Marla Kether: PPL Momentum Music Fund
Short Project Title: Marla Kether UK headline and festival touring
Bio: Marla Kether is a Youth Music Award-winning producer, DJ, and bassist for Little Simz. Exceeding 50 million Spotify streams for her work as a session bassist, Marla released ‘All That We Have’ in November 2023 to widespread acclaim. Bandcamp Daily hailed the EP as among ‘The Best Electronic Music of November 2023’, and the closing track BTR2 was one of DJ Mag’s Top Tracks of the Year. In October 2026, Marla starts a new chapter, releasing her much-anticipated sophomore EP via respected UK imprint Strut Records. ‘Luso’ brings her varied musical worlds together into her most ambitious project to date and features hand-picked collaborators from across her musical circle including Nottingham-based MC Mez, Reek0 from the Brighter Days collective, vocalist/songwriter Sofia Grant and Brazilian sister duo Margaridas.With Marla’s live band, following performances at The Roundhouse, Cross The Tracks, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, and a European tour supporting Cymande in 2025, she sold out two headline shows in London and Bristol in late October 2025. Continuing the momentum into 2026, she has gained new admirers across the UK, supporting national tours for Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti and Zamrock favourites WITCH in April and May. Now, with the support of the PRS Foundation, Marla is gearing up to debut a more elaborate live show with new horn arrangements and an 8-piece set up. In November, she will be headlining The Lower Third (London; Mon 9th), and playing Simple Things Festival (Bristol; Sat 7th), as well as other festivals to be announced.