A world-class beatboxer and former UK Beatbox Champion, MC Zani has performed on global stages from Madison Square Garden to Wembley Stadium. As a member of The Beatbox Collective and longtime collaborator with artists like Jay Sean and Foreign Beggars, his career spans 20+ years across music, theatre, and TV — including appearances on Ellen, BBC, and Nickelodeon. Known for his dynamic performances and creative workshops, Zani brings energy, skill, and serious sound to every stage.

Bryony Dunn & The Forest blend alt-folk and indie rock to create music that flows like a river – raw, emotive, and full of life. Their debut EP, Burning Fields, recorded using vintage analogue equipment, delivers warm, timeless sounds reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and Wolf Alice. Fronted by sisters Bryony and Gina Dunn, the band’s captivating harmonies and powerful stage presence have earned them festival slots, sold-out shows, and support from BBC Introducing and Radio X

Velvet Engine weaves soulful alt-folk melodies that tell honest, heartfelt stories. With their latest EP Cloudy Head, the band explores mental health struggles and the optimism that helps us overcome them, offering a soothing escape through their music.

DJ Ross Byrne brings his high-energy club anthems to the Essex Recovery Festival, fresh from six summer residencies abroad, including iconic sets for Hedkandi and TwiceasNice. He’s rocked the decks at celebrity parties for Pamela Anderson and Danny Dyer, and shared the stage with stars like Katy B and Pendulum. Get ready to dance!

Laura Wyatt weaves soulful, acoustic storytelling with raw, heartfelt lyrics inspired by her journey through love, loss, and recovery. Catch her emotionally resonant set at the Essex Recovery Festival and experience the warmth and authenticity of her music firsthand

Spiritchaser is the legendary UK duo of Mark Bamford & Richard Earnshaw. With a sound that blends deep house, progressive beats, and soulful energy, Spiritchaser have been shaping the electronic music scene since the late ‘90s, with chart-topping hits and remixes for some of the world’s biggest labels.

STORMAE is a classically trained Drum & Bass violinist, singer-songwriter, and electronica producer whose dynamic performances blend haunting violin melodies with electrifying beats. Fusing classical training with the raw intensity of Drum & Bass, STORMAE creates immersive soundscapes that captivate audiences and defy genre boundaries.

ERIKA is a fiercely independent performance artist and music maker whose captivating pop sound shifts from haunting to euphoric. From intimate living rooms to European tours, she connects deeply with audiences through emotive songs, unexpected instruments, and immersive stagecraft. Expect a powerful, boundary-blurring performance at the Essex Recovery Festival

Kylie Price is a Kiwi-Filipino singer-songwriter whose soulful, emotionally charged sound weaves together her New Zealand roots and Filipino heritage. With heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies, she delivers performances that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Globally renowned for his razor-sharp turntablism and high-energy DJ sets, Krafty Kuts is a true pioneer of the UK breakbeat and bass scene. With releases on Ministry of Sound, OWSLA, Fabric and more, he’s earned multiple awards and shared stages with icons from The Prodigy to The Rolling Stones. From founding a b-boy crew in the late ’80s to running record shops, labels, and bands — Krafty lives and breathes the funk.

What began as a creative writing project has grown into something powerful. The Detox Factor is a dynamic musical duo made up of JP and Cara, whose raw, honest lyrics and soulful sound explore themes of recovery, resilience, and self-expression. Born from lived experience, their music offers connection, hope, and a beat you can feel.