Mancunian acoustic-soul artist Josephine has recently been touring with blues artists Eric Bibb, Kelly Joe Phelps and also Ladysmith Blacksmith Mambazo and Richard Thompson.

Her debut album A Smaller Version Of The Real Thing has seen The Times say "sounds and looks like a British Tracy Chapman" and Time Out say "a new songwriting talent".

Her debut single Bus Of Life was released by Uglyman Records who helped launch Elbow and I Am Kloot. Blues legend Albert Collins has said "she writes heartfelt, emotive songs, Josephine is a huge talent in the making"

Support comes from rising B'ham female singer-songwriters Ellie & Roxy and Joelle O'Neill