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19th April
DEAN ATTA
Winner of the Spirit of London Award for 'Achievement through the Arts' and the BEFFTA Award for 'Best Spoken Word Artist/Poet'.  Commissioned to write poems for Walker Books, Damilola Taylor Trust, Keats House Museum, London Transport Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain and Tate Modern. Featured on TV, radio and online platforms, such as BBC 1Xtra, Radio 4, 6 Music, BET International, Channel 4, Colourful Radio, Cut The Chat, Community Channel, Grime Daily, Manorlogz, PinBoard, SB.TV, Solar Radio and Resonance FM.  Dean has literally performed everywhere, from the Poetry Cafe to the Jazz Cafe, from the Roundhouse to the Houses of Parliament, his words know no limits!
SHERRY DAVIS
South East London singer/songwriter Sherry Davis is getting ready to drop her debut single 'Aint That Love' a classic soul song with timeless appeal. Blending retro soul influences like Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross with modern artists such as Alicia Keys and Corrine Bailey Rae, Sherry Davis has established herself as a stand-out performer on the UK live music scene, playing piano and singing with her band in well known venues across London. Her eclectic musical taste allows her to write across several different genres, and her latest collaboration with Finnish DJ K-System - 'Call Me 911' reached #8 in the Finnish dance charts. Sherry's debut EP is due for release in November 2010
DANE J. BAPTISTE
After completing a course in Comedy; Dane made a dedicated return to stand-up comedy in 2010, and since then has catapulted to an impressive position on the open mic circuit. Since performing, Dane has participated and made the following achievement in national competitions; Laughing Horse New Comedian Of The Year 2010- Semi-Finalist Leicester Square New Act Of The Year 2011- Finalist Amused Moose New Act Competition 2012- 1/4 Finalist (Competition still ongoing) Comedy Cafe New Act Competition 2011- Winner
ILLEGAL POET
Illegal Poet is gaining a strong reputation across the Caribbean, the United Kingdom (Best performance in London by an International Poet for 2006) and the USA for his bold, funny and thought-provoking performances. Whether taking a stance on child or spousal abuse, daring and insightful attacks on Santa Claus, O.J. Simpson or rhyming off his incisive spoken word rants, his unique Caribbean perspective, and unusual sense of humor have been winning him a loyal following.
JAI AMORE
Jai Amore is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. In 2006 he won the MOBO Award for Best Unsigned Act, gaining recognition when he opened the stage with at the Awards Ceremony at The Royal Albert Hall. He went on to win the 2007 UK Unsigned Award for Best Performer and Best Singer Songwriter. In 2009 Jai Amore won the BBC Performing Arts Grant, and he began work as a vocal producer for a number of artists and producers in the UK and abroad. He featured on "Masseuse" as the lead vocalist alongside UK rapper Chipmunk and US rapper Joe Budden, which quickly gained radio and industry interest including top radio stations BBC Radio 1, KISS FM, and Radio 1Xtra
SMITH MUSIK
Matthew Smith aka Matthew Musik- Pianist, Drummer, Bassist, Music Producer, Songwriter and Musical Director, Actor, Comic.  A gifted and talented individual with a complex mind seeking to always better my abilities giving and receiving criticism positively. Keeping focused in-spite of opposition, always encouraging and assisting.
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BENJAMIN WILLIS
Benjamin Willis first found his musical ability when he was 5 and he has been singing ever since. Ben is a mix of various strands of World Music. Ben is also a music student at Westminster University. To create his unique sound Ben draws upon influences from many different musical genres and artists including Damien Rice, Finley Quaye, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley
 
Ben has played The Jam House in Birmingham (owned by Jools Holland), The Hawley Arms in Camden, The Bedford in Balham, The Red Lion in Greenwhich Village, New York , and The Greyhound in Long Island.
JJ BOLA
JJ Bola, a London based up and coming spoken word poet with a wonderful sense of rhythm, mixing the style of a traditional bard with that of a hip-hop lyricist, engaging and thought provoking. Has performed at various venues and events including the Round House, Sadler's Wells, Lilian Bayliss Theatre, Word4Word, Bang Said the Gun and Tongue Fu. 
LEWIS BUXTON
Lewis Buxton is a poet and musician who toddles round London and Norwich trying not to make a total dick of himself on stage. He's not looking for millions just three minutes and a microphone. He's also getting increasingly irritated with writing in the third person.
EDWARD UNIQUE
A poet with a variety of styles, performed for two years, passionate about poetry, influences by Benjamin Zephaniah, William Blake, William Shakespeare, Maya Angelou, literature, life, art galleries and music. Known for simpicity, but using complex poetry and rhymes challenges the audience to think.
 
"My purpose on the spoken word scene is to share true talent, through artistry, inspirations, rhythms and energy."