Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay Offers Reward After His Futuristic Sci-Fi Hat Is Left On The Train Ahead Of The Band’s Summer Festival Shows
- Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay offers reward for automated hat left on train
- Flashing light up hat was lost to a tire on a train between London King’s Cross and Luton
- The headgear would be used for upcoming shows in the Czech Republic, Italy and Lancashire
The band Jamiroquai has offered a reward after an automated hat needed for their festival run was left on a train.
Singer Jay Kay is a huge fan of hats and planned to wear the headgear for upcoming dates, including the Czech Republic, Italy and Lancashire this month, as well as three other dates between July and September.
But the flashing light up hat was ‘lost in transit’ on Tuesday (June 6) on a train between London’s King’s Cross and Luton, Beds.
A post on the band’s social media reads, “Have you seen this hat?
Calling all eagle-eyed commuters and residents of North London.
Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay, a huge fan of hats, offered a reward for an automated sci-fi hat that was “lost in transit” on a train on Tuesday, June 6
The flashing light up accessory, nicknamed the automaton, was left on a train between London King’s Cross and Luton in an orange waterproof box in a casing
The futuristic headgear would be used at shows in the Czech Republic, Italy and Lancashire this summer
The Automaton is featured on the front cover of Jamiroquai’s 2017 album of the same name and in the music video for the song
‘Lost on a train from Kings Cross to Luton, the hat went off the machine.
The hat is in an orange plastic waterproof box (pictured), not working and was on its way for repair ahead of Jamiroquai’s main festival run which starts later this month.
“The hat is fragile and we miss him dearly, reward offered for information leading to his return.”
53-year-old Jay founded Jamiroquai in 1992.
The hat is featured on the front cover of the Automaton album, Jamiroquai’s eighth album released in March 2017, and also in the music video for the song of the same name.
Jay is known for his obsession with hats – he is rarely seen without a hat in the band’s videos and promo photos.
Fans rushed to offer their support on Facebook.
One said, “I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you find it. Please put a GPS tracker on that bag and an AirTag in the hat next time.”
‘Oh no! Jay Kay has lost his super powers!’ said another.
And another offered to help and said, “Is this the hat Charlie Nicholson designed?” I am a lighting/automation designer. If it doesn’t appear, I’ll throw my ‘hat’ in the ring to design something new and better!’
Meanwhile, others joked, “Guess it travels without moving,” one said, while another joked, “Maybe it’ll be back in sunny June in 7 days?”