Bloom: Presented by iluvlive & ERNB
Venue: Colours Hoxton, 2-4 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU
Date: 14th January 2025
Time: 7.30pm-11 PM
Entry: Tickets via DICE (see below)
60-second open mic
We are inviting five talented individuals to take centre stage and showcase their talent for 60 seconds each, using either one of these iconic instrumentals.
Teedra Moses - ‘Be Your Girl’
Montell Jordan - ‘Get It On Tonite’
Two Rules
No covers
60 seconds only
The winner will be chosen based on crowd participation and will be rewarded with having their song added to our much-coveted ‘New Talent First’ playlist. The winner will also receive a pair of tickets to our next show.
How to take part: Sign up on the night, first come first serve.
RELLIK
HOST
Rellik is a seasoned radio presenter, event host, and DJ with nearly a decade of experience shaping the UK’s R&B scene. Hailing from South London, Rellik has become a significant figure in the industry, known for their authentic passion and dedication to spotlighting emerging talent.
Driven by a love for music and community, Rellik is committed to pushing the boundaries of R&B in the UK, offering a platform for new artists and fostering a thriving, inclusive culture within the genre.
PHARAOH G
DJ
Pharaoh is a multi-genre DJ and national radio broadcaster for the world-famous BBC Radio 1Xtra. Pharaoh has graced the stages of renowned venues like Fabric, Electric Brixton, KOKO, Soho House (White City & Shoreditch), Ministry of Sound, and Somerset House. His broadcasting career has allowed him to work alongside some of the world's biggest stars, including Sean Paul, Mo Gilligan, Ishowspeed, Raheem Sterling, Swizz Beats, Professor Green, Masego, and more. Notting Hill Carnival, Rototom Fest, Wireless, and City Splash are a few major events where he has left his mark.
JJORDAN
JJordan is proving himself to be one of London’s best new Afro Swing and RnB artists. Representing North West London, 24-year-old, JJordan has utilised his undisputed talent as a producer, musician and now singer-songwriter, to make waves in the music scene. His sound exudes summer vibes with Afro swing and R&B nuances but can vary from track to track as he continually displays his genre diversity. With inspirations ranging from Shakka, Haile & Chris Brown, it is evident JJordan aims to provide multi-layered and technical musicality with catchy hooks and melodies - meeting the needs of musicians and music lovers alike.
LOLA MOXOM
Meet Lola Moxom, the 19-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and performer who’s making waves in the music world. With influences from Tori Kelly, Brandy, Aretha Franklin, and Musiq Soulchild, Lola blends traditional and contemporary R&B, bringing a fresh perspective to the genre. Lola's musical journey began early, inspired by her musical parents. At just 11 years old, she starred in the West End production of "Annie." Now, she's impressing audiences with her unforgettable live performances and soulful voice. Her debut single, "Cool With It," which was released on July 17th this year, showcases her stunning vocal ability and sophisticated catchy songwriting. Praised by industry heavyweights like Tori Kelly, Goldlink, and Sam Gellaitry, Lola is one of the most exciting new talents to emerge from the UK!
ORLA RAE
Immersed in music from a young age, 23 year old Brighton born singer and songwriter Orla Rae takes inspiration from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Jazmine Sullivan, Cleo Sol and Victoria Monet, blending R&B, soul, pop and jazz with powerful vocals, honest lyricism and a genuine passion for storytelling. Having recently supported artists such as Sophie Faith, IYAMAH and singing for Jazz duo, Blue Lab Beats on their UK/EU tours, as well as gaining support from DJ Target on BBC Radio 1Xtra and Jyoty on RinseFM, Orla is grounding herself in the UK R&B/Soul scene as one to watch for 2025.
S.A.M
S.A.M is a rising UK artist with a style that merges the soulful edge of 2000s R&B with today’s pop. His latest tracks have stacked up millions of streams, and after dominating online, he’s bringing the energy live - building a loyal fanbase on tour across Europe, North America, and Australia. And he’s only just getting started.
