The Magic Numbers formed in West London in 2002. Comprising two pairs of brothers and sisters, (Romeo and Michele Stodart alongside Angela and Sean Gannon), they are known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, songwriting craftsmanship and timeless sound. Their self-titled debut album in 2005 reached number seven in the UK album charts, selling two times platinum, with over a million copies in the UK alone and was subsequently nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

With over 20 years of international festival experience, multi-award-winning 3 Daft Monkeys continue to deliver dynamic, rampageous, powerful performances of original songs with an endless energy and enthusiasm! A fiery, helter-skelter blend of influences from East and West, producing a symphonious cacophony of styles, vocal melodies, percussive global beats, rhythms and passionate fiddle-driven tunes woven around animated guitar and bass.

Michele Stodart is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Born in the Caribbean and raised in Queens, New York, she is now based in London. Michele is best known as bassist, vocalist and co-songwriter of Mercury-nominated, double-platinum selling band, The Magic Numbers, who she continues to play with and tour world-wide.

Simeon Hammond Dallas was born and raised in the rich musical and cultural melting pot of Camden Town. Growing up listening to her parent’s eclectic record collection that spanned artists from The Cranberries to Ella Fitzgerald, Simeon’s own music traverses genres and draws on a broad palette of lived experiences to create songs that take her listeners on a rom-com rollercoaster through stories of love, loss and liberation.

Taff Rapids are Cardiff’s bluegrass sensation taking the international stage by storm. Comprising seasoned musicians Darren Eedens, Sion Russell Jones, David Grubb, and Clem Saynor, the band blends traditional bluegrass classics with captivating originals, incorporating Welsh-language songs for a unique global appeal.

Common Culture are a rousing fiddle driven alternative folk band from Barnsley. Fusing traditional and contemporary elements with three-part harmonies, into an upbeat and energetic sound. The gang’s songs are full of catchy hooks, infectious rhythms and a party spirit.

Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair, Wise Woman bring a heady collision of lush folk harmonies, cinematic strings and 90's girl power to any stage they set foot on.

Hase Waits are an innovative folk music group bridging the gap between tradition and modernity through their enchanting blend of instrumental music with Celtic vibes.

Maddie Morris is an artist who strives to make a difference in the world. Bold, insightful and refreshingly unique, they take traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues. Described by Jim Moray as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters”, they use their work to highlight inequality, challenge viewpoints and provide an inclusive space for shared experiences.