Kate Bond

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Kate Bond is a Neo-Soul artist who combines hip-hop and soul to create a powerful live performance. With a string of festivals and headline shows behind her, Kate will be performing a set of both old and brand-new tunes at The Crazy Coqs on Tuesday the 27th of February.

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, Kate started her music career in Newcastle where she started get traction from the local BBC Introducing team. Her single Beauty Sleep was played on Radio 1 several times and Yasmine on 6 Music. Her music focuses on topics such as feminism, misuse of power in politics and identity. Her latest project ‘Divide and Rule’ is a short album that discusses these topics in a unique and charming way. Her lyrical content reminding us of Lilly Allen and Amy Winehouse. Performing with a full band made up of saxophone, trumpet, bass, drums and guitar, Kate Bond provides music that will make you think but also want to dance.

“Kate Bond was born for the stage as she shows off her political songs with swagger, and the audience lap it up.” – Narc Magazine

“Kate, who was ‘BBC Introducing’s tip for 2022, can mix up old-school soul with modern catchy pop, socially relevant lyrics, and humorous audience interaction – a winning combination. I predict more great moves for this uniquely talented artist.”– NE Volume