Sam Ryder with KT Tunstall, Blue, and more

Grammy®-nominated Scottish musician KT Tunstall gained fame with her 2004 debut, Eye to the Telescope, featuring hits like "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree." Known for blending introspective folk with electrified rock, Tunstall released an album trilogy after moving to California in 2015, including KIN and WAX. Despite losing hearing in one ear, she found solace in music.

Blue, the English boy band from London, formed in 2000. Known for their pop and R&B sound, they achieved global success with hits like "All Rise" and "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" (featuring Elton John). They boast multiple UK Number 1 albums and singles, along with Brit Awards. Their seventh studio album, "Reflections," was released in 2026.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a London-born pop artist, broke out in the 2000s with her disco- and '80s-synth-pop style, gaining fame with hits like "Murder on the Dancefloor" and "Groovejet." Formerly of Brit-pop band theaudience, she reached the U.K. charts' top spots with her solo albums. Known for her dance-pop sound, she has collaborated with producers like Greg Kurstin and Calvin Harris and worked with Ed Harcourt on folk-pop projects like Wanderlust. Her music remains popular, with "Murder on the Dancefloor" resurging thanks to its inclusion in films.

UK indie-pop trio Scouting For Girls (Roy Stride, Pete Ellard, Greg Churchouse): 1B+ streams; triple‑platinum 2007 debut; hits “She’s So Lovely,” “Elvis Ain’t Dead,” UK No.1 “This Ain’t A Love Song”; 4 BRIT noms, Ivor nod; 5x Glasto, Isle of Wight headliners.