In Spring 2022, Josh Harrison escaped a dead end town in rural England and formed Takeda. Growing up in an isolated town was the fertile soil for sprouting a unique brand of Folk-Rock.
Having left with a catalog of songs, Josh recruited Charlie Wilson on Drums and David Woodgett on Bass. Together, they turned those songs into something way bigger than the sum of their parts. With a heavy sound, passionate vocals, the loudest acoustic guitar on Earth. With Ollie Welch joining the band for the live stage, the band will be touring in September 2025 across the UK.
Drawing influence in equal measure from British folk revivalists Fairport Convention and alt-metal icons Tool. Fusing the melodic and emotional sensibility of folk with the noise and fuzzed guitar tones of grunge, Takeda are making music that sounds something like if joined . Their live shows and recordings span genres and fluidly cross boundaries.
Scoundrel Found are an alt-rock band from Nottingham, formed by a group of school friends who came back together with unfinished business and a whole lot of noise to make.
Blending the grit and swagger of post-grunge with soaring melodies, crashing guitars and a dual-vocal attack, Scoundrel Found deliver raw, hook-heavy rock that sits somewhere between the dark, brooding and the downright anthemic.
What started as a reunion of old friends has evolved into something louder, heavier and far more dangerous — a band built on big riffs, big choruses and the chemistry that only comes from years of knowing exactly how to push each other's buttons.
Lara Elise Grant is an indie-pop singer-songwriter based in Derby, England, quickly capturing hearts with her soft, melancholic, and acoustic-driven sound. Drawing frequent comparisons to the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, and Ex:Re, Lara pairs gentle, intricate guitar picking with poignant, deeply atmospheric lyricism.
Following the release of her acclaimed debut EP, *THE FIXER*, and stand-out singles like "Smoke From Your Lungs" and "Blue Stained Glass", she has built a loyal following across the East Midlands music scene and earned frequent recognition from BBC Introducing. Combining hauntingly beautiful vocals with raw, vulnerable storytelling, Lara's live performances create an intimate, spellbinding experience that isn't to be missed. Secure your tickets now to catch one of the region's most captivating emerging voices live.
