Leo Kalyan

Event ID: MS63571

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 12:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Venue: Flamingo Cantina

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Summary

Leo Kalyan (he/they) is a singer, songwriter & music producer known for fusing high fashion, poetic storytelling & emotionally resonant music. Their work explores gender, cultural duality & queerness through a visual language that is both bold & ethereal. Blending R&B, Afrobeats, Bollywood & Futurism, Leo's sound transcends genre - just as their image transcends gender. A BRIT & Ivor Novello-nominated songwriter, Leo co-wrote the global #1 platinum hit Head & Heart by Joel Corry ft. MNEK, and performed at Coachella in 2023 and 2024. With over 180K followers across platforms & a growing global cult audience, Leo is building a multimedia universe where music, fashion & narrative converge. Based in Los Angeles Leo is completing his debut album and developing a TV series with a Los Angeles production company.

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