Killabeatmaker & Mari Merenda

KILLABEATMAKER is a music producer and performer from Medellín, Colombia, whose sound fuses traditional Colombian music with electronic production, urban grooves, deep bass and global rhythms.

Renowned for his energetic and interactive live shows, he combines beatboxing, rap, vocals and live beats, alongside a talented band featuring Guadalupe Giraldo on percussion, Colombian gaita and vocals, and Julian Ramírez on percussion and backing vocals.Over the past two years, KILLABEATMAKER and his band have completed three European tours, performing in more than 70 cities and appearing at major festivals and cultural events worldwide.

Following award-winning performances across the international circuit, the group will continue touring in 2026 with key appearances across North America, Canada, India and Europe, captivating audiences with their innovative blend of Colombian tradition and contemporary electronic music.On her first visit to Liverpool and the UK, the rising Brazilian singer-songwriter MARI MERENDA brings her live performance with music from ‘Reverbero’ (latest EP) with an expressive voice and a magnetic stage presence, Mari breathes new life into contemporary Brazilian music.

As a multi-instrumentalist and singer, Mari will be playing the piano and the asalto (a traditional West African percussion and rhythm instrument).

She will be performing with Gulherme Monteiro (bass, guitar & vocals)