Flames Collective

One of the UK’s best kept secrets, Flames Collective, have just released their latest EP ‘Facetime’. Whilst the name may not be familiar (yet), the talented troupe of 15-21 year olds have illuminated stages as the choral backdrop for Raye’s most triumphant performances to date, including Glastonbury, the BRITs, and The Royal Albert Hall headline show. Now with a taste of the spotlight, they’re ready to step out and shine in their own right. Flames Collective originally was designed as a talent programme by the charity UD Music. Their founder Pamela McCormick started the charity to steer and champion diversity in the industry, helping the likes of Wretch 32, Little Simz, Ghetts, Skepta and Paigey Cakey. After several iterations, Flames Collective, now led by musical director Andy Gilbert, the group has collaborated and performed with ‘My Hood’ singer and star of BBC’s musical drama series Champion, RAY BLK, rapper Kojey Radical, Grace Carter, and Mercury Prize nominee Jake Bugg.