Jude Johnson

Manchester-based Jude Johnson switches between piano, guitar, a stomp pedal, harmonica and analog synth to build a really full sound, influenced by everyone from Lennon and McCartney, Elton John, Queen, David Bowie to Billy Joel, Sam Fender, George Ezra and Ed Sheeran. He supports Office for Personal Development at The Castle Hotel, MANCHESTER on 31 October 2024

Diving Horse

With influences ranging from LCD Soundsystem to The National, Glasgow sextet Diving Horse are an exciting proposition, with artful indie rock combining poetic lyrics with masterful pop hooks. They’ve been championed by Scotland On Sunday, Jim Gellatly, via Amazing Radio (with spins both in the UK and the US), as well as support from Sunny Govan, scores of community radio stations and online blogs such as Scots Whay Hae! They headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 on Friday 15 November 2024 as part of the Sound of Belfast / Un-Convention tour

And the Animal

And The Animal is an up-and-coming, female fronted, cinematic electro-pop trio from Chicago, USA.  They’ve toured across the globe, from their hometown Chicago to Memphis, Los Angeles, New York and Mexico City, to Italy, Australia and the UK. Their sound incorporates the sonic hues of house beats, to synth pop and the raw rock guitars. They are currently on their second European tour catch them at Sneaky Pete’s EDINBURGH supporting PELOWSKA on Thursday 22 August during the Edinburgh Festival

Office for Personal Development

Bexhill-on-Sea startup, Office for Personal Development have hosted headline seminars including at The Heavenly Social, secured prestigious slots at Truck, Tramlines and YNOT festivals, in addition to being live session guests for John Kennedy on Radio X, Additional radio support from Riley and Coe, Craig Charles and Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music. Join the company and Off Axis at The Castle Hotel, MANCHESTER on 31 October 2024 in association with Bad Saint

Slow Flame

Slow Flame have enjoyed airplay thanks to BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and secured the coveted Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday. The duo is Joseph Hegazy and Glen Farris, who combine elements of electro, pop, rock, R’n’B and hip-hop. They recorded, produced and self-released their debut album Never Closer To The Sun last month, with launch gigs at Nice N Sleazy in GLASGOW on Wednesday 21 August 2024 followed by a slot at Sneaky Pete’s in EDINBURGH part of their Central Belters festival during Edinburgh Festival on Thursday 22 August 2024 both shows with PELOWSKA and guests

Drew Thomas

Emerging from Nottingham, now based in London, Drew Thomas has been championed by BBC Introducing one of their Top Ten most played artists), Amazing Radio, Spotify. Taking inspiration from noughties rock, Drew pens tales of rejection, sexuality, broken relationships and addiction. They support The Worry People at The Coachworks in ASHFORD on Saturday 13 July 2024 plus The Young Hearts