kat rees

Tickets available on the door, online tickets available soon. Kat Rees & The Siglo Section – Revitalising Big Band Jazz in Welsh Kat Rees, one of Wales' most captivating jazz vocalists, is breaking new ground in the jazz world with her soaring, soulful voice and trailblazing Welsh-language big band repertoire. A regular on BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 3’s Soweto Kinch: ‘Round Midnight, Kat has been hailed as a rising star, with ITV Wales recognizing her debut Live EP with The Siglo Section as the first original Welsh-language big band tunes to exist. BBC Cymru Fyw’s Tomos Williams described her as, "Imagine Ella Fitzgerald and her orchestra singing in Welsh, and you’re not that far off." The Siglo Section, an 18-piece powerhouse, is breathing fresh life into the big band tradition, fusing classic jazz with contemporary influences, modern funk, and original compositions. Led by the dynamic duo of Matt Lush and Loz Collier, this collective of South Wales’ finest young musicians has become a force to be reckoned with, delivering electrifying performances that celebrate both heritage and innovation. Together, Kat Rees & The Siglo Section are redefining jazz in Wales, proving that the big band sound is not just alive but thriving—with a bold, bilingual twist.