Linda-Ray & Friends
The evening consisted of six opening acts and one closing act. The idea was to share the stage with all the creatives that Linda-Ray spent the last three years with. These friends are all artists who launched their careers around the same time as her, showcasing local up-and coming talent.
The Supporting Acts
Dabie Simul
Dabie Simul is a portugese Neo-soul, Rnb artist based in Leeds.
A.M.O.R (At My Own Risk), is Dabie's up and coming EP since her solo debut single "Orgulho" in 2020 from her 2021 EP "Sete Pecados" which was written by the artist in Portuguese and showed success across the U.K, Portugal, Angola and Brazil.
Dabie describes her new sound as, "the pure essence of who I'm choosing to be in this present moment." With this new project one of her main aims is to encourage other women to succeed and live their dreams - she achieves this through her lyrics and by collaborating with female artists.
Dabie performs with her Official Band formed in 2022. The band consists of Scarlett Baxter (Drums), Sean Anglim (Bass), Samuel Ripollés-Williams (Keyboard), Luke Davison (Guitar) and Asher Freeman (Saxophone).
ENFERS
Enfers
are the refreshing indie-rock group from Leeds with a unique sound that blends memorable hooks, nostalgic melodies and introspective lyrics.
Bringing a fresh energy to the indie scene, Enfers exude energetic performances
with upbeat alt-pop tracks readymade for the dance floor.
“Leeds-based band entirely
nails their brief – that’s right, catchy hooks are go, alright”– Record Weekly“Instantly danceable,
smile
inducing to the max”– Local Sound Focus
SINISTRUM
Sinistrum are a folk/acoustic trio based in Leeds. They formed in their first year of uni and have built up a large repertoire of original songs and always have feel good covers under their belt.
The band consists of Lydia (lead singer and guitarist), Joe (singer and lead guitarist) and Jackson (drummer and guitarist).
DRUM & BASS
Drum & Bass are a new local band who be debuted for the first time at LR&F. They are a groove Rock & Roll band, consisting of main bassist and singer from King Fuzz Cameron Falconar, and Sinstrum's Drummer Jackson Priest.
"We just make a lot of noise. If you can hear the notes we're actually playing, then we're not playing loud enough"
KIRSTY LUCAS
A perfromer and comedian, based in Leeds. Up-and coming within Yorskshire.
Kirsty launched her stand-up comedy throughout her final year at university. Instantkey booking local gigs and practsing her material.
She is one to watch in the comedy scene.
LUKE MADZUDZO
A Zimbwabean-British newly found comedian. Now based in Leeds, Luke Madzudzo is on the path to launching his stand-up comedy.
With perfroming in local shows and pubs, he is constanly capturing audiences with his unqiue story telling.
ROAN SHEA
Roan Shea is an actor, musician and producer. He will be debuting on the night as a Dj on his own decks, giving you 45 minutes of his house tracks, techno, some drum & bass and more!
SHOW NIGHT IMAGES BY ELI WING
LINDA-RAY'S BAND
Linda-Ray was joined by her newly formed band, on keys Curtis Samuel , Ewen on the Drums, Izzy Betts on bass and violin, Aimee Large on the saxophone and flute, and our vocalists Lizzy Trenell, Mills Melton and Chloe Atlas. The Musical direction of Linda-Ray's set was led by MD Lizzy Trenell.
This band was newly formed especially for this gig. Members like MIills joined the project after being Linda-Ray's backing vocalist and mover since the launch of her live music career.
Together they created a new mix of sounds, transitions and beats, Adding different vibes to rap, soul and r&b.
Images by Eli Wing and SnapsbyLee
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Produced by :Linda-Ray Ndlovu (PRODUCTIONS)
Production Manager: Eija Gibson
Visuals shot by: Reeka Studios, Perryman Productions & Whiting Visuals
Photographers: Snaps by Lee, Eli Wing & Hannah Greenfeild
Live Engineering: Jonny Ridout
Mastering + Production: Jacob Clark from Evoke Studios
Costume + Design: Leannah Gardner
Movement Director / Choreographer: Tyler Pickles
Dancers: Elsyee Kayonda & Tyler Pickles
Production Assitant: Luke Madzudzo
Live Video Editor: Reeka Studios
PROMO PHOTOS BY SNAPS BY LEE