A force to be reckoned with, NGAIO is more than just a singer. This powerhouse of a performer can switch from a killer DJ set to heart-hitting spoken word, to delivering intricate jazz harmonies with a voice that could have stepped out of the 1940s.

A collection of neo-soul vocals, jazz-inspired backing and African rhythms with a backbone of Bristol’s underground sub spine, NGAIO draws influence from all walks of life which can be heard through her music, words and song selections. Whether delivering as a singer, lyricist or DJ, every outing is grounded in journey, discovery, and community. Born in London, now a twenty years strong Bristolian, NGAIO has been skating across the musical scene since she could walk. Organising and promoting events since setting up her own night, Booty Bass, she started the crew in 2018 as a way to provide a platform for more female and non-binary DJs in the South West.

NGAIO’s music has reached many new audiences after opening the main stage at Lakota’s Summer of Love Festival, Love Saves The Day, Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here Online Festival, Addison Grove’s Barrelfest spanning 4 continents, London Remixed Festival, Trinity Gardens, Lakota Gardens, Pride, Breaking Bread Jazz Nights, Bath Festival, Bristol Beacon’s Takeover and multiple Sofar Sounds – online and in-person – as well as curate a specialist Making Black History mix for Shambala.