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Lloyd Barwood is a U.K. based artist that has been deeply engrained into the underground dance music scene for the last decade, with an unrivalled love and passion for the music that is clearly expressed in the energy he radiates as an artist. Taking influence from all corners of the electronic music world and beyond, Lloyd isn't constrained by boundaries and this shines through in his own productions and DJ sets, focussing on sharing the music he loves and building a soundtrack that captures the moment. He is also the co-founder and resident DJ for Pick & Mix Sessions, an events label and music sharing platform that is centred around sharing a love for underground dance music.

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Suns of Dub from Trinidad and Tobago is a label, group and performing dub-production team creating a unique sound experience driven by dub influenced genres, merging live instruments, and original Dancehall, Dub & Reggae Sounds with a new age electronic style and innovative ideas. Suns of Dub incorporates live instruments and live dubbing, selecting, and composition into one musical entity. The Team is lead by Ras Jammy who manages a community of
musicians, producers and artists under the production label.

As a producer, rapper, and filmmaker, my music is very immersive and story driven. It pulls the listener into an entirely different world with each song, through a colourful use of sound design and hard-hitting yet comedic lyrical storytelling. I take pride in an original sound that I can call my own.

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I am make music that defies genre and does not fall under one category. My music is blend between my Egyptian roots & my UK influences, together I want to create my own recognisable sound. As for my message, my lyrics are disguised in metaphors and I aim to inspire people to fully explore their characters with no limit. I want to inspire people not to be cookie cutters and allow their individuality to shine.

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Preen have captured the imagination of audiences across the country with songs about Midsomer Murders, snorkelling, car crashes, and failed actors. Now a five-piece, they blend three-part harmonies with story-led melodies to bring a feel of both the classic and the new. They regularly sell out headline slots on the London circuit and beyond. They have recently played Greenman festival, Wychwood festival, Get Together festival, Ritual Union festival and more. Their latest release is a double-single and music video. They are heading to the isle of wight this month to record their next project.

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Sarith is a versatile professional dedicated to fostering inclusive environments and uniting communities through her expertise in curation, film, and music. She is a member of the Daytimers Internal team, a resident at Mondo Radio, the Founder/ Creative director of Dhaga & Co-Founder/ Co-Producer of Arachnid Production House.

She has DJ’d for Daytimers Residencies with Phonox & Adidas Originals, and at many arts and culture events throughout London. Being born and raised in Sri Lanka and having travelled across many countries including India, Thailand, Australia and Berlin, her work is inspired by a blend of cultures. Sarith’s sets are a seamless fusion of sound including Afrobeats, House, Jersey Club, UK funky and more.

Zoka The Author is a dynamic lyricist known for blending poetic depth with innovative soundscapes. His single "ELEPHANT" landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist and earned a spot on the Glastonbury Emerging Artist Competition Longlist. His music has been co-signed by industry juggernauts such as Ricky Damian, and featured on major radio stations like BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2, and Kiss FM, as well as press outlets like Wonderland, EARMILK and Link Up TV. Zoka is also renowned for his energetic live shows, performing with his world-class band on iconic stages including The Jazz Cafe, Colours Hoxton and The Lower Third, and having supported notable artists like Enny, Steamdown and OMA. Zoka continues to push boundaries and establish himself as a leading voice in UK hip-hop.

Former Partner is the solo project of singer songwriter Ollie Davie. Ollie started performing in bands at the age of 12, playing for a variety of Punk and Indie groups in the Reading area. The release of a dozen singles through 2019-2020 has lead to this new project, Former Partner, drawing influences from bands such as Basement, Tigers Jaw, Joyce Manor, and Jeff Rosentstock.

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*Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Viren Neel is a singer-songwriter with a penchant for retro-rock."

I am a singer-songwriter hailing from Trinidad and Tobago. I've always had a profound love for music from the 1960s to early '70s so I decided one day, after loads of covers, 10 years of guitar playing and a little bit of singing and writing experience, I'm going to make them for myself. My first song, Change, released in 2020 quickly became the 5th most listened to song on Apple Music in Trinidad and my life as an artist has been a notably thrilling one ever since. Though I typically say my music is era-based, if I had to say what genres I cover, it'd be folk, soul and rock with writing that pulls from my Trinidadian perspective. I so can't wait for you all to hear me at Farrago!

Inspired by wordsmiths such as Leonard Cohen and Laura Marling, Chloe Leigh's music portrays sincere tales of love and loss, longing and laughter. Her signature blend of folk and flamenco styles has taken Chloe to many places, from the fine fields of Glastonbury festival to Nashville, and dark jazz bars in Berlin. Chloe has recently been working on a new collection of songs for debut album, inspired by her southern Spanish roots, that represents her unique international sound. Alongside this she also has a wide repertoire of covers for those magical sing-along moments.