THIS SUMMER,

Kieron Pepper is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, known primarily for his work as the original live drummer for The Prodigy (1997-2007). He’s also a member of The Radiophonic Workshop, bass player for Britpop legends Sleeper and co-writer/producer for a variety of acts from Wargasm (UK) to Alabama 3. Always looking out for top quality artists and bands, his passion within music education has always been mentoring and supporting the driven and talented. At WaterBear he is the Director of Artist Development and works closely alongside friends from over 20 years in the music industry.  

Bob Earland is a London-based musician, producer and engineer. He has worked in a variety of genres with recording credits including albums by Roots Manuva, Wiley, and Speech Debelle. Over the last 10 years he has toured extensively as a session musician with bands such as Clor and Jacknife Lee. Working closely with Radiophonic Workshop he played modular synthesisers and percussion for their live shows and contributed to their newly recorded material. More recently he provided technical and creative direction to a Dr WHO-themed live show at the Bluedot Festival in 2023. He is currently gigging with Brighton-based band Dark Horses promoting an album he produced with them.

South Welsh Bardd and musician, Jade Williams is a professional session singer, songwriter, lyricist, MD and original artist in several projects (playlisted on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Wales). With a classical background in pianoforte and as a lyrical soprano, Jade is a National Eisteddfod and Urdd winner, a Wells Cathedral School Specialist Vocalist, and a London College of Music alumna. She has since worked with top producers such as Chris Kimsey (Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton), Jim Lowe (Stereophonics, The Charlatans), and Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Jamie Webster), recording in renowned studios like Abbey Road, RAK, Eastcote, and Air.

Her live session work credits include The Brits, BBC Orchestra: Friday Night is Music Night, BBC, ITV, Paris Paloma (Kelly Clarkson Show, Vevo, RAK), LCV choir and Some Voices Company Choir. Jade is also a choir leader/MD, regularly appearing at legendary venues such as The Troxy with Some Voices (“the coolest choir in London” – Time Out). She has also extensively toured the UK and Europe, fronting the band Du Bellows – “There is a cosmic counterpoint alive and well here” – Jimmy Page and has a flourishing solo career project, Jade Like The Stone (BBC Radio Wales playlisted).

Ben has been involved with music from a young age, Learning several instruments before focusing on the drums from the age of 11. 

Growing up in the south east of the UK Ben played in many bands and projects around Brighton and London during his schools years spanning many genres.

Ben went on to study at ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music) and then at BIMM (Brighton Institute of Modern Music) to further develop his skills to pursue a career in Music. Following this this in 2012, Ben began studying under UK drummer Pat Garvey exploring many advanced techniques, styles and concepts on the instrument and for musical study.

Following and alongside his years of study Ben has worked with many bands and Solo artists across the UK again covering a wide variety of styles and set ups. In 2013 he began working with Rag n Bone Man (Columbia Records). 

Since joining Rag n Bone Man he has played Festivals and Gigs worldwide playing in various Festivals , Stadiums, Arenas and Academies , including Glastonbury, Montreux Jazz Festival , Reading and Leeds , Radio 1 Big Weekend , Rock am Ring , Rock Im Park, Fuji Rock, Splendour in the Grass, Capital Ball (wembley Staduim) Ibiza Rocks, Roslilde, along with many more. 

During this time, to date Rag n Bone Man has won 2 Brit Awards, 2 Echo Awards , had a UK number 2 Single with Human and a Number one album of the same name. The album has had world wide success, achieving Platinum and Gold status in many countries including the UK. 

Ben has also appeared on many TV and Radio shows with Rag n Bone man including : Glastonbury (Other Stage BBC TV and Radio live coverage) Graham Norton, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon (US), Ellen (US), Taratata (France) , Jonas Van Geel (Belgium) , Inas Nacht (Germany). The Echo Awards (Germany) as well as others and many still to come.

In the studio Ben has also been featured with Rag n Bone Man on many Radio and studio settings including live BBC Coverage of 2017’s Glastonbury Set on the Other Stage. BBC Radio 1’s Live lounge, Several Maida Vale sessions, Radio X, XFM and several online TV channels. 

Along side this Ben has previously had a residency for a number of years in a studio creating library music for corporate clients, producing music spanning many different styles. 

Over the years and between touring Ben is also an educator, teaching Drums and percussion. He was teaching with the East Sussex Music Service from 2008

Layla Terry is an up-and-coming drum and bass artist known for her catchy top-lines and powerful vocals, performing across dance and live music stages nationwide. 

With a exciting stage presence and a love for high-energy performance, she brings both creativity and performance to everything she does.

Alongside her work in drum and bass, Layla is a singer-songwriter, dancer, performer and pianist, giving her a well-rounded understanding of music and stagecraft. Her experience across different disciplines allows her to support young artists not just vocally, but in performance skills, confidence and musicality.

Layla is also the founder of BN1 NXTGEN, BN1 Arts’ Saturday Academy program. 

Ali is a guitarist and educator who has performed in various bands for many years, touring across the UK and internationally as both a live and recording musician. He is a member of the band Slung and also works with Small Pond, contributing to Brighton’s independent music community through live projects and creative collaborations. With extensive teaching experience, Ali is known for helping students build advanced technical skills, develop their musical creativity, and gain the confidence to perform at a professional level.

Adam Sedgwick is a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, producer and sound engineer with over 10 years of experience in the music industry. With a career focus predominantly within Extreme Metal and Eletronic Music genres, Adam has developed a career that has included PR campaign design, Artist Development, Multimedia Implementation In Performance, Sound Design, Songwriting and Extreme Vocal techniques.

Rob Bensusan is a Gibraltar-born bassist who has been playing bass, synth bass, and rhythm guitar professionally since moving to the UK in 2013. He has performed across the UK and Europe on some of the biggest stages, including Wembley Arena, the Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Pinkpop Festival. He has played for and worked with a wide range of artists, producers, and songwriters, both live and in the studio, including CHINCHILLA, Deaf Havana, and US based artists Joy Oladokun and Tolan Shaw.