JAMES FIGG STAGE

Feral Voices

A wild, nature-based, and LGBTQ+ inclusive community choir where everyone belongs. The members of Feral Voices sing for joy, connection, and change, creating a safe and affirming space for all. They’re committed to evolving language and practices, and celebrate love, justice, and belonging through song.

Je T’hame

A local covers band that came together in 2023 to entertain the Thame Twinning group, including visitors from Montesson (hence the name-pun Je T’hame). They’ve since done a few gigs at the Cross Keys and Music in the Park. Featuring mayor of Thame Andy Gilbert!.

Students From Lord Williams’s School

We’re proud to present a selection of the school’s finest musicians from across the whole range of year groups. All of them give many hours of their time to music in and outside of school and we’re delighted they’re involved in Thame Pride where they can share their amazing talent.

Harriet Brown, Lexi Coutts, Sophie Crafts, Alice France, Edmund Josef, Ella Penrose, Maisie Penrose, Iris Walters-Cook.

Ellis Bloom

Ellis Bloom is a West London-based artist who records his music entirely independently in his bedroom studio, with all vocals and instruments supplied by him. His music is stripped-back, mellow, with emphasis on acoustic guitar, flavoured with hints of psychedelia and folk rock to accompany beautiful raw vocals.

Rebecca de Mesquita

British singer/songwriter Rebecca de Mesquita has been writing since her teens. Her style is a jazz/pop blend with influences including Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae & Rickie Lee Jones. If you like a soulful vocal & a hooky chorus. Check out Rebecca on the James Figg stage.

Kiera Gabrielle

Kiera Gabrielle captivates with her compelling songs based on personal life experiences. After the release of her debut EP ‘Scorpio’ in May 2024, she performed a sold out EP launch show alongside her band.

Now working on her second EP, taking inspiration from artists such as PVRIS, Fletcher, and Catfish and the Bottlemen, she is creating a whole new sound, with not a single sad song in sight.

PJ Taylor

PJ Taylor is a singer songwriter, Hi-NRG performer who brings so much life to the stage. He’s also a proud member and supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and a neurodiverse ambassador. He’s released two albums, eleven singles, and is consistently in the LGBTQ+ Music Charts. To PJ it’s not just about being a performer, it’s about the message he puts out there for Pride and other neurodivergents like himself.

Jhon Reyes

Oxford resident Jhon is an acoustic singer songwriter originally from Colombia. He sings heartfelt original songs in English and Spanish and is known for using music to tell his life story.

Jhon’s performances create an intimate atmosphere with the public. He is inspired by pop artists like Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Shakira, and rock artists such as Tokio Hotel, and Def Leppard.

Jay Mac

Seamlessly blending the pulsating rhythms of hip hop, the smooth grooves of R&B, and the high-energy beats of drum and bass. Jay Mac hails from a small town with limited opportunities. He’s defied the odds to carve out a unique sound that captivates audiences and leaves them craving more. Jay Mac has graced some of the biggest stages in the UK, including the iconic Wembley Arena with the X Factor and Manchester Arena. As a talented songwriter, he’s co-written tracks that have charted (WSTRN, Cher Lloyd), showcasing their ability to create music that not only resonates with listeners but also stands out in a competitive industry.

Big Sky Orchestra

Big Sky Orchestra is a five-piece British band, whose music draws from soft rock, funk and Americana. Their captivating live experience encapsulates the freedom of the 1960/70s West Coast jam band scene whilst retaining a distinctly British feel. Soaring vocal harmonies and rock and roll guitars are backed by a jazz rhythm section, building an intricate and spontaneous, yet always driving, brand of funk Americana.