Musicians

Where hip-hop meets reggae, where jazz is played with dirty hands, where a Cuban line meets an Aussie rule, where nothing seems in place but sounds like many places played in one earthy chord: this is the island where The Cat Empire was born.

“The Cat Empire are proud supporters of the incredible work of the ASRC. We are Melbourne locals who believe it is critical to foster the unique rich cultural fabric of our city which has helped shape our music over ten years. We strongly believe that all people have a right to sanctuary, respect and safety.

We are dedicated to sharing our own good fortune with the individuals and families who have overcome huge adversity by the time they courageously walk up the steps at the ASRC. Kon and the staff at the ASRC are humble heroes: holistically helping people in great need into new lives in a new community. They deserve the support of the broader community and we offer ours whole-heartedly and look forward to making a difference as ambassadors for this cause.”