LIVE AT THE BEDFORD PRESENTS: LIAM MERA KAI WITH SUPPORT FROM RYON HEAD & THEO ZELLUS

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LIAM MERA KAI with support from RYON HEAD & THEO ZELLUS

Born in Johannesburg and raised in South London, singer-songwriter/rapper Liam Mera Kai has been turning heads with his blend of empowering, earnest offerings, ever since his debut 2023 single ‘The View’.

Liam has always been a thinker, seeing it as more of an opportunity than a hindrance. Delivering thought-provoking lyricism across a blend of genres, the UK artist struggled to categorise his sound, drawing influences from the authenticity of Loyle Carner, the experimentation of Bakar and the soulfulness of Paolo Nutini among others.

With an approach to songwriting that surpasses his young age, Liam delivers a fusion of alt hip-hop, neo-soul and alt R&B, occasionally layered with elements of UK dance and garage. Weaving mellow, jazzy UK hip-hop beats, introspective rhymes and impressive vocals, this South London newcomer proves he’s just as comfortable spitting bars as he is singing.

Often fusing a mellow, laidback sound with uncomfortable themes, the young artist plans to evolve his music alongside his experiences. Certain subjects run deep in Liam’s music, with expressions of love, admiration, overthinking and doubt being common themes. Whether addressing excitement, confusion or pain, the artist attempts to provide one major consistency: relatability. “The aim is to combine soundscape and lyricism to encourage feeling but also thought” he explains.

Ticket £10.00, Doors open 7:00pm, Full Bar and Menu available