and Roy Orbison.
A lover of 1960s and ‘70s European cinema, Crooner also directs his own 16mm videos shot in southern Spain and featuring recurring characters like fictional music journalist Jonathan Bonanza. His songs drift through surreal, emotional dreamscapes like Crooners Bay, a place “where it’s okay to feel sad.”
Cosmic Crooner remains a mysterious figure, part artist, part character, always a European pop star from nowhere in particular.
CHIEDU ORAKA
Hailing from North Hull Estate and ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2025 Northern Music Awards, Chiedu Oraka is redefining UK rap with his dynamic sound. This August, he marks a career-defining moment as he opens for Coldplay on the Hull dates of their Music of the Spheres tour.
Oraka’s acclaimed mixtape Misfit (released via Launchpad+ EMI North in 2024) earned critical acclaim from NME, Clash, Wonderland, DJ Mag and The Telegraph to name a few, with strong support from BBC Radio 1, 6Music, and 1Xtra. Single "Helly Hansen 6" landed on BBC 6Music’s C List for four consecutive weeks, and Oraka became BBC Radio 1’s first-ever Future Flex freestyle performer.
Known for his electrifying stage presence, Oraka has performed across the UK and internationally, including his debut Glastonbury 2024 performance on the BBC Introducing stage, a sold-out headline UK tour, and SXSW 2024 in Austin, where he supported Skepta for the British Music Embassy. His high-energy performances have also earned him support slots with Stormzy, KRS-One, Casisdead and Akala.
Decius
Decius are a London-based collective fusing acid house, disco and techno with a raw, underground edge. Featuring members of Paranoid London, Fat White Family and Trashmouth Records, their live sets are notorious for relentless grooves, dark energy and late-night hedonism.
Samantics
Samantics is a one-man powerhouse from Exeter, blending spoken-word poetry, beats, looped instrumentation and raw storytelling. Using tools like ukulele, piano, bass and a loop station, he builds theatrical, heartfelt shows where layers of sound and words collide. Over 10 years he’s evolved through five independently produced albums, crowdfunded and fiercely DIY. His live performances are intense, funny, emotional and unforgettable — candid snapshots of life, sharpened with wit and grit.
Gwailo (single launch)
Gwailo are a hard-rock outfit from the North East of England, formed in 2016 and crashing live stages since 2017. Their sound’s a gritty mix of rock ‘n’ roll swagger, dirty blues vibes and hard-hitting riffs. Known for big choruses and soulful lyrics, they’ve dropped tracks like Innocent, Try Me, and latest single Rock ’N’ Roll Seduction. Live they’re explosive — a full-force show with energy, attitude, and heartbeat.
Michael Aldag
Michael Aldag steps into the spotlight with intimate pop storytelling, emotional highs and lush, layered sound. Expect lyrics that hit deep, melodies you’ll be humming next day, and a performance that builds from soft confession to powerful resonance — a night where every note counts.
Nadedja
Nadedja is a Brazil-born, UK-based alt-pop singer-songwriter whose music blends Western, Brazilian, and MPB (música popular brasileira) influences into lush, heartfelt soundscapes. Her debut album Daughter of the Equator Sky, co-produced with Bob Mackenzie, traces her journey of moving countries, finding belonging, and embracing identity. With poetic lyrics, soulful vocals, and programmed beats melting into folk-pop textures, she’s been championed by BBC Introducing, supported by festivals and shows across the UK, and is fast becoming a voice that matters.
Adult leisure
Formed in 2020, Adult Leisure are a melodic alt-indie four-piece based in Bristol. The band have two critically acclaimed EP's under their belt; 2022's 'The Weekend Ritual ' followed by 2023's 'Present State Of Joy And Grief ', both of which have been streamed over 120,000 times and championed by the likes of Wonderland Magazine, Under The Radar, The Telegraph, RTE and BBC Radio 1.
Their most recent singles 'Borderline' and 'Kiss Me Like You Miss Her' featured on both E4's Made In Chelsea and Radio 6's Indie Forever shows respectively.
Since their debut live show in 2022, the band have completed several UK tours and have shared the stage with the likes of The Twang , The Family Rain , Afflecks Palace and The Luka State and have played a variety of UK festivals. September 2024 saw Adult Leisure head to Europe for the first time to play Sweden's Live At Heart Festival.
Known for their infectious melodies, heartfelt lyricism, and dynamic stage presence, Adult Leisure continues to cement their place as one of the UK's most exciting emerging bands.
Sterling press
Sterling Press hit the stage with their explosive blend of indie, punk, ska and dance-floor energy. Known for big hooks, horn-driven anthems and raw attitude, the West London four-piece are fast building a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting live acts. Expect a chaotic, high-octane show you won’t forget.
The publics
The Publics bring their high-energy indie rock to the stage, packed with punchy riffs, soaring choruses, and the kind of raw emotion that turns a gig into a night to remember. With tracks like Grow Old making waves, this is a band on the rise — and this show is set to be loud, lively, and unmissable.
Hotel Lux
Hotel Lux bring their sharp post-punk sound and darkly witty lyricism to the stage. With driving riffs, heavy basslines and songs that cut straight to the bone, the Portsmouth-born, London-based band have built a reputation for intense, uncompromising live shows. Expect grit, humour and pure energy from one of the UK’s most exciting underground acts.
Scustin
Scustin are a Dublin/Bray-based “post-funk” collective flipping indie rock on its head with humour, groove, and storytelling. Their live shows are built around “pub talkin’” — cracking one with the crowd, swapping stories, and letting every song feel like a night out with mates. With tracks like The Ick and Drinking Cans in a Field with Matt Damon, they serve up fun, funk, and communal chaos you’ll want to dive into.
Holysseus fly
Holysseus Fly brings her immersive alt-pop sound to the stage — lush vocals, electronic textures and songs that explore vulnerability and rebirth. Expect moody soundscapes, heartfelt storytelling and a performance that holds you close even after the lights go down.
Humour
Humour are a fierce Glasgow punk outfit whose sound mixes jagged riffs, raw energy and bold songwriting. Led by Andreas Christodoulidis, their music cuts deep—exploring identity, intensity, and noise with moments of grit, anger and emotion. Expect a night of visceral punk, honest lyrics, and live power that demands your full attention.
ELLUR + Fright Years & Lottie Willis
Yorkshire artist Ellur writes soaring indie guitar songs about growing up and acceptance. Every word counts in each Ellur song, the Halifax artist is a storyteller and lets listeners further into her world with every track.Having already spawned lead singles including its title-track, ‘God Help Me Now’ and latest single‘Yellow Light’(BBC Radio 1’s Track Of The Week),Ellur’s new EP (produced by Joel Johnston of Far Caspian) showcases her anthemic sensibilities to perfection, taking influences from contemporaries including Sharon Van Etten, Sam Fender and Dora Jar.
Over the past year, Ellur has certainly established herself as a strong force within the emerging indie landscape with festival appearances at SXSW in Austin Texas, Reading & Leeds Festivals and shows with Robbie Williams and Blossoms. The gifted songwriter has also drawn plaudits throughout the press community (NME, Consequence of Sound, Dork, DIY, The Line of Best Fit, Clash), BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music with plays from Steve Lamacq, Chris Hawkins, Emily Pilbeam, Sian Eleri, Ellur and her fantastic live band are not ones to miss!