Hailed by Santana as “The voice of the street and the band of the future!” Blue King Brown, is Australia’s premier live urban roots & reggae powerhouse act. Their cross generational groove and socially conscious sound is lead by the multi talented, relentless energy of Nattali Rize. Powerful vocal & lyrical delivery’s meet a roots, rock & afro groove mash-up built on an irrepressible percussive foundation, cementing their highly regarded live reputation.
“A force of nature onstage” - ABC 774, Nov 2014.
"If you ever get the chance to check them out, do it! You will be glad you did and you will leave the show feeling like you were just part of something unimaginably great." - VanMusic
“Nattali is a bright light in the world with a vision that extends beyond the stage and together with the rest of the band raise the roof off every show they play. I love em!!!” – Michael Franti (Spearhead)
With their breakthrough debut album STAND UP, & follow up album WORLDWIZE, came strong triple j singles Water, Come & Check Your head, Stand Up, Say Peace, Never Fade Away & Womens Revolution. Their epic 3rd Studio Album, BORN FREE, was recorded in Kingston Jamaica at Bob Marleys legendary Tuff Gong Studio, and Melbourne, Australia at Sing Sing Studios. A highly praised original record throughout the world featuring popular singles Rize Up, All Nations & the global anthem One People.
Multi Award winning, ARIA Nominated, heavyweight festival favourites - they’ve played across the planet at major events throughout Australia, Europe, UK, Canada, USA, & Japan. Blue King Brown's musical revolution continues to grow and inspire.
Do not miss any opportunity to see this band!
“This is a master class in rebel music.” - Mojo Junction
"These reggae-pop superstars are reuniting with the world to produce something pretty special." - The Music
“Informed & Urgent…you have a voice and the right to that voice... And that bears repeating.” - SMH-SPECTRUM /The Age
“The dawning of a new era in the world of Blue King Brown.” - The West Australian
“downright militant!” - United Reggae
“mastery of lyrical rebellion” - Rip It Up
“Blue King Brown’s Born Free is a powerful sonic experience” - Reggaemani
“A Blue King Brown concert hall is a shrine and a church of freedom. Fela Kuti would be proud of this band…” – Billy’s Bunker
“They are the voice of the street and the band of the future!” – Carlos Santana
“BKB are one of those unique truth-telling outfits in our business that defy time. Amazing musicians with a powerful message.” - Serj Tankian (System of a down)
“One of the nation’s most refreshing voices.” – Rolling Stone