Joia
Joia are a female-fronted, five-piece alternative pop rock band with members hailing from Essex, Hampshire and Surrey via Athens. The band formed in early 2011 when Athina and Martin met on the London scene, through mutual friends and at gigs, instantly bonding over favourite bands and a love of music. From there, writing began in each others’ garages and bedrooms, at which point Martin’s brother Bill and friend Tommy got involved. Callum was later introduced to complete the line-up. Taking their different influences and experience, combining it with an obsession to write and perform their own material, the band started coming together properly. And so Joia was born…

Musical inspiration differs for each member, but includes such bands as Coldplay, Radiohead, Kings of Leon and The Smiths, along with more individual passions such as Athina’s love for modern pop music and Bill’s strong interest in DJ’ing, (Dance/House music).

With a wealth of experience from playing shows in previous projects at such venues and events as London Roundhouse, Shepherds Bush Empire, ABC Glasgow, Manchester Academy, Give It a Name Tour and some of the UK’s smaller hot venues, the live show is a polished, exciting and dynamic performance that sees the addition of third brother Stephen Dukelow on keyboards

Joia’s debut EP ‘Match Light’ will be released on download and limited edition CD on 16th July and will be supported by live shows and a London launch event. The video for lead track ‘Match Light’ was shot in London.

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JOIA GIGS AT CLUB FANDANGO
JOIA
THE BOY ROYALS
ELISSA FRANCESCHI
@ The Bull & Gate
Monday 16th July 2012
Joia
The Boy Royals
Elissa Franceschi
@ The Bull & Gate
07:30pm - £5
joia Ep Launch
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Joia Ep Launch Tonight At @thebullandgate - Download 'match Light Ep' Now
Tuesday 17th July 2012