Katchafire Release New Remix ‘Giddy Up (Revival 2.0)’
Katchafire’s Giddy Up is the latest track from ‘Revival 2.0’ to get the remix and remastering treatment – a quintessential part of the band’s identity, featuring a memorable saxophone solo, the original release of Giddy Up was certified platinum after 17 weeks in the charts.
“This was Katchafire’s first ever single released in 2002! We had recorded this with some studio time we won at a talent search here in New Zealand, and it was the biggest selling single that year!”, Logan Bell said.
The Revival 2.0 album will land on 9 January 2026, seeing their platinum debut album from 2003 remixed by Logan Bell, Stephen Maxwell and Phillip McFarlane.
Pre-save Revival 2.0’ Remixed & Remastered – out 9 January 2026 Here
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.
TOUR DATES
AUSTRALIA
with special guest Reiki Ruawai (NZ) on all shows
Thu 13 Nov – The River Hotel, Margaret River WA
Fri 14 Nov – Port Beach Brewery, Fremantle WA
Sat 15 Nov – Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury WA
Sun 16 Nov – Rosemount Hotel, Perth WA
Thu 20 Nov – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay NSW
Fri 21 Nov – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD
Sat 22 Nov – The Back Room, Brisbane QLD
Sun 23 Nov – Solbar, Sunshine Coast QLD
Thu 27 Nov – University of Wollongong, NSW
Fri 28 Nov – Manning Bar, Sydney NSW
Sat 29 Nov – The Night Cat, Melbourne VIC
Sun 30 Nov – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights VIC
NYE 2025 – NZ
Wed 31 Dec – Coroglen Tavern, Coroglen
UB40/KINGSTON CALLING TOUR – NZ & FIJI 2026
Fri 30 Jan – King Charles Park, Fiji
Thu 5 Feb – Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei
Fri 6 Feb – Tremain Field, Napier
Sat 7 Feb – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Thu 12 Feb – Waitangi Park, Wellington
Fri 13 Feb – Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Sat 14 Feb – Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
Photo Credit: Michaela Wells
