• Katchafire are an all Maori reggae band from Hamilton, who have achieved phenomenal success over the last few years. Their debut album, the prophetically named Revival release by Mai Music, has sold in excess of 45,000 copies with Giddy Up being the biggest selling single of 2003. 2004’s follow up, Slow Burning, was similarly well received, selling 20,000 copies in the first week of release.

  • A promotional campaign in the UK last year also garnered amazing feedback from Don Letts (Acclaimed documentary maker and Clash tour DJ) and David Katz (Music journalist) amongst others, and radio plays from Steve Barker (BBC), Charlie Gillet (BBC) and, most importantly, David Rodigan (Kiss FM and others), who highly rates their orthodox approach.

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    Since 2002 they have recorded four full length albums (Revival 2003, Slow Burning 2005, Say What You’re Thing 2007, On The Road Again 2010) a dub remix album and a Live CD. With years of touring under their belt, the band is constantly in huge demand in New Zealand, Hawaii, Australia and around the world.

Recent News

  • US Tour – June, July 2012

    Katchafire are heading back to the US for the second time in 2012 with another extensive tour. Click the poster or info below. > 20 June – Sainte Rocke, Hermosa Beach, CA (Buy Tickets), $35 pre, $38 door > 21 June – Ventura Theater, Ventura, CA (Buy Tickets), $20 pre > 22 June – SLO [...]

  • Brazil Tour May 2012

    Katchafire heads back to Brazil for the second time in 2 years for another tour of South America. > 04/05 – Curitiba @ Espaço Van Gough ( The Beaultiful Girls & Katchfire) > 05/05 – Vitória @ Ilha Shows (Katchafire – Flora Matos – Natiruts) > 06/05 – São Paulo @ Virada Cultural (Palco Julio [...]

  • Australia November 2011 Shows Released

    Australia November 2011 Shows Released

    FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER SYDNEY, SELINA’S  COOGEE BAY HOTEL ADDRESS:  Coogee Bay Rd Sydney TICKET PRICE: $40 +bf, $50 at the Door TICKET OUTLETS: www.moshtix.com.au www.ticketek.com.au SUPPORT ACT: Maisey Rika (NZ) Doors Open: 8pm SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER MELBOURNE, HiFi BAR ADDRESS: 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne TICKET PRICE: $32+bf or $34+bf with a donation to OXFAM TICKET [...]

  • Spring Break Festival, 5th November 2011, Napier NZ

    Spring Break Festival, 5th November 2011, Napier NZ

    So the count down to Spring Break 2011 begins…. The organisers have announced their final line up as you can see in the picture below and it is gonna be one big party you wont forget… Just a heads up, they have nearly sold out of all the Early Bird Tickets and prices will be [...]

  • Reggae On The Rock

    Reggae On The Rock

    Tickets are on sale 1st October – $85 during October, $100 November and $115 December. Venue: 114 Waihapa Weber Rd, Waihapa, Whangaroa Date: Saturday 7 January 2012 Time: 2pm to 12am (gates open at 12pm) Capacity: 2,500 Security: Kia Tupato There is a licensed bar with food available. I have been in touch with the [...]

  • Sunsplash Festival, Sept 20 Salt Lake City

    Sunsplash Festival, Sept 20 Salt Lake City

    Kia ora whanau! Please check our Gig Guide for all our shows in the US, NZ, and Australia coming up before the end of the year. Some huge shows on the horizon. Much love for all your support.