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ALEX AND THE WONDERLAND

Hot on the back of their New Year’s Day single release “Electric on the Way”, which received its premiere airplay by John Kennedy on Radio X, Alex and the Wonderland return in 2023 with a defibrillated electric shock, echoing the punchy explosive sound that could almost be described as genre-less. With various gigs and festivals around England lined up for this year, Electric is on the Way… if you want to be energised.

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NOËLLE VANYI

Noëlle Vanyi is a Spanish-French-American artist born in Miami and raised in Barcelona. Her musical journey began at 6 years old when she joined the Catalan choir Orféo Català and got awarded a bursary to pursue her classical vocal training at MusicWood. After winning the Musicaula songwriting competition in 2019 in Spain, Noëlle decided to pursue a Songwriting & Vocals Degree at BIMM London. Noëlle has performed in various settings worldwide, including Ibiza and New York. She is also currently performing at small venues in London – as it is where she is currently based – showcasing her original songs.

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MELISSA BEL

Toronto-bred, UK-based singer/songwriter Melissa Bel possesses a voice that transcends musical eras and genres. It’s a voice that is timeless and soulful yet distinctly fresh and seamlessly traverses pop, country, blues and even rock. Throughout her career to date, Melissa has performed on stages across the world and opened for artists such as Kylie Minogue at Hampton Court Palace Festival, Maverick Sabre and Joey Landreth. She co-wrote Avril Lavigne’s 2018 single “Tell Me It’s Over” and has collaborated with hit songwriters like Justin Gray, Drew Lawrence, Andrea England and Ryan Cabrera.

Inspired by the likes of The Beatles, Eva Cassidy and John Mayer, her songs have become known for their heartfelt lyrics, enchanting melodies, and indelible hooks. All of these key ingredients can be heard on her newest EP “Alone Time”, a collection of six tracks produced by Kaity Rae (The Shires, Liv Dawson). Setting the tone with lead single “Better In the Morning”, Bel reassures the listener (and herself) that things are going to be ok. The track came out in July 2021, receiving playlist support from Apple Music and was the BBC Introducing Track of the Day on BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Sussex. This was followed by the poignant pandemic-era ballad “People That I Love”, which received praise from Songwriting Magazine and was added to Amazon Music Canada’s Brand New Music playlist.

It’s Bel’s hope that Alone Time accentuates the importance of slowing down, time in nature and the fleeting moments we have with our loved ones. The EP has so far been featured in Atwood Magazine and Earmilk and “Something Gained” has received strong playlist support from Apple Music.

Melissa moved to the UK in 2016, less than four months after meeting her now-husband on a fateful night in Las Vegas (the details of which can be heard in her song “Real Tonight” from her 2016 EP “In the Light”). Since then, Melissa has achieved a Top 10 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts with her single “If She Hadn’t Lied”, received airplay on BBC Radio and performed across the UK including at The Shard, Tower Bridge, Big Feastival, Cornbury Festival, and Dart Fest.

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MERI

Meri was born in the UK but raised in Tuscany, Italy. She is best known for her timeless voice and passion for the acoustic guitar. With her songs, she expresses emotions rooted in her experiences, and her voice and guitar energy make her an extremely powerful songwriter. Her track “Tonight” was broadcast on BBC live in sessions conducted by Jack Kane and also used for a skin care florena advertisement with a famous actress, Vanessa Incontrada. Her travels have taken her to Portugal, Greece, Italy, Albania and Croatia, where she busked and gigged. Since she moved to London, she is working in the music industry and is open to collaborating and working on her new projects.

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FIONA LEE

Through beautifully composed songs, Fiona-Lee invites you to find empowerment and strength through vulnerability. She tells you her stories openly and sincerely, as she navigates life and the experiences it brings, particularly as a woman; creating an intimate and safe space for her audience to walk with her. Addressing the light and dark that life has brought on her personal journey, Fiona-Lee is both empathetic and frank, talking about the hardships and topics people may be scared or embarrassed to discuss, but not without letting you know that good can always be found out of the bad situations.

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