Cactus were formed when Cath Short and Ben Chetwood moved from London to Manchester at the start of 2018. They decided to create "an actually cool function band" and enlisted the help of friend Joe Woolf. Between them they have an eclectic taste in music that they are able to seamlessly blend when they play. Caths soulful jazzy voice sits perfectly on top of Joes looped guitar which makes the sound of 3 extra musicians on stage. All backed up by Ben on drums and percussion who provides bubbling jazzy rhythms to stomping floor filling beats.

The exceptional musicians that make up Cactus are all professionals in their own right. Having worked with the likes of Murra Massa, Bondax, Bearcubs, Elle Watson and many more. Tutoring at well respected music schools in the north of England. And working through their own musical projects. Although (the core trio - Cath, Ben and Joe) all in the early twenty’s they have just under 20 years combined experience working professionally within the music industry.   Dressed to impress, the band are always clad in stylish outfits depending on the venue and situation. If you have a dress code just let us know!