Headfirst Editor's Pick
"August charms you with dreamy, hard-hitting electronics shaped by trip-hop, pop, and breaks. Already turning heads with standout sets at Bristol Beacon and The Mount Without, they’re joined by Marns’ rich, jazz-soaked soul and My Midnight Heart’s haunting alt-R&B textures."
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A gig held at The Louisiana on Friday 25th July. The event starts at 20:15.
AUGUST (Live)
Singer, songwriter, producer and composer AUGUST brings us a stunning live performance, including the announcement of a long awaited collaborative release. Blending Dream Pop, Trip-Hop, Jungle and Dubstep to The Louisiana this Summer, and this one is not to be missed as this groundbreaking artist brings us a night to remember.
With standout performances at the Bristol Beacon, The Mount Without and Shindig Festival her captivating music has hooked audiences nationwide. Prioritising vibe over labels, each cut from AUGUST showcases her smouldering deliciously unclassifiable style, reminiscent of Bristol’s finest. With over 100k DSP streams, radio play, and comparisons to FKA Twigs and Kelela (with added amen breaks), her profile continues to grow.
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Marns (Live)
Marns is an independent Soul & Jazz artist based in Bristol.
With also being a top liner for some memorable producers, she has gained over 500k collaborative streams in the past year. Marns has played at some renowned festivals such as Love Saves The Day (Main Stage), Latitude Festival, Green Man Festival and more. She is currently working on her second album, set to release in the Summer of 2025.
My Midnight Heart (Live)
Self-Produced singer/songwriter and Bristol-based Angélica Allen (My Midnight Heart) crafts dreamy yet danceable Alt R&B, combining ethereal harmonies, dark hypnotic hip-hop influenced beats, and surreal soundscapes, reminiscent of the 1980’s.
Previous projects and credits include opening slots for Solange, Blood Orange, and Foxes, and features in publications such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Vice Magazine.
Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Singer, songwriter, producer and composer AUGUST brings us a stunning live performance, including the announcement of a long awaited collaborative release. Blending Dream Pop, Trip-Hop, Jungle and Dubstep to The Louisiana this Summer, and this one is not to be missed as this groundbreaking artist brings us a night to remember.
With standout performances at the Bristol Beacon, The Mount Without and Shindig Festival her captivating music has hooked audiences nationwide. Prioritising vibe over labels, each cut from AUGUST showcases her smouldering deliciously unclassifiable style, reminiscent of Bristol’s finest. With over 100k DSP streams, radio play, and comparisons to FKA Twigs and Kelela (with added amen breaks), her profile continues to grow.
Support Artists
Marns (Live)
Marns is an independent Soul & Jazz artist based in Bristol.
With also being a top liner for some memorable producers, she has gained over 500k collaborative streams in the past year. Marns has played at some renowned festivals such as Love Saves The Day (Main Stage), Latitude Festival, Green Man Festival and more. She is currently working on her second album, set to release in the Summer of 2025.
My Midnight Heart (Live)
Self-Produced singer/songwriter and Bristol-based Angélica Allen (My Midnight Heart) crafts dreamy yet danceable Alt R&B, combining ethereal harmonies, dark hypnotic hip-hop influenced beats, and surreal soundscapes, reminiscent of the 1980’s.
Previous projects and credits include opening slots for Solange, Blood Orange, and Foxes, and features in publications such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Vice Magazine.
Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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