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MusicRising R’n’B star joins Rochdale’s big summer festival line-up

Rising R’n’B star joins Rochdale’s big summer festival line-up

Rising indie R’n’B pop star iamkyami will play the main stage at this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival in August.

Born and raised in New York, Kyami’s journey into music began at a young age, combining a passion for art, football and Taekwondo, where she achieved a second-degree black belt.

Now based in Manchester, she has captivated audiences with her alternative J-pop R’n’B sound and her dynamic performances have graced international festivals and earned glowing praise from BBC 1Xtra and BBC Introducing on Radio 1.

Taking experiences from her childhood to travelling overseas, the music tells a relatable story in a fresh new way with self-reflective lyricism, soul-driven melodies and production influences from pop, R’n’B, electronic and hip-hop. iamkyami is paving her own way and looking forward to her Rochdale debut.

iamkyami will join the festival line-up alongside indie rock giants Ocean Colour Scene, Lottery Winners, Heather Small – the voice of M People, soul, pop and funk artist Toucan, ska band Madame Claude, local rock band Atlas and DJ Dave Sweetmore on Saturday August 10.

On Sunday, August 11, there’s a new free afternoon of folk music produced by Sound Roots and funded by Arts Council England, headlined on the main stage by Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet alongside party band Marvara, new Rochdale musical Peter’s Field featuring Sean Cooney, Eliza Carthy MBE, Sam Carter and another act to be announced.

Kicking off the weekend on Friday, August 9, will be a ‘Feel Good Fringe’ – a series of free un-ticketed indoor gigs at ten venues across the town.

Saturday tickets (£15) at rochdale.gov.uk/FeelGoodFestival or in person at Middleton Arena. For the first time, to cut single use plastic, all tickets include a re-usable drink cup to be collected upon arrival at the festival site.

For the latest festival updates on Facebook, go to facebook.com/feelgoodfestival and connect with @FeelGoodFest on X. On all social media search #FeelGoodFest24

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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