BLONDIES' ROUND-UP: ALL POINTS EAST: 17/08/2024

Ready for festival season? Here is your one-stop hub for the most exciting lineups on offer this Summer. If you're local to East London like us, you know that All Points East is the event to attend. APE 2023 blessed us with the opportunity to see Girl in Red, and it was truly remarkable. This year is also no disappointment, and here are just a couple of the big names to watch this August.

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First up is Loyle Carner. We NEED to see this headline slot. This South London artist is taking over the world, recently selling out the Royal Albert Hall and his most recent album, ‘Hugo’, was nominated for the Mercury Prize Album of the Year 2023. You won’t want to miss this as his heartfelt lyrics and authenticity fosters a strong emotional connection with his audience. He puts his all into every performance, you truly get to know him and there is no one more deserving than this top-billing spot.

Ezra Collective is truly an asset to this line-up. The first jazz act to win the Mercury Award in 31 years, Ezra Collective have been praised for making jazz accessible on an international level by blending genres. If you want to do your homework beforehand, we recommend their NPR Tiny Desk session! The vibrations at their set will be phenomenal and one to remember.

Sainté is making waves right now and becoming a real key player. This Leicester-born rapper should be added to your playlists immediately. Citing influence from Pharrell Williams, Drake and Skepta, to name a few, Sainté is breaking through the music industry while staying rooted in his home town scene. Yes, the Leicester City bias may be peeking through, but there is a reason why everyone says Midlands talent is like no other.

ENNY should not be overlooked. From freestyle Youtube videos to being scouted by Jorja Smith for her label, ENNY’s smaller but impactful discography compliments this lineup of intricate and comforting storytellers. We cannot wait to see the heights her career will take her, this is only the beginning on a rewarding journey ahead.

See you Viccy Park this summer!

Written by Lilyemma & Eliz (Blonde Vibrations)