Arjuna Oakes + India Arkin
Genre-defying compositions that transport listeners into an evocative musical experience...
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Cobalt Studios
10 Boyd Street Shieldfield NE2 1AP United KingdomLineup
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- 3 hours
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Please note, the advertised start time is when our doors will open, generally music starts one hour after doors.
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Arjuna Oakes, a New Zealand-born singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, and producer, has been making significant strides in the music scene since his debut EP, The Watcher, in 2019. Currently based in London and with his debut album, While I’m Distracted, released on May 9, 2025, Arjuna continues to push the boundaries creating genre-defying compositions that transport listeners into an evocative musical experience.
Arjuna has released several acclaimed projects, including collaborations with Serebii on First Nights and Final Days released on LA based label Innovative Leisure. Arjuna collaborated with esteemed Greek/Kiwi composer John Psathas on the projects Future Lullaby and Sierra, the former was recorded in Athens with an ensemble of exceptional musicians. He also served as a composer-in-residence for Orchestra Wellington, performing his composition Safe Way To Fall alongside Psathas.
Throughout his career, Arjuna has scored theater productions, written for string quartets and toured extensively, opening for artists such as Jordan Rakei, Moonchild, Allen Stone, and most recently Nathan Haines at the Jazz Cafe in London. He was also invited to perform in Paris for the New Zealand Olympic Team ahead of the 2024 Games, and was selected as a Spotify fresh finds artist in 2024 with billboards showcased around London. Additionally, alongside drummer Sam Notman, he launched a fortnightly jam night in North London, creating a thriving music community in his neighborhood, and hosts a monthly Soho Radio residency, featuring his eclectic selections and special guests.
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Support from India Arkin
India Arkin was introduced to the world with a thunderous start, moving to the North-East to study Fine Art, Arkin was quickly signed to HMV’s first ever distribution deal with 1921 Records; putting her face on the page of Forbes, NME - as well naming her a National Album Day ambassador alongside the likes of Sam Ryder, Franz Ferdinand, and KSI. Cememting herself as one to watch from the beginning.
Working with producer John Martindale (The Pale White, PigsX7) the music just keeps coming, with big promises for an extraordinary 2025. Announced as BBC Introducing “Top Tip Artists”, as well as being a repeated feature on Tom Robinsons Mixtape, you’ll be hearing lots more music from India this year. With multiple tours in the diary and full festival season ahead, Arkin is ready to grasp all that the next 12 months has to offer.
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