Third Kulture, Ivory Gate & Fear of Marko

Third Kulture - @thirdkultureband : 

Third Kulture, a hybrid rock-rap band from Manchester, fuses R&B vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, grime, modern rap, UK rave, dancehall, and trip-hop. Loud and unapologetically themselves, they embody diversity, innovation, and cultural fusion.

Since debuting at Sounds From The Other City in April 2023, they've supported acts like Deki Alem, Grove, and BBC Introducing. In early 2024, they released their debut EP Crossroads and toured England, with stops in London, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Bradford, and Birmingham.

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IVORYGATE - @1vorygate

A collective based in the north west, producing experimental soundscapes alongside raw energy. 

@kwxji
@whiiiiteboy
@dogheartsss
@yungt.man

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Fear of Marko - @fearofmarko

Emerging from the Manchester underground FEAR OF MARKO (Marcus Anthony Connolly) first surfaced online in 2018, sharing demo’s and short films online, developing a small cult like following. Soon becoming known for his raw, emotive lyricism and experimental production choices, FEAR OF MARKO quickly
established himself as a unique voice in the online and UK music scene.

His work explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and emotional conflict, resonating with audiences drawn to his unfiltered and innovative approach to storytelling through music. Since his debut, FEAR OF MARKO has built a reputation as an electric live performer, bringing his forward thinking sound to various venues, clubs, and festivals. Most notably over the course of 2024 bringing his live set to Latitude and Reading festival along with several iconic Manchester venues highlighting his growing presence in the music industry.