Starving Artists is a talent development agency and events management company that promotes black music and music of black origin in Wales. There has been historic neglect in the representation of these artists across the country and very little to boost their profiles beyond a local level. Times are changing and the intent of this organisation is to help build and maintain a sustainable infrastructure of support to encourage and empower these artists.

Established back in 2009 Starving Artists was conceived by long-time Cardiff music luminaries Tumi Williams (aka Skunkadelic), Sam Bailey and Rhys Rabiaotti (aka Mansfield Green). Over the years they have worked with and showcased many seasoned artists from the hip hop movement and beyond including: Jungle Brothers, People Under The Stairs, Eva Lazarus, Souls Of Mischief, Harleighblu, Congo Natty, Giles Peterson, General Levy, Chali 2na, Krafty Kuts, Black Sheep, Hot 8 Brass Band, Mungos Hifi, Mr Woodnote, Dr Syntax, Verb T, Four Owls, King Kashmere, Ugly Duckling & more. Starving Artists has become a cornerstone for touring musicians big and small and has joined forces with organisations such as PRSF, Ty Cerdd, Wales Millennium Centre, Race Council Cymru and Focus Wales as they continue to expand their horizons and broaden their approach.

Supported by PRSF ‘Power Up’