Australian singer-songwriter Joel Sarakula writes edgy piano-pop songs that you can’t get out of your head. On his current record 'City Heart' he has dragged his piano-pop kicking and screaming out of his classic vinyl collection and into 2009.Joel has performed many times in the last few years in Europe and the USA. He's played in the great dive bars and piano bars of the world while stamping his name out as a songwriter. He sometimes jokingly refers to himself as a human jukebox of great pop songs. His songwriting has been shaped by these years of performing and the adventures that accompanied them. In 2009 the album CITY HEART was released, and Joel spent time in Europe promoting it, to great reviews.Now based in the UK full time, Joel’s new project is set for launch this Spring kicking off with the single, BOHEMIAN. The album will follow in the Summer and Joel will be touring throughout the year.

http://www.myspace.com/sarakula

“The buildings all looked the same. Here in Chelmsford town. And the people. They smiled at puddles but never jumped in. We met each other watching the burnt out wreckage from across the street. We met each other with our heads askew and an almighty tune in our hearts. We met each other. These are our colours nailed to the mast.
We found a big shed in the Essex countryside.
We started to play.
Tales of electric shock treatment, hungarian love songs and shiny white shopping malls set to a backing of wailing rickenbacker, dirty bass, hyperactive synth and cannonfire drums emerged kickin’ and screamin’ and looking for a home.
We torched the place.
And everything that was left we kept for ourselves.”

Extraordinarily talented singer/songwriter from London. Over the last couple of years Sam has been making a reputation for himself on the live scene both headlining, and supporting the likes of I Am Kloot and Rodrigo y Gabriella. At the same time Sam has written his fantastic debut album, "One For The Road", which is due for release in Spring 2011. One of Sam's great influences is Nick Drake, something that can be heard amongst the beautiful tracks on "One For The Road". Sam Sallon is destined for great things in the months ahead.

http://samsallon.com

The legendary 5 piece from North London have developed a well deserved live reputation over the years, and a fiercely loyal following. In 2010 they released their England World Cup Anthem, "Confidence" - but were undermined by the teams poor performances on the pitch. It wasn't so much Confidence that the team needed, but PASSION! Despite that, the band enjoyed some great media attention including plays on TALKSPORT, 5LIVE - and being discussed on the Chris Moyles show!  The band are now working on various new projects, and Paul Doe will be launching a new venture later this year. Watch this space!

Classic rock outfit from Finland with a sound that reminds you of such great bands as Motorhead, Thin Lizzy and ZZ Top. Having supported the likes of Heaven & Hell and Metallica in Finland in 2009, the band made their UK debut last February, to rave reviews. SAVED BY ROCK & ROLL, the bands 4th album was released this February.

www.myspace.com/losbastardosfinlandeses

DJ/Producer Pete Doyle has been woo-ing crowds globally for 20 years with his deck skills and 17 years as a house producer. He has released house anthems on labels like Defected / Soulfuric / Hed Kandi / Housexy and many more... Pete's house style is recognised as unique and individual meaning a huge following from clubbers/djs and producers alike.
www.myspace.com/solidsoulproductions

www.soundcloud.com/djpetedoyle

The Shadow Orchestra is the 5 piece band founded by producer and composer Chris Bangs. A distinctive blending of Electronica, Post-Rock, Jazz, Folk and Classical instrumentation, including cello, harp and glockenspiel, The Shadow Orchestra explores the joyous possibilities of melody, rhythm and texture. A new album is set for release in 2011.

www.myspace.com/theshadoworchestra