Expect Jazzy Rap with a live band, an award winning international artist and a secret band that is about to run the world. This secret headliner is equally as great as they are secret. Trust.
Thursday 20th November. £10 online, £15 on the door. Doors open 7pm. This is the most ambitious event I’ve ran yet. Last event was max capacity and this won’t be any different. Having a 6 piece band and flying in an artist from Northern Ireland is madness.
Be there
Leo Miyagee is a Belfast-based rapper and songwriter renowned for his fusion of jazz-infused beats, neo-soul, and introspective lyricism. Raised in the UK with roots in Zimbabwe, in London before relocating to Northern Ireland, Leo’s music reflects his diverse cultural heritage and experiences.
Accolades and Recognition:
NI Music Prize Nominations: Leo has been nominated for several categories, including BBC Artist of the Year, Best Album, and Best Live Act, underscoring his significant impact on the Northern Irish music scene. breakingtunes.com
Youth Music Awards: In 2025, Leo received the Original Track Award (Solo) for his track “Bills,” which delves into themes of personal growth and industry challenges. youthmusic.org.uk
BBC Introducing: He has been featured on BBC Introducing’s ‘Across the Line,’ showcasing his talent to a broader audience. youthmusic.org.uk
Ticketmaster Nomination: Leo was nominated for Ticketmaster’s Rising Irish Artist of the Year 2024, highlighting his emerging prominence in the music industry. youthmusic.org.uk
PRS Foundation Support: Recognized for his potential, Leo was selected as a ‘Power Up Music Creator’ by the PRS Foundation, a testament to his artistic excellence and innovation. PRS for Music Foundation
Youth Music NextGen Fund: As a recipient of this fund, Leo is part of a cohort of artists supported for their exceptional talent and contributions to music. youthmusic.org.uk
Leo’s album, Vein of Folly, produced in collaboration with Eulogy Beats, has received critical acclaim and BBC playlist support. His music continues to resonate with audiences, blending rich soundscapes with poignant storytelling.
Raj Mahal’s a rapper from Glasgow with thoughtful and well-crafted lyrics, spilling colourful riddles over vibrant production with energetic delivery.
The words are snazzy, the beats are jazzy, and if you want to know where glasgow’s best gig is on November 20, he’ll send the addy(its the Old Hairdressers just to be clear).
Being mixed race with roots in Punjab(India), Raj covers topics of community and identity while having a foot in different cultures but feeling as though they’re tiptoeing in both. Whether it’s freestyling, battle rapping, singing, performing with his punk band “Raj Against the Machine” or bringing 90’s conscious boom bap to the stage, Raj Mahal is genre defying and always elevating.
