In the sea where generic 'music by numbers' is often the the norm, BiGiAM stands out as a deliberately bespoke and bijou agency. We aim to be known as the go-to place for elite artists, who possess exceptional vocal skills and have something sincere to say, lyrically and musically. With this in mind, we offer the following acts for consideration.
JO HARMAN
Christened 'UK's best female soul/blues voice' by the Daily Mirror who, according to Classic Rock, 'writes lip bitingly beautiful songs', Jo Harman is a multi million streaming, award winning and BBC Radio 2 play-listed artist. She is one of Europe's most respected talents, having performed at prestigious festivals and venues all over the world: the O2 Arena, Royal Albert Hall, and Parkpop in The Hague (to 250k people) included. Soul superstars like Michael McDonald (whose other duet partners number Aretha, Carly Simon, Patti LaBelle etc) and Motown songwriting legend Lamont Dozier have duetted with Jo on record and, live, she has performed with the likes of Joan Baez, such is her standing within the musical cognoscenti. 'One of UK's finest talents' according to Rag N Bone Man whose voice 'leaves you speechless' in the opinion of Fun Lovin’ Criminals Huey Morgan on his BBC Radio 2 show.
CONNOLLY HAYES
Connolly Hayes are a newly formed band already creating high expectations and excitement within, and beyond, the blues/rock/soul community, largely on the reputations of the principal members. Jess Hayes emerged onto the South London scene as a teenager having been raised on classic rock and soul by her musician parents and quickly gained a reputation amongst the blues and soul cognesenti. She has also recently enjoyed a 4 chairs turn on ITV's 'the Voice', but more importantly, Jess is finding her own 'voice' with this new project, alongside her friend Frankie Connolly, who himself has gained a stellar reputation as both a great singer and astonishing guitar player. Connolly Hayes aren’t just a duo though, they are a fully fledged band with Richard Clarke, another noted vocalist/guitarist, alongside Beau Barnard on bass and Andy Wilder on drums. Their debut album is set for 2024 release and has already attracted international touring offers based on the reputation of the band members alone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbCXpfkFP3c
MIKE MAYFIELD
Mike Mayfield is one of the UK's foremost musicians. As a master of vocals, keyboards, bass and - famously - guitar, Mike is the go-to sideman of dozens of household named acts such as Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Rita Ora, Leone Lewis, Emeli Sande, Jamie Cullum, Ellie Goulding and Joss Stone, to name but a few. In this capacity Mike has played some of the biggest arenas and appeared on major TV shows all over the world. With his unique soulful vocals and astonishing guitar playing, it's easy to see why Mike has been in particularly high demand as a session musician, but his focus now is on producing his own original material, having already been invited to open for Paloma Faith in that capacity, and subsequently performing under his own name internationally.
HOLLIE ROGERS
Hollie Rogers is a London based, Cornish singer, songwriter and guitarist with a notable and powerful voice. Her live performances consistently receive outstanding reviews, with regular reference to the humour in her performances and the candour in her lyrics. She is no stranger to major festival stages such as Glastonbury, Black Deer, Cornbury, Boardmasters and more, and she has duetted with the likes of Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Beth Nielsen-Chapman. Hollie is a regular performer at events curated by Whispering Bob Harris and her music is playlisted in all Caffè Nero stores globally. Her latest album 'Criminal Heart'. was recorded with world class session players (at their behest), and also features chart-topper Jamie Lawson and US guitar superstar, Robben Ford (Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell etc).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxq2YnXVQfs
JANA VARGA
Jana Varga is a genre-defying sophisticated songbird and multi-instrumentalist in the classic traditions. Her folk/roots and gospel influenced debut album 'Foreigner Face' (2022) was co-produced by Fred Molin (Jimmy Webb's 10 Easy Pieces) and it was described as ‘Fascinating mixture of styles and very original’ by Paul Sexton (BBC, Billboard) and ‘Amazingly beautiful’ by songwriting legend Janis Ian.The album was nominated in the emerging artists category at the British Blues Awards, a testimony to its cross-genre appeal. Jana’s subsequent headline tour introduced her music to a wider UK audience and saw her first international collaboration with Varga Quartett Wien, a noted Austrian classical string quartet based in Vienna led by her brother Pavol. Moreover, Jana is making a regular guest appearance on the critically acclaimed 'Joni Reimagined' show (homage to songs of Joni Mitchell) where she has recorded and performed internationally with platinum selling artist Rumer, alongside other elite vocalists. Indeed, in late 2023 she also performed at the O2 Indigo as a member of Rumer's band, in addition to being the opening act.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnnaifFVG5A
MIM GREY
Born and raised in North London, Mim has performed all over the globe as the singer of choice of many noted bands and musicians with renowned music icon Sir Tom Jones declaring her as his favourite singer whilst Michael Ball hails her as 'the most beautiful voice to come out of the UK in a very long time'.
Mim Grey's illustrious journey in the industry has seen her collaborating with the crème de la crème. The iconic Sir Paul McCartney is a devoted admirer, repeatedly inviting her to grace his personal engagements. More than just a great singer, Mim is also more than proficient on guitar, piano, percussion and more, and her creative prowess has seen her co-write songs for the likes of Kylie Minogue. Her own albums 'Grey Matters' and 'Chasing Tigers' have attracted well over 100 plays on BBC Radio 2 alone and her song, 'Xmas Kiss', also graced the heartwarming film 'Foster', starring Richard E Grant and Toni Collette.
EDDY SMITH AND THE 507
Captivating audiences with his unique, husky voice and tasteful piano accompaniment, Eddy Smith has been making his mark as one of the major male vocalists on the circuit, with his soulful melodies and infectious song-writing drawing favourable comparisons to classic and contemporary artists alike. Backed by his long-time friends, Eddy Smith & The 507 are firm Festival favourites, with appearances on The Isle of Wight Festival, Black Deer, The Long Road, Cambridge Folk, The British Country Music Festival as well as many 'Blues' and 'Americana' main stages. Having sold out their debut album launch in London and enjoying international radioplay, high streaming numbers and even TV synchs, this hard working band are pushing forwards on every front.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfJxhNa0yhM