Isabel Maria

a person with long blonde hair and bangs peering through a partially opened dark door. The photograph has a dramatic, moody aesthetic with low-key lighting that creates strong contrast between the dark door and the illuminated face. The person has a somewhat concerned or contemplative expression and appears to be wearing dark clothing. They are looking directly at the camera, visible only from the small opening in the doorway. The overall composition creates an atmosphere of mystery or intrigue, with most of the frame filled by the dark door and surrounding darkness, making the illuminated face the focal point of the image.

A member of Sunderland’s thriving music scene and graduate of the We Make Culture’s Young Musician’s Project, Isabel Maria made her debut at the tender age of 17.  Charming audiences far and wide with her breathtaking emotional maturity and vulnerable lyricism, her debut EP The Melodramatic Milers Club set the scene for her luscious blend of folk, pop and rock. Already racking up accolades including the 2023 Young Northern Writers Award, her music showcases a love of storytelling and language, explored at the piano through expansive, genre-straddling tracks. (Kate Relton)