19 year old Leeds singer, Rhianna is a modern popstar with a stunning voice who works a unique future retro chic. Cool like Sade lost in Shoreditch, Rhianna name-checks Kate Bush, Nelly Furtado and Patti Smith as inspirations, creating a style that she modestly describes as "cool pop".

Originating from Maidenhead, Kid Galahad, are the four piece band taking the guitar music scene by storm! The boys signed with Ignition Records in September 2000 and haven't looked back since! Working with the one and only Jim Abbiss (Bjork, Sneaker Pimps, DJ Shadow) Kid Galahad have developed their own distinct sound.

V2002 promoters are pleased to welcome the Bay Area's very own rock'n'roll girl band, The Donna's to the NME stage, currently whipping up storm in their native US.