Big Cat takes the stage at the Retreat, supported by In Xira!

Big Cat is a 5 piece neo-soul/art-rock group that focuses on storytelling; drawing on elements of jazz, latin and rock. With a strong emphasis on groove, the group employs an angular, free flowing approach to harmony in their songwriting. They combine traditional elements of classic songwriting with a more modern, creative connection to rhythm and time to create music that is familiar, yet exciting and fresh. From ethereal soundscapes to big, dramatic crescendos, the band uses a large dynamic range to express their ideas and emotions. Big Cat brings energy and passion to their performance.

Since November 2021, In Xira has been a collective that combines traditional instrumentation and modern synth and samplers to create eclectic new music. Their diverse range of sounds could be described as experimental acid jazz and rock with a blend of atmospheric synthesisers, delicate guitar lines, eloquent vocals and horns playing inside the pockets of complex rhythms of lush soundscapes. In Xira has a unique line-up of multi-instrumental musicians, including combinations of: a master percussionist, electric guitar, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, bass, vocals, and keys: synth and electric piano.