Bear's Den and Christof van der Ven

Formed in London in 2012, Bear's Den is known for their anthemic songs and collaborations, including work with composer Paul Frith. The band has released four studio albums and has been a regular on UK and European charts since their debut album "Islands," which was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. They've toured globally, gracing festivals like Glastonbury and Bonnaroo, and featured in the documentary "Austin To Boston." Their latest album, "Blue Hours," focuses on self-reflection and showcases their most cathartic work yet.

Holland-born, London-based Christof van der Ven is a chef and touring musician with Bear's Den. He released his debut album *Empty Handed* in 2018 after supporting Bon Iver. His second album, *You Were The Place*, produced by Marcus Hamblett, explores heartache with help from musicians like Tommy Heap and Emma Gatrill, and was released in 2019 on Planet Zog Records.