When The Cat's Away: The Reunion

In this final episode Robert Scott goes behind the scenes at the final rehearsal, heads back stage to catch up with The Cats after the show and sits down for a chat with Rikki Morris to talk about his musical career, pride for his kids, plus love and loss.

In the final episode before the big When The Cat's Away's reunion and tribute to Margaret Urlich, Robert catches up with the effervescent Annie Crummer to chat about her life. From cleaning up at talent quests, to doors opening, Annie's pathway was clearly set from a very young age, but it hasn't been without its challenges, as you'll hear. From Prince, to Michael Jackson, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham and Queen, Annie has encountered them all and she shares her story with us.

In episode 4, Robert catches up with Dianne Swann. Dianne opens up about her life in music, starting from her childhood in Whangarei to her evolution and how her upbringing influenced her music style and her role as a songwriter. 

Dianne shares stories about touring with Icehouse, her move to London and the creation of The Julie Dolphin, which later morphed into Boom Boom Mancini where she got to tour with Radiohead, Oasis, Greenday and many others. 

Dianne Swann, a Kiwi singer-songwriter who not only made a mark with When The Cat's Away but also carved out a successful solo career for herself. Robert chats all things music in this latest episode!

Kim Willoughby was born and raised in Ponsonby, a culturally diverse neighbourhood that played a crucial role in shaping her career in music. She gives us an intimate look into her upbringing, her early influences, and how she got into music. Her experiences from forming her band G-U-R-L-Z to working with notable figures like Billy T James, have been a combination of talent and fortunate timing. Kim’s story is a fascinating one, demonstrating that luck can be a significant factor in a successful career.

In this episode, Robert Scott sits down with Debbie Harwood as she talks about her incredible music career. From her early love for The Beatles to one of her proudest moments - releasing her solo EP, The Sun.

This episode offers a rare, intimate insight into the Kiwi music industry as we hear how Debbie navigated a male-dominated world, her nomination for Most Promising Female Vocalist, and her bold decision to take the show on the road.

Debbie has been a driving force in the success of home-grown music and is a testament to the power of passion, and perseverance.

After a surprise email, Robert Scott is invited to meet with legendary New Zealand band ‘When the Cat's Away’ as they kick start preparation for their recently announced tribute show to honour Margaret Urlich.  

Robert jumps on the couch with the band for a candid interview about their plans for the tribute show at Auckland’s Town Hall. 

The team also chat about how they processed their grief of losing Margaret amidst a global pandemic, influence on the music industry, comparisons to The Spice Girls and unravel the story behind their biggest hit, "Melting Pot”.  

Get ready to delve into the world of When The Cat's Away.

Season trailer. Welcome to the story of an iconic NZ band and their triumphant return.