Music, DJ’s & Audio experience
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Norty Morty
Norty Morty has been playing in all sorts of environments around the world from a residency in Sri Lanka to the dusty planes of burning man black rock city, festivals in Thailand to a Brazilian tour. His first few gigs though where in the muddy fields of england playing at Glastonbury, Boomtown, secret garden party and many more. Think Techy, Bassy, Groovy and Psychedelic with a healthy sprinkling of fun on top!
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Tallulah Rendall
Tallulah Rendall is a UK singer-songwriter whose performances blend live music with immersive wellbeing. Described by Latitude Festival as having the “voice of an angel,” Tallulah creates concerts that are both powerful musical experiences and deeply connective journeys.
Following the viral success of “I Am Enough” (featured on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs), Tallulah continues to tour internationally, offering both live performances and her immersive
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Major Malfunktion - Live fiddle and Electronic
Major Malfunktion uses fiddle and electronics to create cosmic improvisational sound worlds for contemplation and dance.
A creative music journey at its best!
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Mother of Mankind
Tom Rickey is a DJ, record collector, radio show host and the founder of Mother of Mankind. His love for African music started when he was a child, with his father playing records from Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, The Bhundu Boys, Lijadu Sisters and many more.
Expect some amazing African inspired sounds at Connect 26!
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Ravi Freeman
Ravi is a voice facilitator, multi-instrumentalist, pioneer of overtone singing and the kora.
Ravi leads Voice Events which take participants on a transformational journey of discovery into the voice in the form of Kirtan & Cacao and Voice Workshops and Retreats
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Soul 2 Squeeze!
SOUL2Squeeze is a lively acoustic featuring Nat, Nick and friends.
Lets Dance! This magical collective play upbeat acoustic covers spanning the decades — from the 1960s to today’s modern hits — in their own unique, soulful rock ’n’ roll style.
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Invisible System - Dan Harper
Invisible System is the pseudonym for the UK & Africa producer Dan Harper whose music involves amazing fusion of Ethiopian, dub, reggae, techno, trance, drum and bass, jungle, acid, psychedelic, folk, post-punk, goth and rock.
Dan is Somerset based and played at some of the worlds best loved music festivals.
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Live music with Night River
Night River are the Frome based curators of magically intimate micro concerts, showcasing a series of artists at this year’s Connect Festival. Expect distinctive voices, strong songwriting, and a shared sense of atmosphere. Already confirmed is DG Solaris, founder of Night River, a seasoned performer who has recently released his latest album, Tellisford Loop.
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Mae Bird
Hola tribe!
So I will be coming back to the UK at the end of July to play some concerts in some wonderful places I have curated with integrity with the help of some very supportive people around England!
I am at Connect Festival on 24th July!
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Dusk
Originally from Italy and now based in Brighton, Dusk is a guitarist devoted to the healing power of medicine music. Deeply connected to the guitar and the magic it can weave, his music is rooted in the values of honesty, open-heartedness, self-expression, and togetherness.
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DJ King
DJ King has been spinning records since 1994. he has Djayed through Europe and predominantly UK but also in the US and Asia. He mixes through genres of dance music however the staple is house and techno.
He currently runs a night in the MIdlands with his cousin under the name Ibiza Knights.
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Vaughan Dagnell - Tribal Dance, House, Drum and Bass
Expect World Music, Tribal House, Drum & Bass and some old school Jungle massive!
Drawing on the eclectic sounds and flavours of London's cultural melting pot, Vaughan's dances are also influenced by his travels in Africa and South America, as well as the six years he spent immersed in Australia's vibrant electronic music scene.
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Elona
Elona writes alternative folk songs accompanied by Celtic inspired, finger picking guitar. She is a multi-instrumentalist, layering vocal harmonies live with a harmonium, rhythm section and a loop pedal to create a more expansive soundscape. Two of her biggest influences are John Butler and John Martyn
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DJ Matt Prall
Matt Prall honed his craft in the shadows of UK club culture during the nineties and early 2000s, when record shops, back rooms and after hours sessions carried more weight than social media profiles. As the driving force behind Carbon Record Stores and its infamous label arm, he was immersed in the raw edge of tech house and breakbeat.
Expect a vinyl only journey through electronic beats and deep, rolling grooves, drifting between spaced out disco, tech house, breakbeat and Detroit techno.
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Arif Haq - DJ and facilitator
As well as managing the Whats on board at Connect Haq will be bringing his vinyl collection to wash the hills of Somerset in the afternoon sounds of Bonnie Raitt, JJ Cale and Little Feat. Mixed in with soundtracks of films you’d forgotten about, these will be tracks to hang out and hum to.
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Wiggzaro
Wiggzaro crafts a dynamic fusion of live-electronic psychedelic World Tribal Dance music. His guitar-driven performances, paired with uplifting lyrics and often accompanied by live percussion and dancers, sets the dance-floor ablaze.
Check out his live stuff here https://wiggzaro.bandcamp.com/album/in-this-world
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Josh Lee
Josh Lee is a versatile singer-songwriter who engages audiences with his genuine and heartfelt performances. Playing the guitar, accordion, and charango, he draws inspiration from bands like Beirut to create a diverse and eclectic range of music.
Check Josh’s work at Music for Humanity here
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Modula sounds from Spektrum
We are delighted to announce Mr Rob Franks aka Spektrum will be creating live music at Connect 26!
Expect weird and wonderful sounds going late into the night.
The audio alchemist at his best.
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NICO - Dub, Roots and Dancehall
Nico’s Mix of Dub, Roots,Steppas and Dancehall has seen her play festivals such as Outlook festival/Boomtown and many gigs/parties over the years. We’re looking forward to her gracing the decks yet again for us this summer ⚡️🎶🌿☀️
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Amy Bisazza
Fire side songs and folk music.
