Luke Brennan, the creator of Playback, wants to change the music industry for the better to help support the local scene. The first Playback showcase took place at Notts grassroots venue, The Carousel, and was completely sold out with 100% of ticket sales going towards the artists performing - proving that change is possible for the industry...
Opening the Playback night was Maia Sudha, a local singer-songwriter, sharing some of her unreleased music with her band. Maia’s iconic vocals and presence onstage was an incredible start to the evening, kicking off the night with soulful vocals and emotionally charged music, immediately beginning to build a sense of community throughout the crowd.
Continuing this, JP Fleming's performance engaged the crowd with his raw lyricism and electrifying guitar work. Playing a selection of original songs with his band, both released and unreleased, Fleming's was an iconic performance keeping the vibes of the night high with the crowd enjoying every minute of it.
Up next was Nottingham-based producer and artist Jakiboi, playing with his full band for their first live performance, showcasing their unreleased music to the welcoming audience. With the room beginning to fill as more people arrived for the night, Jakiboi was well received. Playing a selection of indie pop and lofi tunes throughout their performance, he was a highly memorable part of the evening. An amazing first live performance.
Closing the showcase was Riley Marsh, an iconic Nottingham musician (previously backed by BBC Introducing at Y Not Festival) providing an upbeat and electrifying experience for the audience. The performance was breath-taking, bringing together the crowd even further, cementing the sense of community that was built by Playback. Marsh’s set featured raw lyricism, engagement from all members, his stage presence was incredibly energetic, and I just couldn’t look away.
This was an incredibly successful start for Playback with an evening of talent featured in a sold-out venue, all while building up community and expanding to a music scene that artists deserve! The crowd was definitely left wanting more, and I hope that this is only the beginning of a change for the industry.
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