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COP26 SPEAKERS & PERFORMERS
A massive thank you so all our cop26 speakers & performers it is the passion and effort of all that is helping us popularise the climate movement and inspire environmental action.
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
AY Young
Day 1
01/11/2021
21:00
Artist, Entrepeneur and Activist.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
01/11/2021
21:00
Artist, Entrepeneur and Activist.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
Tide Lines
Day 2
02/11/2021
21:30
Acoustic set with band members Robert Robertson & Ali Turner
Tide Lines formed in Glasgow in 2016 and have built a large & passionate fanbase through blistering live shows and anthemic songs.
With sold out venues all over the UK and having played to hundreds of thousands at various UK music festivals, Robert Robertson & Ali Turner from the band will perform a special acoustic performance at Extreme Hangout.
Their next full band Glasgow show is March next year at the 2,600 capacity O2 Academy which completely sold out within hours of going on sale.
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Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, which was released in May 2020, just narrowly missed the Official UK Album Chart Top 10.
All four members of Tide Lines are originally from rural parts of the Scottish Highlands and are all incredibly passionate about the conservation of our beautiful natural environment, our planet and our future generations
02/11/2021
21:30
Acoustic set with band members Robert Robertson & Ali Turner
Tide Lines formed in Glasgow in 2016 and have built a large & passionate fanbase through blistering live shows and anthemic songs.
With sold out venues all over the UK and having played to hundreds of thousands at various UK music festivals, Robert Robertson & Ali Turner from the band will perform a special acoustic performance at Extreme Hangout.
Their next full band Glasgow show is March next year at the 2,600 capacity O2 Academy which completely sold out within hours of going on sale.
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Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, which was released in May 2020, just narrowly missed the Official UK Album Chart Top 10.
All four members of Tide Lines are originally from rural parts of the Scottish Highlands and are all incredibly passionate about the conservation of our beautiful natural environment, our planet and our future generations
Hayden Thorpe
Day 3
03/11/2021
21:00
Hayden Thorpe is an English Singer/Songwriter originally from Kendal, Cumbria. Hayden Thorpe is best known for his distinct operatic countertenor vocal style, which some critics have described as "an acquired taste" to Indie Rock. Between 2008 and 2018, Hayden was the frontman of the Indie pop Band Wild Beasts, a group he initially co-founded alongside guitarist Ben Little. It was not until May 2019, that Hayden Thorpe eventually started his solo career and he released his debut album Diviner. His second album Moondust for my Diamond is set to release October 15 2021 DJs - All U Need: DJ collective AUN do a weekly night at the Sub Club and play all over. The have Radio 1 favourite Ewan McVicar as one of their resident DJs at their XL night at the Sub Club alongside people like Ejeca and Kettama. @_alluneed
03/11/2021
21:00
Hayden Thorpe is an English Singer/Songwriter originally from Kendal, Cumbria. Hayden Thorpe is best known for his distinct operatic countertenor vocal style, which some critics have described as "an acquired taste" to Indie Rock. Between 2008 and 2018, Hayden was the frontman of the Indie pop Band Wild Beasts, a group he initially co-founded alongside guitarist Ben Little. It was not until May 2019, that Hayden Thorpe eventually started his solo career and he released his debut album Diviner. His second album Moondust for my Diamond is set to release October 15 2021 DJs - All U Need: DJ collective AUN do a weekly night at the Sub Club and play all over. The have Radio 1 favourite Ewan McVicar as one of their resident DJs at their XL night at the Sub Club alongside people like Ejeca and Kettama. @_alluneed
Auntie Flo
Day 4
04/11/2021
21:00
Auntie Flo is an award-winning DJ, producer and live performer. Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, he has cemented his position as a central figure in the ‘new strand of club music fusing electronic and world influences’ (The Wire). Genre for the Evening: tropical/funk/electronic
04/11/2021
21:00
Auntie Flo is an award-winning DJ, producer and live performer. Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, he has cemented his position as a central figure in the ‘new strand of club music fusing electronic and world influences’ (The Wire). Genre for the Evening: tropical/funk/electronic
Butho the Warrior
Day 5
05/11/2021
21:00
DJ, Promoter, Activist, Podcaster and member of the Jaiva Collective
05/11/2021
21:00
DJ, Promoter, Activist, Podcaster and member of the Jaiva Collective
Rebecca Vasmant
Day 5 & Day 6
05/11/2021 & 06/11/2021
22:00 & 22:00
DJ-Producer Rebecca Vasmant is bringing a fresh new twist to dance music with her love of jazz, the original form of unbridled spiritual sonic expression . Genre for the Evening jazz funk/afrobeat/funky house
05/11/2021 & 06/11/2021
22:00 & 22:00
DJ-Producer Rebecca Vasmant is bringing a fresh new twist to dance music with her love of jazz, the original form of unbridled spiritual sonic expression . Genre for the Evening jazz funk/afrobeat/funky house
LAANI
Day 6
06/11/2021
21:00
LAANI is a DJ who expresses her sound through her passion for nu jazz, neo-soul and afrobeat
06/11/2021
21:00
LAANI is a DJ who expresses her sound through her passion for nu jazz, neo-soul and afrobeat
Edens Back
Day 7
07/11/2021
22:00
Originally from the Sunshine Coast in Australia, Edens Back is now based in the UK. Edens Back provides an ecclectic indie, pop, rock sound
07/11/2021
22:00
Originally from the Sunshine Coast in Australia, Edens Back is now based in the UK. Edens Back provides an ecclectic indie, pop, rock sound
Optimistic Soul
Day 8
08/11/2021
Optimistic Soul is a South African born DJ based in Glasgow where he DJs at venues like SWG3, Sub Club La Discoteca and more, and has a show on Groove City Radio.
08/11/2021
Optimistic Soul is a South African born DJ based in Glasgow where he DJs at venues like SWG3, Sub Club La Discoteca and more, and has a show on Groove City Radio.
Ciar McKinley
Day 8
08/11/2021
Ciar McKinley is a resident DJ at places like The Garage, Sanctuary. His popular live streams kept people moving during lockdown.
08/11/2021
Ciar McKinley is a resident DJ at places like The Garage, Sanctuary. His popular live streams kept people moving during lockdown.
Groove City Radio
Day 9
09/11/2021
@groovecityradio
Outside broadcast from Glasgow’s newest FM licence. GCR is the home of dance music radio in Scotland.
The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. Jay Gunning: Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun Mash: Mash presents his monthly Compact Disco show on GCR. Mash has been on Capital, BBC6 Music, Beat 106, XFM, and has played all over the world with releases on Toolroom, Optimo, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, and released a track with Idris Elba. @compactdiscodefender Frankie Elyse: Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
09/11/2021
@groovecityradio
Outside broadcast from Glasgow’s newest FM licence. GCR is the home of dance music radio in Scotland.
The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. The outside broadcast on 88.6Fm and online will featuring three of their presenters. Jay Gunning: Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun Mash: Mash presents his monthly Compact Disco show on GCR. Mash has been on Capital, BBC6 Music, Beat 106, XFM, and has played all over the world with releases on Toolroom, Optimo, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, and released a track with Idris Elba. @compactdiscodefender Frankie Elyse: Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
Frankie Elyse
Day 9
09/11/2021
Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
09/11/2021
Frankie Elyse presents a show on GCR and is half of violin duo @kintramusic where she DJs alongside a violin player. She is the the founder of all female DJ collective @polkadotdiscoclub @frankieelyse
Jay Gunning
Day 9
09/11/2021
Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun
09/11/2021
Jay Gunning presents Attic Room Sessions which streams gigs via its Youtube channel and has welcomed people like Jackmaster, Jasper James and more. Jay has had tracks out on Nervous Records which was played by Annie Mac on Radio 1. @jay_gun
Blue Violet
Day 10
10/11/2021
21:00
Husband and Wife duo Blue Violet are a Scottish band showcasing a beautiful blend of folk, indie and americana. The two first met as 14-year-olds at school in Bath, but it wasn't until they were in their early 20s that they formed a musical partnership. Blue Violet now spend their time between London and Argyll working on music and performing.
10/11/2021
21:00
Husband and Wife duo Blue Violet are a Scottish band showcasing a beautiful blend of folk, indie and americana. The two first met as 14-year-olds at school in Bath, but it wasn't until they were in their early 20s that they formed a musical partnership. Blue Violet now spend their time between London and Argyll working on music and performing.
Riley
Day 7
07/11/2021
21:00
Glasgow singer/ songwriter Riley eyes mainstream music success and is building a reputation as one of the city’s most promising young live artists.
From the age of 11, the 22 year old has been writing her own songs with her music being described as Nashville-pop sound with intricate storytelling lyrics.
She made her recording debut earlier this year with the Global release of her first single Go-Getter on which cracked the UK top 40 chart.
Riley has has been tipped for more success after attracting radio play from various BBC stations including single of the week on BBC Radio Scotland.
Riley’s following is steadily building having supported artists like Jordan MacKampa, Tamzene, Keir Gibson, Donnie Munro and Tide Lines plus festivals such as Belladrum, Skye Live, Doune The Rabbit Hole and Country on the Clyde.
The future is bright for Riley and with a string of singles lined up for 2022!
07/11/2021
21:00
Glasgow singer/ songwriter Riley eyes mainstream music success and is building a reputation as one of the city’s most promising young live artists.
From the age of 11, the 22 year old has been writing her own songs with her music being described as Nashville-pop sound with intricate storytelling lyrics.
She made her recording debut earlier this year with the Global release of her first single Go-Getter on which cracked the UK top 40 chart.
Riley has has been tipped for more success after attracting radio play from various BBC stations including single of the week on BBC Radio Scotland.
Riley’s following is steadily building having supported artists like Jordan MacKampa, Tamzene, Keir Gibson, Donnie Munro and Tide Lines plus festivals such as Belladrum, Skye Live, Doune The Rabbit Hole and Country on the Clyde.
The future is bright for Riley and with a string of singles lined up for 2022!
Mash
Day 8 & Day 9
08/11/2021 & 09/11/2021
For over two decades Mash or Martyn Henderson has been djing, producing records, writing, and broadcasting in the dance scene.
He has released loads of records for years on labels like Southern Fried, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, Toolroom, Optimo, Peppermint Jam, Lyceum Social Club and Bulletdodge. His single ‘Please Be True’ featured vocals from Idris Elba came out on Love and Other with remixes from Greymatter and Sinden.
His releases have found support from Groove Armada, Francois K, Gorgon City, Laurent Garnier, Duke Dumont, Sasha, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler and more.
Mash has shared the decks with Green Velvet, Patrick Topping, Groove Armada, Sonny Fodera, Cyril Hahn, Eats Everything, Pete Tong, Purple Disco Machine, MK, Sinden, Fat Boy Slim, 2 Many DJs, Matthew Dear, Tiga…….
He has played at festivals like Rock Ness, Trnsmt, Summer Sessions, Playground, T In The Park, Homelands, Love Box, The Riverside Festival and more.
As a journalist Mash has written for Mixmag, Sunday Mail, Music Week, Vice, Clash etc.
Mash has broadcast loads on radio including Beat 106, XFM, Galaxy, Clyde and Capital interviewing artists like Moby, Disclosure, Depeche Mode, Fat Boy Slim, Hot Chip, Mark Ronson etc.
He followed in the footsteps of Groove Armada, Erol Alkan, and Andrew Weatherall when he was asked to do the 6 Mix on BBC 6 Music.
08/11/2021 & 09/11/2021
For over two decades Mash or Martyn Henderson has been djing, producing records, writing, and broadcasting in the dance scene.
He has released loads of records for years on labels like Southern Fried, Glasgow Underground, Dirt Crew, Toolroom, Optimo, Peppermint Jam, Lyceum Social Club and Bulletdodge. His single ‘Please Be True’ featured vocals from Idris Elba came out on Love and Other with remixes from Greymatter and Sinden.
His releases have found support from Groove Armada, Francois K, Gorgon City, Laurent Garnier, Duke Dumont, Sasha, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler and more.
Mash has shared the decks with Green Velvet, Patrick Topping, Groove Armada, Sonny Fodera, Cyril Hahn, Eats Everything, Pete Tong, Purple Disco Machine, MK, Sinden, Fat Boy Slim, 2 Many DJs, Matthew Dear, Tiga…….
He has played at festivals like Rock Ness, Trnsmt, Summer Sessions, Playground, T In The Park, Homelands, Love Box, The Riverside Festival and more.
As a journalist Mash has written for Mixmag, Sunday Mail, Music Week, Vice, Clash etc.
Mash has broadcast loads on radio including Beat 106, XFM, Galaxy, Clyde and Capital interviewing artists like Moby, Disclosure, Depeche Mode, Fat Boy Slim, Hot Chip, Mark Ronson etc.
He followed in the footsteps of Groove Armada, Erol Alkan, and Andrew Weatherall when he was asked to do the 6 Mix on BBC 6 Music.
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