The Cabarats

No genre is safe from this band! Dub-infused rhythms and deep bass-lines collide courageously with exotic melodies, world instruments and infectious vocal hooks to form an alluring and energetic sound.

The Cabarats are constantly sourcing inspiration from all over the world, but have a particular passion for Reggae and Ska, as well as knees-up traditional music from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The sound is embellished with electronic samples and a uniquely psychedelic texture which segues dynamically from one style to another, often succumbing to climactic moments of heavy rock.

The ever-growing list of instruments played by these five individuals includes, accordion, outar (a custom built fretless oud-guitar hybrid), keyboards, brass, guitars, drums, pedals, synths, sirens, samplers and more!

What could have become a very niche sound has actually turned out to be extremely accessible and is just as popular with festival goers as it is with young children and their grandparents!

Since releasing their debut album in 2017, the band have had a very exciting journey with highlights including appearing on one of the main stages at Boomtown Fair &, performing on the BBC Introducing stage at Looe Saves the Day. Their list of festival appearances are endless but include Camp Bestival, Tropical Pressure, and Goulash Disko in Croatia.

In early 2023, the long-awaited second album ‘A Fool’s Paradise’ was released. The band have seriously upped their game with this release with new genres unlocked and high quality production from Momentum Studios. Several tracks from the album have since been snapped up by several radio stations including BBC Radio Devon and Cornwall.

The Cabarats have had the pleasure of supporting renowned acts such as Dubioza Kolektiv, Tankus the Henge, The Undercover Hippy, and Cut Capers as well as headlining their own shows across the nation and embarking on various European adventures. They continue to share their magic at festivals, venues, private parties, community events and even a few street corners. Keep your eyes peeled for a performance near you!