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Metro
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Brit rock band loses two members after they suddenly quit the group
A British punk rock band has announced two of its members are stepping down. Formed in 2013 in Hastings, Kid Kapichi began when Jack Wilson and Ben Beetham began writing music together. They were soon joined by their schoolmates Eddie Lewis and George MacDonald. Their first major release – the self-titled EP Kid Kapichi – dropped in 2017. In the years since they've released two more EPs, with their debut album This Time Next Year coming in 2021. That was followed by Here's What You Could Have Won in 2022 and There Goes the Neighborhood last year. The band have also performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals and have supported Nothing but Thieves and Liam Gallagher. However, this week they announced guitarist Ben and drummer George were leaving the band. In a statement posted to Instagram, they shared: 'After dedicating the last decade of their lives to Kid Kapichi, Ben and George have taken the difficult decision to step down from the band. 'We've experienced all the highs and lows of being in this project together, and nothing can take away from all the victories we've shared. But the time felt right for them to go on and explore pastures new. We wholeheartedly wish them the best and our friendship will remain strong going into this new chapter. 'However, this is far from the end. Jack and Eddie enter into a new phase of Kapichi with fresh energy, ideas and attitude. More on this coming soon.' Ben and George went on to share their own message to fans. 'It's with a heavy heart that we make an announcement of parting ways from Kapichi: a band, a family, a brotherhood which has been at the centre of our lives for the last 12 years,' they began. 'The truth is if you treat a band with the energy and focus it requires it doesn't leave much room for other things; and that means when you venture into fresh ground and give your all to something new, you owe it to the project to let it carry on without you rather than dilute yourself and give it less than it deserves. 'The 4 of us have shared this band for a long time, but beyond that we share a friendship, a history, a community and so much more that carries on even though our time in the band is ending.' They went on to explain how it now felt 'like a perfect end to this arc that we can share one more musical exploration together and celebrate once more in the place it all started'. The band then announced one last show with original line-up, which will be held at the De La Warr Pavillion at Bexhill-On-Sea on July 12. Wrapping up their message, the two leaving the band added: 'Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to every fan, friend and family member who has supported us throughout this journey. It's been the wildest of rides. And thanks to Jack and Eddie for accepting this decision with open arms.' The band were quickly flooded with messages of support from fans. 'I can't lie, I'm gutted to hear that Ben and George will be leaving, but I'm super excited to see what the future holds for all of you! Best of luck lads,' Lottie commented. 'Endings and new beginnings, the fruitful cycle of life. Love you boys, a very special crew. Best of luck in all the new ventures,' Gareth shared. More Trending 'Ahhh no, you guys were one of the first bands we ever went to watch and were amazing, good luck all of you with the future,' The Entitled Sons added. When sharing the post, remaining members Jack and Eddie said this was 'not the end' for the band. 'We welcome this new era with arms akimbo as we move forward into these new and exciting times with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and passion' they explained. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Adolescence star Owen Cooper makes surprise appearance in major musician's music video MORE: When is Eurovision 2025? Final date, UK entry, latest odds and more MORE: The Kooks reveal the fan favourite 00s track they desperately 'tried to avoid' performing
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British rock band SPLIT as two members quit the group leaving fans devastated
British rock band Kid Kapichi have split after guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald sensationally quit the group. Fans have been left devastated after Ben and George announced in a joint statement on Instagram that they have gone their separate ways. The pair had been with the band for over a decade, helping shape its sound and rise through the UK rock scene. In the statement, the band said they are looking to put their full efforts into other projects after being together for the last 12 years. They wrote: 'It's with a heavy heart that we make an announcement of parting ways from Kapichi: a band, a family, a brotherhood which has been at the centre of our lives for the last 12 years. 'The truth is if you treat a band with the energy and focus it requires it doesn't leave much room for other things; and that means when you venture into fresh ground and give your all to something new, you owe it to the project to let it carry on without you rather than dilute yourself and give it less than it deserves. 'The 4 of us have shared this band for a long time, but beyond that we share a friendship, a history, a community and so much more that carries on even though our time in the band is ending.' Frontman Jack Wilson and bassist Eddie Lewis have vowed to carry on - but confirmed the band as fans knew it has come to an end. In a separate statement, they said: 'After dedicating the last decade of their lives to Kid Kapichi, Ben and George have taken the difficult decision to step down from the band. 'We've experienced all the highs and lows of being in this project together, and nothing can take away from all the victories we've shared. 'But the time felt right for them to go on and explore pastures new. We wholeheartedly wish them the best and our friendship will remain strong going into this new chapter. 'However, this is far from the end. Jack and Eddie enter into a new phase of Kapichi with fresh energy, ideas and attitude. More on this coming soon.' They also assured fans: 'This is not the end for Kid Kapichi. We welcome this new era with arms akimbo as we move forward into these new and exciting times with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and passion.' Ahead of heading their separate ways, the original four members will perform one final farewell gig together. It is set to take place on July 12, at the 1,000-capacity De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea It is set to take place on July 12, at the 1,000-capacity De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. Ben and George added: 'It feels like a perfect end to this arc that we can share one more musical exploration together and celebrate once more in the place it all started. 'To pay homage to the end of an era that we've shared; not to mention celebrating a new era of Kapichi which we hope holds all the success it possibly can. 'Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to every fan, friend and family member who has supported us throughout this journey. It's been the wildest of rides. And thanks to Jack and Eddie for accepting this decision with open arms.' Fans took to the comments to share their devastation over the news but many wished the band 'luck' for the future. The wrote: 'I can't lie, I'm gutted to hear that Ben and George will be leaving, but I'm super excited to see what the future holds for all of you! Best of luck lads; 'Wishing you all the best! I'll be forever grateful I got to hear the original Kapichi dynamic in Texas and look forward to everything y'all do as musicians; 'So sad to hear this! Relieved the band will move forward though!; 'Gutted for you guys ❤️❤️❤️ Bring on the next era of Kapichi, Jack and Eddie duo? Nova Twins/Royal Blood style; 'Oh my gosh. i'm happy George and Ben look out for themselves, yet i can't help but feel disheartened. having seen you several times, i loved their energy. that being said, I'm excited for what's to come for Kapichi; 'Sad to see these two legends go thank you for everything, can't wait to see what's in store for you and for KK; 'Really sad to hear this, wishing you all the best in everything you go on to do; 'Absolutely gutted but wishing you all the best, you gotta do what's right for you!' The band's most recent album There Goes The Neighbourhood dropped last year and featured the singles Let's Get To Work, Tamagotchi, 999 and Zombie Nation - a collaboration with Madness Suggs.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brit rock band SPLIT after two members quit the group
In a shock joint announcement posted to Instagram, they revealed they're stepping away for good Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRIT rock band Kid Kapichi have SPLIT as fans knew them - after guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald sensationally quit the group. The Hastings-based band have been rocked by the double departure, which has left their loyal fanbase devastated. 5 Brit rock band Kid Kapichi have SPLIT as fans knew them Credit: Instagram / kidkapichi Ben and George had been with the band for over a decade, helping shape its sound and rise through the UK rock scene. But in a shock joint announcement posted to Instagram, they revealed they're stepping away for good. They wrote: 'It's with a heavy heart that we make an announcement of parting ways from Kapichi: a band, a family, a brotherhood which has been at the centre of our lives for the last 12 years. 'The truth is if you treat a band with the energy and focus it requires it doesn't leave much room for other things; and that means when you venture into fresh ground and give your all to something new, you owe it to the project to let it carry on without you rather than dilute yourself and give it less than it deserves. 'The 4 of us have shared this band for a long time, but beyond that we share a friendship, a history, a community and so much more that carries on even though our time in the band is ending.' Frontman Jack Wilson and bassist Eddie Lewis have vowed to carry on - but confirmed the band as fans knew it has come to an end. In a separate statement, they said: 'After dedicating the last decade of their lives to Kid Kapichi, Ben and George have taken the difficult decision to step down from the band. 'We've experienced all the highs and lows of being in this project together, and nothing can take away from all the victories we've shared. "But the time felt right for them to go on and explore pastures new. We wholeheartedly wish them the best and our friendship will remain strong going into this new chapter. 'However, this is far from the end. Jack and Eddie enter into a new phase of Kapichi with fresh energy, ideas and attitude. More on this coming soon.' Huge US rock star reveals he thought he was going to die after shock cancer diagnosis and as he opens up on feud with rival band They also assured fans: 'This is not the end for Kid Kapichi. We welcome this new era with arms akimbo as we move forward into these new and exciting times with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and passion.' Before the split is made official, the original four members will come together one final time for a farewell gig. It is set to take place on 12th July at the 1,000-capacity De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. Ben and George added: 'It feels like a perfect end to this arc that we can share one more musical exploration together and celebrate once more in the place it all started. "To pay homage to the end of an era that we've shared; not to mention celebrating a new era of Kapichi which we hope holds all the success it possibly can. 'Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to every fan, friend and family member who has supported us throughout this journey. It's been the wildest of rides. And thanks to Jack and Eddie for accepting this decision with open arms.' The band's most recent album There Goes The Neighbourhood dropped last year and featured the singles Let's Get To Work, Tamagotchi, 999 and Zombie Nation - a collaboration with Madness Suggs. Speaking to NME at the time, Jack said: 'We know what we're doing more this time round, but we've always been a band that has written about what's going on in the world. 'I don't feel like much has changed there. The topics you'll find are pretty similar and I don't think anyone who is a Kid Kapichi fan is going to be shocked by this new album. "It's like a continuation of the last album, but with a little bit more precision.' 5 The Hastings-based band have been rocked by a double departure Credit: Instagram / kidkapichi 5 Drummer George Macdonald has sensationally quit the group Credit: Getty 5 Guitarist Ben Beetham is going too Credit: Getty
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brit rock band SPLIT after two members quit the group
BRIT rock band Kid Kapichi have SPLIT as fans knew them - after guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald sensationally quit the group. The Hastings -based band have been rocked by the double departure, which has left their loyal fanbase devastated. 5 Ben and George had been with the band for over a decade, helping shape its sound and rise through the UK rock scene. But in a shock joint announcement posted to Instagram, they revealed they're stepping away for good. They wrote: 'It's with a heavy heart that we make an announcement of parting ways from Kapichi: a band, a family, a brotherhood which has been at the centre of our lives for the last 12 years. 'The truth is if you treat a band with the energy and focus it requires it doesn't leave much room for other things; and that means when you venture into fresh ground and give your all to something new, you owe it to the project to let it carry on without you rather than dilute yourself and give it less than it deserves. 'The 4 of us have shared this band for a long time, but beyond that we share a friendship, a history, a community and so much more that carries on even though our time in the band is ending.' Frontman Jack Wilson and bassist Eddie Lewis have vowed to carry on - but confirmed the band as fans knew it has come to an end. In a separate statement, they said: 'After dedicating the last decade of their lives to Kid Kapichi, Ben and George have taken the difficult decision to step down from the band. 'We've experienced all the highs and lows of being in this project together, and nothing can take away from all the victories we've shared. "But the time felt right for them to go on and explore pastures new. We wholeheartedly wish them the best and our friendship will remain strong going into this new chapter. 'However, this is far from the end. Jack and Eddie enter into a new phase of Kapichi with fresh energy, ideas and attitude. More on this coming soon.' Huge US rock star reveals he thought he was going to die after shock cancer diagnosis and as he opens up on feud with rival band They also assured fans: 'This is not the end for Kid Kapichi. We welcome this new era with arms akimbo as we move forward into these new and exciting times with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and passion.' Before the split is made official, the original four members will come together one final time for a farewell gig. It is set to take place on 12th July at the 1,000-capacity De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. Ben and George added: 'It feels like a perfect end to this arc that we can share one more musical exploration together and celebrate once more in the place it all started. "To pay homage to the end of an era that we've shared; not to mention celebrating a new era of Kapichi which we hope holds all the success it possibly can. 'Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to every fan, friend and family member who has supported us throughout this journey. It's been the wildest of rides. And thanks to Jack and Eddie for accepting this decision with open arms.' The band's most recent album There Goes The Neighbourhood dropped last year and featured the singles Let's Get To Work, Tamagotchi, 999 and Zombie Nation - a collaboration with Madness Suggs. Speaking to NME at the time, Jack said: 'We know what we're doing more this time round, but we've always been a band that has written about what's going on in the world. 'I don't feel like much has changed there. The topics you'll find are pretty similar and I don't think anyone who is a Kid Kapichi fan is going to be shocked by this new album. "It's like a continuation of the last album, but with a little bit more precision.' 5 5 5 5
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brit rock band SPLIT after two members quit the group
BRIT rock band Kid Kapichi have SPLIT as fans knew them - after guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald sensationally quit the group. The Hastings-based band have been rocked by the double departure, which has left their loyal fanbase devastated. 5 Brit rock band Kid Kapichi have SPLIT as fans knew them Credit: Instagram / kidkapichi Ben and George had been with the band for over a decade, helping shape its sound and rise through the UK rock scene. But in a shock joint announcement posted to Instagram, they revealed they're stepping away for good. They wrote: 'It's with a heavy heart that we make an announcement of parting ways from Kapichi: a band, a family, a brotherhood which has been at the centre of our lives for the last 12 years. 'The truth is if you treat a band with the energy and focus it requires it doesn't leave much room for other things; and that means when you venture into fresh ground and give your all to something new, you owe it to the project to let it carry on without you rather than dilute yourself and give it less than it deserves. read more on rock bands 'The 4 of us have shared this band for a long time, but beyond that we share a friendship, a history , a community and so much more that carries on even though our time in the band is ending.' Frontman Jack Wilson and bassist Eddie Lewis have vowed to carry on - but confirmed the band as fans knew it has come to an end. In a separate statement, they said: 'After dedicating the last decade of their lives to Kid Kapichi, Ben and George have taken the difficult decision to step down from the band. 'We've experienced all the highs and lows of being in this project together, and nothing can take away from all the victories we've shared. Most read in Music "But the time felt right for them to go on and explore pastures new. We wholeheartedly wish them the best and our friendship will remain strong going into this new chapter. 'However, this is far from the end. Jack and Eddie enter into a new phase of Kapichi with fresh energy, ideas and attitude. More on this coming soon.' Huge US rock star reveals he thought he was going to die after shock cancer diagnosis and as he opens up on feud with rival band They also assured fans: 'This is not the end for Kid Kapichi. We welcome this new era with arms akimbo as we move forward into these new and exciting times with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and passion.' Before the split is made official, the original four members will come together one final time for a farewell gig. It is set to take place on 12th July at the 1,000-capacity De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. Ben and George added: 'It feels like a perfect end to this arc that we can share one more musical exploration together and celebrate once more in the place it all started. "To pay homage to the end of an era that we've shared; not to mention celebrating a new era of Kapichi which we hope holds all the success it possibly can. 'Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to every fan, friend and family member who has supported us throughout this journey. It's been the wildest of rides. And thanks to Jack and Eddie for accepting this decision with open arms.' The band's most recent album There Goes The Neighbourhood dropped last year and featured the singles Let's Get To Work, Tamagotchi, 999 and Zombie Nation - a collaboration with Madness Suggs. Speaking to 'I don't feel like much has changed there. The topics you'll find are pretty similar and I don't think anyone who is a Kid Kapichi fan is going to be shocked by this new album. "It's like a continuation of the last album, but with a little bit more precision.' 5 The Hastings-based band have been rocked by a double departure Credit: Instagram / kidkapichi 5 Drummer George Macdonald has sensationally quit the group Credit: Getty 5 Guitarist Ben Beetham is going too Credit: Getty 5 The original four members will come together one final time for a farewell gig Credit: Getty
