Fintan O'Kane

Singer / songwriter & guitarist Call Me Unique infuses the sounds of jazz, soul, futurebeats, and scat-singing. Influenced by the sounds of Lauryn Hill, Ed Sheeran, Ella Fitzgerald & Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes. Renowned for her love of scatting and eclectic performance approach, her vibe truly is "unique".

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Cover Art Guy (Jimmy) has been mastering his art style over the last few years. Working full time creating cover art for musicians he's heavily inspired by music and the way it shapes visual arts. His works consist of surrealist digital collages that focus on the parallels between dreams and reality.

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My name is Charlie McMahon and I am a fashion and textile designer from the North East of England. My work is inspired by rural textile traditions and bringing them into a high fashion context. My most recent project is inspired by a series of nightmares I had as a child featuring the painting ‘Miss Wong’ by Vladimir Tretchikoff, which hung in my living room when I was growing up. Inspired by the paintings vivid colours and the subjects piercing stare, I have made a wardrobe of clothes for this nightmare woman. Featuring over the top colours and prints that swarm around the body and unconventional silhouettes and pattern cutting, in order to emulate the disorienting feeling of being in a nightmare.

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Born in South Africa in 1996 to a Zimbabwean mother and Malawi born British father, London based artist Tanya Nonthando Wilson combines the two halves of her identity by juxtaposing traditional methods and contemporary themes into experimental and personal expressions of her lived experiences. As a graduate of Fine Art: Drawing and having recently been shortlisted for the Cordis 2021 Tapestry Prize while also having her work shown in numerous galleries and events in London, Tanya wishes to express how she views the world through multi- disciplinary mediums.

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ZIYING often delves into the realm of emotions through a fusion of melodic and progressive sounds, adding a dash of madness to the grooving rhythms.

Firmly believing in the power of music to convey what words often cannot, and inspired by the London underground music scene, ZIYING weaves the threads of various sonic genres to curate stories that audiences can feel deeply.

Northern-Irish Ghanaian music artist Winnie Ama has been hailed as a standout talent for three consecutive years. In 2024, both The Belfast Telegraph and The Irish Times recognised her as the 'One to Watch'. Her ascent began in 2022 when BBC Introducing ATL first labeled her as such after a series of captivating performances. The following year, she earned the prestigious RTE2FM 'Rising Artist' status and received one of three 'Rising Star' gold disks from Ditto.

Winnie's impactful journey continued in 2023 with a TEDxStormont talk by the multi-award-winning Belfast artist, showcasing her talents on international stages in the UK, Ireland, and the USA. Her performances caught the attention of icons like Macy Gray and Sister Sledge, who invited her to open their shows in Cork and Belfast. Notable stage appearances include headlining the BBC Introducing Stage at Latitude in 2022 and gracing the Glastonbury stage in 2023.

Her music is a fusion of conscious lyrics, soulful vocals, blending seamlessly with pop and dance rhythms. Hailing from Belfast she splits her time between her home city and London, Winnie Ama has garnered support from local and national radio, notably BBC Radio 1, where BBC Introducing's Gemma Bradley praised her unique voice and fresh writing style.

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Kincaid moniker of Joe Arthur is an artist based between London and Berlin, who focuses his production and DJing style on the overlapping fringes of multiple genres.

From groove laden percussion to sound design infused textural detail, Arthur’s sounds and sets are not to be missed.

He has released records with Well Street, Grid, Accidental Meetings, Redstone Press, Control Freaks and more to wide ranging acclaim.

His unique approach to production and sound design has also sent him on a string of multidisciplinary collaborations. Most recently collaborating with Mercury Nominated composer and artist Hannah Peel, as well as Visual specialists Uncharted Limbo collective on the sound track for Alexander Whitley’s contemporary ballet ‘Anti Body’

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Mariana is a Portuguese textile artist & fashion designer specialising in print & is committed to working sustainably by upcycling existing materials. Her artistic focus addresses current issues & expresses her personal reactions, emotions & life experiences through textiles. Mariana aims to extend & enhance the body, creating a harmonious "second skin" with fluid movement inbuilt. The collection featured a powerful fashion performance using reconstructed stretch fabrics, including repurposed tights & other feminine garments, conveying a delicate balance of strength & fragility.

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Yassi V is a singer-songwriter from Brighton, now based in London, fusing emotional and sassy lyrics with catchy pop/R&B melodies. After her debut EP 'Warzone', which gained support from BBC Introducing and included music videos for 'Lifeline' and 'You Deserve Better', Yassi spent lockdown writing new music and working on a new sound. With the latest single Distress and more on the way, she’s fresh on the London music scene.

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#WGT is a brand-new collective with a wider purpose than just dance – they are more than just one entity. Giving human needs is a top priority as well as getting creative through other artistic mediums like fashion, design, and music. With significant future project for the upcoming year, keep an eye on them. You are going to witness some fascinating blends of art.

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