Alex Fay with Kitty Montague & Bookend live at The Waiting Room

Kitty Montague

Singer-songwriter Kitty Montague writes in pop, sings in soul and preaches about feminism. Her honest, open and provocative writing draws on an empathetic understanding of the human condition – universally relatable situations, emotions and complexities, poetically exposed. The arresting talent of Kitty Montague has led her to accomplishments such as supporting Gabrielle Aplin for Banquet Records, as well as performing alongside Sam Fender at The Cluny in Newcastle. The London based artist is turning heads in the music space, more recently acquiring Record Of The Week on BBC Introducing Kent for her latest single “Teeth”, as well as receiving tastemaker support from Notion, Clout, and Wonderland.

Bookend

bookend is a London-based duo blending melancholic lyricism with vibrant, textured beats - music that feels emotive yet never too serious. Friends for almost a decade, Michelle (Brazil) and Masaaki (Japan) first connected through music, and their partnership began when Michelle featured on one of Masaaki's tracks as part of his solo project, Anchorsong. The song became his most successful release to date, inspiring them to create bookend as a separate project. Michelle, a songwriter and poet with a love for reading brings raw, introspective storytelling, while Masaaki, a highly skilled and methodical producer, crafts rich soundscapes that give their music its pulse. They balance melancholy with infectious grooves, often blending Portuguese and English lyrics to reflect the complexities of relationships and modern life.