The Cat Empire Turns The First Concert At Roig Arena Auditorium Into A Celebration Of Multiculturalism

The Australian band The Cat Empire inaugurated the Roig Arena Auditorium with a celebration of multiculturalism, where jazz, funk, ska, and Latin rock took center stage. The American group LowDown Brass Band entertained the crowd while they waited, with their eclectic sound inspired by the urban rhythms of New Orleans.

A few hours before The Cat Empire took the stage, the band’s leader Felix Riebl reflected on the honor of being the first to perform at the new venue: “Venues hold a lot of energy within their walls, so being the first band to play here is an honor,” he told Roig Arena.

Around 9 p.m., The Cat Empire kicked off the show energetically with “Blood on the Stage” and “How to Explain,” setting the tone for what would become a true party. Over the course of two hours, the band performed their most celebrated songs, as well as tracks from their new album “Bird In Paradise,” an album inspired by contemporary flamenco, Cuban music, and Australian rock. With trumpets and guitars, The Cat Empire forged a close connection with the audience, turning the Roig Arena stage into a carnival-like celebration full of positive energy, emotion, and happiness.

If there’s an emblematic song by The Cat Empire, it’s “Hello,” an anthem of freedom and optimism. “Qué será ahora” was a special gift for the Valencian audience, a song with a Spanish chorus that explores the uncertainty that arises when one door closes and another opens. The big surprise of the night followed: “Still Young,” a song the audience kept singing even after the band had finished playing. The show ended in an explosion of joy, with the crowd singing “All Night Loud” in unison, on a night when The Cat Empire delivered an exciting live performance that became a celebration of vitality and fun.