Soul for golden hour, made for forest hearts

There’s a special kind of artist who can hush a crowd without asking — the kind who makes you lean in, breathe out, and feel everything a little more clearly. Nectar Woode is that kind of presence.

A British-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and producer raised in Milton Keynes and shaped by London’s jazz-and-soul underground, Nectar has quietly become one of the UK’s most exciting new voices. Her sound blends warm neo-soul, gentle jazz phrasing and gospel-tinged emotion — music that feels intimate and honest, but still lifts you up. After releasing standout singles like “Good Vibrations” and “God Talks Back,” she’s been building momentum fast, with 2024 EPs Nothing to Lose and How It’s Gotta Be, and newer work exploring heritage and home.

Why see her at Good Vibrations Society? Because her set will be the perfect counterpoint to the weekend’s high-energy moments — the kind of performance that turns the Ashdown Forest into a shared, glowing living room. Picture late afternoon sunlight through the trees, people stretched out on the grass, friends holding hands, and a voice that feels like it’s singing directly to you… then suddenly you’re all singing back.

If you’re coming for that “I’ll remember this forever” feeling — not just dancing, but connection — Nectar Woode is a beautiful reason to buy a ticket.