Let’s talk about magic. Because music, at its best, is a kind of magic that lifts you up and takes you somewhere else. “I want my music to sound like throwing yourself out of a tree, or off a tall building, or as if you’re being sucked down into the ocean and you can’t breathe,” says Florence Welch. “It’s something overwhelming and all-encompassing that fills you up, and you’re either going to explode with it, or you’re just going to disappear.”

Florence writes her best songs when she’s drunk or has a hangover, because that’s when the freedom, the feral music comes, creating itself wildly from the fragments gathered in her notebooks and in her head. “You’re lucid,” she explains, “but you’re not really there. You’re floating through your own thoughts, and you can pick out what you need. I like those weird connections in the universe. I feel that life’s like a consistent acid trip, those times when things keep coming back.”

Florence herself is a mass of contradictions: she’s tough yet she’s terrified, a bundle of nerves and passion, of darkness and pure joy. “I feel things quite intensely, which is why the music has to be so intense. I’m either really sad or really happy, I’m tired or completely manic. That’s when I’m at my most creative, but it’s also dangerous for me. I feel I could write some good songs, or break some hearts. Or tables. Or glasses.”

As a performer she can seem fearless, but she’s also far too quick to pass judgement on herself. This is the woman, after all who got into Camberwell art college by making a huge floral sign telling herself ‘You are a twat.’ She says she’s a geek, who loses all control when in love. She’s also something increasingly rare and precious in a time of karaoke pop: an artist who has found her own, authentic voice.

Her soaring, epic vocals, quirky melodies and self-contained musical world have already won her the 2009 Critics Choice Award at the Brits. Some compare her to Kate Bush. You’ll also find touches of Tom Waits and Nick Cave in her dark visions, and if you heard a little of Bjork too, she’d find it a compliment. But mainly, Florence is out on her own: an exhilarating place to be, she points out, but also a little scary. 

Her debut album ‘Lungs’ is made of harps, choirs, drums, elevator shafts, bits of metal, love, death, fireworks, string quartets, stamping, sighing, strange electronic wailing, lambs, lions, sick, broken glass, blood, moon, stars, drink, coffins, teeth, water, wedding dresses.. and the silences in between. The songs are full of Gothic imagery, of fairytale flights of fantasy, and although much has been read into her lyrics, Florence says it’s usually simple. “Everything is about boys!” she laughs. “The whole album is about love – and pain. People see my lyrics as crazy, but to me it’s an honest, heartfelt album. I didn’t set out to be wacky. I just want it to be emotive.”

Florence grew up in Camberwell, south London, the oldest of three children. One of her earliest musical memories is standing on top of the trunk where her dad kept his vinyl collection, dancing with him to the Rolling Stones. She started singing along to Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield at home, expanded her vocal range with arias, then became a pre-teen skatepunk before getting lost in the Camberwell art college squat party scene. It’s an eclectic mix, but for her, the common thread is always the emotion. “Anything that has real feeling in it always excites me. Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change is Going To Come’, Eva Cassidy singing ‘Wade In The Water’, even Rhianna’s ‘Umbrella’ – I’m obsessed with music. I’ll play Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Bob Dylan’s ‘Hurricane’, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Going Down’. 

Florence found her own space by going out to clubs and pubs, by singing onstage and in her bedroom. By the time she left school, she’d already written songs like ‘Kiss With A Fist’, and knew she wanted to make music but not how to go about it. So after a year working behind a bar she went to art school, making tents under the desk to sleep off her hangovers while trying to convince her tutors she was an installation. 

It wasn’t until she wrote the haunting ‘Between Two Lungs’ that it all came together. Instead of percussion, Florence pounded the studio walls with her hands. She built the melody on the piano even though it’s not an instrument she knows how to play, and recorded the backing vocals first, before writing the top line. It’s bonkers and totally unconventional, but of course it is also glorious – a strange but yearning song about losing yourself in love. “I’d found my voice, and I just felt euphoric,” she recalls. “It’s been a real process of me learning that the way I wanted to do it was actually the right way. This whole album has been about having faith in myself.”

As for The Machine, it’s a flexible beast. It can go right down to Florence and a drum kit or a piano, but right now it’s a seven-piece band including long-term collaborators Rob Ackroyd (guitar), Chris Hayden (drums), Isabella Summers (keyboards) and Tom Monger (harp). “I ’ve worked with most of them for a long time and they know my style, know the way I write, they know what I want.”

Live, Florence and The Machine become an entirely different beast. No two performances are ever alike, and clad in clothes often culled from local second-hand shops that day, Florence goes at it like a woman possessed. “It’s just this sense of total freedom,” she says. “It sounds so cheesy, but I want to touch people. Not in a weird way. I just want to help them feel what I’m feeling.”

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Klangforum Wien – a force to improve the world. 24 musicians from ten different countries represent an artistic idea and a personal approach that aims to restore to their art something that seems to have been lost - gradually, almost inadvertently - during the course of the 20th century, which gives their music a place in the present and in the midst of the community for which it was written and for whom it is crying out to be heard. Ever since its first concert, which the ensemble played under its erstwhile name “Societé de l’Art Acoustique” under the baton of its founder Beat Furrer at the Palais Liechtenstein, Klangforum Wien has written musical history. The ensemble has premiered roughly 500 new pieces by composers from three continents, giving a voice to the notes for the first time. It could - if given to introspection - look back on a discography of over 70 CDs, a series of honours and prizes and around 2000 appearances in the premier concert houses and opera venues in Europe, the Americas and Japan, for renowned festivals as well as youthful and idealistic initiatives.

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Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin Harris stands as the figurehead for modern dance music, having broken world records and dominated the charts.

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Bad Bunny is a young urban music singer, rapper and producer originally from Puerto Rico. This talented artist has demonstrated his already overwhelming power, influence and demand with completely sold-out concerts all over Europe, Latin America and the U.S.
 
Some of his most recognized singles include “Soy Peor," "Diles," "Tu No Metes Cabra," "Chambea" and Mia thats out with Drake. Bad Bunny has had a short but stunning career with colossal amounts of success

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MAD TRIBE is a collaboration between SPACE TRIBE &amp; MAD MAXX (Olli Wisdom &amp; Max Peterson).&nbsp;They started making music together in 2005 clicking immediately with a shared vision for a full power psychedelic sound with twisted sense of humor. MAD TRIBE received fantastic response to their first album ”SPACED OUT”&nbsp;on TIP records 2015, bringing a juicy psychedelic experience, guaranteed to spark all 6 senses. Since then, Mad Tribe has released one more album, followed by many tracks featured on their innovative cutting edge designed vinyl picture discs, and complete with lenticular cover on their hit release “Fake Guru”. Mad Tribe have been rocking festivals and clubs all over the world, presenting to you their new “Mad Tribe Experience” visual show! Mad Tribe are visiting this planet somewhere near you, so prepare for abduction! Mad Tribe... You don’t have to be Mad, But.…

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With 5x platinum UK records, 5x BRIT nominations and over a decade of club shows all over the world under his belt, Joel Corry is one of the most revered names in contemporary dance music. 

He made his breakthrough with 2019’s UK Top 10 single, ‘Sorry’, which also broke the all-time 24-hour Shazam record in the UK with over 41,000 recorded tags, paving the way for collaborations with the likes of David Guetta, Jax Jones, Charli XCX, Tom Grennan and Mabel, as well as a further four Top 10 records – including 2020’s anthemic UK #1 single and global smash, ‘Head & Heart’ ft. MNEK. 

Over the last three years, Joel also played sold-out headline tours in the UK, US and Australia, performed at both the MTV EMAs and The Pride Of Britain Awards and secured coveted DJ residences in both Las Vegas and New York, as well as holding down two consecutive flagship weekly residencies at Ibiza Rocks.

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Ella Eyre is a British singer-songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals and eclectic mix of genres. She first gained attention as the featured vocalist on Rudimental's hit single "Waiting All Night" in 2013, and has since released her own successful solo music.

Eyre's music is a blend of pop, R&B, and soul, with a strong emphasis on her dynamic voice. She has been recognized for her talent with multiple awards, including a Brit Award for British Single of the Year for "Waiting All Night." In addition to her solo work, Eyre has collaborated with a variety of artists, from DJ Fresh to Sigala.

One of the most exciting aspects of Eyre's career is her live performances. She has a reputation for delivering high-energy, passionate shows that leave audiences wanting more. Tickets to her concerts are highly coveted, and fans are often treated to surprise guests and special moments that make each show unique.

Eyre's commitment to her artistry and her fans has helped her build a loyal following that eagerly anticipates each new release and tour announcement. As she continues to explore new sounds and push the boundaries of what's possible in music, there's no doubt that Eyre will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Whether she's performing on a big stage or in a small club, she always brings her A-game and leaves everything on the stage, making her one of the most exciting performers of her generation.

With a double platinum number one single under her belt, a BRIT Award, two MOBO Awards, two further platinum selling singles and a top 5 album, perhaps you’d expect Ella Eyre to rest on her laurels. You couldn’t be more wrong. The four years since her debut album, Feline, have taken Ella around the world on a mission to find herself both as a solo artist and as a person. In the wake of her father’s sudden passing in 2017 she experimented with sounds in the US, found healing and limitless inspiration in her fatherland, Jamaica, and returned to London full of confidence and a hard drive bursting with hits. 

As she’s grown and matured as an artist, so too have her ambitions. Hits are great but she’s now more interested in a long, stable career than she is about hitting the number one spot.

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Without hesitation, Dj Weedim is one of the greatest artists on the French hip-hop scene. He has this rare talent to deliver rich and impactful productions. Indeed, he has accumulated an incredible number of collaborations, with already established artists and with those of the new generation. He is recognized for his unique work, his remarkable energy, and his efficiency. Dj Weedim produces for a multitude of artists with varied and eclectic worlds such as Roméo Elvis, Alkpote, Vald, Spri Noir, Captaine Roshi, Jok'Air, and many more. The 4 opuses of his famous "French Bakery" bring together 80 artists, rookies, and legends, and offer us music that marked the audience and their era. Always active behind his stoves, the master baker is about to offer us the 5th batch for this year 2022.

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Devendra Banhart and Noah Georgeson set out to make a record like nothing they’ve made before — an ambient album that would be both a haven from a suddenly terrified world and a heartfelt musical dialogue between two artists who have been friends and collaborators for over two decades. Refuge is an album of profound meditative beauty which offers the listener a much-needed sense of peace and renewal. While it was recorded in 2020, its roots go back to the shared sounds and ethics of their childhoods. Devendra grew up in Venezuela while Noah is a native of Nevada City, California. As they got to know each other, they realized they had a similar history in the New Age subculture of the 80s: a world of meditation, Eastern music, the Bhagavad Gita and The Whole Earth Catalog. Childhood memories were colored by the aromas of health food stores and the sound of labels like Windham Hill Records. Noah, whose credits include Joanna Newsom and the Strokes, also co-produced Devendra’s 2005 album Cripple Crow. 2020 created an emotional craving for music with this contemplative, therapeutic quality. Inspired by both memories of the past and the needs of the present, Refuge is an act of companionship and generosity which gives the listener room to breathe. “We’re hoping to create a sense of comfort and coming back to the moment,” Devendra says. “It’s really important to have a little bit of space between us and our anxieties and impulses. What you do with that space is up to you.”

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Alberto Ciccarini is an Italian artist living in Barcelona, Spain. The sound imprint has its roots in exotic and cinematic world; an interesting recipe giving Alberto's music a different vibe in the pop/dance environment. He started his musical project in 2016, by releasing Clorophilla with Blanco y Negro music (one of the leading independent label Spain).The biggest result came in summer 2017, with the release of Look4You (with Sony/disco:wax and Warner Russia. The track reached the top 200 Streams on the Norwegian Chart. In the same year, his track Mohicans (with the featuring of the well known singer Tyler Sjöström) reached the Viral Chart in France. In 2020 he got back with Strangers (ft. Cappa, a singer from L.A who already got huge results with her past releases). &nbsp;

Alberto Ciccarini

Arca is a Venezuelan electronic music artist, DJ, and record producer, born in 1989 in Caracas, Venezuela, with the full name Alejandra Ghersi. She is widely known for her experimental music style, which blends genres such as glitch, avant-pop, and ambient. Her music is a fusion of various sounds, both organic and electronic, creating a unique and mesmerizing audio experience for her fans.Arca's musical journey began when she moved to the United States to study at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University. She initially started producing music for other artists, including Kanye West, FKA Twigs, and Björk, with whom she has collaborated on several albums, including Vulnicura and Utopia.In 2014, Arca released her debut album, Xen, which received critical acclaim for its unique sound and dark, experimental nature. She followed up with three more albums, Mutant, Arca, and KiCk i, which continued to showcase her experimental style and cemented her status as one of the most innovative musicians of her generation.Arca's music has earned her numerous accolades, including a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package in 2020. Her third album, Arca, was named one of the best albums of 2017 by several publications, including Pitchfork, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone.In addition to her music career, Arca is also known for her fashion and visual art. She has worked with fashion houses such as Hood by Air and Balenciaga, and her artwork has been featured in several exhibitions around the world.In summary, Arca is a talented and innovative artist whose unique sound and style have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Her work as a musician, fashion designer, and visual artist continues to push boundaries and inspire creativity in those who follow her.

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Ed Sheeran may be the quintessential pop star of the 2010s: a singer/songwriter who seems to acknowledge no boundaries between styles or eras, creating a sound that's idiosyncratic and personal. Sheeran borrows from any style that crosses his path -- elements of folk, hip-hop, pop, dance, soul, and rock can be heard in his big hits "The A Team," "Sing," "Thinking Out Loud," and "Shape of You" -- which gives him a broad appeal among different demographics. It also helped elevate him to international acclaim not long after the release of his 2011 debut, +. Sheeran maintained his stardom with savvy collaborations -- his 2019 album No. 6 Collaborations Project featured an eclectic roster including Khalid, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Chris Stapleton, and Bruno Mars -- and by continuing to write candidly about his life: his 2021 album = was filled with songs about being a new father. 

When Ed Sheeran released +, he had just turned 20. He had been playing music since he was a child in Framlingham, Suffolk -- he was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire but his family moved when he was young -- enthralled by the classic rock he heard around the house. Sheeran started writing music in his early teens, recording a self-made album called Spinning Man when he was 13 in 2004. In addition to making music at home -- he put out an EP titled The Orange Room in 2005 -- he'd busk on the streets and play whatever stage he could find. When he was 16, he dropped out of school and moved to London so he could make a go of a professional career, landing work as a guitar tech for Nizlopi, gigging whenever he could, and auditioning unsuccessfully for the ITV series Britannia High. The self-released EP You Need Me arrived in 2009 -- it followed 2006's eponymous EP and 2007's Want Some? -- but his momentum started to build in 2010 thanks to the EPs Loose Change and Songs I Wrote with Amy and, especially, performance videos he posted to YouTube. Sheeran started to generate considerable buzz -- Jamie Foxx invited him to appear on his Sirius/XM radio show -- and he landed a deal with Asylum Records in late 2010. After a final independent EP, No. 5 Collaborations, arrived in January 2011, he signed a contract with Elton John's management team.

All of this laid the groundwork for a busy 2011. Sheeran entered the studio with Jake Gosling to record his major-label debut. Its first single, "The A Team," arrived in June 2011, entering the charts at number three. August brought "You Need Me, I Don't Need You," setting the stage for the September release of +. Assisted by the success of November's single "Lego House," the record became a huge hit in the U.K., a fact underscored by his win of British Breakthrough in the 2012 Brit Awards. Sheeran's success soon spread to Australia, Europe, Canada, and then the United States. He received a boost in the U.S. by opening for Snow Patrol in 2012, but that paled in comparison to the exposure he received opening for Taylor Swift on her Red tour in 2013. His endorsement from Swift, combined with his landing of the closing credits song "I See Fire" for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, set Sheeran up for an eventful 2014.

Along with reuniting with Jake Gosling, Sheeran worked with Rick Rubin and Pharrell for X, the sophomore set that arrived in June 2014. X debuted at number one on both sides of the Atlantic and generated the huge hits "Thinking Out Loud" and "Sing," success that helped Sheeran secure a win for Album of the Year in the 2015 Brit Awards, along with the trophy for Best Male Solo Artist. His success wasn't limited to Britain. X was the second biggest-selling album in the world in 2015, coming in behind Adele's 25, and "Thinking Out Loud" took home the Grammys for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance in 2016.

Sheeran spent the majority of 2016 recuperating and recording his third album with executive producer Benny Blanco. Early in 2017, he released two singles, "Castle on the Hill" and "Shape of You," with the latter reaching number one on the charts throughout the world. Their parent album, ÷, appeared in March. ÷ topped the pop charts in over 20 territories, including the U.K. and U.S., and it generated another international hit in "Galway Girl." Ed Sheeran's massive popularity was confirmed in June 2017, when he was awarded an MBE on the occasion of the Queen's Birthday Honours. Over the next year, Sheeran stayed busy touring. He also picked up several more accolades including winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for ÷ and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Shape of You." 

In 2019, he paired with Justin Bieber for the single "I Don't Care." It was the first of a series of duets which Sheeran collected on No. 6 Collaborations Project. The album appeared on July 12, 2019 and topped numerous charts just a few weeks after the release of Yesterday, a Danny Boyle film set in an alternate world where the Beatles never existed that featured Sheeran in a pivotal role. No. 6 Collaborations Project went on to be nominated for a Grammy in the Best Pop Vocal Album category. In December 2020, Sheeran offered up the acoustic non-album single, "Afterglow" as a Christmas gift to his fans. 

Sheeran returned with "Bad Habits" in June 2021; the single topped the charts in nearly every country, save the U.S. where it peaked at two. "Bad Habits" was the first single from his fifth album =. Arriving in October 2021, = found Sheeran grappling with fatherhood and featured songwriting collaborations from Foy Vance, Ben Kweller, and Natalie Hemby, among others. It continued Sheeran's streak of number one albums in the U.K., and was equally successful internationally. That December, he joined Elton John for the holiday song "Merry Christmas," which topped the U.K. singles chart and Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. The single was also included on a Christmas edition of =, as well as John's The Lockdown Sessions. Sheeran then collaborated with Colombian singer J Balvin on 2021's "Sigue" and 2022's "Forever My Love."

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Robbie Williams is a British singer-songwriter and entertainer born on February 13, 1974, in Stoke-on-Trent, England. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as a member of the boy band Take That, but later embarked on a successful solo career.

Robbie's solo career began in 1996 with the release of his debut album "Life Thru a Lens", which spawned hits such as "Angels" and "Let Me Entertain You". He followed this up with several more successful albums, including "I've Been Expecting You" and "Sing When You're Winning", which cemented his status as one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

Known for his flamboyant personality and energetic live performances, Williams has won numerous awards throughout his career, including several Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello Award. He has also sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

In addition to his music career, Robbie has also dabbled in acting, appearing in films such as "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "The Double". He has also been a judge on the UK version of "The X Factor" and has hosted his own radio show on BBC Radio 2.

Robbie Williams has been married to actress Ayda Field since 2010, and the couple have four children together. He continues to record and perform music, and his most recent album, "The Christmas Present", was released in 2019.
