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The Cat Empire @ O2 Ritz Manchester gallery – reigning supreme with their eclectic music fusion

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Featured image and gallery: Joe Hylton


Known for their energetic and eclectic fusion of musical styles including jazz, funk, and rock, The Cat Empire brought their European tour to Manchester this week.

Formed in Melbourne, Australia back in 1999, the band consists of members Felix Riebl (vocals/percussion), Harry James Angus (trumpet/vocals), Ollie McGill (keys), Ryan Monro (bass), Will Hull-Brown (drums), and Jamshid “Jumps” Khadiwala (decks/percussion).

aAh! captures their O2 Ritz date as their tour hits Manchester.


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