Artist Roster
Aid Lewis
Singer-Songwriter
There are few artists that have such an immediate effect on audiences that it leaves them yearning for so much more. On the very first listen, there is no doubt that when you hear the music of Aid Lewis, that you are in the presence of a master craftsman.
Releasing songs since 2018 and with a studio album titled ‘Empathy & Ecstasy’ already under his belt, Aid has been building a body of work that is undeniably food for the soul. Growing up in Kent, a county that is also known as the Garden of England, his music reflects the idyllic world of laid-back village culture and blissful experiences.
Working closely with Matt Walters at Quince Studios who has worked with some extraordinary artists such as Leonard Cohen, Just Jack, and Boy George, his songs show an intelligence and emotional complexity often missing in today’s world. He is a story teller that manages to tell the narrative of people’s lives not just through his music but accompanied by a lyrical ability that reflects a journey full of love, truth, hope, passion and heartache.
His songs are deeply evocative experiences complemented by a voice that is instantly recognizable. As his two latest releases ‘Believe and Receive’ and ‘I Just Had to Ask’ demonstrate, he sings his own truths and doesn’t shy away from speaking about the world’s current state.
His originality and authenticity are wonderfully merged into a soulful embrace from which audiences will never want to escape. As 2022 rolls around, Aid Lewis will build on his studio work with a performance schedule that sees him travelling the world in search of new and exciting inspirations.
Join him on his journey and discover a brilliant singer song-writer that the world has been searching for.
Akadem
Rock / Indie Rock / Alt Rock
Hailing from Kent, we are an upcoming band that formed at school and since then have exploded
onto the music scene with our high energy and young talent.
The name 'aKadem' draws inspiration from our formation, similar to the word Canterbury
'Academy' where we met and started gigging together. Our sound first developed when we
played covers at gigs, putting our own spin on popular songs to draw in a crowd.
Writing our own music bloomed from the Soundclash competition hosted by Olby's Creative Hub,
in which the requirements were to perform sets solely of original music. For the duration of the
competition we continued to write music, our style and sound developing more with each track,
focusing on metaphor-riddled lyrics and a driving rhythm section, all tied together with signature
guitar solos.
Claire Pitt Wigmore
& The Echograms
Claire Pitt Wigmore joins the roster as one of the most influential female artists in this pocket of Kent. As featured on Abbie McCarthys BBC Introducing.
Claire has been through so much at such a young age, and you can hear this in her personal songwriting. Her incredible tunes compliment her remarkable guitar tone. With the backing of The Echograms, you will not want to miss her live shows.
Claire Pitt Wigmore & The Echograms are
Claire Pitt Wigmore (Vocals/Guitar)
Dan Kennard (Drums)
James Le Beau-Morley (Bass)
Chess Smith
British pop/rock singer-songwriter
Chess Smith is a critically acclaimed British pop/rock singer-songwriter with a love
for writing passionate, personal & positive songs about mental health and hitting
back at toxicity. She has been a commanding presence on the Kent music scene for
over a decade, both as a solo artist and a frontwoman, most recently as critically
acclaimed power vocalist for Salvation Jayne... until 2020, when an abuser tried to
take her power, dull her shine, and break her spirit. But they didn't succeed.
Despite enduring a devastating nervous breakdown, Chess has come back fighting
in spectacular style with Saving Lilibet, her most personal, and relatable, work to
date. Co-writing with multi-talented Kent producer Fuji Hideout, the EP was released
in July 2025, and throughout the year she has embarked on a series of headline
shows at venues including the Art Club in Dover, The Music Workshop in
Folkestone, and a final spectacular EP launch show at The Penny Theatre in
Canterbury.
With her soaring, emotive power vocals, engaging stage presence, and uncanny
ability to write relatable songs with unforgettable hooks, Chess has made it her
mission to provide a voice for those who have experienced abuse and toxicity, and to
show the world that you can not only heal after these experiences - you can thrive.
Her music is all about radical self-love, empowerment, and overcoming adversity – in
a world full of competition, comparison, narcissism, and self-doubt, Chess's uplifting,
anthemic songs are a welcome reminder that when we know our worth and love
ourselves, we are unstoppable.
daisie
Singer-Songwriter
daisie is an alternative singer-songwriter/producer played on multiple radio stations including BBC Radio Kent to BBC
Introducing.
Her debut single 'rain' premiered on 21st April 2023, performing it at the award winning Ramsgate Music Hall supporting a well-known band freekind. Described by Kent Online as "stunning", 'rain' hit over 1,000 plays under a month of it being released.
A proud moment for daisie, she was played by Abbie McCarthy on BBC Intro and received huge accolades: "a simply stunning debut", "a special talent" and "a real goosebumps moment".
During the pandemic, daisie was live every weekend in support of the NHS workers, covering songs with her father while writing alongside her GCSE's during secondary school. Her cover of 'Wings' by Birdy was a tribute to the NHS workers and made it to radio stations such as BBC Radio Kent, Ashford Radio and Sittingbourne Radio. She was also interviewed by East Kent Hospitals and received praise from websites such as Kent Online and Ramsgate Music Hall.
Daniel McGuinness
Singer-Songwriter
Daniel McGuinness is a singer-songwriter from Sittingbourne. Drawing influence from folk, rock, pop and beyond, he pairs catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics, delivered with warm and passionate vocals.
Daniel has spent the last two years writing, recording and performing around Kent and the south-east of England, and has received consistent airplay on local and regional radio and television, including BBC Introducing and KMTV.
His latest single was featured in Caffè Nero’s in-store playlist nationwide, and he is a three-time finalist in the prestigious UK Songwriting Contest. Daniel’s debut EP will be released this Summer.
Delicia
Indie Rock
Dreamy vocals with a solid indie-rock foundation. This is Delicia.
Originally starting as a University project, members Hannah Noonan and Danny Lee Kennard released the impressive and well-received single 'Things I Wanna Say'. It quickly became clear that this band would be something much more than a University project.
Following the release of their follow up single, 'That’s The Way This Ends', Delicia picked up members Alex Gyte on bass and Callum Svensden on drums to complete the lineup. They now play extensively across their home county of Kent.
George Butler
Singer - Songwriter
George, a solo artist from Kent, creates emotionally rich and uplifting music that strikes a balance between intimacy and grandeur. His songs weave the nuanced storytelling of Radiohead with the nostalgic sound of 2000s Coldplay, all framed by rhythmically complex and meandering chord progressions. Through his music, George seeks to connect deeply with his audience, blending personal reflection with universal themes.
Luke J Dorman
Singer-Songwriter / Folk / Rock / Indie / Pop Rock
Luke is a self-taught musician from the seaside town of Ramsgate, on the south east coast of Kent.
Starting his live gigging career in cover bands, Luke is no stranger to a lively audience. During his successful time in the band Meister, Luke has shared the stage alongside bands such as Reef, Twin Atlantic, Feeder, The Libertines, in addition to the Camden Rocks events with The London SS .
With Meister taking a long term break, Luke has embarked on the start of his solo journey, releasing three superb singles.
'Go to the Light' was the first, earning plaudits from Doug Welch at BBC Folk.
'Miracle' closely followed to a great reception, which then led into a third single 'Daylight', which won the 'Best Music Video' award at the Ramsgate International Television & Film Festival. This was awarded by Sylvie Biolio, who works closely to the festival with Brenda Blethyn and Jan Dunn.
Luke has gone on to star as a busker in Eastenders and also has recently written the viral cup song for Ramsgate FC alongside fans of the club. He also appeared on the television again, on ITV and the BBC, being interviewed about the cup run, the football club and what it has done for the local community.
Luke's debut album 'Pure' is now out on all streaming platforms, and we highly recommend you have a listen.
Luke has performed and produced alongside fellow Sunshine Ocean artists daisy and The SuperMicks. He will be touring this year with his full band, sounding exactly like the record.