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Mr Traumatik is a legendary figure in the UK underground scene, known for his rapid-fire lyricism, psychedelic themes, and unapologetically raw delivery. Hailing from Wales, he emerged from the drum & bass and grime scenes with a style that’s unmistakably his own — blending dark, conscious, and often controversial content with high-octane energy.
With a devoted fanbase and a string of viral tracks, Mr Traumatik has become a cult icon, spitting bars that touch on mental health, conspiracy, the matrix of modern society, and the cosmic unknown. His hypnotic flows, combined with a charismatic stage presence, make his live shows unforgettable experiences.
Always independent and fiercely authentic, Mr Traumatik is more than just an MC — he’s a movement, a mindset, and a voice for those who see beyond the veil.
MALCOLM BRUCE
Malcolm is out with an exciting new trio that takes a deep dive into the free-flowing explorative side of the blues.
Inherited from his legendary father Jack Bruce is the desire to break out of limitations and discover a voice that is unique and true. In a world of conformity music has the ability to awaken potential and be on the cutting edge of possibility. Risk taking, creating in the moment, sharing the experience of transcendence, these are the motivations and urges inherent in the blues when it is allowed to bloom.
With this stellar lineup anything is possible.
featuring
MALCOLM BRUCE / GUITAR and VOICE
Malcolm has worked with many iconic and legendary artists over the years including all 3 original members of Cream, his father's seminal blues rock band that took the world by storm between 1966 and 1968. He has toured all over the world and appeared on many records with a diverse roster of artists.
Recent projects include HEAVENLY CREAM (Quarto Valley Records), An Acoustic Tribute To Cream, released to critical acclaim in November 2023. Produced by Rob Cass and recorded at Abbey Road Studios
Malcolm has also been touring and recording as a member of SONS OF CREAM, his tribute to his father’s band, alongside Ginger Baker’s son Kofi and Ginger’s grand nephew Rob Johnson. The project started as a way to pay homage to the music of the band Cream, and has subsequently evolved into developing original music too.
He is also working on various projects including opera, jazz, and his current solo project FAKE HUMANS, with an album release in the works.
VICTORIOUS
The Brighton based freedom band that never fails to entertain ... VICTORIOUS return to the Sounds Beautiful stage this year to support the Blockheads. Look out for a stage invasion this year... we have a special performance planned for you!!
No freedom Fest would be the same without them and their line up now includes the Fabulous Katy-Jo organiser of Hope sussex Freedom festival. We can't wait!
MATT HOY
Hot on the heels of last year but now as part of our Reggae day Matt Hoy the legendry ex UB40 ( feat Ali Campbell) member returns!! After being unfairly dismissed from the band for not taking the CV due to a health condition , Matt has been at the forefront of the fight for Freedom.
Matt says he has a passion for music, that is the same as his passion for life. His support of our very own We Are Humans Charity shows the true colours of this amazing man whose generosity follows before him wherever he goes.
Live it, Breathe it, Share it, and Love it....
His music would best be described as R&B with a generous splash of Reggae. The world is in need of some up to date old school vibes. Relevant messages, truths, peace and understanding.
Music that comes from a place of sincerity and honesty.
THOMAS ATLAS
We are sooo excited to welcome Thomas Atlas !, a British guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Thomas has built a dynamic career blending Blues and Funk. After touring the UK and USA with Soul and Blues bands, he gained recognition in 2018 with his *Garage Funk* YouTube videos, leading to performances at top UK venues like Ronnie Scott’s and The 100 Club. In 2021, he released his self-titled debut album, drawing inspiration from Maceo Parker and George Duke. The standout track *Juice* was featured on Spotify’s *All Funked Up* playlist, amassing 400K streams and propelling him into the global spotlight. Since then, Atlas has performed at major festivals, including *The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival* and *Giants of Rock*, alongside sold-out headline shows across the UK. Expanding internationally, he has also played residencies on the Greek island of Rhodes. With an electrifying sound and growing global audience, Atlas continues to make his mark on the music scene.
Raw Milk Conspiracy – born out of protest, bonded in trial – the London four piece bring purpose back to music
with their debut four track EP – Miss Information Whore, released on Monday 27th May 2024 on new freedom label Defiance Records.
Raw Milk Conspiracy are a freedom band, and the material reflects what is happening in London and throughout the west.
https://www.instagram.com/rawmilkconspiracyband?igsh=MWxxZWp3a3hic3UzaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://t.me/rawmilkconversation
MAD MIX AND THE RESISTANCE BAND
This has been one hell of a few years for Michael Immanuel Chaves. From overcoming paraplegia and presenting his conspiracy podcast to becoming one of the UK's most recognisable street protestors to a front man for his band to a headliner of our 2025 festival . We saw Michael singing with the Blockheads in London last year and it firmly established him as an iconic and accomplished bard of the spoken word.
His voice and intriguing poetry can be heard throughout the freedom communities and he deserves a top spot !
Whom by Fire
Whom By Fire are a haunting power duo based in Southend. They combine exquisite harmonies with a talent for poignant writing and a fine musical calibre. Performing with acoustic guitar, bass, synth and vocals Elyza and Dan create a dreamy world of dark romance and longing which stirs the senses and awakens poetic sensibilities. As their name suggests they follow the trails of great bards of the 20th century such as Leonard Cohen but incorporate more modern soundscapes taking from influences as diverse as the cinema of Werner Herzog and the fiery grungy fervour of Kurt Cobain.
Their songs are redemptive and euphoric, performed from a whisper to a roar.
Their latest single, ‘The Truth Hurts’ was released in October 2024.
Outlandish
Sounds Beautiful's very own director Wendy Jane performing with her own band Outlandish!
With a myriad of instruments including harp, flute, harmonium, percussion and bass and guitar they span multi genre and refuse to be put in a a box.
Funk, folk , reggae, rap, prog rock ... they have it all ...and with Kez' amazing guitar skills and Wendy Jane's 'beautiful' ( Martha Tilston) vocals they are sure to bring something for everyone to enjoy ...
StrangeAddiction
StrangeAddiction
... are a London/UK band, comprising of Sönke Prigge Keyboard, Grand Piano, Guitars, Composition, Production & Electronics, and Anna Pearce Vocals, Occasional keyboard, Compositions, Lyrics, and Artwork. Together they are creating original,beautiful, haunting, cinematic, chill out and dance songs & sounds.
... are a London/UK band, comprising of Sönke Prigge Keyboard, Grand Piano, Guitars, Composition, Production & Electronics, and Anna Pearce Vocals, Occasional keyboard, Compositions, Lyrics, and Artwork. Together they are creating original,beautiful, haunting, cinematic, chill out and dance songs & sounds.
They occasionally add amazing guest musicians like violinist , Anne Stephenson, who has played with Massive Attack,The Communards, Marc Almond or award winning bass player Nick Doyne-Ditmas and guitarist, Eli Irvine from King Kurt, amongst others.
They occasionally add amazing guest musicians like violinist , Anne Stephenson, who has played with Massive Attack,The Communards, Marc Almond or award winning bass player Nick Doyne-Ditmas and guitarist, Eli Irvine from King Kurt, amongst others.
Drawing inspiration from such artists as Kate Bush, Massive Attack and Radiohead, they craft their own style of downbeats, electronica, with a classical touch.
Drawing inspiration from such artists as Kate Bush, Massive Attack and Radiohead, they craft their own style of downbeats, electronica, with a classical touch.
Join the Strange Addiction experience and immerse yourself in their dark and beautiful world.
Join the Strange Addiction experience and immerse yourself in their dark and beautiful world.
THE MUTINEERS
Emerging from the Leicestershire anti-new normal stronghold that was The Dog & Gun pub in Syston, The Mutineers are a band of rebels and outcasts, blending a raw, high-energy groove rock sound with the hard-hitting spirit of early proto-metal.
Rooted in an anti-establishment ethos, their lyrics confront the rise of corporate greed, government overreach, and the creeping influence of the New World Order, their music is a rallying cry against the forces that seek to control us and strip away individuality.
The Mutineers are at the spearhead of the rebel rock movement, with their heavy, fuzz-drenched guitar tones and thunderous drums, reviving a sound that’s both rooted in the past and pulsing with a fierce, modern electrifying energy.
This Machine Kills Archons
Referenced as psychedelic Beach Boys meets Roxy Music - This Machine Kills Archons have been described as “Bolanesque” and “crooning Beatlesy”. One radio station called it “mellow rock 'n' roll
road music”.
The name ‘This Machine Kills Archons’ is influenced by American folk singer songwriter Woody Guthrie whose social conscience informed his songs about the plight of people during the Great Depression. He would frequently perform with the message, “This machine kills fascists” on his
guitar. The band have upped the ante - the real plight of the people are the Archons.
This Machine Kills Archons started playing and putting out music in 2020 - created as the moniker of singer/songwriter R.P. Warrington.
The band have released 3 EP’s – most recently ‘Stir Up The Water’
‘Stir Up The Water’ features keyboardist Gonzalo Carrera – best known as a former member of the British rock bands Landmarq and Karnataka. He has also worked with former members of Hawkwind, Jethro Tull, Yes, Supertramp and ELO. Bob Loveday also plays on the track ‘Feel The Truth’ - a multi- instrumentalist who has played with Van Morrison and Jeff Beck.
The song Spiritual Wars is also featured on the EP
The Lookout
Back from last year and familiar faces on the freedom scene The Lookout are always sure to entertain.
A blend of melodic storytelling folk and old skool reggae rhythms lends The Lookout a light tough to deliver a heavy blow. A laid-back ensemble from Gloucestershire, The Lookout is a critical thinking musical outpost, sharing learnings from life and the universe through gentle music and loving song.
Trevor John
The career path of wordsmith and singer songwriter Trevor John has taken many twists and turns. He has had a shop on Carnaby Street, a publishing company, worked as a copywriter, voice artist, animator and is an award winning short film composer.
As an illustrator he has worked for many major publishers and brands including BBC, Saachi & Saachi and Sainsburys. His drawings for M&S Nightwear outsold Disney and made it onto Eastenders. After a few years working with Kraft and Aardman creating the Dairylea Cow, the corporate world was losing its appeal and he took a sabbatical, picked up his neglected guitar and spent two years in his garden learning every song he ever loved, found a beautifully eccentric Irish diva of a vocal coach and began performing as a singer songwriter. His work can be raw and emotional or sharp and satirical. Sometimes both. His love of words is always evident.
The last few years, with the eye opening revelations of the hypnotism we have all been living through, have provided plenty of material. It’s still a journey. Sometimes angry and political, but increasingly towards connection, healing, nature and the spiritual
ANANTA KERNEL
Ananta Kernel is back! He was our MC for Slipmatt last year and is recognised as an MC who is willing to resist & change the status quo.
With fierce lyrics pertaining to the illicit nature of global affairs that often go unchallenged, Kernel feels a responsibility to expose & hold accountable those who create systemic imbalance & detrimental conditions for humanity. In his music he always finds a way to highlight the problems & present solutions
The Golden Gateway is Ananta's latest EP. The Golden Gateway available to each and every one of us.
A gateway to the experience of self realisation, enlightenment and nirvana that can be accessed by embracing our trauma and shadow selves and alchemising it through conscious choice, willpower and positive intention.
The message is strong.
Our individual and collective spiritual ascension takes place and is accelerated when we transcend our ego mind, the projections it makes that we are separate, and when we take responsibility for healing our wounds and traumas.
There is unprecedented power in standing in the light of the divine truth that we are and facing our darkest shadows and demons, and alchemising them through the eternal and unwavering unconditional love of the creator that resides with our own hearts.
Peter Trott
Peter Trott is a vocal pianist from Kent that covers the very best classic rock and pop hits from the past 7 decades in his own inimitable style in 432hz.
He has built up a huge repertoire of popular music from the sixties through to present, including The Beatles, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Supertramp, The Police, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Robbie Williams and The Kings of Leon. These are just a few examples of a diverse range of artists that Peter covers.
We saw Peter at Hope Sussex festival and were blown away ...
INDIGO VEIL
Sometime around 1962 Gustav Clarkson saw the Beatles playing 'Love Me Do' on top of the pops. Upon finding her son listening to such ghastly modern music or 'jazz music' as she labelled anything outside of her classical interests, his mother quickly turned off the TV and made sure that her sons' Viola practise was no longer tarnished with such 'worldly concerns'.
Fast forward to 2007 and a 17 year old Orlando Clarkson quietly began playing bass guitar in an alternative rock group, making sure not to tell his Viola playing father. 10 year later, after having played bass and singing in bands with influences ranging from hard rock to Chet baker jazz, Orlando finally began his own project.
Finding his fellow musicians busy with other projects, Orlando began fulfilling all the roles of a traditional band himself. Through the challenge of being a bassist, guitarist and singer all at once. Now you will find him playing with Raw Milk Conspiracy. Orlando is a master at stepping in when Musicians fail to show..his talent knows no bounds.
Orlando is a huge part of Resistance GB news and a spokesperson for the freedom movement with much to say ... we are delighted to have him solo too.
BEN WHITE
Ben White ...a familiar figure at our beloved freedom festivals. His boundless energy and dance moves are infectious and lift those around him. His Frank Sinatra- esqe vocals can wrap around any cover and he delivers them with style.
Just as at home singing for Festival Crowds as he is in Care Homes, Ben is all about performing his best and we are delighted to have him back !
BABA RAI
"I play music to make my life better, lighter, happier. Sing- and dance-along-vibes, is what i am aiming for in my quest for the magic sound, that grabs people by their souls and feet - music, simple enough to access and at the same time hard to ignore.“
The Music of Baba Rai can be described as a World Pop Mix featuring elements from Rock, Blues, Country and Reggae on a profound basis: his message of compassion, joy, unity and peace. Baba Rai‘s lyrics in english, german and bavarian are soothing, consoling, encouraging or uplifting reminders.
Over twenty years of touring and travelling on three continents, working as a professional on stage and in the studio with bands and artists like Depedro (Madrid), Meena and the Chris Fillmore Band (Vienna), Gareth Icke (Derby), The Fuzztones (New York), Die fantastischen 4 (Berlin), Larry Mullins (Iggy and the Stooges, Iggy Pop, The Residents, Nick Cave), Jim Fairchild (Grandaddy, Modest Kontakt: info@babarai.net 0049 177 8217579 Mouse), Martin Wenk (Calexico, Nada Surf, Depedro), Jochen Arbeit (Einstürzende Neubauten) and Noa Winter Lazerus (Engineer for Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder etc.), just to name a few, has above all expanded his awareness for brand new perspectives as well as for personal and artistic growth.
His first full length album in English entitled "For the best" is in the making and will be released in 2026.
Ceejay is a unique force of nature and definitely turns heads with his catchy hooks and infectious energy.
His writing style, which has been branded as punky urban folk, takes
influence from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Eminem, Jack white and Bob
Marley.
From growing up in Scotland with disability and trauma, surrounded by
addiction and hardship, he tells tales of his experiences and his
frustration with the trippy world around him. He has a truly unique story to tell and has had one hell of a crazy life to date.
Papa Crook
Papa Crook joins us at Sounds Beautiful Festival. A voice of roots, soul, and authenticity, Papa Crook’s journey into music began on the streets of South London, where the rhythms of reggae echoed through his youth.
Over the past 10 years, Papa Crook has cultivated a powerful online presence, amassing a global following drawn to his rich tone, heartfelt delivery, and unwavering commitment to keeping reggae’s spirit alive.
Papa Crook has established himself as a dedicated and evolving artist, staying true to the roots of reggae while bringing his own flavour and energy to the scene. His music speaks of real-life experiences, love, growth, and the vibrations of a conscious soul navigating the modern world.
Now, as a part of the AudioWave Records family, a powerful new chapter begins. Fans can look forward to festival performances across the UK and Europe in the coming months, bringing awakened and positive vibrations with a brand-new album set for release in the latter part of 2025—an offering that promises to elevate his message and reach even greater heights.
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