Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His crooning vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled speakeasy, while somehow feeling fresh and innovative. MT will be continuing to release new music throughout 2024
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DJ and broadcaster Manara has dazzled dancefloors and airwaves with her upbeat demeanour and electrifying blends of club cuts, pop tracks, and South Asian sounds. Alongside a party-starting mix, she speaks to Aneesa Ahmed about her varied musical upbringing, her Pure Spice show on BBC Asian Network, and taking inspiration from Mariah Carey, memes and…
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Inspired by funk, jazz, soul, hip-hop, and pop, Malah Palinka are an 8-piece ensemble from Sheffield, UK. The band combine infectious funk grooves, swanky harmonies, and dreamlike lyrics delivered in 3-part harmony. Malah Palinka’s energetic live performances are designed to get people moving and grooving along to their brassy hooks and tight rhythm section.
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Nao Yoshioka is an evolving soul singer born in Japan. Her Album ‘The Truth’ was praised as “impeccable neo soul’ by Rolling Stones Magazine. Hailing from Osaka, Japan, Nao grew up in a creative household that encouraged her and her sisters to explore their artistic talents. She developed a passion for music at a young…
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The 70s/80s chart topping trio who brought you the top ten hits Native New Yorker, Use It Up & Wear It Out, Looking For A Way Out, Don’t Tell Me Tell Her, Inside Out and Going Back To My Roots. THE GLORY DAYS of top vocal group Odyssey, one of the most successful soul/disco acts…
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The Bristol lyricist on a Dubwise tip His latest release – Sunday with producer Kreed – has been widely regarded as his best single yet. Toddla T, Seani B & Don Letts are amongst a list of tastemakers who are supporting his work on BBC Radio. Gardna has been embraced across the UK Bass scene…
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Tonic Music will be providing a workshop on grounding techniques for the Good Vibrations Society community, who are either working or attending the festival. This bespoke workshop for music events will equip participants with simple, quick and effective grounding techniques, to help in moments of stress and anxiety. Jeordie Shenton is the Programmes Lead at…
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Kate says that everyone can sing and she’s here to prove it. This workshop is open to everyone with a voice! Absolutely no experience needed, just come and get ready to sing your heart out in harmony! Easy, lush, joyful! SInging Mamas was started in Forest Row many moons ago by Kate Valentine. Kate is…
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Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls is the perfect practice to lead you into stillness & access more profound levels of inner knowing. This Yin Yoga exploration, accompanied by Crystal Bowls, will take you on a journey through the human energy system, the 7 key energy centres from root to crown. During the practice each asana or shape…
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Aerynn will be hosting a songwriting workshop and exclusive performance in the nest at GVS24. With a “breathtaking voice” that “lulls you into a blissful trance”, Aerynn is an American-born singer-songwriter creating music in the North of England. Socially awkward and shy but with no qualms about singing vulnerable and real songs to others, songwriting…
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