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Here is our list of performers who have so far confirmed. More to be confirmed later.
Michael Ashanti
There are a select, few recording artists who can transcend numerous boundaries through music. The debut release from Michael Ashanti entitled 'All Of Me' highlights the ability of this highly talented and well-rounded artist to use a R&B-Crossover influence to create a cohesive songwriting and vocal styling that effortlessly blends fusions of soul, dance, jazz, and pop.
Born in New York to parents of Jamaican heritage, Michael's sensibilities towards an international mindset were established early on. The greatest factor to shape Michael's diversity as an artist began when his father enlisted in the military which resulted in the relocation of his family every 1 to 3 years throughout the world.
During and shortly after his college years, Michael began to achieve humble exposure by performing background vocals or opening up for various recording artists, competing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, singing the national anthem for a NBA game at the Madison Square Garden and performing as a featured artist for New York City's LGBT Pride 2008 celebration.
Michael's thirst to become a well-rounded business and creative force prompted him to combine his formal business education, international influences and passions for music into the manifestation of his debut CD project entitled 'All Of Me' which has already garnered support on general and LGBT-specific formats of radio and video outlets throughout the Americas, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany, and Spain. On stage, Michael exemplifies the spirit of diversity and inclusion and confides "I hope that my presence at the Outburst UK Black Pride Festival will enable me to realize my vision of uniting present and emerging cultures through music".
Kym Mazelle
Kym Mazelle is an American Dance-pop, soul music, and House music singer. She was brought up and lived on the same street as the Jackson family and knew Michael Jackson's mother and uncle.
Early in her career, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, she enjoyed major success in the European music scene, and performed as a member of Soul II Soul. Her second album, Brilliant! was released Stateside on the major label, Capitol Records. The album became a modest success. However she is probably best known as the singer of the cover version of the song "Young Hearts Run Free", in the 1996 Baz Luhrmann film, William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. She also appears on two live albums of funk saxman Maceo Parker, Live on Planet Groove and My First Name is Maceo.
In 2005, she released her album, The Pleasure Is All Mine and a single "Love Magic". She also began a tour in Britain, in places such as Butlins holiday resorts.
Mz Fontaine
A native South American, the best phrase to that describes Mz Fontaine is“A shining light”, she is the ‘UK’s first out lesbian rapper’ and has been performing since the age of five. She has made more than several live stage appearances, and takes to performance with natural ease, giving her an edge over other artists.
Her second home really is the stage; it may even be her first. She has performed at Love Dance World Aids Day in Amsterdam, Peace Out UK, Heaven Nightclub, Brighton Pride, Europride, and Black Prides in the US, to name a few. So come on down to Outburst Festival to see her gently ignite the audience from a small cosy glow into an intensely liberating explosion of energy.
4Flava
The group 4FLAVA are Afu aka Coco, Simone aka Honey, Dee-Nice aka Cinnamon and Chantel aka Karamel. They are a marketing dream, they are 4 talented, beautiful, sexy sisters who believe in being ambitious and focused, they know where they want to go and what they want to achieve.
The girls are known for their awesome live performances with banging live vocals…which some cannot decipher between the actual track & the live vocals such is the clarity…. The formulae of having 4 gorgeous ladies who can sing & are UK born & bred based is what we believe can make 4FLAVA into an international sensation!!
The girls have been recording in NEW YORK with the legendary producer/writer...LIONEL JOB and his mega talented son…TREVOR JUPITOR JOB...whose recent credits include ..TYRESE.... Multi-Platinum selling album..by Tyrese...the results are some heartfelt quality songs for your listening pleasure...songs that everyone…whatever their FLAVA can relate to. Read their individual bios here.
Shena
Shena Winchester is a dance music vocalist who began her musical career when she graduated with Honours from the Royal Academy of Music, with a Classical, Musical Theatre and Commercial Music Performer's Diploma and Teacher's Certificate.
Shèna first performed in musicals and tours throughout the world. She has also re-recorded vocals for other female pop singers.
As a dance music vocalist (for which she is most well known) she has had a string of hits with other artists as well as hits of her own. She has also calloborated with Hed Kandi, Defected and No Prisoners. Remember her from the 2004 club hit "I Can't Wait For The Weekend To Begin"?
Guess
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, noone would thought that this girl would emerge as one of the most talented songwriter, after having spent 6 years representing her country in table tennis. Music has always played a major role in her life but it wasn't until she came to the UK and saw the standards and had written and co-written a few songs for fellow artistes; that she then started to write down her ideas and later to compose them into copyrighted smashing hits.
She was more focused on reggae at first but now her work as a musician, songwriter and performer incorporates other musical styles (r&b, dancehall, hip hop, and soul) which makes her a complete artist.
She defines herself and her vocal style as "a reason to cross over" and her amazing voice gives emotions to her music whether it's conscious, or love songs. She has done numerous shows around the UK and was recently runner up in the UK unsigned talent show. Her poise as the name suggest never seems to amaze and is always giving her public the best of herself for a powerful and energetic performance.
La Infinite
These two alluring ladies’ music never fails to enthral. La Infinite’s sound combines RnB with a unique edge. The dynamic duo consists of Gift and Shae, an unforeseeable force of talent set to raise the musical level of girl bands higher.
La Infinite makes their promotional debut with a double promo: Slow Down and Do Your Thing. Songs that are diverse yet embodies Britain’s mixed culture.
Slow Down (selected by Pulse Rated radio one of the hot tracks of the week) incorporates the nostalgic sound of an era when music had substance.
Do Your Thing (selected as a KillaKut by Wayne C. McDonald, Galaxy FM) reflects current British urban culture. Vital sources that they inject into their explosive tracks. Let them captivate you with their thought-provoking lyrics, attention stealing performances and breathtaking vocals. Their talent is immeasurable… Introducing… La Infinite.
Chewy
Chewy is a Rapper, Songwriter and trained actor. After graduating from drama school in 2004, Chewy began working on his passion for making music. From the early age of 12 Chewy has always had a keen ear for music and has always aspired to do something creative. Whether it be acting, songwriting, rapping etc.
He's looking to work with......errrrrrrrrr EVERYBODY, POSSSIBLY. Who says there are no black gay rappers?
Cassia
Cassia Reis is a professional belly dancer, instructor and choreographer. She began her studies on belly dance in 1997 with Darsia Dalia with whom she learned great tabla techniques and later acquired sound knowledge in the tribal belly dance style. She was a member of Dalia & Cia and Hanna Souhair dance troupe where she developed and improved her performances with other professional belly dancers.
Cassia is well known as a great tabla dancer, her ballet background was essential to encourange and strengthen her dancing skills not only in belly dance but also in Hawaiian dance and Tahitian dance. She performs a variety of styles, the traditional and morden belly dance and a fusion with tribal belly dance.
In 2002 Cassia was chosen to choreograph and perform the sword solo from the adaptation made by Maristela Knowles of the Oriental literature, ' A Thousand and One Nights' for the show 'Estorias e Dancas dos Paises dos Sonhos', elaborated by Maristela Knowles and directed by Sergio Lima and Maristela Knowles. In the same year she began her studies on Hawaiian, Hula and Tahitian dance with Maristela. Her television appearances were on a live TV program, Rede Minas-Roberta Zampetti and in a short participation on a Tv series where she played a Hawaiian dancer.
Kory McLeod
Kory Mcleod is an R+B singer and songwriter with a real passion for music and writing lyrics. He enjoys music of all styles and draws inspiration from pop, r+b, ska, rock or anything with good energy and vibes.
He has been funding his own recordings and have a good collection of unique sounding tracks that represent his own style and where he intends to take his music. Kory will be performing with is backing dancers at this year's festival.
Don De Man
Don-De-Man is a Reggae and Soca artist who hails from Jamaica and is now in the UK with his STAMINA SOUND. He was encouraged by his family and friends to pursue and fulfil a career as an outstanding entertainer in the music field.
He released his first ever full length album titled 'Tek It To Dem' which included tracks like 'Shake Ya Bumper', 'Gucci Loving' and 'All De Days'.
Host - Trevor Blackman
Trevor Blackman - Working as an artistic director is just one of many ways that Trevor Blackman, 34, keeps himself busy. He is also a radio producer, a youth and community manager and a fundraiser.
Originally from Leicester and now living in London, he has worked in radio and television and as a youth consultant and a play/youth strategic manager.
He once said when asked if he had any wise words for someone who wants to be where he's at now: Do not take no for an answer. If you believe in something, don’t worry about how you are going to get there, just move in the first direction that makes sense and keep on going. Everything else will work itself out!
Co-host - Lil Miss Tipsy
Sharma Walfall, or Lil Miss Tipsy as she's know by her stage name have a BA in Media and Performance and she is a performer who loves being on stage. She has done loads of performances and monologues and knows that part of being a good host is the ability to perform to the crowd, interact with them and keep them interested.
