Sleep Suppressor is a Crazy-Jazz band based in Newcastle consisting of George Ivanov (guitar), Haaruun Miller (saxes, EWI), Dave Parker (bass) and Joe Deans (drums). Obliterating the boundaries of Modern Jazz, their music pulls from a wide range of genres, including: prog rock, trad jazz, jazz-punk, EDM, and Video Game music. Since their launch in early 2023, Sleep Suppressor have become infamous across the North-East, combining the musicianship of a jazz band with the wild live antics of a rock group, while creating brief ambient improvisations in moments of respite.
Christie-Chan Duo are pioneers in the barbarian jazz scene in the North of England, consisting of saxophonist Harvey Parkin-Christie and drummer Teruki Chan. Since their debut in July 2023, they have toured across the UK and beyond, reaching as far as Japan and Hungary
Maisie Parlane is a Leeds based jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist. She blends electronics, poetry and jazz to create a vibrant and innovative soundscape.
