After a busy 2023 with the release of  second album ‘Nemesis’ in May; new singer Kat joining us and our new single ‘Salvation’ release in September 2023, we are delighted to announce that we will be playing The 1865 venue in Southampton on Sunday 26th May 2024. We will be playing the whole of the Nemesis album, plus some old … Read More

Rob Cottingham and Kat from Cairo were recently interviewed by Progressive Rock Central to chat all things Cairo, Nemesis, new single Salvation and more! You can watch both parts of the interview below or head on over to Progressive Rock Central.

Cairo are delighted to announce they will be performing at HRH Prog next year in Great Yarmouth Friday 15th November. See hrhprog.com for details and buy your tickets now!

Wow. What an evening. Thank you so much to all who came along to see CAIRO at The Nemesis show. Kat performed brilliantly in her debut gig and on her birthday – thanks for joining in to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. Paul, James and Graham were on fire and we had a lot of fun on stage together. Garry … Read More

I am pleased to announce a recent endorsement by Korg and the recent acquisition of a Nautilus 73 as a one keyboard solution for future Cairo gigs. But what led to this decision? The Past Many years ago – at what was Eddie Moors in Boscombe, they had an Aladdin’s Cave of keyboards upstairs to try out. It was keyboard … Read More

Sarah Bayley has left Cairo due to other commitments. She leaves wishing the band all the best. On behalf of the band, Rob Cottingham, band founder, advised: “We would like to thank Sarah for the last four years. We had fun along the way, and wish her the very best of luck for the future.” In happier news, we were … Read More

Cairo keyboardist and songwriter Rob Cottingham was recently interviewed by Velvet Thunder about Cairo, the new album Nemesis and our future plans as a band. You can read an excerpt from the interview below or read the full interview here. For you, does Nemesis suggest Cairo has made real progress since the release of Say? I think so. I mean, … Read More

Thanks to all at Spirit of Unicorn Music, Nemesis album released today together with our new single and video, Tripwire! CD’s are already arriving through post boxes today – do send us a picture of yours! We are delighted that Tripwire is in Prog’s Tracks Of The Week, too. Stream/buy/download the album here: cairorocks.com/nemesis

CAIRO, the five-piece rock band with prog/rock/alternative influences, have signed an exclusive world-wide deal with a record label covering their next new studio album. Formed in 2016, award-winning CAIRO present a unique blend of thought-provoking songwriting with progressive rock and metal updated for the modern age. Their debut album “SAY” was met with critical acclaim and earned the band recognition … Read More

CAIRO would like to congratulate James and Nicola on getting married on Saturday 23rd July 2022 in the most stunning of Welsh locations, Staylittle. It was a glorious setting for their ceremony and celebrations – and a fantastic time was had by all, including a wonderful acoustic guitar set by Joe Seager. We wish Mr and Mrs Hards every happiness; … Read More

Cairo are delighted to announce that they will play the mighty Fusion Festival on the Sunday 5th March 2023. We are delighted to be taking part! Buy your tickets now and let’s make this one the best yet!!!

Cairo announce that their Milton Keynes show with White Sail – due on 5th June at Unit Nine – will be postponed and incorporated into their U.K. tour after their new album has been launched. It is also the band’s intention to video the Milton Keynes gig as part of their new album tour. Thanks to the wonderful White Sail … Read More