MULIMBA Live at Paper Dress Vintage

Mulimba

Returning after a two-year hiatus for a period to reset and make music, MULIMBA unveils "Everything”, which will be released on 9th July on Daily Records and marks his comeback. The British-Zambian’s genre-blending career constantly delivers Hip Hop-inspired gospel beats with Daft Punk-style hooks, providing one of the most aggressively original soundscapes for his indie vocals to shine on. A true alternative indie artist, he has his hands firmly wrapped around a sound that he’s spent his whole life curating. After being relentless in the studio over the last few years, MULIMBA has several songs ready to go, as well as music with the Gorillaz, Kneecap, and Louis VI collaborator Jelani Blackman. Everything up to this point, he has been researching and developing for these very tracks. To understand MULIMBA, consider the artists he has opened for: Friendly Fires, Tom Walker, and Elderbrook. Along with playing festivals in Europe and selling out solo headline shows at The Old Blue Last and Camden Assembly, this all offers a small glimpse into his potential and ambition. With a few bespoke festivals coming up this summer, MULIMBA’s first headline show in nearly three years will be at Paper Dress Vintage on Wednesday 29th October.

Bethannie Hare

Bethannie Hare is an English actress and singer-songwriter known for her role as Cher McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera "Hollyoaks" from 2020 to 2022. After leaving "Hollyoaks" in 2022, she focused more seriously on her musical aspirations. Her musical style blends "torched, jazzy soulfulness," drawing influences from artists like Etta James and Amy Winehouse, and also incorporates elements of pop, jazz, and blue-eyed soul. In September 2024, Bethannie Hare released her soulful debut single "Minds Under My Skin," which explores themes of self-acceptance and the impact of social media. She is also currently recording her debut album and regularly performs as a singer at various venues across the UK. Beyond her acting and music career, Hare is also dedicated to philanthropy, having established the charity "Bethany's Smile" at the age of 10 to support children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. She has participated in "Pointless Celebrities" on BBC to raise funds for her charity and has performed for Prince William and Prince Harry. Hare also landed the role of Sabrina in the upcoming feature film "Where is the Line" in 2022.

Steven Bamidele

Steven Bamidele is a Nigerian-born, London-based singer, songwriter, musician and producer. His isolated upbringing has shaped the introspective nature of his songwriting, which pairs with his distinctive reverb-drenched falsetto, synth textures, and syncopated beats to create a forward-thinking soulful sound. Citing the influences of contemporary musical storytellers and genreless creators such as Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator, to Solange, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino, Steven puts social commentary and artistic narratives at the forefront of his music.