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KAWALA started their artistic journey as a duo while studying in Leeds, comprised of Jim Higson on vocals and Daniel McCarthy on acoustic guitar/vocals, they quickly realised that this was the path they were supposed to be following and they returned to their hometown of London to complete the line up of the band adding Reeve Coulson on bass, Dan Lee on electric guitar and Ben Batten on drums.
The band describe their music as "indie meets folk meets afrobeat" and have found early live success, from sold out shows at venues such as London's Camden Assembly and Omeara as well as performances at all the key tastemaker city festivals.
The band's debut EP 'D.I.L.Y.D' saw them capture the hearts of fans, media and streaming services alike, with 20+ New Music Friday inclusions for the singles 'Do It Like You Do', 'Funky' and 'Mighty River' and their first collection of music soared to 5 million plus streams in a matter of months.
All eyes in their London hometown are on KAWALA presently, but with their infectious song writing, astonishing harmonies and impeccable live shows it shouldn't be too much longer before the rest of the UK, nay the world, knows their name as well.
Kawala
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10 Feb, 2020
Kawala: NME Feature
Kawala are featured in the NME's 'New Music' section.
www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/kawala-bombay-bicycle-club-interview-2607072
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19 Nov, 2019
Live At Leeds 2020
Live At Leeds 2020 takes place in the city on 2nd May, and tickets go sale on 20th November.
Primary Talent International artists participating include:...DMA'S
...Pale Waves
...Marika Hackman
...Self Esteem
...Kawala
...The Pale Whitewww.facebook.com/events/2157776604312228
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13 Nov, 2019
Kawala: BBC Radio 1 Session
Kawala were in session for Jack Saunders on his BBC Radio 1 'Indie Show'. Broadcast from Maida Vale studios.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000b7pg
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24 Aug, 2019
Saturday 24th August: Reading & Leeds Festivals
The second day of the Reading and Leeds festivals, will feature The 1975 headlining in Leeds, and many other Primary Talent International artists at both sites.
Reading Festival: Saturday
...Counterfeit
...Bad Nerves
...Sports Team
...The Japanese House
...Sons of Raphael
...D-Block Europe
...Bexey
...Aitch
...Belako
...Alfie TemplemanLeeds Festival: Saturday
...The 1975
...The Wombats
...You Me At Six
...Twin Atlantic
...Kawala
...Dave
...Fredo
...Circa Waves
...Pale Waves
...The Night Café
...BLOXX
...Bowling For Soup
...Puppy
...Patent Pending
...Ten Tonnes
...No Rome
...Zuzu
...DigDat
...Tiffany Calver
...Deno
...Just Banco
...Swimming Girls
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22 Aug, 2019
Friday 23rd August: Reading & Leeds Festivals
The Reading and Leeds Festival weekend begins on Friday, with The 1975 headlining the main stage at Reading and featuring a whole host of Primary Talent International artists, across all stages at both events.
Reading Festival: Friday
...The 1975
...The Wombats
...You Me At Six
...Twin Atlantic
...Kawala
...Dave
...Fredo
...Circa Waves
...Pale Waves
...The Night Café
...BLOXX
...Bowling For Soup
...Puppy
...Patent Pending
...Ten Tonnes
...No Rome
...Zuzu
...DigDat
...Tiffany Calver
...Deno
...Just Banco
...Swimming GirlsLeeds Festival: Friday
...Mayday Parade
...Sundara Karma
...CHILDCARE
...Everyone You Know
...nothing,nowhere.
...Anteros
...Æ MAK
...Vistas
...Big Heath
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27 Jul, 2019
Bingley Weekender 2019
The Bingley Weekender, takes place from 30th August until 1st September, and features a whole host of Primary Talent International artists:
Friday 30th August
...Kawala
Saturday 31st August
...Tom Grennan
...Circa Waves
...Fickle Friends
...Anteros
...Sports Team
...Zuzu
...Saint Agnes
...TOUTS
Sunday 1st September
...Ten Tonnes
...The Night Café
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19 Jul, 2019
Kawala: UK & Ireland Tour
Kawala will tour the UK & Ireland during October, with special guests SUN SILVA.
www.facebook.com/KawalaOfficial
www.facebook.com/SUNSILVAOfficial
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08 May, 2019
The Great Escape: Thursday 9th May
The Great Escape festival takes place this weekend in Brighton, featuring 500 bands & artists at 30 venues across the city.
Primary Talent International are well represented, with a great many acts performing each day.Thursday 9th May:
...Just Mustard
...SUN SILVA
...Saint Agnes
...404
...altopalo
...Greentea Peng
...Zuzu
...Jockstrap
...These New South Whales
...Emily Burns
...Pearl Charles
...Marika Hackman
...Joy Crookes
...LEISURE
...Kawala
...MarthaGunn
...Connie Constance
...Fuzzy Sun
...Duendita
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02 May, 2019
Kawala: May Tour Sold Out
Kawala May headline tour of the UK & Ireland is now SOLD OUT.
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27 Feb, 2019
The Great Escape Festival 2019
The Great Escape festival takes place at multiple venues across Brighton, from 9th-11th May. Included in the first wave of artists announced, are many from the Primary Talent International roster:
…Alfie Templeman
…altopalo
…BEA1991
…Can't Swim
…Chappaqua Wrestling
…Connie Constance
…Emily Burns
…Fuzzy Sun
…Greentea Peng
…Jockstrap
…Joy Crookes
…Just Mustard
…Kawala
…Murkage Dave
…Self Esteem
…Sir Babygirl
…Sports Team
…Zuzu