Serena Jasmine and Josh Hicks

Event information

Virgo Events and Common Ground Sounds have teamed up to introduce two new artists to you lovely people of Oxford! Come along for a gorgeous evening of music from Josh Hicks and Serena Jasmine.

More on the artists:
Josh:
I’m Josh Hicks, a Welsh singer-songwriter blending retro soul with a modern and mature sound. Think Amy Winehouse meets Olivia Dean with a touch of Adele — or, as some listeners have said, Simply Red vibes. Since releasing my debut in 2023, my music has been played on BBC Radio 2, BBC Wales, and over 50 stations across the UK and beyond.

My latest single Eyes on You came out in June and brings a brighter, funkier energy to my catalogue. It’s quickly become a fan favourite, with one listener calling the vocals “once in a lifetime.”

When I perform live, I bring warmth, wit, and that mix of songs and conversation — the kind that makes a room feel smaller and more connected. I studied vocal performance at ACM Guildford and have supported artists like Natalie Imbruglia.

If you’re into soulful honesty with a modern edge, I’d love to share the moment with you.

Serena:

Free-flowing into different directions, West Midlands-based Serena Jasmine constantly seeks to express her experiences and emotions through music.
Her recognition has developed after being named BBC Introducing Artist of the Week of Asian Network. She has currently received the status of NextGen Artist by Youth Music who are funding her debut Album set to release this summer. Serena has continued to make her mark in the scene by performing on the iconic Rock City Main Stage in Nottingham and headlining the Resonate Stage at Godiva Festival.
Having released her debut EP, named Rerooting, Serena’s journey has only just gotten started. As she continues to delve into the presence of truth and love through jazz-infused atmospheric sounds, you’ll soon hear more of her articulation and emotions.