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“The five-piece-plus gave us super-phat bass, cool keys and reggae rhythms that flowed throughout their entire set. Jelling it together with electronic ear-licks, sneaky sound effects and soothing vocals, Kingfisha have a sound that stretches back into history’s pages of roots music and one that is as unique as a fingerprint.” – SCENESTR, AUS

Internationally acclaimed dub maestros Kingfisha have announced their first tour dates in four years, kicking off at Island Vibes Festival on Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah before heading to Cairns/Gimuy, Brunswick/Bulleke-bek, Brisbane/Magandjin and Eudlo on the Sunshine Coast.

“After a covid induced break gave us time to explore some new sounds and projects, it’s been great to reconnect through our love of dub and revisit the Kingfisha catalogue with some fresh ideas,” said Kingfisha guitarist Drew Stephens.

TOUR DATES

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER – ISLAND VIBE FESTIVAL
with Skarra Mucci, Emily Wurramara, Amaru Tribe, JStar, Mista Savona,
The Pad Boys, Sachem, Versace Boys, District Dub City, and many more

FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER –TANKS ART CENTRE, CAIRNS

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER – BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE
with Sky Eater, District Dub City, DJ Mustapha

FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER – IT’S STILL A SECRET, BRISBANE
with District Dub City, Shadefoot

SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER – EUDLO HALL, SUNSHINE COAST
with District Dub City, Darl, Fingerz, Drewid, Shadefoot

TICKETS & INFO

Kingfisha have been perfecting their unique mix of modern reggae for over a decade. Their sound is seductive, polished, and irresistibly catchy, characterized by deep, all-encompassing rhythms, compelling synth lines, and treated drums, topped with a soulful understated vocal. From Europe to Africa, their live shows have enchanted audiences, while at home in Australia, they are celebrated as bass-heavy roof-raisers, winning Triple J Unearthed Roots back in the day.

In previous years Kingfisha have performed at coveted festivals around the world such as Reggae Sun Ska Festival (France), Rototom Sunsplash (Spain), Boomtown Fair (UK), IOMMA (Reunion Island), Ostróda Reggae Festival (Poland), BluesFest (Byron Bay), Earth Frequency Festival (SEQld), Rainbow Serpent Festival (VIC),  WOMADelaide, Woodford Folk Festival, Wide Open Spaces (Alice Springs), Queenscliff Music Festival and Peak Festival (Perisher).

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KINGFISHA in the media

IRIE MAG, USA – “It’s safe to say their albums comprised of exceptional musicianship and songwriting that hit the mark.”

INDIEEARTH, INDIA – “Tour demons, roots/reggae aficionados, sartorial choices that entirely belie their laid-back nature and relentless comparisons to legends like The Black Seeds and Fat Freddy’s Drop had me intrigued by Kingfisha.”

DOUBLE J, FEATURE ALBUM (2016) – “Kingfisha make reggae from the Australian perspective. They take cues from the Jamaican pioneers, but they don’t try and replicate their sound. They channel it into their own voice.”

TONE DEAF, AUS – “We recently caught up with one of Australia’s favourite roots/reggae outfits”

GIGS N INTERVIEWS, AUS – “Kingfisha’s tracks are the essence of typical reggae music. You could listen to Kingfisha’s music and be transported to an island on a sunny day with your feet in the cool water.”

MUSIC INJECTION, AUS – “Brisbane roof raisers Kingfisha have been laying down weighty reggae and dub, and bringing their passionate music to eager audiences for 5 years, in the process cementing themselves as Australia’s premier reggae act. The 6-piece band deliver crafted and modern reggae music by coupling their love of Jamaican rhythms with personal depth and style.”

PBS FM, MELBOURNE – “Extensive touring of the country and slots on some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading festivals has seen Brisbane six-piece KINGFISHA earn their badge as one of the finest acts in the reggae/dub scene.”

BEAT MAGAZINE, MELBOURNE – “Brisbane five-piece Kingfisha are quickly becoming one of the country’s leading reggae/dub acts.”

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