Katchafire Release ‘Bounce’ with Laughton Kora Single From ‘Revival 2.0 Guest Edition’ + EU Tour Dates with UB40
“…it’s a real privilege to be asked to do a track man! The whole album is a timeless classic though. So, in this version, I wanted the vocals to Bounce as well. Big love whanau…” –Laughton Kora
Katchafire and Laughton Kora have collaborated on “Bounce”, the next single is out on October 2, lifted from Katchafire’s ‘Revival 2.0 Guest Edition’ album.
Speaking about the release, Laughton Kora said, “…it’s a real privilege to be asked to do a track man! The whole album is a timeless classic though. So, in this version, I wanted the vocals to Bounce as well. Big love whanau…”.
After a quick trip to New Caledonia for the Guidance Festival, Katchafire will head to Australia for five weeks in October and November (Dates & venues below). Limited early bird tickets for the Australian tour are on sale now.
The forthcoming‘Revival 2.0 Guest Edition’album is out November 27, amidst dates in Europe supporting UB40.
KATCHAFIRE with LAUGHTON KORA ‘Bounce’ Single Out Now
on SPOTIFY – YOUTUBE – APPLE & more
The ‘Revival 2.0 Guest Edition’ album unites roots and reggae voices from across the globe, with more iconic collaborations to come before the album drops in November.
Katchafire integrate vibrant reggae rhythms with Māori influences, producing a distinctive sound that has achieved international recognition. Over the past twenty-five years, the group has served as prominent advocates for Māori music and Pacific reggae, consistently releasing tracks that underscore themes of family, unity, and cultural pride. Their dedication is evident in both their impactful melodies and dynamic live performances, resulting in music that has received positive acclaim from audiences worldwide.
‘Revival 2.0 Guest Edition’ ALBUM out 27 November 2026
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TOUR DATES
NEW CALEDONIA
- October 10 – Guidance Festival, Bourail
AUSTRALIA
with special guest Mike Love
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- October 15 – The River, Margaret River WA
- October 16 – Port Beach Brewery, Fremantle WA
- October 17 – Prince Of Wales Hotel, Bunbury WA
- October 18 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth WA
- October 22 – Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast QLD
- October 23 – Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane QLD
- October 24 – Burleigh Town Hotel, Gold Coast QLD
- October 25 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay NSW
- October 29 – Magnums Hotel, Airlie Beach QLD
- October 30 – The Warehouse, Townsville QLD
- October 31 – Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, Cairns QLD
- November 5 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, VIC
- November 6 – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC
- November 7 – King Street, Newcastle NSW
- November 8 – The Recky, Elizabeth Beach NSW
- November 12 – Waves, Wollongong NSW
- November 13 – Dee Why RSL NSW
- November 14 – Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW
UK WITH UB40
- November 27 – Castle Bar Ireland
- November 28 – Dublin Ireland
- November 30 – Nottingham
- December 1 – Glasgow
- December 3 – London
- December 5 – Birmingham
- December 6 – Manchester
- December 8 – Leeds
- December 9 – Cardiff
- December 11 – Brighton
2027
- January 23 – Summer Meltdown, Brewtown Upper Hutt NZ
with Six60, The Black Seeds, Troy Kingi, Ria Hall, Tiki Taane - February 20 – Sound Collective, Gold Coast AUS
with Maoli, Stan Walker, Soja, Arrested Development, A.R.T., Bradoman & more