The Bloom

London Musician, Sampha is arguably the industry’s most respected Artist. His first Album, Process, released in 2017 was lauded with both critical and commercial acclaim. His artistry quickly caught the attention of both the creative community and music fans globally.

The success of Sampha’s first album lead to the project being awarded the Mercury Prize and collaborations with globally recognised names such as Kendrick Lamar, Stormzy, Drake and Solange. Sampha most recently collaborated with Romi from The xx on the track ‘I’m on your team’.

In October 2023 Sampha completed a series of residencies in London and New York, titled Satellite Business. Tickets for the London shows sold out under a minute which only emphasised the excitement and anticipation for his return. Sampha went on to release his highly anticipated second studio album Lahai in October to glowing reviews. Wonderland commented on the album that Lahai is “flawless across the board… it’s a refined and jaw-dropping showcase of impeccable artistry”.

Ivor Novello-nominated Sampha has received high praise over the 2024 summer season, playing a Guardian-rated five-star performance at Glastonbury, alongside We Out Here, and British Summer Time. The Guardian noted his Glastonbury live arrangements had the "genius of poetic scholarship"; a talent unravelled and examined in his Apple Music podcast 'Wave Therapy', parsing listeners through the collaborative and spiritual sonic journey behind Lahai.

Mahalia is a Grammy-nominated R&B soul singer and songwriter whose buttery vocals and shifting set of romance-led lyrics put her name on the map. Her breakthrough performance of "Sober" for the legendary YouTube channel COLORS Studio which amassed over 61 million views. She has since collaborated with artists such as Raye, Cat Burns, AJ Tracy, Burna Boy, Little Simz and Kojey Radical and supported Rudimental, Ed Sheeran, and Jorja Smith on tour, as well as Adele at Hyde Park in 2022.

Mahalia is only 26 but she has already made major waves in her career. In addition to being listed in Forbes 2021 ’30 under 30’, Mahalia has had two MOBO wins for Best Female Act and Best R&B/Soul Act. She was also nominated for a Brit Award in 2020, in the Female Solo Artist category. She has performed in the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony and on some of the biggest stages in the world, including Glastonbury.

She has released a handful of EPs over the years including her release ‘Letter To Ur Ex’ in 2022, acquiring over 3M monthly Spotify listeners. In July 2023 Mahalia released her second album IRL to rave reviews. DIY called the album a "delight", writing that it strikes "a perfect balance between familiarity and unpredictability". Mahalia toured the album in the UK, EU and US, with the Evening Standard giving the show 5 stars. Mahalia will be releasing new music this year with the highly anticipated release of her new, ‘Luvergirl Vol. 1’.

London musician Femi Koleoso is the bandleader and drummer of the award-winning Afrobeat and hip-hop-infused jazz group Ezra Collective. Since being formed in 2016, Femi has helped steer the group to historic success, winning the 2023 Mercury Prize for their album ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’ and Group Of The Year at the 2025 BRIT awards, becoming the first British Jazz band to win both. They have also received awards for Best UK Jazz Act and Live Experience Of The Year. As a drummer, Femi has also gone on the road with Jorja Smith and Gorillaz.

They have toured around the world and played at festivals such as Glastonbury, Dimensions and All Points East. They recently embarked on their biggest tour to date, which included a historic night at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, where EZ became the first ever UK Jazz act to headline the venue. Clash magazine hailed the performance as 'a stunning feast of musicianship that leaves every single person presents leaving with a smile on their face'.

Femi has been featured by the likes of Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Clash Magazine, The Evening Standard and The New York Times. He has a unique perspective on both music and artistry, as well as being a voice for community projects and the under-represented. In his BRIT award speech Femi praised the 'great youth clubs, and the great teachers and the great schools that support young people playing music'. He is determined to encourage young musicians of today and to tackle the decline the music education system has suffered over the years.

D Double E is one of the UK’s most respected, genre-defining artists of the Grime movement, injecting life and soul through his radio sets, raves, and cult releases.

His distinctive tone rose through the ranks of London’s jungle scene in the 90s and led Grime’s rise in the 2000s, D Double is the MC’s MC. His illustrious career in the genre began with the N.A.S.T.Y. Crew along with his fellow forefathers, Jammer and Ghetts, before establishing the Newham Generals with Footsie. D Double E is lauded for his esteemed classics, which include the iconic ‘Street Fighter Riddim’ and ‘Woo Riddim’.

The success of his solo releases naturally led to his celebrated 2018 debut album Jackuum, and since, his artistry has caught the eyes and praise from the likes of i-D, Crack, The Fader, Vice, High Snobiety, COLORS, with media calling him a “lyrical pioneer”.

Established as integral to the scene, 2022 saw him receive the MOBO’s Best Grime Act and, most recently, has been interviewed for the BBC Documentary “8-Bar: The Evolution of Grime”. D Double E is a core part of a rich culture, collaborating with other key players such as Skepta, Kano, Unknown T, Ghetts, and Novelist.

Obongjayar is a Nigerian-British artist whose distinctive sound blends Afrobeat, soul, jazz, electronic music, and hip-hop. His stirring, spiritual lyrics and distinctive voice—shifting between rap, song, and spoken word—have set him apart as one of the most exciting artists of his generation. This unique fusion of music and lyrics won him the Ivor Novello Award for his song ‘Gods Own Children’.

Beyond music, Obongjayar has cultivated a powerful visual identity, with his music videos often rich in symbolism, fusing African heritage with futuristic and dystopian imagery. His artistic vision extends to live experiences as well—he recently launched ‘PARADISE NOW’, an intimate party series at Ormside Projects, featuring performances from industry peers such as Pa Salieu, John Glacier, and Little Simz.
His impact has been recognized far and wide, he graced the Winter/Spring 2024 cover of Arena Homme+ in a striking shoot by Gabriel Moses and has been hailed by The Guardian as “a master of tone” and by Dazed as “a musician defying labels.” Loud and Quiet further affirms his status, calling him “among the most engaging voices of his generation.”

Most recently Obongjayar released a double-single, ‘Just My Luck’ and ‘Tomorrow Man’, marking the next chapter in his ever-evolving sound. He has collaborated with notable artist across different genres, teaming up with Little Simz on the track ‘Point And Kill’, and more recently, featuring on Fred Again’s ‘Adore U’ which earned Obongjayar a Top 5 single with over 225 million streams. In May 2022, he released his debut album, ‘Some Nights I Dream of Doors’, which earned widespread acclaim, including a nomination for Best Album at the 2022 Ivors.

With each project, Obongjayar continues to redefine boundaries, pushing the conversation forward both musically and visually.

Marie Ulven, known as Girl in Red, the Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer, has emerged as a groundbreaking force in indie music, captivating audiences with her poignant explorations of mental health, love, and queer identity. Beyond her streaming success, she is celebrated as a key LGBTQ+ figure in music, resonating deeply with queer youth around the globe.

Her career took off with the release of her debut single, 'i wanna be your girlfriend', which quickly gained traction on Apple Music, amassing over 150 million streams and earning a spot as No. 9 on The New York Times’ list of The 68 Best Songs of 2018. In 2021, she unveiled her debut album, 'if i could make it go quiet', which garnered critical acclaim from outlets such as NME and Pitchfork and earned her three Norwegian Grammy Awards, including the coveted Album of the Year.

Marie has graced the stages of major festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza. She has also toured with Billie Eilish and spent a month opening for Taylor Swift's 2023 North American leg of her Eras Tour. Last year, she released her critically acclaimed album 'I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!', which earned a five-star review from Rolling Stone and features a standout collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the track 'You Need Me Now?'. She then went on to embark on a successful tour across Europe, Canada, and North America.

She has a combined following of 9.21 million fans across her social media platforms and boasts 18.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with her hit single ‘we fell in love in october’ surpassing an impressive 1.2 billion streams. The New York Times has hailed her as “one of the most astute and exciting singer-songwriters working in the world of guitar music.”

2025 promises to be another exciting chapter, with Girl in Red gearing up for a packed festival season, including a highly anticipated performance at BST Hyde Park in London as a supporting act for Olivia Rodrigo.

Indie pop singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri, is one of the UK’s most exciting talents. Emerging in 2018 through SoundCloud, with her first single ‘So My Darling’, Rachel then went on to go viral in 2022 with ‘All I Ever Asked’ which accumulated over 28 million streams to date. The London singer went on to release her debut album ‘What a Devastating Turn of Events’ which traces through themes of life, death, love, letting go, home and belonging, with an unapologetic honesty.

The album landed Top 20 in the UK Official Charts and with Rolling Stone’s marking it as one of “The Best Albums of 2024 So Far’. Rachel has amassed over 180 million streams and is firmly one to watch with nominations for the Rising Star Award at the Ivor Novello and Rolling Stone UK awards, as well as two BRIT nominations. The musician has been cosigned by huge names such as Adele, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Sophie Turner, and Florence Pugh, who starred in Rachel’s music video for her single ‘Never Need Me’.

Rachel has sold out numerous headline shows, supported the likes of Celeste, Tems and Kojey Radical, and drawn adoring crowds at festivals including Latitude, The Great Escape, Boardmasters, Cross The Tracks and more. Summer 2024 saw Rachel play a triumphant and emotional set on Glastonbury’s The Other Stage which was included in BBC’s 15 magical and memorable moments.

Rachel is currently on tour to support ‘Espresso’ hitmaker Sabrina Carpenter on her 2025 Spring UK/EU arena tour. She will then be heading out on her own North America headline tour.

With a fiercely loyal fanbase by her side Rachel boasts over 3.2 million monthly listeners and has cemented her reputation as one of the UK’s most accomplished young songwriters. Praised by the likes of The Observer, NME, GQ, BBC Radio 1, Later…With Jools Holland, and Rolling stones, who commented that ‘Rachel is the mark of a true indie star in the making... huge things surely await.’

JUNGLE (Lydia Kitto, Josh Lloyd-Watson, Tom McFarland) are renowned for their joyous and euphoric live experience bringing the liberated energy and warmth of their full live band to huge audiences. Their stylised and choreographed videos are also a major aspect of Jungle's artistic identity, most notably with the ambitious visual narrative that spanned every track on ‘Volcano’.

Their self-titled breakthrough debut album ‘Jungle’ became an instant classic and lead to a Mercury Prize nomination in 2014. They then went on to release ‘For Ever’ before amplifying their success with ‘Loving In Stereo’. Their most recent and critically adored album, ‘Volcano’, placed number 3 in the UK albums chart and featured the hit single ‘Back On 74’, which has become a global hit with 100+ million streams and their first Top 10 on the US Billboard chart.

Their presence as a live act has seen them sell out a four night residency at the iconic Brixton Academy, as well as becoming global festival headliners at the likes of All Points East, and playing to huge crowds at the likes of Coachella and Lollapalooza Brazil. NME’s 5* review of their All Points East headline show, hailed it a “monstrously good set… you’re in awe of the sheer musical talents of the band”.

In 2024, Jungle started the year with a BRIT Award for Best Group. They went on to release their single 'Lets Go Back', alongside its music video, starring long-time collaborator, and choreographer Will West. The track debuted before their global tour including a special Red Rocks Amphitheatre show, and their biggest UK headline show to date at The O2, London.

London-born DJ and BBC Radio Personality SHERELLE is known for her dedication to the sounds of jungle, footwork, D’n’B, and hardcore.

Since her landmark Boiler Room performance in 2019, she has won a significant amount of accolades including; BBC Essential Mix Of The Year in 2020, DJ Mag’s Best British DJ in 2021, NME magazine One To Watch in 2022, as well as being a regular face in the Dazed 100.

Having created a community from her love of 160bpm+, she has broken the internet with seminal live streams, magazine covers and sold-out countless international shows playing the most forward-thinking music. SHERELLE is combining her visionary approach and headliner-status to leave a lasting impact on the history and future of electronic music.

She is the co-founder of the label Hooversound Recordings, mentor for Relentless Energy Freeform Forum and founder of ‘BEAUTIFUL’, the label that is a platform, recording studio and academy for Black and Queer artists. SHERELLE’s multi-faceted and tastemaker status saw her host an immersive exhibition celebrating the rave community in collaboration with fynn.studio, Spotify and Dazed.

This year saw SHERELLE’s uncompromising headliner energy at her sold out and now extended SHERELLELAND UK/EU tour. Along with her tour, SHERELLE graced the legendary stages of Glastonbury, Boomtown, and Houghton this year with her cutting-edge electronic expertise.

Rejjie Snow is an Irish Hip-Hop Musician and fine Artist known for his unique style and creative flare. He is recognised as a creative authority as his music showcases a fusion of vintage and contemporary influences.

Rejjie released his third album 'Peace 2 Da World' to critical acclaim in October 2024. The album features the singles 'Karen' and his latest single 'Rio de Janeiro' which was marked with the sharing of a music video directed by Igor Selingarde, shot during Rejjie's time in Brazil. The album was swiftly followed by a UK/EU tour in November 24.

His debut album, ’Dear Annie’ was released in 2018 to critical acclaim, including 5-star reviews from The Guardian and NME. He sold out his UK and European tour, which included a performance at The Roundhouse in London. In 2021 he released his highly anticipated second album ‘Baw Baw Black Sheep’, which included features from Snoh Aalegra, Tinashe, MF DOOM and long-term collaborator Cam O’bi. He has supported Madonna on the ‘Rebel Heart’ tour and been championed by BBC Radio 1, Hypebeast, NME and Pitchfork.

Beyond music, Rejjie has established a strong presence in fashion, collaborating with iconic brands such as Acne Studios, The North Face, SKIMS, Louis Vuitton, and CP Company. He also graced the cover of Arena Homme+ and received coverage from renowned publications such as Dazed, i-D, AnOther Magazine, and GQ.

Atlanta and Ghana-raised artist Amaarae is redefining pop on her terms for a new generation. Her breakout track ‘Sad Girls Luv Money’ catapulted her into centre stage. Reaching platinum success, Amaarae pushes the boundary of genre with her own blend of worldly pop.

Her second album, Fountain Baby, was named one of Guardian’s Best Pop Albums of 2023, reached over one billion streams, and was crowned the number one album on Metacritic. Amaarae continues to soar, reaching virality with ‘Angels in Tibet’ and ‘Princess Going Digital’.

The kaleidoscopic Fountain Baby received high acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Variety, Pitchfork, and more, with NPR proclaiming “Amaarae has felt like the future for a while now and feels like the future is here”. Her global, Afrofuturist sound has been brought to life through a standout performance with NPR Tiny Desk, which garnered hundreds of thousands of plays within weeks of release.

Fountain Baby was followed up with Amaarae’s latest project – roses are red, tears are blue. This EP featured collaborations with stars 6LACK and Naomi Sharon.

With a successful festival summer season under her belt, playing the likes of All Points East and Primavera, Amaarae has now embarked on support for Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour. On the horizon are two more support roles for Childish Gambino and Kaytranada, alongside this year's collaboration on the two's latest albums.

Amaarae is an artist who takes ownership over her space in music, firmly rooted in the pop world and a master architect of her self-designed, textured cultural alchemy.

Poet and Musician, James Massiah, has made a name for himself with his unique blend of wordplay, music, and lyrical mastery. His work is both thought-provoking and emotive and revolves around themes such as ethics, mortality and hedonism. He has an ongoing series of "New Poems" in which he serially details the ups and downs of life, love and labour in London. Alongside this James hosts a poetry night called 'Adult Entertainment' at The Haggerston, blurring the lines between party and poetry, designed to revitalize the poetry scene by infusing it with energy and a sense of community.

Massiah's work has received critical acclaim and has been featured in various publications including The Guardian and VICE. He has also performed at prestigious venues such as the Barbican, Tate Modern, British Library and Houses of Parliament. James has been profiled in Vogue, Dazed, The Face, i-D, GQ and worked with brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Matches and Loewe.

In 2019 he released ‘Natural Born Killers’, a self-produced four-track EP of downtempo, electronic music that was nominated for ‘best alternative video UK’ at the 2019 Music Video Awards and won Best Music Video at the EnergaCAMERIMAGE film festival. His new EP ‘True Romance’ was released May 2024, captures the essence of London nightlife including themes of despair, romance, and truth which CLASH magazine praised it to "exudes Creativity".

Mr Eazi, global Afrobeat powerhouse and multi-industry entrepreneur, has worked with the likes of Nicki Minaj, J Balvin, Burna Boy, Anne-Marie, and Beyoncé, with a two-track feature on her renowned album, ‘Black is King.’ His single ‘Lento’ with J. Balvin has reached over 21 million streams across streaming platforms.

Last year, Eazi released his new album ‘Choplife Vol1’ and hosted a series of Choplife Soundsystem parties globally throughout Summer 2023.In October 23 Mr Eazi conjoined his passion for music and art and went on to release his latest album titled ‘The Evil Genius’. Eazi commissioned 16 works of art by African artists to accompany each of the album’s tracks. Rolling Stones featured the album in their ‘100 best albums of 2023’.

Mr Eazi’s ascent into global stardom has seen him clock over 420 Million YouTube views and more than 5.8 million Spotify streams per month, making him one of the most streamed African artists worldwide. Along with Eazi’s global success, his fashion-forward personal style has helped land him on the pages of Vogue, The Fader and Paper. In 2020 Forbes Africa included him in its annual 30 under 30 issues spotlighting the continent's young thought leaders.

In 2020, after receiving nominations in four categories, Mr Eazi won his first Latin Grammy for his contribution to J Balvin’s album ‘Colores’, becoming the first Nigerian artist to win said recognition. In 2022 he won his second Grammy Award for his contribution on the single ‘Africa, One Of A Kind’ on Angelique Kijou’s ‘Mother Nature Album’. He has also won the ‘Vodafone Ghana Music Award’, Apple Music’s ‘Up Next Artist’ award and had a BET nomination for ‘Best International Artist.’ Along with major chart success in the UK, Mr Eazi has multiple performances under his belt including Hype Festival, Ghana’s Party in the Park and renowned music festival, Coachella.

In 2019 Mr Eazi founded emPawa Africa, Africa’s first music talent incubation initiative, to nurture and support up-and-coming artists in Africa with YouTube as a partner. His mission is to help new artists reach their full potential musically by equipping them with the knowledge and funding to do so. The following year Mr Eazi partnered with Decagon in an initiative to help young Nigerians become software engineers. Alongside this, Mr Eazi supports several United Nations IFAD youth campaigns to increase global awareness around agricultural issues affecting rural youth.

Globally recognised Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson provokes and pushes pop music and culture forward with empowered, enlightened and energised anthems. The Guardian’s noted Zara as “one of pop's biggest and outspoken young stars”.

She’s continuously broken records, has collaborated with Clean Bandit and David Guetta, and is also responsible for global hit singles ‘Lush Life’, ‘So Good’ and ‘Never Forget You’. This includes the UK number 1 hit ‘Symphony’, which has over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify alone. Her RIAA platinum-certified full-length album ‘So Good’ notably stands out as “the second-most-streamed debut on Spotify by a female artist ever,” eclipsing over 5 billion streams.

Zara’s third international album ‘Venus’ is an eclectic and powerful project, which saw her work with Rick Nowells (Madonna, Lana Del Rey) Danja (Britney Spears’ Blackout), MNEK and Swedish duo MTHR. The Venus Tour begins in February with a sold-out UK run, including two shows at London’s The Roundhouse.

She’s also confirmed to make her acting debut in Netflix’s upcoming movie ‘A Part Of You’ in 2024, as the supporting lead playing Julia.

Zara reaches over 20 million followers across all social platforms: 8 million on Instagram and 6 million on YouTube. She has received various awards and honours at the Swedish Grammy Awards, Spotify Awards, MTV EMAs, and more for her contributions to pop music.

Sertaç Dirik is the head chef and co-owner of the acclaimed Mangal 2 Restaurant in Dalston, London.

At the age of 23, Sertaç had been in Copenhagen for almost two years in the kitchens of some of the most revered restaurants in the world including Noma’s little sister, 108, and latterly at Matt Orlando’s acclaimed, zero-waste-themed Amass. During the pandemic alongside his brother, Sertaç returned to London to co-own and head up the kitchen of his father's iconic east London Restaurant Mangal 2.

Sertaç spent lockdown transforming the kitchen from his father's classic ocakbaşı and evolving its style into a more contemporary iteration of Turkish grill cooking. The Brothers modernised the restaurant, whilst maintaining and building its incredible legacy. Just two years after re-opening the restaurant would be crowned one of the top 40 restaurants in the UK. In October 2024, Sertaç and his brother Ferhat published their cookbook, 'Mangal II: Stories and Recipes', sharing their journey and approach to Turkish cuisine.

Sertaç has been recognised by Observer Food Monthly as Young Chef of the Year 2022 and featured in Code Hospitality's 30 under 30. He has been featured on MOB Kitchen and Saturday Kitchen and displayed on the front cover of Time Out 'London's Brightest' 2022 Issue.

Sertac is one of the most exciting and sought-after culinary talents.

Akinola Davies is a BAFTA nominated and Sundance award-winning Filmmaker, Visual Artist, and Music Curator, whose work spans nations to explore themes of community, race, spirituality, identity and gender, telling stories that bridge the gap between traditional and millennial communities. His first narrative short film ‘Lizard’ premiered at the 2020 BFI London Film Festival and was selected for the Raindance Film Festival. Akinola won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for ‘Lizard’ and it was also nominated for Best British Short Film at the 2021 BAFTAs.

As an individual, Akinola was selected for the Berlinale Talents 2020 Collective and named one of Screen Daily’s ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ alongside Emma Louis Corrin, Paul Mescal and more.
Akinola has become a go-to creative in the fashion industry working with brands such as Gucci, Acne Studios, COS, Moncler, Kenzo, Mulberry and Louis Vuitton on multiple creative projects, in front of and behind the camera. Alongside his work in narrative film and fashion, Akinola has directed music videos for the likes of Speakers Corner Quartet, Kokoroko, Larry B and Mischa Mafia.

Sherrie Silver, Creative Director, Choreographer, Dancer and Public Speaker. Globally recognised and responsible for Childish Gambino’s prolific music video ‘This Is America’ for which she won the MTV VMA for Best Choreography in 2018.

She travels the globe choreographing for some of the world’s most celebrated artists, producing critically acclaimed music videos and performance pieces. Her portfolio includes Rihanna, Wizkid, Burna Boy, French Montana and Mr Eazi. Alongside this, Sherrie has worked with brands such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Nike, Louis Vuitton and YouTube. Sherrie collaborated with US Vogue in a movement direction role for multiple projects, including The Met Gala 2019 video shot by Bardia Zeinali featuring Lady Gaga, Nikki Minaj, Cardi B and the Kardashians. Her most recent project was choreographing for the acclaimed animated film ‘Sing 2’.

Alongside this, Sherrie is a United Nations IFAD Advocate for Rural Youth working to improve resources for youth globally, as well as an ambassador for The Big Issue and Malaria No More, which she recently spoke about at the House of Parliament. Sherrie also runs two charities in Rwanda, an orphanage called Children of Destiny and Destiny Rebuilders, a charity providing accommodation, health insurance and school programmes for underprivileged citizens across Rwanda and Nigeria.

Sherrie is on a mission to bring African culture to the world and uses every resource possible to uplift her community and other African creatives. She has been covered by the likes of Elle, Vogue, InStyle, Forbes, The Guardian, BET and by multiple major news outlets including CNN and BBC News. In 2021, Sherrie was featured in a YouTube Originals #BlackRenaissance campaign to celebrate Black History Month alongside the Obama family, Anderson Paak, Kelly Rowland and more. Most recently, Sherrie spoke alongside Idris and Sabrina Elba at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.