The Bodega Upstairs

Alt-soul from Nottingham, often just a loop pedal, an acoustic guitar and that voice. Has opened for Earth, Wind & Fire, played Glastonbury and the Splendour main stage, and been at the Hustle for over ten years.

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Saffron Gray is a Nottingham born R&B singer, songwriter and performer whose musical journey began with singing and songwriting from childhood. She began releasing music consistently in 2019 and has developed a distinctive sound blending contemporary R&B, Soul and Pop with honest, personal storytelling. After performing through open mics and supporting other artists, Saffron expanded into live performance with her own band in 2024. In 2025 she became a Future Sound of Nottingham winner, earning a main stage performance at Splendour. Her music combines vulnerability and vocal strength, making her one of Nottingham’s most recognisable emerging R&B voices.

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