CATE are a family group with the kind of rich vocal harmonies that only a family can achieve. Comprising of Bill Cate, formerly of Bill & Boyd, joined by his talented daughter Melanie and son Matthew, both outstanding performers in their own right with international performances to their credit.

Formed in 1997, CATE made their first appearance at the Tamworth Festival and received the ardent support of the country music fans. They have made regular national television appearances on the Nine Network's 'Midday Show', and have received further national exposure with appearances on the Ten Network's 'Good Morning Australia'.

CATE have excellent versatility, not only in their styles of music, but they can perform in concert mode or as a self contained band. CATE are in constant demand from the corporate sector.

CATE's self-titled debut album is now available online.

BILL CATE Vocals / Guitar

Bill Cate is the founder of the 'Bill & Boyd' duo, well known throughout New Zealand and Australia from their television shows, tours and recordings. A highlight of these early years was a Royal Command Performance before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Regular guest spots on top television shows and hit records led to an Australian tour with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. The tour was such a success that an invitation from Herb Alpert followed, which led to tours of the United States.

Bill wrote and recorded 'Santa Never Made It Into Darwin' and won the APRA Award for Song of the Year, and the Australian Radio Award for Record of the Year.

A concert tour with Glen Campbell and another hit record 'Put Another Log On The Fire', led to recording an album in Los Angeles produced by Glen Campbell and an appearance on the television special 'Down Home Down Under' starring Glen and Olivia Newton-John. The show was seen throughout America on the CBS Network and in many countries throughout the world.

Bill has won ten Australian Entertainment 'Mo' Awards and has performed with some of the world's greatest entertainers including Glen Campbell, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Johnny Mathis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Bob Hope, Shirley Bassey, Harry Secombe, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.

MELANIE CATE Vocals

Melanie Cate has been singing since the age of eight. She was a member of the professional singing group 'The Breen Machine' for ten years and appeared in the Royal Command Performance before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Melanie represented Australia in the ABU Golden Kite World Song Festival in Kuala Lumpur, she then joined prominent Sydney band 'Groove City' frequently appearing as a support for the 'Tommy Emmanual Show'. Melanie has since toured Australia singing back-up vocals for Sharon O'Neill on the 'Edge of Winter' tour before teaming up with Bill to form the highly successful father/daughter duo 'Bill & Melanie Cate'.

MATTHEW CATE Lead Guitar / Vocals

Matthew Cate has played guitar since the age of eight. In 1993 he was selected to perform in San Fransisco at the 25th Anniversary of the San Fransisco-Sydney sister city relationship.

Matthew performed as a feature artist in the 'Coca-Cola School Spectacular' at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, after earlier participating in the promotion of the show with an appearance on the Nine Network's 'Today Show' seen around Australia.

In 1997 Matthew joined his father Bill and sister Melanie to form the family vocal group CATE. They have made regular national television appearances on the Nine Network's 'Midday Show' and have received further national exposure with appearances on the Ten Network's 'Good Morning Australia'.

Matthew is the guitarist of choice for live and session work with a multitude of groups including the two time ARIA Award winning Sony act 'Infusion' who have used Matthew on national tours including the 'Big Day Out' and television appearances on MTV, Channel V and the Ten Network.