KWN – has just announced a headline show for The Academy, Dublin

Following on from releasing her highly acclaimed EP with all due respect at the start of this year, East London rising R&B artist kwn has just announced a headline Academy, Dublin show for Saturday, 15^th November 2025 as part of the with all due respect  EU/UK tour.

East London rising R&B artist kwn (pronounced kay-wuhn) is known for her melodic voice, sultry lyrics, and unique blend of contemporary R&B. Her music is characterized by expressive vocals and relatable lyrics, often exploring themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery.

In 2022, kwn released her debut EP episode wn which showcased her versatility and garnered lots of attention. After releasing her debut EP, kwn continuously dropped singles before delivering her magnetic single “eyes wide open”.

The self-produced single explored the realization of possessing deeper feelings for someone and the internal back and forth while deciding the best recourse. Kwn performed “eyes wide open” at Destin Conrad’s headlining summer show in London. The anthemic single gained traction and has amassed over 4 million global streams.

kwn performing the track at Destin Conrad’s headlining summer show in London. At the beginning of this year, kwn collaborated with Jordan Adetunji for his infectious single, “Too Many Women,” and featured in the music video. Most recently, kwn joined forces with Kehlani for the remix and music video of “worst behaviour.” The music has already amassed over 1.5 million views within the first week of being out and gained lots of press and social support. Since first releasing in 2022, kwn has impressed fans and critics alike, with press support fro Billboard, NOTION, Wonderland, Hunger Magazine, Dazed, VIBE as well as nods from BBC Radio

with all due respect  is a 9-track EP is a body of work that feels both nostalgic and undeniably current – driven by kwn’s signature soulful vocals, lyricism, and production – each track is carefully crafted, built on live instrumentation and lyrics that are honest and vulnerable. Featuring breakout R&B girl group FLO and Kehlani the project showcases a new generation of R&B voices who are elevating the genre. Through her latest project, kwn marks a bold return to the heart of R&B, painting with a rich, emotional palette, from late-night confessions to seductive love ballads, all built on rhythm and soul.

On the new EP release, kwn says:

“This project is me setting a foundation for myself in R&B. I’ve done a few great features this past year and now I want people to start taking me in for who I am as an artist. I feel a lot of people had previously been sleeping on me & doubting me. With all due respect, they should have never done that. Bow!”

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with all due respect  EU/UK tour
Plus Special Guests
Saturday, 15^th November 2025
The Academy, Dublin

Tickets from €26.50 (inc booking fee & venue facility fee) from Ticketmaster.ie on sale Friday July 4^th @ 10am.