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Hot on the heels of releasing their Revival 2.0 Remixed & Remastered album, New Zealand reggae legends Katchafire have announced the Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album will be released in November 2026. Every month leading up to the album drop, a single from their platinum debut album will be released featuring special guest singers, commencing with ‘Seriously’ (feat. Ali
Campbell of UB40), on 6 February amidst Katchafire’s NZ tour dates with UB40.

“Katchafire has performed at the world’s biggest reggae festivals and has had the privilege of supporting and befriending the world’s biggest reggae artists, some of whom are our musical heroes. We are fortunate to bridge the gap between our humble country of Aotearoa and the world. We have connected with global reggae communities in South America, America, Jamaica, Europe and beyond. We feel blessed to be able to collaborate with some of these living legends. We are excited to release the first single – SERIOUSLY featuring guest singer Ali Campbell of UB40. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed the process of creating REVIVAL 2.0 – GUEST EDITION”, Katchafire singer and founding member Logan Bell said.

The Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album will also include tracks by Hawaii’s Mike Love, Australian First Nations singer Emily Wurramara, and Jamaican legends Third World, amongst other roots and reggae luminaries to be revealed throughout the year.

UB40/KINGSTON CALLING TOUR – FIJI & NEW ZEALAND
Fri 30 Jan – King Charles Park, FIJI
Thu 5 Feb – Semenoff Stadium, WHANGĀREI
Fri 6 Feb – Tremain Field, NAPIER
Sat 7 Feb – Bay Oval, MT MANGANUI
Thu 12 Feb – Waitangi Park, WELLINGTON
Fri 13 Feb – Navigation Homes Stadium, PUKEKOHE
Sat 14 Feb – Bowl of Brooklands, NEW PLYMOUTH

Tickets can be found here.

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Katchafire’s sound is defined by their seamless fusion of vibrant reggae rhythms with Māori influences, a unique combination resonates with listeners across the globe, making their music both deeply soulful and widely accessible.

As leading advocates for Māori music and Pacific reggae, for almost twenty-five years Katchafire have consistently produced songs that celebrate the importance of whānau (family), unity, and a strong sense of cultural pride. Their enduring commitment to these values is evident in every heartfelt melody they write and every dynamic live performance they deliver, ensuring that their music continues to inspire and uplift audiences everywhere.