A once-in-a-generation talent
Growing up inside a cult, Katey Brooks found refuge in song. A rebellious artist that resists formula, the ‘powerful’ (Evening Standard) award-winning singer, songwriter & producer brings a seamless blend of Americana, Folk and Pop to listeners’ ears, which has earned her radio play from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, 6music, Canada’s CBC, Jazz FM, and Amazing Radio amongst many others.
“She had the crowd eating out of her hands” The Independent
No stranger to the stage, Katey has toured in the US, Australia, Canada, Europe and the UK. She has shared bills with artists like Cat Burns, Nick Mulvey, Newton Faulkner and Yola, as well as playing big name festivals such as Glastonbury, WOMAD, Paralympics, the Australian National Folk Festival, and several BBC Introducing stages, to name a few.
After a brief flirt with the dance world in 2024-25 Katey Brooks is back to her rootsy best this year – expect acoustic releases, live shows, and more stories from the road!
“We’d even compare it to the impact of Jeff Buckley” SUPAJAM
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KB’s album Revolute was released in 2019 to huge critical acclaim across the world including a ‘Best Album of the Year’ credit from music magazine Popdust, and premiers for the singles from Billboard, Pride Magazine and Gay Times. Since then she has released a live album, several singles, and had multiple songwriting collaborations including co-writing Let It Burn with award-winning Blues/Americana artist, Elles Bailey, which featured on her chart topping 2024 album Beneath The Neon Glow, and used twice on hit TV show Love Island.
Brooks’ vocals have featured on records with Brian May (Queen), Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) and Paloma Faith. Her music has been used in the West End (PRIDE), TV (Hulu’s Harlots soundtrack) and film (My Christmas Hero). She has so far earned three Best Original Song awards at film festivals.
“Love this lady’s voice…she really means what she’s singing” Joss Stone
Katey has made fans out of her influences and heroes including Joss Stone, Nick Van Eede (Cutting Crew), and Chris Difford (Squeeze) who have all spoken warm words of support for her. It’s safe to say she has been catching the attention of big names, with her song All Of Me making the finals in the International Songwriting Competition in 2023, whose judges included Mariah Carey, Coldplay and Tom Waits.
Joined by How Dare She
How Dare She are Naomi Cook (vocals/guitar), Louise Victoria (vocals/bass/keys/percussion) and Bindy Baker (vocals/cajon). Based in Bristol, they harness a fierce vocal talent, combining their collective powers with boldly honest songwriting. Stirring and mesmeric harmonies contribute to a stripped back, intimate and unforgettable sound.
Together they deliver music that exists to comfort, cry out, rally and connect. Grit and depth are mixed with humour and sass, and the music is vulnerable, punchy, whip smart and mischievous. Their songs speak of injustice, defiance and love, but they are not soft. How Dare She are here to be seen and heard.
