Based in Glasgow, The Folk Drama features one member from Los Angeles, and one from Edinburgh (guess which!) . Recording debut EP now!
Hailing from the Scottish Borders, Girl Upstairs is a singer-songwriter currently based in Glasgow. Taking inspiration from artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Joni Mitchell and Karine Polwart. She has been featured on BBC Introducing Scotland, Radio nan Gaidheal, TD4 Radio, Amazing Radio and played King Tut’s as part of their Summer Nights sessions. She supports The Marches on 8 March 2025 at The Poetry Club at SWG3
Lucian Grant is a pop, folk singer songwriter based between London and Paris. He’s influenced by artists including Elvis and Sam Cook and a regular on the open-mic circuit. He plays North Nineteen (N19) in LONDON on Saturday 22 February 2025
Hailing from Stirling, Joe Goodall is a definite one to watch. With a TV appearance on the BBC, filmed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Single of the Week on BBC Radio Scotland, airplay via Amazing Radio, Clyde 1 and Artist of the Week in The Scotsman. He has performed at festivals like Youth Beatz, Edgefest, Doune the Rabbit Hole, Iona Fest and supported acts like McFly, October Drift, and Nati Dredd. The young musician has also collaborated with Ross Leighton of Fatherson writing live favourite This Town together. Catch Joe at the United in Music acoustic festival in Gateshead on 12 April 2025.
Lewis Wiles is an acoustic singer-songwriter hailing from Moray. A founding member of ceilidh outfit Footerin Aboot, who enjoyed success with a number 14 single, festival appearances and supporting acts such as Skerryvore. He went onto form trad trio Kilderkin who supported Manran, Skippinish and performed at Celtic Connections. Returning to live in Moray, Lewis has turned his attention to bringing his existing songbook to life alongside local session musicians and good friends, Lewis’ recordings represent the very best of Moravian music.
North Nineteen (N19) is a vibrant, family-run pub with warm red decor, specialising in steaks, real ales and whiskies. Situated on the corner of Kingsdown Road & Sussex Way in Holloway N19, the pub hosts regular live music and open mic nights. Off Axis x North Nineteen (N19) in LONDON on Saturday 22 February 2025
Blending elements of folk, jazz, blues, pop, and gospel, Ellyn Oliver has secured airplay via BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Introducing and on Christian radio station UCB. She has also performed at festivals such as Orkney Jazz and Blues Festival, and Northern Ireland’s Limivady Jazz and Blues Festival and won the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections.
Corner Shop Prophets is a ragtag bunch of professional musicians who needed the excuse to play a few songs that aren’t requested during the usual Saturday night sessions. Influences are pulled from every direction – from traditional country to Americana and punk rock. They support Scol at Bennigans Bar in DERRY on Friday 28 March 2025
Scol exist between the veils of their influences, and have been accused of sounding like “A spinning wheel of time; of sounds old and new.” They headline Bennigans Bar in DERRY on Friday 28 March 2025 plus support from Bangor-based Mark Hegan and Corner Shop Prophets
Deni Smith is a Glasgow-based singer songwriter, mentor, and music tutor. She’s performed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and toured as part of youth music initiative Hit The Road. Championed by Scotland On Sunday she has first class honours degree from the University of Glasgow. Deni supports Howling Home alongside Gary’s Rainbow Shop on 28 December 2024 at The Hug and Pint in Glasgow.
Holly Murphy is a self produced singer / songwriter from County Cavan, Ireland. She is a creative individual with a particular interest in indie folk, pop and rock music. After picking up her first guitar at 8 years old, she has been playing and singing ever since. Holly plays live music in pubs across Ireland and she writes and produces her own tracks from her bedroom. Her first single Yours, was released in July 2024. She plays Spirit Store in Dundalk on 14 November 2024 alongside NoVendors, Forgetting The Future and Foreign Mornings
Off Axis x Un-Convention showcase at Output as part of Sound of Belfast festival features Mark Hegan, Baroda, Monday’s Child and Mima Merrow on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at The Dirty Onion and Yardbird it’s FREE
20:00 – 20:30 – MIMA MERROW | 21:00 – 21:30 – MONDAY’S CHILD | 22:00 – 22:30 – BARODA | 23:00 – 23:30 – MARK HEGAN
Bangor-based Mark Hegan has crafted a songbook which has helped secure nominations for the Northern Ireland Music Prize, airplay courtesy of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Ulster/Introducing and praise from the likes of Hot Press and Chordblossom. Belfast natives Baroda aka lifelong friends Neil Goss, Michael Klontzakis and Christopher Parker have been championed by BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and New Found Sound. Monday’s Child consists of McKay sisters Jen, Lauren and Clara alongside their friend Caitlin Lenfestey. They secured airplay courtesy of BBC Radio Ulster and RTE 2FM. Mima Merrow is a talented singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist championed by Scotland on Sunday, Amazing Radio, BBC Radio Foyle for her fantastic debut album Almost Home.
Matilda Rowe is a singer songwriter born and raised in London. She learnt to sing and performing and touring in a Camden-based session band taking influence from and imitating the styles of her idols Amy Whinehouse, Nina Simone and Jill Scott. She joins the line up supporting Ned Ashcroft and Irish act Foreign Mornings at The Waiting Room in LONDON on Saturday 26 October 2024
Founded in 2008, Un-Convention is a series of music conferences, showcases and events that have brought together thousands of artists and music professionals, both nationally and internationally. Grassroots events and conferences have taken place on 5 continents with organisations and partners from 25 countries including England, Africa, India, Ireland, Brazil, Spain and more. UnConvention Manchester 2024 takes place 21–22 November 2024 at Band on the Wall, and across the city, bringing the independent music sector together to share ideas, collaborate and discuss the future of music https://www.unconventionhub.org
Bad Saint. Promotions are a Manchester based promoter helping artists cut their teeth without the pain
Sound Of Belfast 2024 x Off Axis the festival takes place throughout the city in November full details coming soon see https://soundofbelfast.com
Bangor-based Mark Hegan has crafted a songbook which has helped secure nominations for the Northern Ireland Music Prize, airplay courtesy of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Ulster/Introducing and praise from the likes of Hot Press and Chordblossom. His songs have also inspired comparisons to artists such as U2, Simon and Garfunkel and Bruce Springsteen.
Harry Miles-Watson is refreshingly different, incorporating a varied melting pot of genres and styles, with aspects of post-punk, folk, country, rock, pop and even jazz. The Edinburgh-based artist has already sold out several shows in Scotland’s capital city, headlined Glasgow’s King Tuts and played gigs in Manchester, Leeds, and London. They’ve also secured the Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday
Originally from Ireland, but currently based in Glasgow, Mima Merrow is a talented singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. After releasing her excellent debut album Almost Home in 2023. She secured airplay via BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Foyle, BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing Radio and was featured in Scotland on Sunday. Catch Mima Merrow perform on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at The Dirty Onion and Yardbird in BELFAST for the Off Axis / Un-Convention showcase at Output as part of Sound of Belfast festival