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DACARA are taking the UK scene by storm with their blend of pop-infused metal, combining elements of 2000s rock, metalcore and J-rock with popular culture themes and references. Expect high energy, nods to videogames and anime, and stage outfits that wouldn't look out of place in Cyberpunk.
For Fans Of: Bring Me The Horizon, Enter Shikari, While She Sleeps, Crossfaith, Babymetal, Wargasm, Nova Twins, Hot Milk, Spiritbox, Anime & Videogames
For Fans Of: Bring Me The Horizon, Enter Shikari, While She Sleeps, Crossfaith, Babymetal, Wargasm, Nova Twins, Hot Milk, Spiritbox, Anime & Videogames
DACARA have an impactful discography that punches far above its weight, with 12 singles and an upcoming EP. Their latest single 'DeGEN' was released in December 2025 and has fast become a fan favourite, with BBC Radio Manchester and Primordial Radio airplay. It is accompanied by an ambitious K-Pop inspired music video which has been watched over 50,000 times.
TOURING HISTORY
The band cut their teeth in Manchester's Metal 2 The Masses competition in 2024, where they were fan favourites and finalists, winning over both judges and attendees with some of the highest recorded scores of the competition. They went on to sell out their first ever headline show at Manchester's Deaf Institute in November '24, and played to over three thousand people at Download Festival 2025, after being picked for the Doghouse Takeover.
Their triumphant November 2025 headline show at Manchester Rebellion brought together over 400 fans for an immersive, high energy show - despite clashing with Bad Omens and several other notable Manchester shows the same night! They've also supported Download Festival alumni such as BlackGold, BEX and Skarlett Riot, and toured the UK in spring 2026 supporting Phoenix Lake. DACARA have an impressive 2026 festival season lined up, including RADAR Festival at Manchester's 4000+ capacity Victoria Warehouse.
Their triumphant November 2025 headline show at Manchester Rebellion brought together over 400 fans for an immersive, high energy show - despite clashing with Bad Omens and several other notable Manchester shows the same night! They've also supported Download Festival alumni such as BlackGold, BEX and Skarlett Riot, and toured the UK in spring 2026 supporting Phoenix Lake. DACARA have an impressive 2026 festival season lined up, including RADAR Festival at Manchester's 4000+ capacity Victoria Warehouse.
2019: Manchester [Thirsty Scholar], Leicester [The Shed], Manchester [Retro Bar]
2020: Manchester [Aatma] ... then lockdown :(
2021: Leicester [The Shed], Cheltenham [Cotswold Inn], Leicester [The Shed] ... another lockdown
2022: Leicester [The Shed], Manchester [Zombie Shack], Liverpool [Zanzibar], Manchester [Gullivers], Leicester [Rage Against Cancer Festival], Derby Alt Fest [The Hairy Dog], Manchester [Retro Bar], Blackpool [Bootleg Social]
2023: Unearthed Festival [Derby], Manchester [Academy 3 supporting Esprit D'air], Manchester [Retro Bar], Macclesfield [Swan With Two Necks], Manchester [Star & Garter], Southampton [The Hobbit], Manchester [Satan's Hollow], Liverpool [Outpost], Manchester [Rebellion], Wigan [The Boulevard], Manchester [Rebellion]
2024: M2TM Manchester [Heats], Manchester [Bread Shed], London [The Black Heart], M2TM Manchester [Quarter Final], Eccles [Wangies], Oldham [Bank Top Tavern], M2TM Manchester [Semi Final SOLD OUT], M2TM Manchester
[Final SOLD OUT], For Shits & Giggles 2 All Dayer [Manchester], Preston [The Ferret], Manchester [Rebellion, supporting Harbinger], London [The Black Heart supporting Chaidura SOLD OUT], Manchester [Deaf Institute HEADLINE SOLD OUT], Leeds [Santiagos], Nottingham [Tap N' Tumbler]
2025: Manchester [Rebellion, supporting Skarlett Riot], Download Festival [Doghouse Stage], Wildfire Festival [Scotland], Birmingham [Dead Wax, supporting BEX], SOS Fest [Oldham], Warrington [Postern Gate], Birmingham [The Flapper], Refuge Metal Fest [Derby], Evolution Fest [London], Novacaine Festival [Corporation Sheffield], Sonic Con UK [London SOLD OUT], Manchester [Rebellion HEADLINE 400 TICKETS]
2026: Newcastle, Swansea, Bristol, Ipswich, Colchester SPRING TOUR [supporting Phoenix Lake], Leeds [Key Club supporting Kill The Silence], Stockport [Holy Diver supporting BlackGold], Breaking Bands Festival [Birmingham], RADAR Festival [Manchester Victoria Warehouse], Mangata Festival [Nottingham], Amplified Festival [Sheffield], Rabidfest [Oxford] & more TBA!
2020: Manchester [Aatma] ... then lockdown :(
2021: Leicester [The Shed], Cheltenham [Cotswold Inn], Leicester [The Shed] ... another lockdown
2022: Leicester [The Shed], Manchester [Zombie Shack], Liverpool [Zanzibar], Manchester [Gullivers], Leicester [Rage Against Cancer Festival], Derby Alt Fest [The Hairy Dog], Manchester [Retro Bar], Blackpool [Bootleg Social]
2023: Unearthed Festival [Derby], Manchester [Academy 3 supporting Esprit D'air], Manchester [Retro Bar], Macclesfield [Swan With Two Necks], Manchester [Star & Garter], Southampton [The Hobbit], Manchester [Satan's Hollow], Liverpool [Outpost], Manchester [Rebellion], Wigan [The Boulevard], Manchester [Rebellion]
2024: M2TM Manchester [Heats], Manchester [Bread Shed], London [The Black Heart], M2TM Manchester [Quarter Final], Eccles [Wangies], Oldham [Bank Top Tavern], M2TM Manchester [Semi Final SOLD OUT], M2TM Manchester
[Final SOLD OUT], For Shits & Giggles 2 All Dayer [Manchester], Preston [The Ferret], Manchester [Rebellion, supporting Harbinger], London [The Black Heart supporting Chaidura SOLD OUT], Manchester [Deaf Institute HEADLINE SOLD OUT], Leeds [Santiagos], Nottingham [Tap N' Tumbler]
2025: Manchester [Rebellion, supporting Skarlett Riot], Download Festival [Doghouse Stage], Wildfire Festival [Scotland], Birmingham [Dead Wax, supporting BEX], SOS Fest [Oldham], Warrington [Postern Gate], Birmingham [The Flapper], Refuge Metal Fest [Derby], Evolution Fest [London], Novacaine Festival [Corporation Sheffield], Sonic Con UK [London SOLD OUT], Manchester [Rebellion HEADLINE 400 TICKETS]
2026: Newcastle, Swansea, Bristol, Ipswich, Colchester SPRING TOUR [supporting Phoenix Lake], Leeds [Key Club supporting Kill The Silence], Stockport [Holy Diver supporting BlackGold], Breaking Bands Festival [Birmingham], RADAR Festival [Manchester Victoria Warehouse], Mangata Festival [Nottingham], Amplified Festival [Sheffield], Rabidfest [Oxford] & more TBA!
