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2024 MOVES FESTIVAL: BRADFORD

The Sixth installment of QM Records' gathering takes place in the City of Bradford. The festival continues to spread its wings with this pop up at The Underground (9 Duke St, Bradford BD1 3QR). We bring 2 evenings of live music energy to Bradford, building on top of the vibes from previous MOVES Festivals. Night 1: Friday 27th is a marriage of Afrobeats and Rnb Co Hosted by 6ixtertainment. Night 2 Saturday 28th of September salutes to the Bassline sounds of Bradford and the street rap scene. The Underground on both evenings is not to be missed. You can purchase a ticket for both days using the link here or see individual day links to purchase for either Friday eve or Saturday eve. Peace and Love.

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Lineup

TEEBEN - Instagram

Teeben whose name is Tony Tochukwu Odiefe is a rising Afrobeats artists with Nigerian roots, based in the UK. He grew up in a multicultural environment that has greatly influenced his music, blending traditional African rhythms with contemporary sounds. Teeben started gaining recognition during his time at the University of Bradford, where his performances at campus events solidified his popularity. With his career, he is illuminating the path from a UK educational haven to the global music stage. His journey unfolds as a testament to the synergy between academic foundation and artistic ascent. His appearances at school events not only solidified his status as the most popular musician on campus but also served as a launchpad for what become a global musical journey. He has carved for himself a peculiar ladder which currently serves as a solid bridge to his success.

NTANTU - Instagram

Ntantu is a UK-based Rap and R&B artist from Leeds, known for his unique fusion of African-inspired music with contemporary rap and R&B elements. He began gaining recognition in 2018 with his single “Love and Leave You”, which earned a spot on BBC 1Xtra’s introducing playlist. His recent success has been marked by the viral hit “Pressure (Oh My Goodness)”, which gained over a million views on Tiktok and over 485k streams on Spotify and received significant radio support from BBC Radio 1’s Jemma Bradley and Jeremiah Asiamah. His music often blends genres like dancehall, Afro-beats and R&B, showing his versatility as an artist. His most recent work includes the single “Water” and an upcoming joint project titled “2 Worlds 1 Voice”, which highlights his evolving sound and artistics vision.

LAVELLE - Instagram

Sheffield-based RnB star Lavelle turned heads last year with her single ‘Baby Boy’ reaching number one on the iTunes RnB/Soul Chart. And she has only gone and pinched top spot again with her new single ‘Honest’. The artist marked the second single with a launch party at SteelYard Kelham, accompanied by the premiere of her music video. According to her, Her message in music is you don’t have to be like everybody else in order to make something of yourself.

DJ REMMY - Instagram

DJ Remmy whose real name is Yung Remmy Onyemesim is a prominent figure in the UK music scene, particularly known for his work as a DJ and artist. His genres include Afrobeats, Dancehall and other popular music styles. DJ Remmy began his career by performing at local events and parties in Bradford. His early work focused on blending different music styles to create a unique sound that resonated with diverse audiences

LUCAZ - Instagram

Luca Zuccotti is a rising star in the UK music scene, known for his unique blend of R&B, Trap Soul, and Afrobeats. Born and raised in the multicultural city of Manchester and started making music at a young age. Luca Zuccotti's musical journey began as a singer-songwriter before he transitioned into R&B and trap soul. However, it wasn't until he discovered Afrobeats that he found his true musical home. Luca Zuccotti describes Afrobeats as "where my heart is, where I feel at home when I create music." He began exploring the genre during the 2021 pandemic by testing the waters with covers of popular Afrobeats songs. Encouraged by the positive feedback, Luca took a short hiatus to perfect his sound and explore Afrobeat's culture and history. His debut single, "Madda," gained support from BBC Radio 1 and DJ Target, marking the beginning of a promising career in the music industry. Luca Zuccotti's music is characterized by his smooth vocals, infectious beats, and catchy hooks. He is known for his versatility, seamlessly blending different genres to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Luca Zuccotti's rise to success has been driven by his passion for music and his unwavering dedication to his craft. He is a talented musician and songwriter who has already made an impact in the music industry, and there is no doubt that he will continue to do so in the years to come.

JAE DEPZ - Instagram

Jae Depz is a multi-genre DJ/Producer and writer who has collaborated with some of the biggest talent in the North and is a Music Director & Producer for critically acclaimed theatre productions such as Cashy C’s "Pick n Mix" and his own written venture, "A Tale of 2 Estates. Jae’s production portfolio is as varied as it is impressive, covering a wide range of musical genres from Hip-Hop and Drill to House, Bassline, and even Classical. This eclectic approach to music production showcases his unique ability to transcend traditional musical boundaries, creating sounds that are innovative, compelling and deeply resonant with audiences across the country. His journey in the music industry began over a decade ago as an MC in the local grime scene, marking the start of an evolving career that would see him running a music studio in Bradford. In the past year, Jae has returned to production full-time, with a particular focus on creating House music. This shift has garnered international attention, promoting his DJ mixes and tracks online and earning notable co-signs from some of the industry's most established DJs, including MK, TS7, and H ‘Two’ O. 

MARKY B - Instagram

Marky B is a Bradford based “MC” rapper and baseline artist that has built a big audience around UK. He draws inspiration from artists like Tom Zanetti, Silky and is influenced by dance, rap and baseline music. What started in Bradford is now on a much bigger scale and we don’t see his growth stopping anytime soon. His audience simply can’t get enough of him. His career started on Facebook where he posted videos of him rapping, that turned into releases on Soundcloud and uploading music videos to YouTube. Since then, he has built a big and loyal audience and his music has found its way into nightclubs and thousands of cars around the nation. There is a high chance that you have felt his bass heavy music in traffic! Marky B is growing rapidly and is currently streaming 48k daily. With a lot of new upcoming music and a well performing catalog, he is expected to hit new ATHs on a daily basis with a steady trajectory upwards. He is only getting started! 

PREME SOUND - Instagram

Preme Sound is a dynamic collective of five artists from Bradford, West Yorkshire. The group, comprised of Jakus, Karmarly, Madz, Talent, and Zee.

Preme Sound follow a successful back catalogue of singles including ‘Energy’ in 2020, and the infectious ‘SideStep Boogie’ in 2019 which brought a whole community together, seeing all ages dancing in the streets of Bradford. After appearing on lineups with MIST and Kenny Allstar, Preme Sound are back, escaping from England’s clouds, with the summer feel-good tune ‘Fashion Week’, a stylistic explosion of energy and colour. Produced by the talented Ouhboy, known in the scene for his work with D-Block Europe, the track uses delayed synths and bouncy 808s to create an upbeat, infectious sound that strays from classic UK Hip Hop. The boys don’t hold back on confidence, spitting their verses under the Arch De Triumph, sipping wine in front of the moonlit Louvre Pyramid, and playing ball on the psychedelic world famous Duperré basketball court. Jakus fuses melodic rhythms and punchy bars in his verse, sporting a new violet trim to catch everyone’s attention, whilst K95 effortlessly styles turquoise twists and a pastel pink co-ord whilst delivering the catchy chorus.

TONIA - Instagram

Tonia is a Bradford born artist signer  & songwriter. Her passion for music gives her the ability to lend her voice to multiple genres. From her Bassline hit 'Smile' to her most recent Soulful House single 'Love Again', she demonstrates her creative artistry, which places  her in her own lane in the music industry. 

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