The line-up also includes Alice Glass, Sasha Keable and Wyclef Jean.
SXSW London has announced the musical stars joining the festival. The line-up includes NAO, Mabel and Tems. Running from 2 to 7 June in Shoreditch, the event focuses on creativity, culture, science and technology. Plus, it will host mega music concerts in East London.
SXSW London, also known as South by Southwest, first started in 1987. The festival prides itself on its line-up, which has included people from different disciplines. Previous guests include Amy Winehouse, Barack Obama, Deepak Chopra, Mark Zuckerberg, Meghan Markle and Steven Spielberg.
XSW London will welcome stars from around the world, and has a reputation for supporting emerging talent. The event includes 600 talks, 600 gigs and 200 film screenings. NAO was born in Nottingham, United Kingdom. She is known for her mix of electronic, funk and R&B. In 2016, she released her debut album, All We Know. Her songs include Antidote, Drive and Disconnect, and Orbit.
Mabel was born in Malaga, Spain. She hails from music royalty, as her parents are the music producer Cameron McVey and the singer Neneh Cherry. Her music combines pop with R&B, and her singles include Don’t Call Me Up, Finders Keepers, and Mad Love.
The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Tems was announced as the festival’s first music headliner. She will take the stage on 5 June at the Troxy. Her hits include Burning and Fire. Confirmed artists also include Alice Glass, Sasha Keable and Wyclef Jean.
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