Fresh off the debut of their third EP WILD at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and their “Saturday Night Live” debut, GRAMMY®-nominated global girl group KATSEYE kicked off the North American leg of their sold-out arena tour at Kaseya Center in Miami, FL last night. The show unfolded across three distinct acts, opening with an “Intro” featuring “Gnarly” visuals before launching into “Hootie Frutti.” Featuring solo moments, dynamic dance breaks and individual member performances, the high-energy setlist included hit singles “PINKY UP,” “Gabriela,” and “Gnarly.”
THE WILDWORLD TOUR, promoted by Live Nation, sold out in under 48 hours and includes two-night stands at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY (10/24 & 25), Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (November 21 & 22) and Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City (11/27 & 28). The group will also perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, October 18, on YouTube. “STARTING STRONG” said Rolling Stone when KATSEYE kicked off the UK/EU leg of the tour last month in Dublin at 3Arena. For further details, visit www.katseye.world.
Today, KATSEYE shared “Unloveu,” a song originally released as an exclusive physical bonus track on WILD. Written by KATSEYE’s Lara Raj alongside acclaimed songwriters Ross Golan and Amy Allen, and produced by Raj and Golan, “Unloveu” provides a more intimate counterpoint to the EP’s bigger, more outward-facing moments, further showcasing the range of KATSEYE’s artistry. Billboard said, “KATSEYE captures what it feels like to gradually reclaim your mind, confidence and peace after a toxic relationship…It’s great to see Lara get into her bag and show the EYEKONS what she’s truly capable of.” Stream “Unloveu” HERE. View the visualizer HERE.
Beginning October 16, KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS will stream on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. – and on Disney+ internationally. The film, which previously screened in approximately 1,700 cinemas across 61 countries during its limited release via Trafalgar Releasing, is a captivating journey into the group’s bold new era while celebrating the fans who helped make it possible. Featuring never-before-seen footage, EYEKONS fan videos and intimate interviews from the group members, the film explores the powerful bond between KATSEYE and their global fandom. KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS is produced by Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures, in partnership with HYBE x Geffen, and directed by Nadia Hallgren.
The No. 1 debut of WILD on the Billboard 200, marked the decade’s biggest debut by a girl group on the chart and the biggest U.S. debut by a girl group in 18 years. Released via HYBE x Geffen Records, WILD includes the Billboard Hot 100 hits “PINKY UP” and “Animal.” Listen to WILD HERE.
KATSEYE launched WILD with a series of national television performances. The group made their “Saturday Night Live” debut on the show’s season premiere. In addition to performing “Animal” and “Hootie Frutti,” KATSEYE appeared in the “Dream Academy” skit and mentions of the group were sprinkled throughout the show. The group returned to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and performed “Animal.” On release day, they performed at the Citi Concert Series on NBC’s “TODAY.”
Shaped by a defining two-year journey, WILD captures the feeling of a wild ride fueled by growth and transformation. “Across the EP, KATSEYE plays with freedom, flirtation, heartbreak and desire. The girls are growing up — and you can hear it,” said Billboard in this feature, which took a look at each of the songs. GQ noted, “Their new EP, Wild, puts a Y2K-pop-influenced spin on their bubbly radio hits—taking the kind of musical risks usually reserved for artists with at least an era or two under their belts.”
KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR – SOLD-OUT – NORTH AMERICAN LEG
10/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
10/20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/22 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
10/24 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/25 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
11/1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
11/3 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
11/5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
11/10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
11/11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/19 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/27 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
11/28 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
*Photo Credit: Rahul Bhatt
