The Cat Empire is a Melbourne-based band known for blending jazz, funk, ska, rock, and Latin rhythms. Formed in 1999, their energetic lineup has included Felix Riebl, Harry James Angus, Will Hull-Brown, Jamshid Khadiwhala, Ollie McGill, and Ryan Monro. With dynamic live shows and vibrant brass from collaborators like The Empire Horns, The Cat Empire has become celebrated for their upbeat, genre-crossing sound.