Hailing from Kirikiriroa/Hamilton in Aotearoa/New Zealand, KATCHAFIRE weaves a universal tapestry of sound, drawing from the rich foundations of classic roots reggae, R’n’B, funk, and modern dancehall. Their music is a fusion of catchy pop hooks, infectious grooves, and uplifting vibes crafting a universal vibe in reggae music.With a discography that spans six studio albumsand a remixed/remastered album, KATCHAFIRE has left an indelible mark on the reggae scene. Each release carries their signature blend of authenticity and innovation. Their talent has been recognized with multiple awards, and their albums have achieved platinum status. Their music resonates with fans across the globe.With platinum sales, hit singles, and a massive fanbase selling out shows around the world, 2026sees KATCHAFIRE continue to expand and tour aroundthe worldagain. Their sound is built on the foundations of classic roots reggae with an R’n’B and funk rub, fusing moderndancehall and with catchy pop, infectious grooves and uplifting vibes. Built on a family movement, it all started when lead guitarist Grenville Bell, moved into an apartment building in town with his then teenage sons where they could make music all night, and the rest is history... After countless jams and sold-out concerts, they swelled to an 8-piece collective of multi-talented songwriters and musicians and became a staple on Pacific Roots scenes around the world. KATCHAFIRE’s popularity and critical acclaim has seen them share the stage with artists from Damien Marley, Steel Pulse, UB40, The Wailers, to Michael Franti and Spearhead and many more. They've garnered respect from the likes of Don Letts (acclaimed documentary maker and Clash tour DJ), music journalist David Katz, and have been championed on the airwaves by radio legends such as Steve Barker (BBC), Charlie Gillet (BBC) and David Rodigan (Kiss FM and others) to name a few. Through the height of the Covid19 pandemic KATCHAFIRE spent time in Aotearoa studios recording new music and now look forward to their first overseas shows since the pandemic began. Katchafire have long been prolific international tourers and 2021 was the first year the band did not tour overseas in over eighteen years.Not resting on their laurels whilst international borders were closed, Katchafire released two new singles “Circle Back” and “Whaingaroa” as well as re-releasing their “100” single from the Legacy album in Te Reo (Māori language) as part of the Waiata / Anthems documentary series –“Karawhiua”. They released“Always With You” in 2022, and in 2024 released a cover of “Magic (What She Do)” originally by reknownNew ZealanderDave Dobbynin June, released original single “Commit”inJuly, and the “Seriously (Revived Version) in November2024.Twenty years after its original release, Katchafirebegan working on an epic project to revive their platinum debut album “Revival”, releasing remixed and remastered tracks in 2025 ahead of the “Revival 2.0Remixed & Remastered” album release in January 2026, seeing the original tracks remixed by founding member Logan Bell along with engineer Philip McFarlane (Earthkry)and producer Stephen ‘Dubklaat’ Maxwell from Jamaica.