Help KLAMAR Bring the Sound of Timor-Leste to Europe

A Rare Opportunity for Timorese Music

In August and September 2026, KLAMAR has been invited to perform at international events in the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Portugal and the United Kingdom, bringing the music and culture of Timor-Leste to audiences across Europe.

For independent musicians from Timor-Leste, opportunities to travel across Europe are rare.

After more than 17 years of performing and creating music, we now have the chance to share our sound on international stages and connect with Timorese communities living far from home.

To make this journey possible, we need your support.

Thanks to supporters in the UK and Ireland, we have already secured enough funding to book the first leg of our flights from Jakarta to Amsterdam. Every additional contribution helps us complete the journey.

Who We Are

KLAMAR is a contemporary fusion band from Timor-Leste. Our music blends the rich cultural traditions of Timor-Leste with contemporary influences including rock, ska, reggae, funk, folk, and the hypnotic rhythms of traditional tebe-tebe music.

For us, music is more than entertainment. It is a celebration of Timorese identity, resilience, community, and cultural pride.

Klamar’s Story

The story of KLAMAR began in 2009 in the small town of Lospalos, in the eastern part of Timor-Leste. What started as a group of young dreamers sharing a love for music gradually became a lifelong journey of hope, perseverance, and representing their people through song.

Music was never just entertainment for KLAMAR. It was a way to tell stories, preserve identity, and inspire others. Growing up in a young nation with limited opportunities for musicians, the band faced many challenges, limited resources, few performance venues, financial struggles, and the uncertainty of building a career in music. Yet, they refused to give up. Every obstacle only strengthened their determination to keep creating and sharing their voices.

Over the past 17 years, KLAMAR has grown from a local band into one of Timor-Leste's proud musical ambassadors. They have performed on important stages, released songs that resonate with audiences across generations, and earned the admiration of fans both at home and abroad. Their music has become a symbol of resilience, love for culture, and the dreams of a new generation of Timorese artists.

Representing Timor-Leste internationally is more than an opportunity for KLAMAR, it is a responsibility they carry with immense pride. Every performance abroad is a chance to show the world the beauty, talent, and spirit of their homeland. Behind every song they sing is the memory of where they came from: the streets of Lospalos, the people who believed in them, and the dream that a small band from Timor-Leste could make its voice heard across borders.

For KLAMAR, this journey has never been only about music. It is about carrying the hopes of their community, honoring their roots, and proving that dreams born in Timor-Leste can resonate around the world.

Why This Tour Matters

Bands in Timor-Leste are rarely represented on international music stages.

This tour is an opportunity to share a modern Timorese cultural voice with audiences across Europe while strengthening connections with Timorese communities living overseas.

For many members of the Timorese diaspora, opportunities to experience live music from home are limited.

Through these performances, we hope to bring people together through the language, stories, rhythms, and spirit of Timor-Leste.

Confirmed International Engagements

Pacific Roots Fest 2026 | Amsterdam | 15–16 August 2026

KLAMAR has been invited to perform at Pacific Roots Fest in Amsterdam, a multicultural festival celebrating indigenous, roots, and contemporary global music.

This event provides an opportunity to introduce Timorese contemporary fusion music to new European audiences and strengthen cultural exchange between Timor-Leste and the international creative community.

Tickets available at: https://tifamagazine.nl/

Invitation: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZpRa0pMIcJ/?igsh=MjdyZXQyemNxMHpk

UK Community Performances

KLAMAR has also received invitations to perform for Timorese communities in the Peterborough and Oxford. Over the years, KLAMAR has developed a strong following among Timorese communities living in the United Kingdom, and many supporters have been asking us to perform there for years. These performances will provide an opportunity to connect diaspora audiences with the culture and spirit of home.

Additional European Cultural Engagements

This is not simply a music tour. It is a cultural journey representing Timor-Leste on international stages.

Alongside our confirmed invitations, we are working with cultural organizations, artists, and community groups to expand the journey through additional performances, workshops, collaborations, and cultural exchanges across Europe.

The line-up currently includes:

• 26 August: Munster, Germany

• 10-12 September: Pisa and Lucca, Italy

• 19 September, Coimbra, Portugal

Our Fundraising Goal

Your support will directly help cover the cost of 5 people in Europe for 5 weeks. This includes

Stage 1: Amsterdam Festival Mission | £13,000

This first milestone will help us travel from Timor-Leste to Europe and perform at Pacific Roots Fest in Amsterdam.

Big thanks to our UK and Ireland supporters who have already sent some direct contributions which have allowed us to book the first part of our flights from Jakarta-Amsterdam!

Stage 2: European Cultural Tour | An additional £7,000

This will allow us to participate in cultural exchanges, community events, and additional performances across mainland Europe.

Stage 3: UK Community Tour | An additional £15,000

This stage enables performances for Timorese diaspora communities across the United Kingdom and helps us complete the full tour. Costs for the UK tour includes sound equipment rental.

Total Goal: £35,000

Every stage achieved expands the reach and impact of this journey.

If we reach our full goal, KLAMAR will perform across five European countries, connect with Timorese communities abroad, collaborate with international artists, and share the music of Timor-Leste with hundreds of new listeners.

How Your Contribution Will Be Used

Your support will directly help cover the cost of 5 people in Europe for 5 weeks. This includes

STAGE 1 | Amsterdam | 10 days

International Flights | £10,000

Ground Transport and Instrument Transport | £1,000

Accommodation, meals and essentials* I £1,000

*For musicians and crew during the tour. Wherever possible we will be looking to stay with community and friends along the way but in some locations we may need to pay for accommodation.

Visas, insurance and other incidentals | £1,000

STAGE 2 | Europe

International Flights | £3,000

Ground Transport and Instrument Transport | £2,000

Accommodation, meals and essentials* I £2,000

*For musicians and crew during the tour. Wherever possible we will be looking to stay with community and friends along the way but in some locations we may need to pay for accommodation.

Production and technical costs* |

*Sound equipment rental, Instrument rental, performance technical support.

Visas, insurance and other incidentals | £1,000

STAGE 3 | UK

International Flights | £1,500

Ground Transport and Instrument Transport | £2,000

Accommodation, meals and essentials* I £1,000

*For musicians and crew during the tour. Wherever possible we will be looking to stay with community and friends along the way but in some locations we may need to pay for accommodation.

Production and technical costs* | £8,000

*Sound equipment rental, Instrument rental, performance technical support.

Visas, insurance and other incidentals | £2,500

TOTAL

International Flights | £14,500

Ground Transport and Instrument Transport | £5,000

Accommodation, meals and essentials* I £4,000

*For musicians and crew during the tour. Wherever possible we will be looking to stay with community and friends along the way but in some locations we may need to pay for accommodation.

Production and technical costs* | £8,000

*Sound equipment rental, Instrument rental, performance technical support.

Visas, insurance and other incidentals | £3,500

GRAND TOTAL | £35,000

We will provide updates throughout the campaign and during the tour so supporters can follow our journey.

You can follow us at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klamarmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@klamarmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@klamarmusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@klamarmusic

Ways You Can Help

Donate Every contribution makes a difference. Whether it is US$5 or US$500, every donation helps bring us one step closer to Europe. We know that friends from the Timor community can find it difficult to contribute online, if you do want to make a direct contribution please get in touch with us at +44 7456 861755 or [email redacted]

Flights, visas, and accommodation must be confirmed in the coming weeks, so early support makes an enormous difference.

Share the Campaign

If you cannot contribute financially, sharing this campaign can have an enormous impact. Please share with friends, family, community groups, cultural organizations, and anyone who believes in the power of music and cultural exchange.

Attend our fundraising gig in Dili

We will be playing a fundraising gig in Dili @Tipal on the 4th July 2026. Get in touch to buy tickets. We’ll have great new merch for sale!

Attend one of our Europe tour dates We are so excited to see you all in Europe.

Don’t forget to buy tickets to the Pacific Roots Festival here (https://shop.weeztix.com/c9fb4822-5df3-11ee-a642-6a57c78572ab/tickets). Get in touch if you want to attend one of our other gigs.

Support in Other Ways

We also welcome:

• Accommodation sponsorship

• Transportation assistance

• Equipment loans

• Venue partnerships

• Studio access

• Volunteer support

• Airline miles or travel assistance

Please contact us if you would like to contribute goods or services.

Thank You

For 17 years, KLAMAR has proudly shared the music of Timor-Leste. Now we have the opportunity to bring that music to international audiences and to Timorese communities living abroad.

When KLAMAR steps onto stages in Amsterdam, Oxford, Porto, Pisa, and beyond, we will carry more than our instruments. We will carry the stories, language, culture, and spirit of Timor-Leste with us.

Thank you for helping us make that journey possible.

Viva Timor-Leste!

KLAMAR