The Cat Empire

The Cat Empire is a six-member music group from Melbourne, Australia. The band is influenced by jazz, ska, reggae, hip hop, and rock. In 1999, The Cat Empire began with small gigs in Melbourne. Soon the band grew and established its discernible sound with trumpets, rock'n'roll instruments, and contrabass. The group became so successful that it sold out shows at home and overseas. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 2003.