Your definitions don't apply to Jigsaw Youth. Like the majority of Catholic schoolgirls, they also felt constrained by the Eucharist and the uniform. On one of the remaining artistic social media platforms, Tumblr, Nastacha Beck and Maria Alverez first connected online. In November 2014, both females were writing blogs under false identities. With allusion to the Red Hot Chili Peppers,... read full bio
English post-punk group Goat Girl hails from South London. Clottie Cream (Lottie Pendlebury), on lead vocals and guitar, L.E.D. (Ellie Rose Davies), on bass, Naima Jelly (Naima Bock), and Rosy Bones, on drums, made up their original line-up (Rosy Jones). They are "imbued with an instinctive capacity to communicate the socio-political issues of their peers with wit and elegance," according... read full bio
Sir John Armitt is an English civil works engineer and current chairman of the United Kingdom's National Infrastructure Commission. Sir John has a wealth of experience working with the government at the ministerial level as well as in the building, engineering and transportation industries. Having served as Chair of the Government Commission on the Thames Estuary, the Olympic Delivery Authority and the... read full bio
David Longstreth is a singer and songwriter from the United States. He plays guitar and sings lead for the band Dirty Projectors. The birthplace of Longstreth is Southbury, Connecticut. Prior to leaving Yale University midway through his second year, Longstreth studied music there and majored in it. After quitting school, he relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he lived with his... read full bio
American instrumental hip-hop group Friendzone was headquartered in East Bay, California. It included producers Dylan Reznick and James Laurence. On January 30, 2017, it was revealed that James Laurence, who was 27, had passed away from unspecified causes. The songs "Chuch" and "Perfect Skies" by Main Attrakionz, which were included on the mixtape 808s & Dark Grapes II in 2011,... read full bio
Struggle Jennings is the stage name of William Harness, an American rapper from Nashville, Tennessee. He is the nephew of Shooter Jennings, from whom Harness took his stage name, and the grandson of country singer Jessi Colter and instrumental rock guitarist Duane Eddy. He is also the stepgrandson of Waylon Jennings. Along with Bubba Sparxxx, Jennings was a founding member... read full bio
Scott Bayman is a former President and Chief Executive Officer of GE India. He guided GE to become one of the top multinational corporations in India during his 14 years there, with in-country sales of 3 billion US dollars. Scott now serves as chairman of the board for Lumis Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in financing tech-driven, development businesses.... read full bio
Jo Fairley began her entrepreneurial journey in 1991 when she co-founded Green & Black's Chocolate, which is now approaching a £100 million a year brand. Jo Fairley left school at 16 and went on to become the UK's youngest-ever magazine editor through perseverance and dedication. Because of the success of Green & Black's, Jo has been able to launch multiple businesses, including Judges Bakery,... read full bio
One King Down is back, playing crunchy, danceable metalcore that draws extensively from other bands like Snapcase and Earth Crisis. The brothers duo of bassist Bill Scoville and guitarist Mike Scoville, along with guitarist Matt Wood and drummer Derrick Van Wie, established the band in the middle of the 1990s. One King Down created a CD EP for Trainwreck Records with their original singer,... read full bio
The Honorable Dr. Pippa Malmgren is an economist who clarifies the global economy through writing, establishing tech companies, consulting with international legislators, public speaking and instructing. She serves as a Special Advisor to Avonhurst, a UK-based legal and advisory firm that specializes in deals, regulation and project finance, as well as a Senior Advisor to The Monaco Foundry, a start-up workshop for innovators with an... read full bio
Born in Eastern, Kentucky, raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Stephen Cochran's father's musical career served as the foundation for his musical taste. While attending Western Kentucky University at the age of 19, Stephen received a promising offer, but the September 11th attacks redirected the already-established patriotism inside Cochran. Stephen entered the United States Marine Corps after many members of his family, including his father and... read full bio
For his efforts to combat wasted food, Tristram Stuart has won the Sophie Prize, an international environmental honor. Tristram has developed into a well-known advocate after the critical acclaim of his first book, The Bloodless Revolution and has worked in a number of nations to help reduce the environmental and social impact of food production. He showed that Western nations waste up... read full bio
There is no other way to characterize the strength of British Columbia-born producer, singer, and songwriter Teigen Gayse than as a small-town girl of Métis origin with a big voice and an even bigger message. At age 13, she took up the guitar for the first time. Songwriting quickly developed into a passion. Teigen's affinity for country music got its... read full bio
One of the most well-known women in business management, Jan Fields served as president of McDonald's USA, LLC and is a former McDonald's executive. She rose through the ranks of the business, from the restaurants to administration to the executive suite, thanks to her diligence and commitment. Ms. Fields is a well-known motivational speaker, a champion of personal growth and a skilled... read full bio
Shawn Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, and television personality better known by his stage name Shawn Desman. Universal Music Canada signed him. Shawn Desman participated in numerous talent shows and activities while attending St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School in Toronto. Shawn Fernandes performed as a dancer in the Boomtang Boys' "Squeezetoy" music video in 1998. Before... read full bio
DJ Rob Garza, a producer and recording artist, began receiving requests to remix music from a variety of bands. Garza started fulfilling requests as a labor of love and a chance to experiment with new creative avenues because of his reputation as one half of the groundbreaking electronic music band Thievery Corporation. Garza made the decision to group the songs... read full bio
Scuba no longer resides in England, but it is difficult to conceive what London's musical scene would be like without his contribution. The founder of the Hotflush label, a producer, DJ and promoter, got his start in London with both jungle and techno. Later, he got entangled with garage and pirate radio, solidifying his position as one of the city's top musical pioneers. After... read full bio
This high-energy, authentic rock band will amuse you and your guests while taking you on a fun-filled musical journey through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s as well as current Top 40 and rock favorites. The Trip have received numerous "Top Rock Cover Band" awards and were chosen by CBS as the best cover band. They are one of the most... read full bio
Jason Anthony Canning takes great satisfaction in his clean comedy and enjoys simply being in the moment with the audience and letting the conversation flow naturally. Jason Canning made a somewhat unusual entry into comedy. He was chosen specifically to portray the eccentric Mr. Paramount, the face of the Paramount Comedy Channel, before he had performed at an open mic. Canning... read full bio
By assuming various different personas, David and Stephen Dewaele have continually pushed the limits of music into uncharted and creative areas. They have a sound system (Despacio), a record label (DEEWEE), a band (Soulwax), a DJ set (2manyDJs) and even developed an app and website (Radio Soulwax). Additionally, they are well known for being one of the most creative remix and producer... read full bio
