After four jam-packed shows in the UK, that also featured Serani, Bugle, Chase Cross and Alliance selector Boom Boom, Mavado moved on to his first-ever European tour last week.

Visiting six countries for nine shows in 10 days across the continent, Mavado has been met with nothing but love, underlining the international appeal of his music and message.

"The response everywhere we've been has been mad," said Mavado. "Paris was the first show and it was crazy. The venue was packed and the crowd sang every word. It set the tone for the rest of the tour which has just been more of the same."

Travelling by day and performing night after night, Mavado has so far blazed through France, Belgium, North and South Italy and across Switzerland. He will finish up with shows in Germany and Holland.