Festival 2 Funky has come to Highcross!

Deiah Marie, Kansas raised and Leicester-based, is a soul pop singer/songwriter drawing inspiration from a personal journey of self-growth and determinism. Growing up in Mid-West America, she was surrounded by the country’s rich cultural legacy of soul and country, and is heavily influenced by singers Adele, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston

Performance times

4:45pm-4:55pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

LVT is a multifaceted artist with an energetic presence. Having absorbed sounds from her home country Zimbabwe as well as Leicester and influences from the UK and America, the rapper, singer, and DJ’s unmatched versatility has made her a needle in the haystack in the entertainment world.

Performance times

3:45pm - 3:55pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

As a talented freestyle singer-songwriter, Sam has a unique ability to captivate audiences with her emotive performances and thought-provoking lyrics. With a soulful voice that effortlessly glides over intricate melodies, Sam has made a name for herself in the music industry as a true artist.

Performance times

2:45pm - 2:55pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

SLY & ESTAR are a dynamic duo known for their high-energy sound and bold, braggadocious style, drawing influences from hip-hop, trap, and grime. Their music showcases their lyrical skills through wordplay, flows, and punchlines, while their vibrant fashion and performance energy perfectly compliment the essence of their sound.

Performance times

2:30pm - 2:40pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

T O Soul carves his name into sound with sharp delivery and unflinching presence. Raised in the pressure cooker of street-born sound, he blends lyrical precision with raw emotion, turning struggle into sculpture. Known for his composure on the mic and his refusal to follow trends, T O Soul isn’t chasing the wave—he’s undeniable.

Performance times

3:15pm - 3:25pm - Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

Tayo is a multi-instrumental singer with a smooth voice and an old soul. He is a member of Leicester’s HQ Familia and a prominent member of the local scene. As a producer, he works with a number of artists across the city.

Performance times

4:30pm - 4:40pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

Dani Matty is a 28 year singer/songwriter based in Leicester. She is working on her own productions and with other music producers to get her originals released in the near future.

Performance times

4pm - 4:10pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

Flynny O'Flynn is a pioneering grime MC from Leicester, UK, whose vibrant presence and innovative sound are reshaping the music landscape. As a proud LGBTQ+ artist of British and Irish heritage, Flynny brings a fresh and authentic voice to the grime scene, infused with her unique Leicester accent and dynamic musical influences.

Performance times

4:15pm - 4:25pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

Leicester-born rapper Strizzy Strauss began his musical journey exploring his parents’ music collection, particularly drawn to the early American Hip Hop his father listened to.

Growing up in the UK Garage era and observing the sound of rapping in a British accent becoming the norm was something that resonated with him.

Performance times

3pm - 3:10pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.

Sunsun 0fficial is a multi genre rap artist born & raised here in Leicester.

With song such as Rudeboy sound , Wagwaan girl & Mighty Mo , SunSun aims to capture your hearts with his contagious flow & intricate lyrics.

So brace yourselves for the sounds of SunSun 0fficial.

Performance times

3pm - 3:10pm Lower Mall: Outside Damaged Society and Luke 1977, near the scenic lifts.