The Shay Allie Collective
Prepare to be swept away by soulful rhythms and infectious funk as The Shay Allie Collective graces Bakewells. Shay Allie, an iconic soul/jazz/funk singer-songwriter, has long been a fixture in London’s comedy, jazz, and spoken word scene. Together with her accomplished and revered musicians from the London Jazz scene, you can anticipate a fun and joyful performance.
Waku
Waku is a London-based Angolan-Portuguese singer who released his debut musical project "Scorpio Sounds" in 2021. His versatile music style ranges from R&B, through pop to house music and draws on African, Latin and Western inspiration. He has been featured on BBC Introducing and Colourful Radio and his music explores topics of self-empowerment, romance and fun.
Matty G
DJ Matty G is part of the Dig It Sound System, a collective of DJs from North London. He cut his teeth in the 1990s at Brighton institutions such as the Zap and the Funky Buddha Lounge, alongside tech house stalwarts including ‘Evil’ Eddie Richards, Terry Francis, Bushwacka and Mr C. Today, he brings his unique blend of deep house and tech house to clubs, street parties and festivals around the UK and beyond (Standon Calling, Wilderness, The Glade, Shindig, Wildwood Disco, Snowbombing).
Niall Martin
Introducing our second DJ, @nialmartin. Niall Martin is an up and coming London DJ who puts his own spin on high energy dance classics from the last 50 years with an eclectic pop sensibility. He’s resident at one of London’s hottest new queer nights @clubheartcore and was founder and resident of @disco_jukebox at the iconic Village 512.