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Kidnap is an artist whose music overflows with emotion - rich and powerfully evocative.

Recording in London, Kidnap (real name Matthew Relton) likens his process to that of a sculptor, starting with a block of sound and chopping away until a shape emerges. As such, each song exists ornately carved with a handcrafted subtly.

Still just 33, Relton is already something of an industry veteran. Releasing his first single in 2012 kicked off an eight-year stretch of global touring that came to a grinding halt when the pandemic put the world on pause.

2024 marks a new chapter for Kidnap, with his next body of work on the horizon. Set against the backdrop of a changing world and the arrival of a baby daughter, Relton offers a bittersweet reflection on the passing of time. ‘It’s about looking back on the last 12 years — the touring and the friends and the sleeplessness,” says Relton, “and realising that in order to embrace the life I have now, I need to let it all go.’ The music shimmers with nostalgia. Signature sad melodies dance deftly around commanding synth lines, altogether sounding like an artist with a new found sense of purpose.

This is Dada Land. Get ready to arrive beautiful and leave ugly. There are no rules, but the rules of Dada. Don't look back in the past. Always go forward. And whatever you do: don't trust us.

DJ/Producer born in lancashire. Co-owner of Faction that ran Parties in San Antonio super club, Eden. Recently named Eden’s best underground night and being branded as the night that is bringing San Antonio back to life.

Starting off as a DJ honing his skills on both CDs and Vinyl as well as playing gigs where he could, he is now proving his music knowledge and capabilities. Being able to read a crowd is one of his favourite parts of his Djing and getting the crowd where he wants them, using this to his advantage by being able to open, play headline slot or even close.

2015 was a big year for Pat, after recently returning from a summer of DJ'ing and running a night in ibiza, he has progressed in a big way. 
Being booked to play for many nights in one of Ibiza's best clubs, Sankeys. Nights including Cuff, Magna Carta and the legendary Tribal sessions. On the same bill as acts such as Leftwing & Kody, Roman Tapia, Dale Howard, Josh Butler, Argy, Cuartero, Hector Cuoto, Robert Hood, Noir, Fur Coat, Mendo, Sasha, Yousef, The Martinez Brothers and More. 
However, 2016 was an even bigger year for Pat. Not only was he named a ’Star of Tomorrow’ for his success in Ibiza, he had the pleasure of being a resident at Eden for his own brand, Faction. Playing alongside heavy hitters such as Jay lumen, pleasurekraft, Bontan, Kydus, Max Chapman, Latmun, Pirupa, Solardo, Jon Rundell, and many more. He was also a resident for the Lost in Ibiza boat party supporting the likes of Detlef, Waff and Jacky and at the end of the season he played for Abode in Sankeys ibiza with Sam divine, Citizen and more.

In the UK, he has had had many gigs in sankeys manchester, South (MCR), Joshua Brooks, Fire/Lightbox (LDN), Ladybird for Mi casa in cardiff and many more. Now returning from Ibiza once again with a strong brand, he is already taking booking for Dublin, Cardiff, North wales, london, newcastle, sunderland, manchester and more.

with his talent growing and only 26, there’s still plenty to come form this guy.

For bookings and enquiries email - Scott@acidlabartists.com // pat@factionevents.com

Twitter - Itspathickey

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hickey1291?ref=tn_tnmn

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