Katchafire Announce Bounce with Laughton Kora Single From Revival 2.0 Guest Edition + EU Tour Dates with UB40
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.
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.
Katchafire with Laughton Kora Bounce SINGLE out 2 October 2026 - Pre-save https://onerpm.link/bounce3
Revival 2.0 Guest Edition ALBUM out 27 November 2026 - Pre-save https://onerpm.link/revival2guests
TOUR DATES
NEW CALEDONIA
October 10 – Guidance Festival, Bourail
AUSTRALIA
with special guest Mike Love
LIMITED EARLY BIRD TIX ON SALE NOW
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
EUROPE WITH UB40
November 26 – Castle Bar Ireland
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
December 14 - Brussels
December 15 - Rotterdam
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 Develop,emt, A.R.T., Bradoman & more
“After three decades of collaborating with some of the best in the business, Katchafire are back with a special album. First released in 2003, Revival showcased the band’s easy-listening roots reggae, nodding to R&B and jazz through comprehensive instrumentals and soulful vocals, putting forward a fresh sound that appealed to New Zealand listeners.
It was the debut album that marked the beginning of a decades-long journey for Katchafire, who show no signs of slowing down with the band now spanning across three generations of whānau. The record was certified platinum within a few months and went on to have a resurgence two decades later, reentering the charts in 2023 and ranking among Aotearoa’s top 10 most popular albums by New Zealand artists that year. The popularity of Revival has also remained strong not just with Kiwi audiences but with fans around the world.” – Rolling Stone Magazine, 18 May 2026
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