ELAM Live Sessions is our YouTube channel dedicated to showcasing the raw talent coming out of East London Arts and Music. From stripped-back vocals to full-band sets, these sessions spotlight artists before the world catches on. Alumni include BRIT Award-winning FLO, JVCK JAMES, K and many more making waves across music and beyond.
Ethan Holt leads on “It’s Always Been You,” with Nia Smith and Rowan Hallett sharing vocals in this stripped-back ELAM Sphere session. Silk-smooth harmonies meet singer-songwriter depth—it’s intimate, effortless, and quietly bold. Holt has since gone on to write and perform with Chase & Status, while Nia is steadily building her own reputation as a rising vocalist and songwriter
Before Brit Award wins and chart-topping success with FLO, Stella was already showing signs of star power in this solo ELAM session. Smooth, controlled vocals with a hint of Lauryn Hill and Jazmine Sullivan, it’s a performance full of quiet confidence and clarity. You can hear the foundation of what would become one of the UK’s standout girl groups. This is Stella before the spotlight — and she’s already shining.
JVCK JAMES delivers “On My Way” in this stripped-back ELAM session, all velvet vocals and quiet confidence. Think early Miguel meets Giveon. Shot before his breakout, it’s a raw glimpse of what was coming. Since then, JVCK’s gone on to tour with Mahalia, play COLORS, and rack up millions of streams. You can feel the ambition in this performance — he’s not playing around.
