Bringing a unique blend of guitar driven disco-funk propelled by thumping beats, grooving bass lines, infectious melodies, and a captivating and commanding lead vocalist in frontman Sinclair Belle, Happy Daggers are a band on a mission to make you move

On stage Happy Daggers are a party-igniting force. Appearances at major festivals and events featuring alongside the likes of Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Sister Sledge, Grandmaster Flash, Laura Mvula, Tom Misch and Ibibio Sound Machine, as well as numerous venues nationwide, have earnt them critical acclaim for their innovative sound and indelible, high octane live performances.

With support from BBC6 Music DJ’s, airplay on national & international radio and television, and editorial playlisting on major streaming services, Happy Daggers’ diverse, genre bending sound creates the perfect soundtrack to great nights and groovy times.

Hailing from West Yorkshire, the band are made up of five best friends, brought together by a mutual love of all things funky and the shared aim of just having the most fun possible, making music and bringing it to the masses. Pre-pandemic the band released their debut album, ‘Ultraviolet Animals’, with total streams now in the millions. Their latest single, ‘Turn It Up’, was released through Subtxt Records, and they are currently working on a series of singles to be released across the coming year.

“Turn It Up... that’s what I’m talking about #longlivethefunk” Nile Rodgers

“Loving the nod to the 80’s from this outfit...BANGIN’!” Craig Charles, BBC6 Music

“Sometimes it’s just too funky.” Norman Jay MBE, BBC6 Music