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COP26 SPEAKERS & PERFORMERS
A massive thank you so all our cop26 speakers & performers it is the passion and effort of all that is helping us popularise the climate movement and inspire environmental action.
Bear Grylls
Adventurer, writer & television presenter
BEAR GRYLLS OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure.
Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, as part of 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfected many of the survival skills that his fans all over the world enjoy, as he pits himself against the worst of Mother Nature.
Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places and endured many months in and out of military rehabilitation, Grylls recovered and went on to become one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
He then went on to star in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series, which became one of the most-watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers.
Since then, he has gone on to host more extreme adventure TV shows across more global networks than anyone else in the world, including six seasons of the global hit TV show Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
Running Wild has featured Bear taking some of the world’s best-known stars on incredible adventures. These include President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Channing Tatum, and Kate Winslet, to name but a few.
Bear also hosts the Emmy Award-nominated interactive Netflix show You Vs Wild, which was one of Netflix’s most watched shows in 2020. Netflix & Bear then forged new ground by make two interactive movie versions of You Vs Wild including the second most watched film on Netflix US, titled: Animals On The Loose.
Bear has also won two BAFTAS, including one for his hit Channel 4 show The Island with Bear Grylls.
Bear also filmed an adventure with Prime Minister Modi of India, which achieved a landmark record as the ‘world’s most trending televised event, with a staggering 3.6 BILLION impressions.
His autobiography, Mud Sweat and Tears, spent 15 weeks at Number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list and he has written over 90 books, selling in excess of 19 million copies worldwide.
He is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, and the first ever Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organization, representing a global family of some fifty million Scouts.
He is married to Shara, and together they have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. They live on a houseboat on the Thames in London and a private island off the Welsh coast.
Bear’s life motto is simple: courage and kindness . . . and never give up!
BEAR GRYLLS OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure.
Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, as part of 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfected many of the survival skills that his fans all over the world enjoy, as he pits himself against the worst of Mother Nature.
Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places and endured many months in and out of military rehabilitation, Grylls recovered and went on to become one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
He then went on to star in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series, which became one of the most-watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers.
Since then, he has gone on to host more extreme adventure TV shows across more global networks than anyone else in the world, including six seasons of the global hit TV show Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
Running Wild has featured Bear taking some of the world’s best-known stars on incredible adventures. These include President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Channing Tatum, and Kate Winslet, to name but a few.
Bear also hosts the Emmy Award-nominated interactive Netflix show You Vs Wild, which was one of Netflix’s most watched shows in 2020. Netflix & Bear then forged new ground by make two interactive movie versions of You Vs Wild including the second most watched film on Netflix US, titled: Animals On The Loose.
Bear has also won two BAFTAS, including one for his hit Channel 4 show The Island with Bear Grylls.
Bear also filmed an adventure with Prime Minister Modi of India, which achieved a landmark record as the ‘world’s most trending televised event, with a staggering 3.6 BILLION impressions.
His autobiography, Mud Sweat and Tears, spent 15 weeks at Number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list and he has written over 90 books, selling in excess of 19 million copies worldwide.
He is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, and the first ever Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organization, representing a global family of some fifty million Scouts.
He is married to Shara, and together they have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. They live on a houseboat on the Thames in London and a private island off the Welsh coast.
Bear’s life motto is simple: courage and kindness . . . and never give up!
Robert Swan OBE
Polar explorer & Founder of the 2041 Foundation
Robert Swan is the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles. His leadership and determination made his 900 mile journey to the South Pole, the longest unassisted march in history. He was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Youth.
Robert is a polar pioneer, a leader in energy innovation, and founder of the 2041 Foundation.
This story of unbelievable spirit will take you on a journey of inspiration, courage and humility. Robert committed to his dream at the age of 11, achieved it with a team after 22 years and is now, on a 50 year mission to help preserve Antarctica.
Robert Swan is the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles. His leadership and determination made his 900 mile journey to the South Pole, the longest unassisted march in history. He was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Youth.
Robert is a polar pioneer, a leader in energy innovation, and founder of the 2041 Foundation.
This story of unbelievable spirit will take you on a journey of inspiration, courage and humility. Robert committed to his dream at the age of 11, achieved it with a team after 22 years and is now, on a 50 year mission to help preserve Antarctica.
Lily Cole
Author & climate activist
Philip Davies
Prime Minister of the Bahamas
KRISHNAN GURU-MURTHY
Channel 4 News Presenter
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is one of the main presenters of Channel 4 News.
He reports for the foreign affairs series Unreported World and presents the award-winning Ways to Change the World podcast. He also hosts major live political debates for Channel 4 and commentates on events such as the Paralympics.
Krishnan is patron and trustee of the medical charity Duchenne UK and a trustee of the Royal Horticultural Gardens in Kew
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is one of the main presenters of Channel 4 News.
He reports for the foreign affairs series Unreported World and presents the award-winning Ways to Change the World podcast. He also hosts major live political debates for Channel 4 and commentates on events such as the Paralympics.
Krishnan is patron and trustee of the medical charity Duchenne UK and a trustee of the Royal Horticultural Gardens in Kew
Madeline St Claire
Founder & Director, Women in Ocean Science
Madelaine is an MSc tropical marine biologist, PADI divemaster and founder director of non-profit organisation Women in Ocean Science. Originally from the UK, her obsession with the world of coral reefs has taken her across the globe. From microplastics to marine bioacoustics to megafauna, she has a diverse background in tropical marine research, with a particular research interest in elasmobranchs. She is currently an ambassador and fundraiser for Whale Shark Tagging, founder of Blu Wild, an ocean apparel company, and podcast host of Ocean Poddy.
Madelaine is an MSc tropical marine biologist, PADI divemaster and founder director of non-profit organisation Women in Ocean Science. Originally from the UK, her obsession with the world of coral reefs has taken her across the globe. From microplastics to marine bioacoustics to megafauna, she has a diverse background in tropical marine research, with a particular research interest in elasmobranchs. She is currently an ambassador and fundraiser for Whale Shark Tagging, founder of Blu Wild, an ocean apparel company, and podcast host of Ocean Poddy.
AY Young
Artist, Entrepeneur and Activist.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
Amber Nuttall
Advisor & Ambassador in Chief for Blue Marine Foundation, Executive Board Member at Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF), Environmentalist & adventurer
Lewis Pugh
Endurance swimmer, a maritime lawyer and the UNEP Patron of the Oceans.
Lewis Pugh is an endurance swimmer, a maritime lawyer and the UNEP Patron of the Oceans.
He pioneers swims in the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth to call for their protection.
He was the first person to complete a long distance swim in every ocean of the world. He was also the first to swim across the North Pole, and the first to swim the full length of the English Channel.
Lewis has been instrumental in protecting over 2 million km2 of vulnerable ocean – an area larger than Western Europe. His dream is to help protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.
Lewis has received a number of awards for his work. He was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He was chosen as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. And he was awarded South Africa’s highest honour the Order of Ikhamanga (Gold Class).
Lewis read law at the University of Cape Town and Cambridge University.
Lewis Pugh is an endurance swimmer, a maritime lawyer and the UNEP Patron of the Oceans.
He pioneers swims in the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth to call for their protection.
He was the first person to complete a long distance swim in every ocean of the world. He was also the first to swim across the North Pole, and the first to swim the full length of the English Channel.
Lewis has been instrumental in protecting over 2 million km2 of vulnerable ocean – an area larger than Western Europe. His dream is to help protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.
Lewis has received a number of awards for his work. He was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He was chosen as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. And he was awarded South Africa’s highest honour the Order of Ikhamanga (Gold Class).
Lewis read law at the University of Cape Town and Cambridge University.
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Ledley King
Former captain and England international defender
Ledley King is Tottenham Hotspur’s legendary former captain and England international defender, currently working in an Ambassadorial role for the Club.
Born in East London, and having joined Spurs as a trainee at the age of 14, King went on to make 323 senior appearances for the Club, scoring 14 goals.
He also earned 21 caps for his country in a professional career that spanned 15 years up until his retirement from the game through injury in the summer of 2012.
Career highlights include captaining Tottenham Hotspur to a first trophy in 17 years, lifting the
League Cup at Wembley in 2008 after a victory over Chelsea, and appearing at both European Championship and World Cup Finals.
Upon retiring from playing, King was named an Ambassador for Tottenham Hotspur and continues to work closely with the Club and its charitable Foundation to support a number of projects aimed at creating life changing opportunities for people in the local community.
Ledley is able to use his unique position as a legendary former captain of the Club and iconic figure to help inspire achievement amongst young people within an area of high youth unemployment and social deprivation.
The Ambassadorial role also sees him engage regularly with the Club’s fanbase on matchdays and through specific supporter events both at home and abroad, also offering his invaluable support to the Club’s commercial partners.
Ledley King is Tottenham Hotspur’s legendary former captain and England international defender, currently working in an Ambassadorial role for the Club.
Born in East London, and having joined Spurs as a trainee at the age of 14, King went on to make 323 senior appearances for the Club, scoring 14 goals.
He also earned 21 caps for his country in a professional career that spanned 15 years up until his retirement from the game through injury in the summer of 2012.
Career highlights include captaining Tottenham Hotspur to a first trophy in 17 years, lifting the
League Cup at Wembley in 2008 after a victory over Chelsea, and appearing at both European Championship and World Cup Finals.
Upon retiring from playing, King was named an Ambassador for Tottenham Hotspur and continues to work closely with the Club and its charitable Foundation to support a number of projects aimed at creating life changing opportunities for people in the local community.
Ledley is able to use his unique position as a legendary former captain of the Club and iconic figure to help inspire achievement amongst young people within an area of high youth unemployment and social deprivation.
The Ambassadorial role also sees him engage regularly with the Club’s fanbase on matchdays and through specific supporter events both at home and abroad, also offering his invaluable support to the Club’s commercial partners.
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Ron Garan
Former NASA astronaut and highly decorated combat fighter Ron Garan racked up 178 days in space and more than 71 million miles in 2,842 orbits between tours on the US Space Shuttle, Russian Soyuz spacecraft, and the International Space Station. During his time in space, Ron conducted four spacewalks in support of ISS construction and maintenance. Prior to those space journeys, he lived and conducted research on the bottom of the ocean in the world’s only undersea research lab, Aquarius.
Ron has been involved in many global mass collaboration and citizen science programs. He is also a serial entrepreneur and has founded multiple business enterprises/social-impact focused start-ups including Manna Energy Ltd. which is the first organization to successfully register a UN carbon credit for water treatment and has helped provide clean water to millions.
He is the author of the critically acclaimed books, The Orbital Perspective, the just-released, Floating in Darkness – A Journey of Evolution, and the children’s book, Railroad to the Moon.
Ron has appeared at the One Young World Summits in 2017 Bogota, 2016 Tucson, 2015 Bangkok, 2014 Dublin, 2013 Johannesburg, and 2012 Pittsburgh.
Ron is celebrated not just for his research in space but also for his humanitarian contribution to life on Earth.
Ron has been involved in many global mass collaboration and citizen science programs. He is also a serial entrepreneur and has founded multiple business enterprises/social-impact focused start-ups including Manna Energy Ltd. which is the first organization to successfully register a UN carbon credit for water treatment and has helped provide clean water to millions.
He is the author of the critically acclaimed books, The Orbital Perspective, the just-released, Floating in Darkness – A Journey of Evolution, and the children’s book, Railroad to the Moon.
Ron has appeared at the One Young World Summits in 2017 Bogota, 2016 Tucson, 2015 Bangkok, 2014 Dublin, 2013 Johannesburg, and 2012 Pittsburgh.
Ron is celebrated not just for his research in space but also for his humanitarian contribution to life on Earth.
Hannah Mills
Member of the GB Sailing Team for six years, selected for Tokyo in 2020 but unable to compete due to injury when the games were postponed.
In September 2020 wrote and published a letter to the UK Government calling for a green recovery to the pandemic, which had over 320 GB Olympian and Paralympian signatories (including household names like Mo Farah, Dina Asher-Smith, Steve Redgrave, Paula Radcliffe, the Brownlee brothers and Becky Adlington).
Worked with TeamGB in the run-up to Tokyo, developing a one hour climate education session with AimHi tailored for athletes, which was delivered to TeamGB and ParalympicsGB athletes before they travelled to the Games.
Developed a project called OLYEarth, and as part of this over 80 TeamGB athletes used a symbol to communicate their care for the planet whilst out in Tokyo
In September 2020 wrote and published a letter to the UK Government calling for a green recovery to the pandemic, which had over 320 GB Olympian and Paralympian signatories (including household names like Mo Farah, Dina Asher-Smith, Steve Redgrave, Paula Radcliffe, the Brownlee brothers and Becky Adlington).
Worked with TeamGB in the run-up to Tokyo, developing a one hour climate education session with AimHi tailored for athletes, which was delivered to TeamGB and ParalympicsGB athletes before they travelled to the Games.
Developed a project called OLYEarth, and as part of this over 80 TeamGB athletes used a symbol to communicate their care for the planet whilst out in Tokyo
Nicole Stott
Astronaut, aquanaut, artist, mum & author
Nicole is an astronaut, aquanaut, artist, mom, and now author of her first book Back to Earth What Life In Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet – And Our Mission To Protect It (Hachette Book Group, October, 2021). She creatively combines the awe and wonder of her spaceflight experience with her artwork to inspire everyone’s appreciation of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.
Nicole is a veteran NASA Astronaut with two spaceflights and 104 days living and working in space as a crewmember on both the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Personal highlights of her time in space were performing a spacewalk (10th woman to do so), flying the robotic arm to capture the first HTV, working with her international crew in support of the multi-disciplinary science onboard the orbiting laboratory, painting a watercolor (now on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum), and of course the life-changing view of our home planet out the window.
Nicole is also a NASA Aquanaut. In preparation for spaceflight, she was a crewmember on an 18-day saturation dive mission at the Aquarius undersea laboratory.
Nicole believes that the international model of peaceful and successful cooperation we have experienced in the extreme environments of space and sea holds the key to the same kind of peaceful and successful cooperation for all of humanity here on Earth.
On her post-NASA mission, she is a co-founder of the Space for Art Foundation — uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art.
Nicole is an astronaut, aquanaut, artist, mom, and now author of her first book Back to Earth What Life In Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet – And Our Mission To Protect It (Hachette Book Group, October, 2021). She creatively combines the awe and wonder of her spaceflight experience with her artwork to inspire everyone’s appreciation of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.
Nicole is a veteran NASA Astronaut with two spaceflights and 104 days living and working in space as a crewmember on both the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Personal highlights of her time in space were performing a spacewalk (10th woman to do so), flying the robotic arm to capture the first HTV, working with her international crew in support of the multi-disciplinary science onboard the orbiting laboratory, painting a watercolor (now on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum), and of course the life-changing view of our home planet out the window.
Nicole is also a NASA Aquanaut. In preparation for spaceflight, she was a crewmember on an 18-day saturation dive mission at the Aquarius undersea laboratory.
Nicole believes that the international model of peaceful and successful cooperation we have experienced in the extreme environments of space and sea holds the key to the same kind of peaceful and successful cooperation for all of humanity here on Earth.
On her post-NASA mission, she is a co-founder of the Space for Art Foundation — uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art.
Mete Coban MBE
Chief Executive, My Life My Say
As Chief Executive of My Life My Say, Mete is best known for contributing to the increase of turnout for young people at the 2017 and 2019 UK General Elections.
The youngest ever elected Councillor in the London borough of Hackney, he is currently serving the administration as the Cabinet Member for Energy, Waste, Transport and Public Realm. From the net-zero energy strategy to sustainable transport, he leads Hackney Council's response to addressing the climate crisis.
Previously, he worked on the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's election campaign, leading on youth engagement. Mete holds a bachelor's degree in Politics and a master's degree in Public Policy and Practice, both from the University of Greenwich.
In the New Years 2020 honours list, Mete received an MBE for services to young people recognising his efforts to make politics more accessible for the younger generation. He also received the UK Government's National Democracy Change-Maker of the Year Award in 2018.
As Chief Executive of My Life My Say, Mete is best known for contributing to the increase of turnout for young people at the 2017 and 2019 UK General Elections.
The youngest ever elected Councillor in the London borough of Hackney, he is currently serving the administration as the Cabinet Member for Energy, Waste, Transport and Public Realm. From the net-zero energy strategy to sustainable transport, he leads Hackney Council's response to addressing the climate crisis.
Previously, he worked on the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's election campaign, leading on youth engagement. Mete holds a bachelor's degree in Politics and a master's degree in Public Policy and Practice, both from the University of Greenwich.
In the New Years 2020 honours list, Mete received an MBE for services to young people recognising his efforts to make politics more accessible for the younger generation. He also received the UK Government's National Democracy Change-Maker of the Year Award in 2018.
Farah Obaidullah
Ocean Advocate, Consultant & Founder of Women4Oceans
Farah Obaidullah is an Independent Ocean Advocate, Consultant and the Founder of Women4Oceans. With over 16 years' experience in ocean advocacy, Farah has travelled the world, observing the beauty of the ocean and witnessing some of the most egregious practices happening at sea. Farah has executed Greenpeace campaigns to end destructive fishing, worked with affected communities, lobbied for ocean protection and been deeply involved in exposing fish crimes, including slavery and labour abuse at sea.
Farah Obaidullah is an Independent Ocean Advocate, Consultant and the Founder of Women4Oceans. With over 16 years' experience in ocean advocacy, Farah has travelled the world, observing the beauty of the ocean and witnessing some of the most egregious practices happening at sea. Farah has executed Greenpeace campaigns to end destructive fishing, worked with affected communities, lobbied for ocean protection and been deeply involved in exposing fish crimes, including slavery and labour abuse at sea.
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Hugo Tagholm
Chief Executive, Surfers Against Sewage
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
AY Young
Day 1
01/11/2021
21:00
Artist, Entrepeneur and Activist.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
01/11/2021
21:00
Artist, Entrepeneur and Activist.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
Tide Lines
Day 2
02/11/2021
21:30
Acoustic set with band members Robert Robertson & Ali Turner
Tide Lines formed in Glasgow in 2016 and have built a large & passionate fanbase through blistering live shows and anthemic songs.
With sold out venues all over the UK and having played to hundreds of thousands at various UK music festivals, Robert Robertson & Ali Turner from the band will perform a special acoustic performance at Extreme Hangout.
Their next full band Glasgow show is March next year at the 2,600 capacity O2 Academy which completely sold out within hours of going on sale.
Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, which was released in May 2020, just narrowly missed the Official UK Album Chart Top 10.
All four members of Tide Lines are originally from rural parts of the Scottish Highlands and are all incredibly passionate about the conservation of our beautiful natural environment, our planet and our future generations
02/11/2021
21:30
Acoustic set with band members Robert Robertson & Ali Turner
Tide Lines formed in Glasgow in 2016 and have built a large & passionate fanbase through blistering live shows and anthemic songs.
With sold out venues all over the UK and having played to hundreds of thousands at various UK music festivals, Robert Robertson & Ali Turner from the band will perform a special acoustic performance at Extreme Hangout.
Their next full band Glasgow show is March next year at the 2,600 capacity O2 Academy which completely sold out within hours of going on sale.
Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, which was released in May 2020, just narrowly missed the Official UK Album Chart Top 10.
All four members of Tide Lines are originally from rural parts of the Scottish Highlands and are all incredibly passionate about the conservation of our beautiful natural environment, our planet and our future generations
Hayden Thorpe
Day 3
03/11/2021
21:00
Hayden Thorpe is an English Singer/Songwriter originally from Kendal, Cumbria. Hayden Thorpe is best known for his distinct operatic countertenor vocal style, which some critics have described as "an acquired taste" to Indie Rock. Between 2008 and 2018, Hayden was the frontman of the Indie pop Band Wild Beasts, a group he initially co-founded alongside guitarist Ben Little. It was not until May 2019, that Hayden Thorpe eventually started his solo career and he released his debut album Diviner. His second album Moondust for my Diamond is set to release October 15 2021 DJs - All U Need: DJ collective AUN do a weekly night at the Sub Club and play all over. The have Radio 1 favourite Ewan McVicar as one of their resident DJs at their XL night at the Sub Club alongside people like Ejeca and Kettama. @_alluneed
03/11/2021
21:00
Hayden Thorpe is an English Singer/Songwriter originally from Kendal, Cumbria. Hayden Thorpe is best known for his distinct operatic countertenor vocal style, which some critics have described as "an acquired taste" to Indie Rock. Between 2008 and 2018, Hayden was the frontman of the Indie pop Band Wild Beasts, a group he initially co-founded alongside guitarist Ben Little. It was not until May 2019, that Hayden Thorpe eventually started his solo career and he released his debut album Diviner. His second album Moondust for my Diamond is set to release October 15 2021 DJs - All U Need: DJ collective AUN do a weekly night at the Sub Club and play all over. The have Radio 1 favourite Ewan McVicar as one of their resident DJs at their XL night at the Sub Club alongside people like Ejeca and Kettama. @_alluneed
Auntie Flo
Day 4
04/11/2021
21:00
Auntie Flo is an award-winning DJ, producer and live performer. Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, he has cemented his position as a central figure in the ‘new strand of club music fusing electronic and world influences’ (The Wire). Genre for the Evening: tropical/funk/electronic
04/11/2021
21:00
Auntie Flo is an award-winning DJ, producer and live performer. Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, he has cemented his position as a central figure in the ‘new strand of club music fusing electronic and world influences’ (The Wire). Genre for the Evening: tropical/funk/electronic
Butho the Warrior
Day 5
05/11/2021
21:00
DJ, Promoter, Activist, Podcaster and member of the Jaiva Collective
05/11/2021
21:00
DJ, Promoter, Activist, Podcaster and member of the Jaiva Collective
Rebecca Vasmant
Day 5 & Day 6
05/11/2021 & 06/11/2021
22:00 & 22:00
DJ-Producer Rebecca Vasmant is bringing a fresh new twist to dance music with her love of jazz, the original form of unbridled spiritual sonic expression . Genre for the Evening jazz funk/afrobeat/funky house
05/11/2021 & 06/11/2021
22:00 & 22:00
DJ-Producer Rebecca Vasmant is bringing a fresh new twist to dance music with her love of jazz, the original form of unbridled spiritual sonic expression . Genre for the Evening jazz funk/afrobeat/funky house
LAANI
Day 6
06/11/2021
21:00
LAANI is a DJ who expresses her sound through her passion for nu jazz, neo-soul and afrobeat
06/11/2021
21:00
LAANI is a DJ who expresses her sound through her passion for nu jazz, neo-soul and afrobeat
Edens Back
Day 7
07/11/2021
22:00
Originally from the Sunshine Coast in Australia, Edens Back is now based in the UK. Edens Back provides an ecclectic indie, pop, rock sound
07/11/2021
22:00
Originally from the Sunshine Coast in Australia, Edens Back is now based in the UK. Edens Back provides an ecclectic indie, pop, rock sound
Optimistic Soul
Day 8
08/11/2021
Optimistic Soul is a South African born DJ based in Glasgow where he DJs at venues like SWG3, Sub Club La Discoteca and more, and has a show on Groove City Radio.
08/11/2021
Optimistic Soul is a South African born DJ based in Glasgow where he DJs at venues like SWG3, Sub Club La Discoteca and more, and has a show on Groove City Radio.
Ciar McKinley
Day 8
08/11/2021
Ciar McKinley is a resident DJ at places like The Garage, Sanctuary. His popular live streams kept people moving during lockdown.
08/11/2021
Ciar McKinley is a resident DJ at places like The Garage, Sanctuary. His popular live streams kept people moving during lockdown.
Groove City Radio
Day 9
09/11/2021
@groovecityradio
Outside broadcast from Glasgow’s newest FM licence. GCR is the home of dance music radio in Scotland.
The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. Jay Gunning: Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun Mash: Mash presents his monthly Compact Disco show on GCR. Mash has been on Capital, BBC6 Music, Beat 106, XFM, and has played all over the world with releases on Toolroom, Optimo, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, and released a track with Idris Elba. @compactdiscodefender Frankie Elyse: Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
09/11/2021
@groovecityradio
Outside broadcast from Glasgow’s newest FM licence. GCR is the home of dance music radio in Scotland.
The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. Jay Gunning: Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun Mash: Mash presents his monthly Compact Disco show on GCR. Mash has been on Capital, BBC6 Music, Beat 106, XFM, and has played all over the world with releases on Toolroom, Optimo, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, and released a track with Idris Elba. @compactdiscodefender Frankie Elyse: Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
Frankie Elyse
Day 9
09/11/2021
Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
09/11/2021
Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
Jay Gunning
Day 9
09/11/2021
Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun
09/11/2021
Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun
Blue Violet
Day 10
10/11/2021
21:00
Husband and Wife duo Blue Violet are a Scottish band showcasing a beautiful blend of folk, indie and americana. The two first met as 14-year-olds at school in Bath, but it wasn't until they were in their early 20s that they formed a musical partnership. Blue Violet now spend their time between London and Argyll working on music and performing.
10/11/2021
21:00
Husband and Wife duo Blue Violet are a Scottish band showcasing a beautiful blend of folk, indie and americana. The two first met as 14-year-olds at school in Bath, but it wasn't until they were in their early 20s that they formed a musical partnership. Blue Violet now spend their time between London and Argyll working on music and performing.
Riley
Day 7
07/11/2021
21:00
Glasgow singer/ songwriter Riley eyes mainstream music success and is building a reputation as one of the city’s most promising young live artists.
From the age of 11, the 22 year old has been writing her own songs with her music being described as Nashville-pop sound with intricate storytelling lyrics.
She made her recording debut earlier this year with the Global release of her first single Go-Getter on which cracked the UK top 40 chart.
Riley has has been tipped for more success after attracting radio play from various BBC stations including single of the week on BBC Radio Scotland.
Riley’s following is steadily building having supported artists like Jordan MacKampa, Tamzene, Keir Gibson, Donnie Munro and Tide Lines plus festivals such as Belladrum, Skye Live, Doune The Rabbit Hole and Country on the Clyde.
The future is bright for Riley and with a string of singles lined up for 2022!
07/11/2021
21:00
Glasgow singer/ songwriter Riley eyes mainstream music success and is building a reputation as one of the city’s most promising young live artists.
From the age of 11, the 22 year old has been writing her own songs with her music being described as Nashville-pop sound with intricate storytelling lyrics.
She made her recording debut earlier this year with the Global release of her first single Go-Getter on which cracked the UK top 40 chart.
Riley has has been tipped for more success after attracting radio play from various BBC stations including single of the week on BBC Radio Scotland.
Riley’s following is steadily building having supported artists like Jordan MacKampa, Tamzene, Keir Gibson, Donnie Munro and Tide Lines plus festivals such as Belladrum, Skye Live, Doune The Rabbit Hole and Country on the Clyde.
The future is bright for Riley and with a string of singles lined up for 2022!
Mash
Day 8 & Day 9
08/11/2021 & 09/11/2021
For over two decades Mash or Martyn Henderson has been djing, producing records, writing, and broadcasting in the dance scene.
He has released loads of records for years on labels like Southern Fried, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, Toolroom, Optimo, Peppermint Jam, Lyceum Social Club and Bulletdodge. His single ‘Please Be True’ featured vocals from Idris Elba came out on Love and Other with remixes from Greymatter and Sinden.
His releases have found support from Groove Armada, Francois K, Gorgon City, Laurent Garnier, Duke Dumont, Sasha, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler and more.
Mash has shared the decks with Green Velvet, Patrick Topping, Groove Armada, Sonny Fodera, Cyril Hahn, Eats Everything, Pete Tong, Purple Disco Machine, MK, Sinden, Fat Boy Slim, 2 Many DJs, Matthew Dear, Tiga…….
He has played at festivals like Rock Ness, Trnsmt, Summer Sessions, Playground, T In The Park, Homelands, Love Box, The Riverside Festival and more.
As a journalist Mash has written for Mixmag, Sunday Mail, Music Week, Vice, Clash etc.
Mash has broadcast loads on radio including Beat 106, XFM, Galaxy, Clyde and Capital interviewing artists like Moby, Disclosure, Depeche Mode, Fat Boy Slim, Hot Chip, Mark Ronson etc.
He followed in the footsteps of Groove Armada, Erol Alkan, and Andrew Weatherall when he was asked to do the 6 Mix on BBC 6 Music.
08/11/2021 & 09/11/2021
For over two decades Mash or Martyn Henderson has been djing, producing records, writing, and broadcasting in the dance scene.
He has released loads of records for years on labels like Southern Fried, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, Toolroom, Optimo, Peppermint Jam, Lyceum Social Club and Bulletdodge. His single ‘Please Be True’ featured vocals from Idris Elba came out on Love and Other with remixes from Greymatter and Sinden.
His releases have found support from Groove Armada, Francois K, Gorgon City, Laurent Garnier, Duke Dumont, Sasha, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler and more.
Mash has shared the decks with Green Velvet, Patrick Topping, Groove Armada, Sonny Fodera, Cyril Hahn, Eats Everything, Pete Tong, Purple Disco Machine, MK, Sinden, Fat Boy Slim, 2 Many DJs, Matthew Dear, Tiga…….
He has played at festivals like Rock Ness, Trnsmt, Summer Sessions, Playground, T In The Park, Homelands, Love Box, The Riverside Festival and more.
As a journalist Mash has written for Mixmag, Sunday Mail, Music Week, Vice, Clash etc.
Mash has broadcast loads on radio including Beat 106, XFM, Galaxy, Clyde and Capital interviewing artists like Moby, Disclosure, Depeche Mode, Fat Boy Slim, Hot Chip, Mark Ronson etc.
He followed in the footsteps of Groove Armada, Erol Alkan, and Andrew Weatherall when he was asked to do the 6 Mix on BBC 6 Music.
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