Special Guests
The event will feature three live interviews alongside exclusive performances from musicians and industry insiders working across the entertainment industry.
Rock Band
Jam Merchants
Jam Merchants are a two-piece rock band made up of brothers Sam (guitar/vocals) and Joe Ing (drums/vocals). After years of playing together, they began writing original music during lockdown and officially formed in 2022.
They quickly released two independent singles, RENT FREE and 2:1, followed by an energetic EP in 2023.
Known for fuzzy guitars, fast-paced drums and chantable choruses, the EP has since gained over a million streams, with 2:1 becoming a fan favourite.
@jammerchants
Radio Presenter
Andy Jones
Andy is a radio presenter and newsreader. He's been on-air for 25 years, on stations as varied as JACK FM and Classic FM. These days, he's on-air each morning on BBC Radio Berkshire. Andy joins Tara to give some insight on how be became a radio presenter and what DJs look out for when selecting airplay.
@andydavidjones
Folk/Punk Singer Songwriter
Ben McKevley
Ben McKelvey is an Buckinghamshire-based folk-punk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for storytelling and high-energy live performances. Formerly a drummer in a punk band, he pivoted to a solo career around 2010. He has released albums like Heaven, The Afterlife and toured with artists such as Wet Wet Wet and Scouting For Girls.
@benmckelvey_