iluvlive @ BOXPARK Shoreditch
Aretha Fontaine | Bandit | Bronagh |£MONZO
Venue: BOXPARK Shoreditch, 2-10 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6GY
Date: 12th March 2024
Time: 7-10pm
Entry: Free tickets via Eventbrite (see below)
*please note Natalie Lindi will no longer be performing
Hosted By Jojo Silva
Jojo Silva is a radio presenter from West London. She is the host of the Early Breakfast show on Capital Xtra, Mon to Fri.
Jojo’s journey in radio started after applying to present on her university radio station. She developed a passion for broadcasting and a year on from hosting the ‘Chart and Chat’ show, she progressed into overseeing the production and presenting of her own specialist RnB show at Royal Holloway’s Insanity Radio before going on to join Watford’s IMIN Radio.
After submitting a demo to Westside Radio on a whim, Jojo was invited to cover a variety of slots on the station before taking the reigns and hosting the Westside Connection (Mon-Fri). In May 2022, Jojo started covering shows on the UK's biggest Hip Hop station Capital Xtra broadcasting nationwide. Fast forward to 2023 and in September, Jojo was given the Early Breakfast show from Mon to Fri, 4-6.30am.
DJ RAE MAARY
RAE MAARY is DJ of South African, British and African American descent. Born into a family of creatives and musicians spanning generations, it was inevitable that she would arrive at a career in music somehow. Born and raised in Brixton, South London, she was constantly surrounded by the cultures of Hip Hop, Dancehall and a variety of African music genres. As well as having a love for sampling, she found fascination in the way Hip Hop DJs created whole new songs with the decks, then how Dancehall DJs juggled and also used scratching to manipulate the songs they played.
The first set of decks she used, were her uncle's and once she learned the basic functions, she fell in love and decided to pursue the art of Dying as a career. She now plays a range of music from R&B, House, Afrobeats, Amapiano and Hip Hop to Alternative, Dancehall, Rare Groove and Funk. Aiming to have her career as a DJ take her around the world, she enjoys sharing music with others and hopes that she can continue the legacy, by passing her love of music down to her daughter. She feels like she would have achieved success by championing other women in this space, developing from selecting music to creating music as a DJ/ Producer and continuing to share that passion with crowds of people.
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Aretha Fontaine
Aretha Fontaine, a 26-year-old musical sensation hailing from the vibrant mix of West London with Caribbean heritage. With a voice that's a blend of sultry, soulful, and powerful, she effortlessly captures hearts and minds. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jazmine Sullivan, D’Angelo, and Marvin Gaye, Aretha Fontaine's music transcends genres and resonates deeply with listeners.
Bandit
Singer/songwriter, Bandit, was born in Carlisle, but made in Scotland! She grew up in the Scottish Borders, then went on to study drama in Fife - where she paid for the weekly shop of pasta and Tennents by performing in pubs and clubs. Spurred on by the punters in her local, she jumped into her ancient Ford Fiesta to travel to an audition with hit factory ‘Xenomania’ in London. After a few years of writing for pop giants including Kylie, Girls Aloud and The Kaiser Chiefs, Bandit was ready to step out from behind the scenes and back behind the microphone.
Her latest release Jenny (Heaven Can You Hear Me) has been picked up by Capital FM, Kiss FM and Radio 1, with strong support from DJs Nathan Dawe, Peggy Gou and Judge Jules.
Bronagh
Irish singer-songwriter Bronagh moved to London, to pursue her career in music and dance. Her music represents a crossover of Soul, R&B and Pop, with sombré and emotive lyrics. Bronagh started dancing and expressing affection towards sound through Irish Dance, Ballet, Jazz, tap contemporary and commercial dance. This led her to immerse herself into a dance career at a young age. Her unstoppable connection to sound led her to a special 'Andrew Lloyd Webber scholarship' at the Urdang Academy. Dancing in the London scene inspired her to undertake songwriting and singing. Her unique style of musical expression stems from her love of Nina Simone and Etta James. She also cites Adele, Amy Winehouse and Jorja Smith as musical inspirations.
£MONZO
£MONZO is an up-and-coming rapper hailing from South West London, she is ready to show the world a different perspective of what UK female hip hop / rap can truly be.
Starting her music career initially as a Djane at the tender age of 11, to transitioning to be a songwriter for rising artists in the UK, she delved into the world of rapping. Having grown up in a musical household, it became a major part of her life, with older siblings playing the likes of the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige and Lil' Kim who are shaping her influences in music.
Taking her artistry to a new level, £MONZO has produced her ‘Pgg Freestyle’ & ‘Wig Install’ releases, showcasing she's more than what meets the eye.
Venue Entry Requirements:
Free Registration T&Cs: This is a free entry event; please note a ticket does not guarantee entry as it is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open 7pm & Last entry 9:30pm. Over 18s. Physical photo I.D required. No I.D. No Entry.
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