Hot Box Chelmsford, 20 Feb 2026
With her strikingly beautiful voice and emotionally direct songwriting, CHLOE FOY has a penchant for finding magic in the spaces between light and dark. Growing up in the quiet of the English countryside, it was through music that she first learned how to express the nuance of emotion. Her songs are a reflection of that stillness, woven with threads of vulnerability and longing. Her lyrics speak to the complexity of the human experience — love, loss, and the subtle daily battles we all fight. With a voice that’s as delicate as it is powerful, she creates music that speaks to the heart.
Chloe introduced herself to the world with her 2021 debut, Where Shall We Begin. A rich and meticulously put together debut, the album received rave reviews from the likes of The Sunday Times, Clash and The Line of Best Fit. Tracks from the album regularly featured on BBC 6 Music, with support coming from Guy Garvey and Radcliffe & Maconie. With the album charting in the UK Folk Chart Top 40, Chloe truly cemented herself as an artist that flies the flag for the independent singer-songwriter with skill and finesse.
WE ARE ALL FOSSILS is the musical project of South African-born singer-songwriter Deist Oelofse, blending folk, ambient textures, and deeply personal storytelling inspired by the landscapes of South Africa and the Lake District. His intimate yet expansive sound explores stillness, change, memory, and the quiet resilience of nature. Known for emotionally honest live performances that create a deep sense of connection, including a standout session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios for the BBC, We Are All Fossils continues to gain momentum. With his debut album Gravity in Grief released in late October to great reception from the indie folk community, earning editorials and reviews through leading folk publications, he is solidifying his place as a rising voice in the genre.
GABRIELA EVA is a dyslexic singer-songwriter championing neurodiversity and mental health through soulful, introspective indie-pop. Blending warm vocals, poetic lyricism, and organic grooves, her sound sits between artists like Lianne La Havas and Arlo Parks. Her 2021 single Feng Shui surpassed 1,000,000 streams and featured on Spotify’s Kitchen Swagger playlist.
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