Mikoudi

After meeting in Leeds during their studies, the Mikoudi family has expanded - starting off as just a small instrumental based band, to now having up to 9 people on stage at one time. The band combines pop melodies with jazz harmony, electronic ambient synth lines and danceable rhythms.2022 was the year of Mikoudi's first gig, supporting Islandman at Headrow House. They have since gone on to support huge names such as Omar and Myele Manzanza, as well as performing in well known venues such as The Brudenell Social Club and Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds, The Victoria Dalston in London, and Band on the Wall in Manchester. With two upcoming festival slots at Wilderness Festival, playing at Manchester Jazz festival, opening for Pyjaen at Leeds Jazz Festival and playing at We Out Here Festival, 2023 is set to be a big year for Mikoudi. The band have had a lot of backing from BBC Music Introducing, West Yorkshire, who also selected their most recent gig supporting Omar Lyefook as the 'Hottest Ticket' in Leeds. Archie Williamson on drums, David Bullock on bass guitar, Thomas McEwan on guitar, David Haynes on synthesizer, India Button on lead vocals, Eunhwa Jo/Joseph Frost on keys, Katie Prothero on backing vocals and Joe Vander-Muelhen on saxophone all make up the sound of Mikoudi.