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London-based, feminist, queer punk band Dream Nails have announced their new lead vocalist Leah Kirby (they/them pronouns).
“I never quite imagined that being a lead singer in a punk band as phenomenal as Dream Nails would ever happen,” they explain. “But if I’m honest, all the work – from my drag to activism – has led me to this next journey. I’ve always been ‘punk’ but now I get to fall more and more in love with music and songwriting with the most kick ass band by my side. This group of talented, caring, ferocious musicians have welcomed me in and I just wanna build on their community and fans alongside them. I am here to represent myself in all my non-binary finery, black excellence, and trans power. And I get to do that with Dream Nails, who have never ceased to amaze me with their message and heart. What more can I say? I’m so ready! Manifest witches!”
“We are over the moon to welcome Leah into our coven of punk witches as our new lead singer,” adds the rest of the band. “We are long time fans of their drag performance as CYRO, plus they are a ridiculously talented artist, playwright, poet, dancer, activist and actor on top of that! Dream Nails fans old and new are going to absolutely love seeing them bring their special and infectious energy, jokes, talent, politics and general fire onstage and off. We’ve just announced our 2021 album tour and can’t wait to play shows again.”
Dream Nails have also announced rescheduled tour dates, see them live at one of the following shows:
September 2021
Wed 1st – CARDIFF – The Moon Club
Thu 2nd – BRISTOL – Louisiana
Fri 3rd – NOTTINGHAM – Bodega
Sat 4th – BIRMINGHAM – Muther’s Studio
Sun 5th – LEEDS – Hyde Park Book Club
Tue 7th – YORK – Fulford Arms
Wed 8th – GLASGOW – Hug & Pint
Thu 9th – SHEFFIELD – Sidney & Matilda
Fri 10th – MANCHESTER – Castle Hotel
Sat 11th – LIVERPOOL – Kazimier Stockroom
Sun 12th – LEICESTER – Duffy’s Bar
Mon 13th – NORWICH – Voodoo Daddy’s Showroom
Wed 15th – SOUTHAMPTON – Heartbreakers
October 2021
Sat 30th – LONDON – Oslo
Tickets are on sale HERE.
