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.

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 June 2023, one of New Zealand’s most cherished bands ever When The Cat’s Away announced that they were reuniting for a one-night-only event to honour their friend and fellow bandmate Margaret Urlich who passed away late last year.

In this podcast you’ll follow Robert Scott as he gains behind-the-scenes access to photoshoots and rehearsals all in preparation for their gig at Auckland’s Town Hall. Plus, tune in to hear exclusive one on one interviews with each bandmate as they discuss career highs and lows pre and post the bands formation in 1985.

It's the unheard story of one of NZ’s favourite groups.

In June 2023, one of New Zealand’s most cherished bands ever When The Cat’s Away announced that they were reuniting for a one-night-only event to honour their friend and fellow bandmate Margaret Urlich who passed away late last year.
In this podcast you’ll follow Robert Scott as he gains behind-the-scenes access to photoshoots and rehearsals all in preparation for their gig at Auckland’s Town Hall. Plus, tune in to hear exclusive one on one interviews with each bandmate as they discuss career highs and lows pre and post the bands formation in 1985.
It's the unheard story of one of NZ’s favourite groups.

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