Knats
Friday 9th August 2024
Banqueting Hall, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Knats, a quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stan Woodward (Bass) and King David Ike Elechi (Drums), making dance music which derives from their respective roots of Jazz, Drum and Bass, House and Gospel.
Within their short arrival onto the scene they have already been recognised and broadcasted by Soho Radio, BBC Newcastle and WDR3, playlisted twice by Spotify on their ‘All New Jazz’ playlist, also being on the cover of ‘Jazz Fresh Finds’. BBC Introducing North East already supporting this one.
Whilst gigging around the North East and the country supporting the likes of Vels Trio, Blue Lab Beats and Tom Ford. Knats now operate in London, fresh from Notting Hill Arts Club show last night.
Miz - Knats’ 8th release, composed by Stan Woodward (bass), shows a new direction for the bands trajectory, stressing Stan’s love for the melodic sounds of 70s and 80s jazz fusion combined with his love for 2-step garage.
Book your ticket today for the NOVUM Friday night gig - Flamingods, Kima Otung, Knats and Ruth Lyon
£15 + £1.96 booking fee
No concessions
Doors from 7pm, close by 11pm
Performances will contain flashing lights.
This is a licensed venue and any under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
The venue and festival site are wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
There will be a break out / quiet space available.