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Dame Cleo Laine – Scatting

Grammy award-winning, Dame Cleo Laine is a singer who has crossed all genres but she is best known for her unique range, love of jazz and ability to scat. She has performed the whole world over from the Royal Albert Hall to Broadway. She performs here alongside her late husband, the acclaimed jazz saxophonist, clarinettist and composer, Sir John Dankworth.

Julian Lloyd Webber – Cello

Brit Award-winning cellist, Julian Lloyd Webber has worked with artists as diverse as Yehudi Menuhin and Sir Elton John. As well as performing the well-known classical repertoire, he has premiered more than fifty new works, inspiring compositions from composers as diverse as Malcolm Arnold to Philip Glass.

Dame Evelyn Glennie – Tubular Bells and Waterphone

Grammy award-winning and internationally renowned solo percussionist, Evelyn plays a multitude of percussion instruments despite being profoundly deaf. She has performed with a prolific range of musicians including Sting and Bjork.

Joji Hirota Taiko – Drums

Joji was born in Japan and began a lifelong study of percussion aged just 11. A globally recognised soloist, he has worked with many ensembles including the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra.

Dhinawan – Didgeridoo

Dhinawan is a descendant of the Gamillaroi Bigambul tribe in Australia. He has performed all over the world teaching Aboriginal songs, stories, dances and art from his Aboriginal roots.

Beats of Polynesia – Ukuleke

Founded in 2005, Beats of Polynesia performs items from the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji celebrating the beauty, unique vibrancy and richness of these Pacific Island cultures.

Jugnu Bhangra – Bhangra

Jugnu Bhangra is one of the UK's biggest Bhangra groups, with over 100 members and a decorated history spanning four decades.

Lydia Kavina – Theremin

Lydia Kavina, grand-niece and a student of the inventor Leon Theremin, is an internationally recognised theremin performer. She has released three solo albums as well as recording film soundtracks such as Ed Wood starring Johnny Depp.

The Swingle Singers

The multi award-winning Swingle Singers are globally recognised as the ultimate exponents of a cappella singing. With their roots in Sixties close harmony arrangements, they perform music from across the genres with all sounds made by the human voice.

La Cuba Ritmo – Salsa

Creating an atmosphere of high voltage excitement, the talent of these Cuban band members has secured La Cuba Ritmo a reputation as one of the hottest salsa bands in the UK.