Two years after their first collaboration, Guildhall School returns to grassroots venue Grow for Charge, a summer showcase spotlighting students from the Electronic & Produced Music (EPM) department.

about the event

In line with Grow’s ethos of supporting the local music scene and giving a platform to emerging artists, this Charge showcase will see a new generation of talent coming through in a stellar line-up of bands, electronic music artists and DJs.

Mirroring Grow’s eclectic programming, the EPM department fosters talent in a wide range of genres. Come along for a night of original music journeying from alt-folk to experimental electronica.

about the artists

Thorby creates improvised, high-energy live sets using analogue synths and electronics, joined by drummer Jonah Phillips. Blurring the lines between club and experimental, their sound is spontaneous, genre-crossing, and built for the dancefloor.

Sister is the sibling duo of Sonny and Sadie, fusing gritty riffs, dark melodies, and soaring choruses. Influenced by Genesis, ELO, and DJO, their sound is nostalgic yet fresh - a bold, cinematic take on alt-pop that’s both raw and emotionally charged.

James Józef is a London-based alt-folk artist, songwriter and producer. With poetic lyrics and delicate arrangements, his music explores vulnerability and reflection, drawing on influences like Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Adrianne Lenke.

entry information

Doors are at 7pm, tickets are free on DICE

Presented by Grow, Hackney.

This is an 18+ event