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Chloë Wilson Born in Milton Keynes and raised on a steady diet of Fleetwood Mac & Adele, Chloë blends the nostalgia of golden age hits with a modern alt-pop soul. A rockstar confidence that fronts vulnerable, diary-like lyrics. Chloë is the big sister you want to be, and the best friend that tells you everything.
At 16, after her first heartbreak, Chloë wrote her debut single ‘Broken Me’. For six years she held onto it, revisited it, and let it grow alongside her. Working with Producer Matt Terry in Vada Studios to finish moulding this emotional yet powerful ballad, there ended a 6 year long pursuit of perfection, and the first of four songs that formed her debut EP 'All My Feelings Falling Out'.
Since it's release, Chloë has shared her first body of work with audiences across the UK, three of the four tracks have been featured on ITV's Love Island, and 2026 marks her first run of main stage festival performances.
Josh Darby is a Leicestershire based artist, working to find his way to the main stage. With Multiple ‘Track of Week’ and ‘Track of the day’ singles on BBC introducing and plays on BBC radio 1 with his track ‘Make it Through Monday’ ,the excitement around him is growing! Josh Darby continues to create new music to elevate himself closer to making his ambitions a reality. Josh has been working on his craft on the gigging scene for a number of years now, but this year marked a big step in the right direction. After earning himself a spot at the ‘110 Above’ festival earlier this summer, and playing some big sold out shows up and down the country, he says he is looking forward to taking himself to new heights. Performances at SWG3 in Glasgow and sold out events at Boxpark Wembley have been the highlights of his year. With the excitement of new music coming and a fresh new band behind him, Josh Darby is ready for his shot.
LUNA J is a pop rock artist from Scotland, currently living in London. She has a raw and powerful sound that fuses gritty rock energy and anthemic pop hooks. She has caught the attention of rock legends Nickelback and The Struts, when she covered one of Nickelback iconic songs. With an undeniable presence and a voice that demands attention, LUNA J is preparing to release new music that symbolises female empowerment. She is an advocate for embracing strength, and finding confidence in your voice.
Please Note: This is a standing experience with space available on a first come, first served basis. Grab a drink, enjoy the live music, and support your favourite local artists.
