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Next in Line Festival 2025
13 March 2025
Empowering Emerging Artists in East London
Newham Music is excited to announce the launch of Next in Line Festival, a groundbreaking three-day music event. From the 2nd-4th April, high profile headliners such as Terri Walker, Miss Baby Soul, Louis the Hippie, DJ Nickie Cartel, and Brixton Chamber Orchestra will be taking to the stage at Westfield Stratford City. Showcasing a range of musicians and spoken word artists across genres such as indie, rap, soul, jazz, and afrobeat, the festival will provide a vital platform for both established and up-and-coming talent.
Next in Line gives the opportunity for underground trailblazers to perform in a blended line-up alongside celebrated headliners. Additionally, in the months leading up to the festival, these emerging artists have participated in the Artist Development Programme. This is the latest initiative in Newham Music’s commitment to nurturing young creatives. From audition to stage, it has been the mission to foster a supportive environment for growth. In partnership with UD Music and Westfield Stratford, this programme will ensure participants are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and connections to thrive in the creative industries.
The highlights of this programme include
- Collaboration Sessions: Quickfire creative workshops designed to foster partnerships and inspire new ideas.
- Writing and Recording Sessions: Artists developed original material with guidance from professional producers and mentors.
- Creative Mentoring and Coaching: One-on-one support from experienced industry professionals, including coaches and mentors who have worked with major artists such as Beyoncé, Grace Jones, Akon, Eminem, Rihanna, and Christina Aguilera
Festival Lineup
Wednesday 2 April – Newham Music Hub, Westfield Stratford City
Louis the Hippie
Moetry
Broken Penn
Artcha
Thursday 3 April – Chestnut Plaza, Westfield Stratford City
Terri Walker
Baby Sol
Aleysha Lei
Antonia Perna
AOne1
Fausatu
Jada Lee
Kengo
TallUp
Friday 4 April – Chestnut Plaza, Westfield Stratford City
Brixton Chamber Orchestra + DJ Nickie Cartel live orchestra DJ set
Brixton Chamber Orchestra
DJ Boz
DJ Calvin Francis
More artists to be announced…
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