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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 13d

It's 20 years to the day since Piece by Piece was released.

To celebrate, we have something very special in the works...

If you'd like to be the first to hear, make sure you're signed up to my mailing list katiemelua.lnk.to/subscribeBS.

📸 Simon Fowler and Jo de Banzie

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you to our entire team, our beautiful band and crew for making it the greatest summer.

Katie x

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 17d

I used to think if we didn't do the most amount of shows/tours then something with my work would slip. Working together we've learned we can still build and thrive, while choosing a speed that works for us all.

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 17d

In the past I didn't feel like I had control of the frequency shows would happen. But pacing is such an interesting art too. And with a little one at home, and wanting to spend time with my boys I've been so lucky to be able to do what I love and make great family memories too.

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 17d

Thinking of the summer we've just had. It was possibly the best one ever. Ten beautiful shows, starting at the Cheltenham Jazz festival, we visited Norway, Luxembourg, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Denmark.

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 17d

Tickets for SommerMusik Schloss Rheydt Open Air Festival, Mönchengladbach on 27th August 2026 are on sale katiemelua.lnk.to/monchengladb....

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 18d

Tickets for Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen on 26th August 2026 are now on sale. katiemelua.lnk.to/gelsenkirche...

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 20d

I'm so happy to announce I'll be performing at the stunning Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen in Germany on 26th August 2026.

Ticket sales open at 10am CEST on Sunday katiemelua.lnk.to/gelsenkirche...

📸 Thomas Drozdowski

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 23d

Supporting this brilliant charity means a lot to me. They continue to help people connect, communicate and find joy in a turbulent world through music therapy.

I'm looking forward to being part of this special evening while helping to raise money for this vitally important cause.

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 23d

I'll be joining the Nordoff and Robbins family for the London Carol Service at St Luke's Church in Chelsea on Tuesday 9th of December.

Tickets - katiemelua.lnk.to/londoncarols...

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 24d

It was their 10 year anniversary and it was the most perfect welcome and gathering, here's to many more years of celebrations ahead!

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 24d

And huge thank you to the MMB family, it is such an exciting time for the Romanian music industry. I really felt the buzz and energy and had truly brilliant conversations.

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 24d

I was also grateful to be part of the Women in Music #HerStory series with the wonderful Liana Stanciu, thank you for the insightful questions.

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · 24d

Last week Sumit and I spoke at the MMB conference in Bucharest about the artist–manager relationship.

He builds a universe of inspiration and steadiness around me - not just in my work, but in life. So it was an honour to share a bit about our 12 year business partnership.

📸 Anca Coleasa

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here's me singing the Georgian song 'Akac Me Var, Ikac Me Var' during the supra Jamie Oliver hosted.

Chef Guram's food was unbelievable, and his baritone even better.

You can watch Jamie and Guram cooking up the feast here katiemelua.lnk.to/jamieoliver_....

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you, Jamie and Guram, for helping me see my country's cuisine with fresh eyes ❤️

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Sep 8

It was fascinating for me to see through Jamie's perspective, what makes Georgian cuisine so special. As a die-hard Georgian patriot, I've often wondered if my love for our food was just biased pride. But it turns out Georgian cuisine truly is among the most special in the world.

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Sep 8

For those who might not know, a supra is the traditional name for a Georgian feast.

One of the unique features of a Georgian feast is that the table is laid with an abundance of food from the very start, it's a true celebration of flavours.

📸 2: Chris Terry

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Sep 8

This was such a stunning day! A Georgian supra created by Jamie Oliver and Guram Bagdoshvili.

You can watch the episode here katiemelua.lnk.to/jamieoliver_....

📸 Chris Terry

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm still processing what this summer's shows have meant, and I'll share more soon. But for now: thank you, Aachen - I had the greatest time of my life!

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Sep 4

This was our last summer festival show of 2025, and what a way to finish.

We played with the incredible Aachen Symphony Orchestra, and Kurpark Classix hosted us (and the audience!) beautifully. I've never seen so many picnics, it felt like they stretched on for miles.

📸 Sandra Borchers

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Aug 20

This summer we have visited some of the most exquisite locations and venues in Europe, and Den Fynske Landsby is charming on so many levels. Thank you to everyone who looked after us.

📸 Camilla Lundbye

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Aug 20

We were joined by the Carl Nielsen Youth Symphony Orchestra, made up of players between 15 and 25 years of age, and conducted by Søren Flebo Jørgensen, who also teaches at the Odense Music School.

📸 Camilla Lundbye

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our shots from the gig in Odense, Denmark ❤️

📸 Camilla Lundbye

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Katie Melua @katiemeluaofficial.bsky.social · Aug 18

When I see a huge crowd it's tempting to go big with volume, but that can actually break the intimacy. Our whole team works incredibly hard to ensure we're playing at the most perfect level for the technology we're using and the people we're playing to.

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