Bilk are a dynamic rock-and-roll band from Chelmsford, Essex. Fusing elements of rock and roll, punk, indie, and rap, Bilk’s style can never be pigeonhole.

Fronted by Sol Abrahams, with Luke Hare on bass and Harry Gray on drums, Bilk’s music speaks to the youth of today with relatable songs about partying, love, growing up and life in modern Britain amongst other things. The band have a strong cult following of die-hard fans who sing every song and have tattoos of the band’s iconic snail logo.

They’ve played major UK festivals including Reading and Leeds, Boardmasters, Kendal Calling, and TRNSMT. Following their 2023 self-titled debut, Bilk recently released their second album Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll and wrapped up their biggest UK and European tour to date. With frantic sold-out shows, witty lyrics, infectious riffs, and anthemic choruses, Bilk are a band not to be missed.

Formed on the island of Malta, Brighton-based, Anglo-Maltese outfit ĠENN are a self-described sisterhood founded on instinctive trust, their bold move to the UK mirrored by their 2023 debut album unum (a Latin word for oneness and unity). The album gained particular praise from BBC Radio 6 & KEXP for its ambitious negotiation of the band’s diverse roots, with a track-list that journeys through experimental rock, post-punk and Mediterranean folk. The collaborative video for the single The Sister Of also achieved a UK Music Video Award nomination for its cinematography. 

"Complex, ambitious... with the chaotic energy of an informal jam,” remarked Pitchfork.

It’s little surprise that this has led to diverse invitations onto an international stage, appearing at renowned showcase festivals such as Eurosonic (NL) and The Great Escape (UK), alongside tours with Sub Pop Noise Rock heavyweights METZ, burgeoning post-punkers Deadletter and global art collective Pussy Riot.

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Nadia Sheikh is a British-Spanish artist with a knack for crafting emotionally rich songs and unforgettable choruses. Her journey has taken her from supporting Stereophonics on their European Kind tour (19 shows including Manchester and Cardiff arenas), to opening for PJ Harvey and Texas in Madrid, and performing at major festivals like Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, FIB, Kendal Calling and Y Not, as well as Torotno’s NXNE, supported by PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund. She's also appeared on Spanish national TV for Los Conciertos de Radio 3.

 Blending intimate, reflective songwriting with bold, guitar-driven sounds, Nadia creates a unique brand of indie-pop rock that’s both raw and melodic. Her self-released EPs showcase her depth as a writer and performer, weaving vulnerability and strength into every track. She’s been marked as one of the most compelling emerging voices in indie music by a variety of publications.

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At just 18, south Londoner Sam Wilkinson is making his mark with the release of his debut project, Everything’s alright. It’s a milestone in a year full of firsts for the young artist. Growing up, Sam immersed himself in music from an early age, learning the guitar from the age of eight, playing songs by Cat Stevens and The Beatles. By the tender age of 12, he began channelling his personal experiences and emotions into meaningful songwriting.

Sam’s debut album, crafted during his teenage years, blends folk-inspired melodies with insightful, evocative lyrics. “This album is a flag in the sand,” he says, ready to share his deeply personal music and continue shaping his creative journey.

He’s been praised by the likes of Bernie Taupin and received support from Rolling Stone and NME.

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