The final instalment in the Bradford 2025 / BBC Introducing collaboration series, headlined by Ellur, with support from August Charles & Masi Masi.
Yorkshire artist Ellur writes soaring indie guitar songs about growing up and acceptance. Every word counts in each Ellur song, the Halifax artist is a storyteller and lets listeners further into her world with every track.
Having already spawned lead singles including its title-track, ‘God Help Me Now’ and latest single ‘Yellow Light’ (BBC Radio 1’s Track Of The Week), Ellur’s new EP (produced by Joel Johnston of Far Caspian) showcases her anthemic sensibilities to perfection, taking influences from contemporaries including Sharon Van Etten, Sam Fender and Dora Jar.
Over the past year, Ellur has certainly established herself as a strong force within the emerging indie landscape with festival appearances at SXSW in Austin Texas, Reading & Leeds Festivals and shows with Robbie Williams and Blossoms. The gifted songwriter has also drawn plaudits throughout the press community (NME, Consequence of Sound, Dork, DIY, The Line of Best Fit, Clash), BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music with plays from Steve Lamacq, Chris Hawkins, Emily Pilbeam, Sian Eleri, Ellur and her fantastic live band are not ones to miss!
“Her sound is majestically taking shape with every new release” NME
“A mastery of personal storytelling through song” DIY
“A swooning vocal you can almost wallow in” The Line Of Best Fit
August Charles -
August Charles is an Alt-Soul singer born in Ndola, Zambia and raised in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Influenced by the work of Sampha, Frank Ocean & D’Angelo, his music combines elements of both retro-soul and alternative R&B. With a focus on expressive vocal arrangements, lush instrumentals and thought-provoking lyricism, August’s ability to tell intricately woven stories has begun to turn heads.
August has shared stages with luminaries such as Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Emeli Sandé, Bilal, Gotts Street Park & Adi Oasis while his live performances have seen him play at Glastonbury, Love Supreme Festival, SXSW, BST Hyde Park, Dot to Dot, and Deer Shed Festival amongst numerous others.
Over the past year, August has lent his voice to a string of collaborations, including recent singles with Carrtoons and Jev. Having spent time expanding his artistry through these projects, he is now preparing to return with a new body of work in 2026 a release that marks the beginning of an exciting next chapter.
Masi Masi -
MASI MASI is the Bradford-born, Leeds-based alt-indie pop project of songwriter and producer Joe McGrath.
After a year of festivals, sold out hometown shows and getting locked away in the studio, MASI MASI is back with a debut album under his belt and a brand new high energy, electric live show.
Strictly age 12+ only
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