Roxa Damas

Named after the Japanese word for wolf, Ōkami is the side project of artist Kamī; a space where she channels her fundamental belief that sound is a sacred vessel through which communities of colour can connect in solidarity and find true liberation.

Having begun her journey as a DJ through Voices Radio, her mixes have been featured on the likes of NTS and Radio 1001. She has found her footing playing at London’s Pxssy Palace, Body Movements and with the fast-rising Half East Records collective.

While Ōkami has a deep affinity for the atmospheric and sub-heavy frequencies of 140, dnb, dubstep, grime and drill, you can often find her playfully switching gear into rich global club sounds such as dancehall, bhangra, gqom, Asian dance sub-genres, baile and ballroom with plenty of attitude.

Saskia who explores sound in a variety of ways including live performances, installations and DJing, sublimates her musical expression into a spatial one because of her love to art that is felt with the full body. After she released her first EP on Detroit Underground in 2017, she’s been into the world of electronic music. She performed regularly at electronic music parties, festivals and radio shows in Tokyo and around the world. In 2022, she moved to Bristol to further explore music. Saskia is passionate about experimental music that combines elements of broken beats, bass, techno, tribal, cinematic and funky. With the concept of 'Sound to _____ this magnificent cell' at her core, she lands floating and then ventures off again to another place.

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Ten strings, two brains and an assortment of pedals combining to create meditative loops and streams of consciousness inspired by the Carnatic, classical, psychedelic, and ambient-electronic traditions. This set will be accompanied by AI-generated visual artwork courtesy of @aetupe77.

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I adore working with lots of colour and I strive to find rare visual harmonies between tones throughout various moments within the composition. Painting has always been an extremely personal and isolated experience for me, being a meditative process. The pure experience of art personally exists not in looking at the final piece, but within the moment of every brush stroke – the application of medium to canvas.

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In the early stages I explored with painting solely from feel - detaching my conscious self from the hand that held the paint brush. Previously, every stroke had to be precise and had to develop into the specific final view that had been decided during composition. It took a lot of practice and experimentation to find my flow – the space in which I now exist in as I paint. In that moment I free the brush, with my eyes acting as a guide in the process.

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The less you think about each stroke, the more you enjoy the feel of what you’re looking at.

Jack Miller and Oscar Farrell have been releasing music for four years under the title of Rein, racking up over 500,000 streams on Spotify with plays on radio one and support from artists such as Hammer, Dj Seinfeld and Kettama. Rein’s music seeks to encapsulate the emotions of early adulthood, taking inspiration from the contemporary electronic music scene that is so strong in the UK.

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Hailing from London, singer/songwriter & producer Jem Wax has a kaleidoscopic personal style, fusing R&B/soul and Hip-Hop with a fresh pop perspective. Jem's tasteful sung-spoken top-lines, delivered through rich tones make for a unique yet commercial combo. Her introspective, frank and funny lyrical boldness conveys sincerity and relatability - without taking herself too seriously to listeners. In Summer 2023, Jem released Devoted Hopelessly EP with tracks Lazy, Love Love and La La being played on BBC Introducing 3CR. Jem and band have been active in the London music scene, playing sold-out sofa sounds shows, at The Ned's New Music Monday, the Hope and Anchor, and soon to come Camden Chapel on May 16th for Jem's headline show - The Bo Peep Party.

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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Fresh off the back of their debut at Glastonbury Festival 2022, Naia are one of the most electrifying bands on the scene. While maintaining roots in jazz, their music is shaped by their many influences, with members hailing from Spain, Palestine and London. Their live performances draw in crowds from the streets, captive your soul and will have you dancing into the night.

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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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Groovy Juice is a collective of DJs and Producers based in South London. We are comprised of Condy,
Just Ollie, and Lucky Penny. Our mixing focuses on the funky and groovy sides of house, minimal and techno, spinning anything with an infectious groove.

As a trio we met in the summer of 2024 whilst seeing Gene on Earth at ION Festival, bonding over
our love for House. Music has always been a part of our lives, with Just Ollie starting his musical
journey with guitar, Lucky Penny the Drums/Piano and Condy’s first job being in a record store.
We are passionate about crate digging, hunting for the rarest sounds and vinyl-only releases.

We have a number of exciting shows coming up, including our first own event at Mezzanine in Tooting Market, and have begun a monthly show on Bloop radio.