Zerox, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Saturday 11th October 2025
Doors at 19:00
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Hailing from North Hull Estate and ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2025 Northern Music Awards, Chiedu Oraka is redefining UK rap with his dynamic sound. This August, he marks a career-defining moment as he opens for Coldplay on the Hull dates of their Music of the Spheres tour.
Oraka’s acclaimed mixtape Misfit (released via Launchpad+ EMI North in 2024) earned critical acclaim from NME, Clash, Wonderland, DJ Mag and The Telegraph to name a few, with strong support from BBC Radio 1, 6Music, and 1Xtra. Single "Helly Hansen 6" landed on BBC 6Music’s C List for four consecutive weeks, and Oraka became BBC Radio 1’s first-ever Future Flex freestyle performer.
Known for his electrifying stage presence, Oraka has performed across the UK and internationally, including his debut Glastonbury 2024 performance on the BBC Introducing stage, a sold-out headline UK tour, and SXSW 2024 in Austin, where he supported Skepta for the British Music Embassy. His high-energy performances have also earned him support slots with Stormzy, KRS-One, Casisdead and Akala.