Knats live at The Bodega
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Knats
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Live at The Bodega
Thursday 12 November 2026
14+
Please note: This show has been rescheduled from Wed 18 Nov to Thu 12 Nov. All tickets for the original date remain valid.
Tickets on sale now: http://alt.tkts.me/tl/u2pl
Knats are a hard-hitting trio from Newcastle upon Tyne, channelling rock grit, fusion fire andfloor-filling grooves into a bold new sound they call “Geordie Jazz”.
The band was formed by two lifelong best friends from Newcastle’s West End–bassist StanWoodward and drummer King David Ike-Elechi–and completed by trumpet phenom FergKilsby. Described by Jazzwise as “one of the most exciting new bands in the UK”, in the words ofThe Guardian they “gleefully rewire jazz with a hard-as-nails rhythm section, drum’n’bass energy and punk aggression.”
After moving to London in 2022 to hone their jazz chops at Trinity Laban conservatoire, Knats quickly built a reputation for their explosive live shows, selling out headline gigs at Jazz Refreshed and Rough Trade East, supporting Str4ta at a packed Jazz Cafe and TheonCross at the BBC Proms. In March 2025 they released their self-titled debut album on Gearbox Records, reflectingtheir diverse influences–from jazz fusion to UK club beats. With its strong melodies,virtuosic solos and infectious grooves, the album won widespread acclaim and earned thema nomination for ‘Jazz Newcomer of the Year’ at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Knats went on to back Eddie Chacon and tour with Geordie Greep, before signing to Fontana Records and releasing their second album, A Great Day In Newcastle, in May 2026. Produced by Greep, the album showcases a heavier side to the band’s sound, drawing on their roots playing rock and metal. Featuring an array of collaborators and powerful story telling from Newcastle poet Cooper Robson, it’s an unflinching portrait of working-class life in their home city, full of humour, optimism and grit. They call it “Geordie Noir”.
Alongside coverage in The Guardian and Jazzwise, Knats have been featured in DownBeat, Rolling Stone Japan, The Line of Best Fit, Mojo and Record Collector. They’ve had radio support from leading UK tastemakers, including Gilles Peterson, Jamie Cullum, Soweto Kinch, Jamz Supernova, Tom Ravenscroft and Tony Minvielle. They’ve also collaborated with major fashion brands Palace, Beams, Aubin & Wills and Arc’teryx. After making their US debut at SXSW in March 2026, completing their second headline tourof the UK and recording a Worldwide FM session for Gilles Peterson, Knats are set to play their first shows in Europe this May, taking Geordie Jazz to the world.
Knats
+ Support TBC
Live at The Bodega
Thursday 12 November 2026
14+
Please note: This show has been rescheduled from Wed 18 Nov to Thu 12 Nov. All tickets for the original date remain valid.
Tickets on sale now: http://alt.tkts.me/tl/u2pl
Knats are a hard-hitting trio from Newcastle upon Tyne, channelling rock grit, fusion fire andfloor-filling grooves into a bold new sound they call “Geordie Jazz”.
The band was formed by two lifelong best friends from Newcastle’s West End–bassist StanWoodward and drummer King David Ike-Elechi–and completed by trumpet phenom FergKilsby. Described by Jazzwise as “one of the most exciting new bands in the UK”, in the words ofThe Guardian they “gleefully rewire jazz with a hard-as-nails rhythm section, drum’n’bass energy and punk aggression.”
After moving to London in 2022 to hone their jazz chops at Trinity Laban conservatoire, Knats quickly built a reputation for their explosive live shows, selling out headline gigs at Jazz Refreshed and Rough Trade East, supporting Str4ta at a packed Jazz Cafe and TheonCross at the BBC Proms. In March 2025 they released their self-titled debut album on Gearbox Records, reflectingtheir diverse influences–from jazz fusion to UK club beats. With its strong melodies,virtuosic solos and infectious grooves, the album won widespread acclaim and earned thema nomination for ‘Jazz Newcomer of the Year’ at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Knats went on to back Eddie Chacon and tour with Geordie Greep, before signing to Fontana Records and releasing their second album, A Great Day In Newcastle, in May 2026. Produced by Greep, the album showcases a heavier side to the band’s sound, drawing on their roots playing rock and metal. Featuring an array of collaborators and powerful story telling from Newcastle poet Cooper Robson, it’s an unflinching portrait of working-class life in their home city, full of humour, optimism and grit. They call it “Geordie Noir”.
Alongside coverage in The Guardian and Jazzwise, Knats have been featured in DownBeat, Rolling Stone Japan, The Line of Best Fit, Mojo and Record Collector. They’ve had radio support from leading UK tastemakers, including Gilles Peterson, Jamie Cullum, Soweto Kinch, Jamz Supernova, Tom Ravenscroft and Tony Minvielle. They’ve also collaborated with major fashion brands Palace, Beams, Aubin & Wills and Arc’teryx. After making their US debut at SXSW in March 2026, completing their second headline tourof the UK and recording a Worldwide FM session for Gilles Peterson, Knats are set to play their first shows in Europe this May, taking Geordie Jazz to the world.
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The Bodega, 23 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2ED, United Kingdom
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