The original Reggae Revival Sound System.

With a  lifetimes passion for Reggae records from the 60s/70s/80s, Dr. Valvatron is celebrating 40 years of Dj'ing in 2024. His all valve sound system is built by himself and has decades of of playing local, national and international events. 

Expect a selection of Jamaican records played in the original way with the original sound of authentic vintage sound system.

King Zepha is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer from Leeds. His live band sound features honkin' horns, thumpin' double bass, global rhythms, dub delays and raucous 3-part vocal harmonies.

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Hippo are an electronic/future jazz trio based in Bristol. They play improvised music buried in a nest of beefy electronics, bouncing rhythms and big riffs.

“There's only 3 of them, but it sounds humongous"

(BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Now)

“Mind-spinning Jazz Futurism... it’s exciting to see so much support for Hippo’s energetic combination of virtuosic improvisation and live electronics.” (Fresh on the Net)

Georgie Buchanan (harp, voice) & Alana Middleton (fiddle, voice) are a dynamic folk duo based in Leeds. Together they craft expressive musical landscapes of acapella harmonies, shimmering instrumentals, and storytelling that speaks of a heartfelt connection with the natural world and human connection. They perform traditional songs, material from Georgie's debut album 'Wise as a Fool', and a selection of fresh co-written compositions. 

Hebble are an eclectic world folk band with an unusual set of instruments that play lively, international traditional music in multiple languages. Hebble are Greek Bouzouki, Bodhran, and Cello + 3 vocals. They play English, Czech, Polish, Irish, Scottish, and Appalacian folk music. They also have a handful of original songs inspired by Yorkshire myth and landscape. Upbeat and alternative with twists of jazz and rock, and plenty of three-part harmonies. 

Mishra are a global folk duo from the UK gathering international recognition, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a multi-limbed virtuoso performance. Performing finely crafted songs with stunning vocals and exhilarating instrumentals, Mishra span eclectic moods; from meditative raag inspired improvisations to high-energy celtic dance tunes underpinned by unstoppable percussive grooves, they create an unaccountably big sound for just two people. 

Just a small town girl trying to make it in a big wide world. PENNY is a Huddersfield based artist with sweet and bewitching vocals, irresistible melodies and West Yorkshire charm. PENNY bares all in her songs, as she displays sentiments on toxic relationships and self worth. While supporting the likes of Sophie Ellis Bextor and Selah Sue, through a series of upbeat electro-pop ballads, PENNY tackles her dreams, her queerness, and her mental health journey,

Caleb first appeared on the Huddersfield music scene over 15 years ago at The Acoustic Club. Since then he has grown with scene, performed extensively both as a solo musician and with several bands, becoming well known among fellow artists. At Onwards 2024, he will be performing his most diverse set to date, a mixture of Vocals, Guitar, Piano and Spoken Word, all done with the signature and polish that has become synonymous with Caleb's music.