Our Roster
The Artist Development Programme is a partnership with Stellar Songs. This partnership has added a powerhouse of support for artists and ensured sessions as part of the Programme. The chosen artist receives a budget of £5000 on hard costs, such as mixing, mastering, PR, plugging, tour support, videos, etc., and mentorship support from the iluvlive & Stellar Songs team for 12 months.
Izzy Withers
“Hey I’m super excited to be a part of the AD programme, working with some incredible people and making some incredible things happen, looking forward to elevate things this year with the iluvlive team and Stellar Songs.”
At 19, British singer-songwriter Izzy Withers is a rising voice in UK music whose golden-hued blend of neo-soul and pop pairs tender emotion with captivating vocal delivery. Her songs are rich with diary-like lyricism, reflecting the experiences of youth, independence, and self-discovery through heartfelt honesty and warmth.Orla Rae
“I’m really grateful to be working with iluvlive and Stellar Songs on their artist development programme & I’m so excited to develop my career and release more music over the next year. This is just the beginning and I’m so happy to have the support of the team! ”
Immersed in music from a young age, 23-year-old singer and songwriter Orla Rae grew up in a home rich with musical influence. Early on, she was inspired by legends like Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, D’Angelo, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Donny Hathaway, and Aretha Franklin, shaping her unique sound. Blending R&B, soul, pop, and jazz, her music delivers powerful vocal runs, intricate harmonies, and relatable storytelling. Drawing further inspiration from artists like Jazmine Sullivan, Cleo Sol, Victoria Monét, Brandy, Musiq Soulchild, and JoJo, she is crafting a sound that’s both fresh and timeless.
Her debut EP, Orla, was met with critical acclaim, earning her the cover of Spotify’s R&B UK playlist. The project also gained strong support from major radio stations including 1xtra, Kiss, Rinse FM, and Reprezent, cementing her place as a standout new voice in the UK R&B scene.
Already making waves on the live circuit, Orla has supported artists such as Sophie Faith, IYAMAH, Lynda Dawn and joined Grammy Award-winning jazz duo Blue Lab Beats on their European tour. With standout performances at the iconic Jazz Cafe with Global Soul and her home town festival, The Great Escape, she’s quickly becoming one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars to watch in 2025.Persia Holder
Proph
With her blend of emotional pop and soulful storytelling, Persia Holder is part of a new wave of British artists redefining vulnerability. Her debut EP I Didn’t Think You’d Hear This introduced a voice both powerful and deeply human - one that turns late-night thoughts into anthems. Persia writes songs that hold space for heartbreak, self-growth and the quiet moments in between.
“Super excited to be a part of this programme; I’m looking forward to developing my career with the iluvlive team!”
Proph sees the world a little differently—and that’s what makes him stand out. The South London rapper is way more than a Rapper; he’s a sharp, introspective voice with a lot to say. His debut mixtape, Hurt’s The New Sexy, feels like a window into his musical world, tying classic rap storytelling to a nuanced glimpse into his self-development journey.
JNR Williams
Born and raised in East London to Caribbean parents, JNR Williams grew up in a creative, music-filled household. Early on, he was drawn to R&B and the jazz his grandmother introduced him to, inspired by artists like Louis Armstrong, Dinah Washington, and Nina Simone, as well as contemporary voices such as Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator, Nick Hakim, and James Blake. JNR’s rework of Dinah Washington’s “What a Difference a Day Makes” first began to gain attention after Annie Mac played it on BBC Radio 1. Following that, he released two EPs, toured across Europe, and played four sold-out headline shows in London. His track “What A Difference” was later chosen as BBC Introducing’s Track of the Week and highlighted as MistaJam’s Jam Hot on BBC Radio 1Xtra. He has collaborated with respected artists including Celeste, Jungle, Theophilus London, Joy Crookes, MJ Cole, Loyle Carner, Kojey Radical, Swindle, Kay Young, Olivia Dean, Anaïs, Anushka, and Moses Boyd. He also appears on chart-topping albums such as Loyle Carner’s Hugo (“Homerton”), Jungle’s Volcano (“Good at Breaking Hearts”), Swindle’s New World (“Lost”), and Joy Crookes’s Juniper (“Brave”).
JNR is currently working on new music.