'Showcase', the acoustic sessions
Featured Artists
1 x 3 song set
Adam Wedd
singer-songwriter
Adam Wedd has been captivating audiences all across the globe. His remarkable blend of styles has been featured on over 300 radio stations, including BBC, Absolute Radio and Radio Jackie, along with multiple TV shows.
Having sold out London shows at St Pancras Old Church & Rockwood Music Hall in New York, he’s now ready to make his Los Angeles debut, performing at the renowned Hotel Cafe.
Lena Cullen
singer-songwriter
Lena Cullen is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer. Influenced by a wide range of musical styles, she first began playing drums and piano at the age of six. She has since gone on to work with producers such as Justin Martin (Dirty Bird Records), Shadow Child (Food Music), Maya Jane Coles (with She Is Danger). Her work has also been remixed by artists including Teebee and Kry Wolf
Based in London, she has previously performed at Glastonbury, Glade, Outlook Festival, Brixton Academy, Jazz Cafe, Sofar Sounds and the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios, as well as touring with The Streets. Her work has also had support from Radio1 DJ’s, Rob da Bank, Annie Mac and Monki.
For the last few years she has been composing music for adverts & films and scoring arrangements for choirs. She has also been songwriting as a solo artist on the piano and playing in venues across London, whilst collaborating with some exciting electronic producers….soon to be announced!
With all this going on it’s no surprise that Lena has been singled out by many as a voice and musician to be heard and seen.
Lea Frances
singer-songwriter
With a captivating voice reminiscent of Dolores O’Riordan and Sinéad O’Connor, Lea Frances crafts heartfelt music that speaks to the soul. Born in Rostock, Germany, and now making waves in London, she artfully blends influences from artists like FLETCHER, Gracie Abrams, Julia Michaels, girl in red and Billie Eilish. She paints vivid emotional landscapes, explores universal themes such as heartbreak, family, friendships, and relationships, and adds her own distinctive spin on topics such as loneliness, mental health, personal traumas, and the journey to self-love and self-acceptance.
Her songs serve as a testament to the healing powers of music, providing solace and understanding through their deeply personal and confessional nature.
Her ultimate goal is to foster connections and give a voice to those who struggle to express their emotions in day-to-day interactions, transforming unspoken feelings into a digestible form and connecting with listeners on an intimately emotional level.
Lauren Anderton
singer-songwriter
Lauren is a neo soul and jazz inspired singer hailing from the East Midlands. Her music is influenced by the likes of Erykah Badu, Jorja Smith, Lauryn Hill and Lianne La Havas and has garnered support both at home in the midlands and London.
She has had radio play from BBC Introducing, has played festivals such as Dot to Dot and supported artists such as Emily Burns on tour dates. After releasing some catchy singles over the past couple of years, she is working on a follow up EP to her debut project “Crush”, which will feature some classically soulful but modern songs she’s written about her journey over the past couple of years and her development as an artist.
Jem
singer-songwriter
Hailing from London, 21-year-old Singer/Songwriter, Producer & multi-instrumentalist Jem ‘champions a kaleidoscopic personal style’ , tastefully blending the genres of R’n’B/Soul and Hip-Hop/rap to make commercial hits. Jem’s distinctive sound owes to the rich sonic palette and intricate arrangements of her tracks.
Her debut conceptual EP telling the story of a Romeo and Juliet style forbidden romance was released in 2 parts in 2022 and its lead singles Falling 4U (feat. Tomi Balogh), Juliet & Don’t Show Up, had radio play across BBC Introducing Beds, Herts & Bucks, Radio Reverb, Amazing Radio & Colourful Radio. Don’t Show Up was also played on BBC Introducing (BH&B) in a short-list celebrating International Women’s Day earlier this year.
Ferris
singer-songwriter
Step into the world of raw, witty, and exciting tunes as Ferris serenades you with nothing but his voice and guitar. Hailing from the vibrant city of London, with a solid 5-year songwriting background in his bedroom, Ferris is on a mission to perform far and wide, armed with just the essentials that’ll let his music do the talking.
Influenced by legendary acts like The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Nick Drake, Billy Joel, and Ed Sheeran, Ferris has crafted his own unique path, boasting a lyrical, easygoing, and unabashedly honest writing style. So get ready for an intimate fusion of melodies that’ll leave you craving for more – this is music stripped down to its purest form, meant to be felt with every chord and every note.
Showcase
6th Sept 2023
The Spice of Life
6 Moor St, Soho
London, W1D 5NA
Doors: 19.00
Entry: Free
the acoustic sessions