ILANA LORRAINE PRESENTS SESSIONS58 RISE SPECIAL EDITION

Eleni Olympia + Sister Sidney + Bryony Purdue + Chloejet + Rosie Holloway

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Last Show: Wednesday 13 th March 2024

The Pheasantry (Chelsea)

Sessions58 was founded 12 years ago by Ilana Lorraine and Nate James as a live music platform for independent emerging artists to perform their original music and connect on one stage. In this new partnership with PizzaExpress Live, Ilana will be curating evenings where she brings 5 artists to join her under the spotlight.

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BRYONY PURDUE

Bryony is a Scottish-born London based singer whose sound is coming out as 'early Fleetwood Mac meets Portishead'. With debut album 'Dripfeed' coming out May 2024 as well as a single release ahead of time with music video for 'How far we'll go' she's blazing a trail of melodic pop with live strings that you'll have playing through on repeat.

ELENI OLYMPIA

Cyprus born Eleni Olympia music is a captivating blend of classic and contemporary taking inspiration from Legendary artists such as Etta James and Donny Hathaway, Adele and Hozier. Eleni made her mark on “The Voice of Greece” in 2021, capturing the hearts of audiences by securing the 3rd place. Eleni's distinctive forte lies in her powerful, emotionally charged vocals that make her audience connect with her on a deep, emotional level. Now calling London her creative home, she aims to evolve in the music scene.

SISTER SIDNEY

Having played extensively throughout her hometown in London, Sister Sidney has also played in venues in North America, including Toronto and Montreal, as well as Berlin, Ibiza, Paris and Cannes. Her style is an honest fusion of acoustic alternative rock pop and sometimes folk with a soulful voice. Sister Sidney has previously been in a gospel choir and is influenced by artists such as Elle King, Radiohead, Joni Mitchell and Tori Amos.

ROSIE HOLLOWAY

Currently working on her debut EP, Rosie Holloway is a classically trained turned singer-songwriter ironically from the Mozart estate in West London who has lived a life full of colour. Influenced heavily by songwriters such as Bill Withers and Hak Baker, Rosie is ready to leave her print on the music scene. She has two releases, including 2021's Rabbits which was made track

of the week on "BBC introducing". ‘23 and ‘24 saw her perform at multiple dream venues including all of the Hard Rock Cafe franchises, PizzaExpress Live in Holborn and the Green Note in Camden.

CHLOEJET 

CHLOEJET, a singer and songwriter raised in North London. JET has an extensive variety within her genre and range presenting R’n’B to Pop like vocals as well as hints of Trap and Soul, which is demonstrated across her social media platform videos where she song writes, sings, produces and edits all her content.

Chloe’s style was influenced by artists such as RAYE, QUEEN, Ariana Grande and Michael Jackson. This can be heard at her gigs around London, including places like The Ned, Soho House Members Clubs, The Dorchester Hotel and more. 

ILANA LORRAINE

ILANA’S music is hauntingly beautiful. It stirs the soul, the mind, and plucks ever so gently at the heartstrings. Her transformative lyrics and soulful voice awaken the senses, provide hope and evoke courage.

Her internal voice optimistic and determined to keep love alive, and songs like a prayer to encourage unity, an inner mantra to awaken hearts.  and a calling to have self-love and find strength.

Ilana as featured in the book “The Heath” by Hunter Davis always strives to shine a light on the talent around her which led to the growth of Sessions58 into a global community performing internationally and for brands. Her ongoing mission continues as she now leads showcases across the PizzaExpress Live circuit.